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Updated March 13, 2024·
When considering the Lenovo Legion Slim and the MSI Prestige, know that the Lenovo is better suited for gaming and demanding tasks due to its powerful graphics capabilities, while the MSI, being lighter and more compact, is ideal for on-the-go use like business or travel and typically offers longer battery life. The tradeoff here is between the high performance for resource-intensive activities and the convenience of a highly portable laptop with extended battery life. If your priority is gaming or heavy software use, go for the Lenovo, whereas if you need something for everyday tasks and mobility, the MSI would be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6"
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4
6.8
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 offers a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth gaming and 3D rendering performance, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a less capable GPU and lower refresh rate, making it less suitable for these tasks despite its competent CPU and screen quality.
Screen Quality
7.7
8.2
15.6in
SIZE
13.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7, with its decent resolution and brightness, offers a comfortable viewing experience for everyday tasks and clarity for detailed engineering work but falls short in refresh rates needed for the smooth visuals in gaming and 3D rendering. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo's higher resolution and brightness provide an enhanced viewing experience for both general computing and color-sensitive engineering tasks, thanks to its broad color gamut coverage. However, like the Lenovo, it also lacks the high refresh rates, making it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smoother, more responsive visuals.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,200
$1,280
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has a price of $1,200 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo costs $1,280.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
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 7 15.6" is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7, with its high-performance CPU and RAM, excels in demanding tasks but is less portable and has shorter battery life, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo offers a balance with a solid CPU, ample RAM, a high-quality screen, and better portability and battery life, making it ideal for those prioritizing mobility and general use. Although the Lenovo might handle heavy workloads better, the MSI will appeal to users looking for a laptop that's easier to carry around, has longer battery life, and still delivers a high-quality experience for everyday tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.8
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo to be very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 offers high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and a dedicated GPU, essential for engineering software and design tasks, plus it has an excellent screen. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, while also providing a solid CPU and sufficient RAM for most tasks, is lighter and more portable with a quality keyboard, making it a good choice for professionals who prioritize mobility and comfort alongside performance.
Content Creation
7.7
8.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good.
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
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 9 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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 7 15.6" | MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,280 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.69'' | 11.8'' x 8.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 3.53 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 11.77" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 8.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 71 Wh | 73 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 415 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | 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 | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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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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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