The Lenovo Legion 7 and MSI Prestige 16 have their own strengths. If you need more powerful graphics for gaming or creative tasks, the Lenovo Legion 7 with its Nvidia RTX 3070 is superior, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 16 offers a more portable package with a slightly longer battery life and more RAM, which is better for multitasking and could enhance performance in memory-intensive applications, but it isn't as strong in graphical performance. The choice depends on whether you prioritize graphics power and a gaming-focused build or a lighter, more business-oriented machine with more RAM for productivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.7/10
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
8.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
469.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 7 for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Lenovo Legion 7 and the MSI Prestige 16 boast high-resolution displays with adequate brightness and panel types that offer sharp images and good viewing angles, enhancing everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design work, their high color accuracy and wide color gamuts provide professionals the fidelity needed for precise color work, but neither is tailored for high refresh rates required by serious gamers, which means both may fall behind in providing the smooth visuals demanded for gaming and 3D rendering.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 16 and Lenovo Legion 7 both have good portability, though the MSI Prestige 16 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$1,611
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion 7 has a price of $1,500 and the MSI Prestige 16 costs $1,611.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 16 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 7 and MSI Prestige 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion 7 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, complemented by a high-resolution IPS screen, making it ideal for resource-intensive tasks, but its heavier weight affects portability.
Content Creation
7.9/10
8.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 16 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.6/10
8.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 16 to be very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Battery
6.5 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 has 7.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
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How the Lenovo Legion 7 and the MSI Prestige 16 compare to other laptops
"The Lenovo Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
"The MSI Prestige 16 Evo: 2023's best value 16” thin & light laptop with i7-13700H. One of the top choices for professionals and students seeking a high-performance, portable computing solution in 2023. While the MSI Prestige 16 Evo A13M may not boast the most striking design compared to some other 16" options, its relatively "safe" styling lends itself well to professional and educational environments. Significantly, it doesn't compromise on essential features like port selection or cooling performance, ensuring seamless connectivity and efficient thermal management. The 16 Evo A13M offers an excellent combination of performance, portability, and functionality, making it a compelling choice for professionals and students alike."
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About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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