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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a slim form factor and longer battery life for on-the-go usage, and if a lower price is appealing, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 could be a great fit. However, it has a less powerful processor and GPU compared to the MSI Vector GP76, which means if you require higher performance for tasks like intensive gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering work, you might prefer the MSI. Note that the MSI Vector GP76 has a larger screen and higher refresh rate which is better for fast-paced games, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6"
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4
8.4
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good.
The MSI Vector GP76 outshines the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 for gaming and 3D due to its superior graphics card, which is more powerful, and the higher screen refresh rate, enhancing the smoothness of visuals in fast-paced games. While the Lenovo has a good GPU and decent refresh rate, the MSI's GPU boosts its capability for intensive gaming and 3D tasks, and its refresh rate is significantly higher, providing an edge in responsiveness and visual fluidity.
Engineering and Design
7.8
8.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good.
The MSI Vector GP76 is favored in engineering and design due to its higher RAM and more powerful GPU, which are crucial for intensive tasks and rendering, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7, with less robust specs, may not handle demanding applications as efficiently. The Lenovo has the advantage of better portability and a higher screen quality, making it more suitable for on-the-go use and vibrant displays, but the MSI's superior processing power and larger screen make it more apt for complex design work, despite being heavier and less portable.
Screen Quality
7.7
7.9
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The MSI Vector GP76 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 for gaming and AI, and software development.
For general use, both laptops provide crisp visuals and bright displays for activities like browsing, streaming, or document editing. Engineering and design professionals will appreciate the wide color gamuts on both laptops, offering greater color accuracy for tasks like photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these laptops may not deliver as smooth an experience as models designed specifically for those purposes.
Battery
9.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 has 4 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
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has good portability, while the MSI Vector GP76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,200
$1,760
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has a price of $1,200 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Vector GP76 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good.
The MSI Vector GP76 offers superior performance with a stronger CPU and double the RAM of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7, as well as a higher-capacity storage drive, which boosts its efficiency for general use. However, the Lenovo is more portable due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, which could benefit users who prioritize mobility alongside decent performance for day-to-day tasks.
Content Creation
7.7
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Vector GP76 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
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 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.
Build Quality
7.6
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Vector GP76 to have very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has 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 Vector GP76 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" | MSI Vector GP76 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,760 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.69'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 71 Wh | 65 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 264 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
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 | 3 | |
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 Vector GP76
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Marvin Gollor | May 2022
"The MSI Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
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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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