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The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 offers more RAM, which is better for multitasking and performance in memory-intensive tasks compared to the MSI GF65 Thin. It also has a slightly larger battery, potentially giving longer usage between charges. However, the MSI is equipped with a newer Intel processor, which may benefit certain applications, although with half the RAM, it may lag in multitasking. Both have similar gaming-grade graphics cards. The Lenovo has more modern features like a higher screen refresh rate and better color coverage, which translates to a more vibrant display for games and media. Nonetheless, the MSI provides an ethernet port for wired internet connections, which the Lenovo lacks, favoring portability. Choosing between them will depend on your priorities: whether you value higher performance and a better screen (Lenovo), or a newer CPU and physical networking capability (MSI), considering both are similarly priced. 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 GF65 Thin
- The MSI GF65 Thin has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6".
Key differences
General Use
7.7
6.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 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 GF65 Thin is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 boasts a more robust CPU and double the RAM of the MSI GF65 Thin, leading to smoother multitasking and overall performance; it also offers a brighter and higher quality screen, and longer battery life, enhancing its utility for general use. However, the Legion is slightly heavier, potentially impacting portability, whereas the MSI GF65 Thin, despite its shorter battery life and lesser RAM, is lighter and might be preferred for easier carrying.
Gaming and AI
7.4
6.8
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" offers superior gaming and 3D capabilities primarily due to its higher screen refresh rate, which leads to smoother visuals, and a slightly more powerful GPU than that of the MSI GF65 Thin. While both laptops feature the Nvidia RTX 3060, the Legion Slim 7's screen can display more frames per second, complimenting the GPU's performance for a more fluid gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
7.8
6.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7, with its AMD Ryzen CPU, more RAM, and quality display, caters to demanding engineering and design tasks, while the MSI GF65 Thin, although similar in GPU power, has less RAM and a lower quality display, which might somewhat limit performance in intensive applications. Considering portability and user experience, Lenovo offers longer battery life and better keyboard quality, whereas MSI balances good portability with quieter operating noise, but has a shorter battery life and less impressive speakers.
Content Creation
7.7
6.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
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 GF65 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
6.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
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 GF65 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
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen than the MSI GF65 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 higher resolution and brighter display, providing clearer and more vibrant visuals than the MSI GF65 Thin. In engineering and design, the Legion Slim 7 covers a wider range of color gamuts, ensuring more accurate color reproduction which is crucial for detailed work. However, for Gaming and 3D applications, the MSI GF65 Thin, despite its lower screen quality, may provide a better experience due to a higher refresh rate, which ensures smoother motion and responsiveness whereas the Legion Slim 7 falls short in this aspect, potentially making fast-paced visuals less fluid.
Battery
9.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI GF65 Thin has 4.5 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
7.6
6.7
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has good build quality, while the MSI GF65 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
$1,100
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has a price of $1,200 and the MSI GF65 Thin costs $1,100.
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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 GF65 Thin both have good portability.
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How the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and the MSI GF65 Thin compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" | MSI GF65 Thin |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2021 | |
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 i5-10500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 4.5 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 | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6"
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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."
MSI GF65 Thin
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Allen Ngo | March 2021
"The MSI GF65 Thin offers a GeForce RTX 3060 on a budget. The MSI GF65 is a relatively inexpensive RTX 3060 laptop and, perhaps not coincidentally, it also comes with a slower-than-average RTX 3060 GPU. Other laptops we've tested thus far with the same GPU are about 10 to 15 percent faster. CPU performance is also slightly slower than average unless if users decide to enable Cooler Boost mode. Colors, black-white response times, Thunderbolt, and DisplayPort are either average or completely omitted. Gamers who want to maximize performance-per-dollar without sacrificing RAM or SSD upgradeability will find the lightweight MSI GF65 attractive."
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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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