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The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 offers superior performance for tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering, with a better GPU and higher RAM. It is also suitable for intensive gaming and has a high refresh rate display, though it comes at a higher price. On the other hand, the MSI GF63 Thin is more affordable but has lower performance due to its older processor and less powerful GPU. The MSI has a lower battery life and less vibrant screen, making it better suited for general use or less demanding tasks. Both have a similar weight and screen size, but the Legion Slim 7's additional features make it less portable due to its requirement for more frequent charging. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6"
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
- The MSI GF63 Thin has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6".
Key differences
General Use
7.7
6.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.2 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 offers superior performance with a more robust CPU and double the RAM compared to the MSI GF63 Thin, as well as higher screen quality with better color coverage and brightness, which contributes to its higher rating for general use. Additionally, the Legion Slim has a larger battery, which translates to longer battery life, and despite its power, it maintains comparable portability to the MSI GF63 Thin, making it a more versatile choice for everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.4
6.0
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7, equipped with a Nvidia RTX 3060 and a high 165Hz screen refresh rate, provides excellent gaming and 3D performance. In comparison, the MSI GF63 Thin's Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q and standard 60Hz screen refresh rate offer acceptable gaming and 3D capabilities but are less suited for high-performance needs.
Engineering and Design
7.8
6.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor, Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, and larger RAM is more powerful for engineering tasks compared to the MSI GF63 Thin, which has a less robust Intel i5 processor, Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU, and half the RAM. Additionally, the Legion Slim 7 has a screen that's better in terms of color coverage, making it more suitable for design work, whereas the GF63 Thin, while more portable due to its lighter weight, offers lower performance and screen quality.
Content Creation
7.7
6.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good for content creation, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
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
7.5
6.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good for software development, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
7.7
6.1
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen than the MSI GF63 Thin for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 offers a high-quality display with better resolution and brightness, providing a more vivid and clear viewing experience compared to the MSI GF63 Thin. When it comes to engineering and design, the Lenovo's display covers a wider range of colors, making it superior for tasks that require color accuracy like photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Lenovo's lower refresh rate hinders its ability to render smooth motion, which is less ideal than laptops with higher refresh rates that provide a more fluid visual experience in fast-paced scenes.
Battery
9.0 Hours
4.2 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI GF63 Thin has 4.3 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
7.6
6.5
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has good build quality, while the MSI GF63 Thin has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,200
$599
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has a price of $1,200 and the MSI GF63 Thin costs $599.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and MSI GF63 Thin both have good portability.
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How the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and the MSI GF63 Thin compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" | MSI GF63 Thin |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2019 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.69'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i5-10300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 4.25 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 71 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 249 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
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 | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Benjamin Herzig | November 2022
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
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Florian Glaser | January 2020
"If you leave aside the meagre port selection (no card reader, no DisplayPort, no Thunderbolt 3 or USB 3.1 Gen2), the fan control that could be improved (idle mode!) and the relatively dark and slow display, the MSI GF63 Thin 9SC does not have any major weaknesses. The 15-inch gamer is compact, has a low weight and offers a good price-to-performance ratio, which should please gamers that are looking for both a portable and an affordable gaming notebook. Input devices, battery life, case quality and performance are all appropriate for this purchase price."
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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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