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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is typically less expensive than the MSI Prestige 16 and is geared more towards gaming, given its RTX graphics card, which also benefits 3D rendering and continuous engineering work. However, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the MSI Prestige 16. The MSI model offers more RAM, better color accuracy on its display, and a higher portability score due to its lighter weight. It is typically more expensive and comes with integrated graphics, which are not as powerful for gaming or graphics-intensive tasks. Therefore, if you prioritize gaming or intensive graphic tasks and can manage a heavier laptop, the Lenovo might be preferable, whereas if you seek a more portable machine with professional color accuracy and are willing to invest more, the MSI Prestige 16 could be a better choice. 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 16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0
6.7
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 Slim 5i is very 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
8.0
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
343.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and the MSI Prestige 16 both offer crisp visuals and brightness with their high-resolution displays, but the MSI may have an edge due to its potentially superior panel technology that enhances viewing angles and color reproduction. When it comes to engineering and design, the MSI Prestige's coverage of professional color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB ensures accurate color depiction, crucial for these fields. However, both laptops' lower refresh rates, compared to gaming-optimized models, result in less smooth visuals that don't cater well to the high-frame-rate demands of immersive gaming and fast-paced 3D applications.
Portability
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 16 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,055
$1,611
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has a price of $1,055 and the MSI Prestige 16 costs $1,611.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.4
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
343.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 16 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 is rated very good for general use because, compared to the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, it not only matches in CPU and display quality but also doubles the RAM, which enhances multitasking and overall performance. Additionally, the Prestige is lighter and thinner, which improves portability, and it offers a slightly higher battery life, making it more suitable for extended use away from a power source.
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.2
9.0/10
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 Slim 5i and MSI Prestige 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, with its powerful Intel i7 CPU, dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, and high-quality IPS screen, is built to handle demanding engineering and design tasks fluidly, but is heavier and thicker which may affect portability. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 16 offers a similar high-performance Intel i7 CPU and an impressive screen with better color accuracy, and is lighter and thinner, promoting easier transport, but its integrated Iris Xe graphics, while capable, may not match the power needed for some intensive graphics tasks compared to Lenovo's dedicated GPU.
Content Creation
8.0
8.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 16 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
8.1
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
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 Slim 5i 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
7.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has 7 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and MSI Prestige 16 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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How the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and the MSI Prestige 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Slim 5i | MSI Prestige 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,055 | $1,611 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.3'' x 0.99'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 4.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.25" | 10.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 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 | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 343 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
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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Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
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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 Prestige 16
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Paul Antill | June 2023
"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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