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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is a better choice for gaming and engineering due to its more powerful GPU, leading to higher performance in these areas. It also has a higher refresh rate display, which is good for fast-paced games. However, it's less portable due to its slightly heavier weight and has shorter battery life compared to the MSI Creator Z16P. The MSI Creator Z16P, on the other hand, offers a touchscreen, potentially better color accuracy for content creation, and longer battery life, making it more suitable for general use and creative professionals who prioritize display quality and portability over top-tier gaming performance. Choose the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 for performance-intensive tasks or the MSI Creator Z16P for better portability with competent performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
- Very good for general use
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Creator Z16P
- Very good overall build quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.2
7.6
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Creator Z16P is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 offers superior gaming and 3D performance with its higher-tier Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a screen that refreshes at 240 times per second, allowing for smoother visual rendering compared to the MSI Creator Z16P, which, while still competent in gaming and 3D with its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, has a lower refresh rate of 165 times per second, resulting in less fluid motion especially in fast-paced scenarios.
Screen Quality
8.7
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen than the MSI Creator Z16P for general use, gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 and the MSI Creator Z16P offer high-resolution displays with excellent brightness and panel quality, ensuring crisp, clear images and good visibility in various lighting conditions. Engineers and designers will appreciate the wide color gamuts on both laptops, which provide accurate color reproduction necessary for detailed design work. However, gamers and 3D artists might find these laptops less suitable due to their lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals in fast-paced games and 3D modeling applications.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator Z16P has 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
$1,680
$1,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has a price of $1,680 and the MSI Creator Z16P costs $1,300.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
7.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" to be very good for general use, while the MSI Creator Z16P is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" offers better portability and slightly longer battery life, making it a compelling choice for those on the move, while its screen, CPU, and RAM capabilities ensure smooth performance for everyday tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Creator Z16P, though a bit heavier and with shorter battery life, provides a touchscreen and superior color coverage, traits that creative professionals might prefer, especially with demanding visual tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and MSI Creator Z16P are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" stands out for engineering and design thanks to its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, complemented by a high-resolution 16" screen with a high refresh rate, making it suitable for intensive tasks that require both computational power and precise visuals. In contrast, the MSI Creator Z16P is equipped with a high-end Intel CPU and an Nvidia RTX GPU as well, alongside a touch-enabled screen with a slightly lower refresh rate, but offers higher color accuracy, which could be essential for design work that demands color fidelity; however, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable.
Content Creation
8.3
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" to be very good for content creation, while the MSI Creator Z16P 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
8.0
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" to be very good for software development, while the MSI Creator Z16P 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and MSI Creator Z16P both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator Z16P to have very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" 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 16" and the MSI Creator Z16P compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" | MSI Creator Z16P |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,680 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.69'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.4 lbs | 5.27 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.21" | 10.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 502 nits | 394 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
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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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Mario Petzold | June 2022
"There's almost nothing left to be desired with the MSI Z16P. The creator laptop offers enormous performance resources for image editing, video editing, rendering, and more. All this is presented on a precalibrated, adequately sized, and high-resolution display. Its color space, refresh rate, and panel technology are also perfectly suited for a device that specializes in video reproduction and editing."
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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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