Choosing between the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro and the MSI Raider GE67Hx depends on your needs. The Lenovo offers superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks due to its higher RAM and advanced processor, making it ideal for intensive work, but it comes at a slightly higher cost and is less portable. The MSI Raider also delivers strong performance, suitable for general use and gaming, and comes with an OLED screen that provides excellent color and contrast. If portability and cost are priorities, and you can compromise on some performance aspects, the MSI might be a better fit. Both options have ample storage, but remember, performance comes at the cost of battery life and vice versa. 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
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Excellent overall display quality
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.7/10
9.1/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
469.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE67Hx for software development, and content creation, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i features a display with solid resolution and brightness, which is beneficial for clarity and visibility in various lighting conditions, making it suitable for general use and detailed engineering tasks that require accurate color representation. On the other hand, MSI Raider GE67Hx stands out with its exceptional color accuracy covering a wide color gamut, essential for professionals in engineering and design who rely on precise color work. However, both laptops lack high refresh rate screens, which are crucial for a smooth gaming experience and rendering 3D graphics fluidly, hence they are not ideal for gaming or 3D applications.
Cost
$2,000
$2,349
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a price of $2,000 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and MSI Raider GE67Hx are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion 7i Pro offers superior CPU performance and double the RAM of the MSI Raider GE67Hx, making it a strong performer for general use that demands multitasking and high processing power, although it is less portable and has slightly shorter battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx, on the other hand, while still a good option for general use with an excellent screen and a lighter build, has a less powerful CPU and half the RAM, which may limit performance in more intensive tasks.
Gaming and AI
9.1/10
8.7/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Pro 7i to be excellent for gaming and AI, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good.
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.
Engineering and Design
9.3/10
8.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Pro 7i to be excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i outshines with its more capable CPU, double the RAM, and a higher-end GPU, making it excellent for demanding engineering and design work, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has a good processor and ample RAM for very good performance, but a less powerful GPU. The Legion Pro 7i also offers an IPS screen known for color accuracy which is important in design, whereas the Raider GE67Hx features an OLED display with deep contrasts, optimal for vibrant visuals.
Content Creation
8.5/10
8.3/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
9.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Pro 7i to be very good for software development, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
5.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has 5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Lenovo Legion Pro 7i both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and MSI Raider GE67Hx both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and the MSI Raider GE67Hx 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."
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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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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