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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 offers a great balance for gaming with its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics, but it's not as portable and has less battery life. Conversely, the MSI Prestige 16 boasts a higher-resolution screen, more storage, and more memory which is ideal for multitasking and business applications. While it doesn't have a dedicated GPU like the Lenovo, its newer processor includes Intel's Iris Xe graphics, suitable for lighter creative tasks. If gaming is your priority, the Lenovo might be better, but if you're looking for a business laptop with higher screen quality and multitasking capability, the MSI Prestige 16 is a compelling option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6"
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
General Use
7.7
8.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The MSI Prestige 16 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 offers twice the storage capacity and double the RAM of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7, which greatly benefits multitasking and data-heavy tasks, along with a sharper screen with higher resolution and better color coverage, enhancing visual experience for general use. While both have good portability, the MSI boasts a larger battery and is slightly lighter, contributing to better on-the-go usability and longer battery life, despite the Lenovo having a marginally higher battery life score.
Gaming and AI
7.4
6.7
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, making it suitable for intense gaming and 3D rendering. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 16, with an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and the same 165 Hz screen refresh rate, offers solid performance for gaming and 3D tasks within a lighter hardware ecosystem, but may not match the dedicated gaming prowess of the Lenovo's RTX 3060.
Content Creation
7.7
8.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 16 is 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
8.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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.
Screen Quality
7.7
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo Legion Slim's display offers adequate brightness and resolution, making it suitable for daily tasks like browsing and document editing, while the MSI Prestige boasts higher brightness and resolution, enhancing visual clarity and detail. In engineering and design, the MSI Prestige excels with its wider color coverage that ensures more accurate color reproduction, which is critical for precision work, whereas the Lenovo Legion Slim offers decent but less extensive color range. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key, both laptops fall short due to their limited refresh rates, even if they provide satisfactory resolution and panel quality.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 9 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.
Cost
$1,200
$1,611
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has a price of $1,200 and the MSI Prestige 16 costs $1,611.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
7.8
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 16 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 stands out for engineering and design because it has double the RAM of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 and a more powerful CPU, leading to better performance in intensive tasks, alongside a higher-resolution screen that improves clarity and detail for design work. While the Lenovo has a dedicated GPU which is beneficial for certain engineering applications and offers good screen quality and portability, the MSI offers a larger and higher quality display with superior color accuracy, which is particularly valuable for design tasks.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 16 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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 7 15.6" and the MSI Prestige 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" | MSI Prestige 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,611 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.69'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 4.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 10.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 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 | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 71 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | 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 | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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."
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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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