The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i offers high performance for gaming and intensive tasks but at a higher cost and less portability; meanwhile, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is more affordable, lighter, and suitable for everyday use and tasks that require less power, though it won't handle demanding applications as effectively. Consider battery life as well, as high-performance models often have shorter battery spans compared to ultraportables. Choose the Legion if performance is a must and budget is secondary, or the Prestige for a balance of portability, battery life, and value. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
Excellent for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
9.1/10
6.8/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, with its advanced GPU and high screen refresh rate, excels in delivering the smooth, detailed visuals critical for immersive gaming and 3D applications, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, with less powerful graphics capabilities and a lower refresh rate, offers a fair experience that may not meet the demands of more graphics-intensive tasks despite its competent CPU and decent screen quality.
Engineering and Design
9.3/10
8.0/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is very good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, with its superior CPU, RAM, and GPU, delivers high performance for demanding engineering applications and intense graphical tasks, while also offering a high-quality screen for precise visual work. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, on the other hand, trades off some performance for greater portability and quieter operating noise, making it suitable for more general engineering needs and on-the-go use, but with a still respectable screen, keyboard, and speaker quality.
Screen Quality
8.7/10
8.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
469.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo for general use, gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo offer crisp, bright displays with high resolution that make text and images clear and easy to read, enhancing the viewing experience for everyday tasks. Engineers and designers will appreciate the wide color gamuts on both laptops, which ensure accurate color reproduction for tasks like photo editing, graphic design, and digital modeling. However, gamers and 3D artists may find the lower refresh rates limiting, as they can lead to less smooth visuals in fast-paced games and when working with 3D rendering that benefits from quicker screen updates for fluid motion.
Battery
5.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has 5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has 8 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.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
13.0in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,000
$1,280
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a price of $2,000 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo costs $1,280.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, equipped with a robust CPU and ample RAM, offers strong performance ideal for demanding tasks and gaming, but its heavier build and shorter battery life make it less suited for on-the-go use compared to the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, which provides a balance of performance with its high-quality CPU and RAM, in a lighter, more portable form with longer battery life, making it an excellent choice for general use with occasional mobility needs. Both laptops have high-quality screens and keyboards that are a pleasure to use, though the Legion may have an edge in heat management due to its gaming-oriented design, while the Prestige emphasizes a quieter operating sound which is preferred in quieter environments.
Content Creation
8.5/10
8.1/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for content creation.
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
8.2/10
7.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Pro 7i to be very good for software development, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo 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.
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How the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo compare to other laptops
"Passionate gamers who want to play demanding modern titles with maximum details and don't mind spending the moolah will find the Lenovo Legion 7 Pro to be the right choice. The bright, sharp, and color-accurate 16:10 QHD 240 Hz display makes for an immersive viewing experience. The hardware is housed in a stylish chassis that feels premium and scores well in terms of workmanship and stability. Other aspects such as sound quality, input devices, and connectivity also seem to be near-perfect."
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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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