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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is better if you prioritize a lighter laptop with longer battery life for general use and cost savings. Its gaming performance is good, but the MSI Vector GP76 excels with superior specifications, making it ideal for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks. However, the MSI is heavier, more expensive, and has shorter battery life, but its larger screen and high refresh rate may be beneficial for multitasking and immersive gaming. If portability and budget are less of a concern and you need a powerful laptop for professional or gaming purposes, the MSI should be the preferred choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
- Very good for general use
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7
8.4
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is good.
The MSI Vector GP76 offers a very high screen refresh rate and a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, making it very good for gaming and 3D applications, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5, with a lower refresh rate and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, provides good performance suitable for gaming and 3D tasks but at a tier below the MSI Vector GP76.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.7
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Vector GP76 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is equipped with a solid CPU and GPU for demanding tasks, and its high-resolution screen benefits engineering and design work. The MSI Vector GP76 offers a more robust CPU and a higher capacity GPU which is great for intensive engineering applications, but it's heavier and less portable.
Content Creation
7.5
8.0
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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.
Screen Quality
7.2
7.9
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The MSI Vector GP76 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and MSI Vector GP76 laptops may offer screens with adequate resolution and brightness, making them suitable for daily tasks like browsing and streaming. In engineering and design, these laptops' ability to reproduce a wide range of colors is crucial for accuracy, so their good performance in color gamuts would be beneficial for professionals in these fields. However, for gaming and 3D applications, where smooth motion is key, the importance of a high refresh rate means that both the Lenovo and MSI laptops could fall short for enthusiasts and professionals who prioritize fluid visual performance.
Battery
7.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 has 4 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
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has only fair portability, while the MSI Vector GP76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.0
The MSI Vector GP76 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$1,760
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
8.0
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Vector GP76 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has a solid CPU and sufficient RAM for smooth operation in general use; its larger battery and lighter weight enhance portability and prolong use away from an outlet. In contrast, the MSI Vector GP76 boasts a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and better screen quality that excels in resolution and color accuracy, but these come at the cost of reduced battery life and increased weight, making it less portable.
Software Development
7.4
7.6
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 are both good for software development.
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 Slim 5 and the MSI Vector GP76 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Slim 5 | MSI Vector GP76 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,760 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.3'' x 0.99'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.25" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 65 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 264 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Lenovo Legion Slim 5
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Mark Knapp | August 2023
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
MSI Vector GP76
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Marvin Gollor | May 2022
"The MSI Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
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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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