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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 offers superior gaming and engineering performance with its high-end Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics, more potent AMD Ryzen 7 processor, and a higher refresh rate display, making it suitable for intensive gaming and more demanding tasks. However, it is less portable and more expensive. In contrast, the MSI Modern 14 is more budget-friendly, lighter, and offers better portability, but with its integrated Vega 7 graphics and lower-end AMD Ryzen 5 processor, it is less suited for demanding applications and gaming, and it has a lower battery capacity. Choose the Lenovo if you need high performance and the MSI if you prioritize portability and value. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6"
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Modern 14
- Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4
6.0
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
8.7/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Modern 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is well-suited for gaming and 3D tasks due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and an impressive screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which can deliver smoother visuals in fast-paced games and 3D applications. In contrast, the MSI Modern 14, with its integrated AMD Vega 7 graphics and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, offers lower graphics performance and less fluid motion, making it only moderately capable for gaming and 3D activities.
Engineering and Design
7.8
6.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good for engineering and design, while the MSI Modern 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a more powerful CPU and GPU (AMD Ryzen 7 and Nvidia RTX), which are critical for demanding engineering and design software, and its higher screen quality with better color coverage supports more precise visual tasks. In contrast, the MSI Modern 14 has weaker integrated graphics, adequate for basic design tasks but not intensive 3D work, and its screen, while sufficient for general use, has lower color accuracy, making it less ideal for color-sensitive work.
Screen Quality
7.7
6.4
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
311.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen than the MSI Modern 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7, favored for its superior screen properties, offers a high resolution and brightness that enhances the clarity and detail essential for both general use and engineering tasks, along with decent color coverage to accurately display designs. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications, which demand smoother motion. The MSI Modern 14, with its fair screen attributes, provides an adequate visual experience for everyday tasks and professional design work but falls short in gaming and 3D performance due to its modest refresh rate and less impressive color gamut.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Modern 14 has 6 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Modern 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.0
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and MSI Modern 14 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,200
$525
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has a price of $1,200 and the MSI Modern 14 costs $525.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
311.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and MSI Modern 14 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is equipped with a more powerful CPU and higher-end GPU, larger screen, and a significantly larger battery compared to the MSI Modern 14, which translates into higher performance for demanding tasks and longer battery life, but at the cost of being heavier and less portable. On the other hand, the MSI Modern 14 offers a similar quality screen and RAM but is more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, making it a better choice for on-the-go users who prioritize ease of transport and still require a laptop for general use.
Content Creation
7.7
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and MSI Modern 14 are both 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
7.5
7.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and MSI Modern 14 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 7 15.6" and the MSI Modern 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" | MSI Modern 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $525 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.69'' | 12.7'' x 8.7'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 3.08 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 12.68" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 8.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 71 Wh | 39 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
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 | 311 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
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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Alexander Tozzi, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | October 2023
"The MSI Modern 14 is okay for school use. It's very compact, so it's easy to carry around. It has a sharp display, a spacious keyboard, and a reasonably large touchpad. Its Intel 13th Gen CPU and integrated graphics can handle general productivity tasks like text processing and web browsing; however, don't expect to do anything intensive like 3D modeling or physics simulations. Unfortunately, the battery lasts less than five hours of light use, and the display doesn't get bright enough to combat glare."
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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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