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Updated March 13, 2024·
For someone who needs a powerful laptop for gaming or engineering software, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i offers strong performance but at the expense of battery life and portability. If portability, battery life, and professional look are your priority, and your tasks are generally less demanding like document editing or presentations, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is sleeker, lighter, and has a longer battery life, even though it may cost a bit more. It's less suited for heavy tasks than the Legion but excels in mobility and battery endurance for everyday use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0
6.8
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
165Hz
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 Slim 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i boasts a high-performance GPU and a faster screen refresh rate, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D tasks, which demand rapid image rendering and smooth visuals. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, while having a decent CPU and screen quality, doesn't match the Lenovo in terms of GPU and refresh rate, which limits its capabilities for more graphic-intensive gaming and 3D applications.
Screen Quality
8.0
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
13.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
343.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i for general use, and engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, with its moderate resolution and brightness, offers a sharp and vibrant display that meets the needs for everyday tasks, but its limited color gamut may not fully satisfy professionals in engineering and design. MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo boasts superior color accuracy and a wider color gamut, making it an excellent choice for detailed engineering and design work where precise color representation matters. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid visuals compared to specialized gaming laptops.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has 7 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
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,055
$1,280
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has a price of $1,055 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo costs $1,280.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
343.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, with its gaming-oriented design, offers powerful CPU and ample RAM for smooth performance but is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go usage compared to the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, which provides a balance of high-quality screen, lightweight portability, and longer battery life for everyday tasks, though it may not excel in the same performance-intensive scenarios. The Prestige's focus on a premium experience also extends to better keyboard and speaker quality, which might be more noticeable during long work sessions or multimedia consumption.
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, with a high-end CPU, abundant RAM, and a dedicated GPU, ensures smooth performance for demanding engineering and design tasks, complemented by a high-quality screen for precise visuals. Although the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo offers solid performance with a capable CPU and RAM for less intensive engineering tasks and boasts superior portability with a compact build and quieter operation, it may fall short in GPU-intensive scenarios compared to the Legion Slim 5i.
Content Creation
8.0
8.1
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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
7.8
7.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Slim 5i | MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,055 | $1,280 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.3'' x 0.99'' | 11.8'' x 8.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 3.53 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 11.77" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.25" | 8.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 73 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 343 nits | 415 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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."
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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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