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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is a more expensive option but offers superior performance for 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks with a larger screen, higher resolution, better screen quality, and a significantly more powerful battery. However, it isn't as portable and has a shorter battery life in general usage compared to the MSI Cyborg 15. The MSI Cyborg 15 is lighter on the wallet and slightly more portable, yet it comes with a smaller and lower resolution screen, less storage, and a considerably weaker battery. It's also less capable in terms of color representation and has lower performance for demanding tasks. If your priority is gaming or professional applications and you don't mind investing more, the Lenovo is a solid choice, while if you prioritize general use and budget, the MSI might be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Cyborg 15
- The MSI Cyborg 15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16".
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.3
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for general use, while the MSI Cyborg 15 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 excels in general use due to its higher RAM, better CPU, larger and higher quality screen with superior color coverage, which translates to smoother multitasking, faster processing, and a more vivid display. However, it's less portable than the MSI Cyborg 15 and has a similar battery life, even though the latter trades off some performance and screen quality with less RAM and lower resolution for potentially better portability.
Gaming and AI
8.2
7.2
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Cyborg 15 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" triumphs in gaming and 3D with its higher screen refresh rate and superior screen quality, which provides smoother visuals and better image clarity compared to the MSI Cyborg 15. Although both laptops come equipped with the same GPU, which is crucial for gaming performance, the Legion's more robust CPU and larger, higher resolution display gives it an edge for intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.6
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Cyborg 15 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" stands out for engineering and design due to its higher RAM, sharper and larger screen with better color coverage, and more powerful AMD CPU compared to the MSI Cyborg 15, essential for demanding software used in these fields. While both laptops have similarly capable Nvidia GPUs important for tasks requiring graphics processing, the Legion offers a more robust setup for intensive usage, though the Cyborg gains points for its lighter build and quieter operating noise, which might appeal to users prioritizing portability and a less intrusive work environment.
Content Creation
8.3
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for content creation, while the MSI Cyborg 15 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
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for software development, while the MSI Cyborg 15 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
8.7
6.8
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen than the MSI Cyborg 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7's superior screen resolution and brightness, coupled with an advanced panel type, ensures crisp and vibrant visuals for general activities and detailed engineering work, although it falls short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate. Meanwhile, the MSI Cyborg 15's screen, while adequate for general tasks, may not shine as brightly or display colors as accurately, affecting the accuracy required for engineering and design work. Both laptops' screens, however, do not cater well to the needs of 3D gaming, where a high refresh rate is key for smooth, responsive gameplay, which is less emphasized in their displays.
Build Quality
7.6
6.7
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has good build quality, while the MSI Cyborg 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,680
$1,100
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has a price of $1,680 and the MSI Cyborg 15 costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
Battery
7.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Cyborg 15 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and MSI Cyborg 15 both have good portability.
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How the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and the MSI Cyborg 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" | MSI Cyborg 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,680 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.69'' | 14.2'' x 9.9'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.4 lbs | 4.37 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 14.15" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.21" | 9.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 502 nits | 234 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | 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 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
MSI Cyborg 15
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Sascha Mölck | April 2023
"The focus of the MSI Cyborg 15 lies on a compromise of performance, mobility, and power consumption. Due to the reduced performance settings, the CPU and GPU perform below their capabilities. Nonetheless, their computing power is still sufficient for FHD gaming at high to maximum settings even then. The power consumption, which is low for a gaming laptop, can be translated into a good battery life. Realistic values of 7 to 8 h are still possible, despite the relatively small battery capacity of 53.5 Wh. Unfortunately the USB-C port doesn't offer any support for Power Delivery, which would be a sensible feature in the case of the Cyborg."
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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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