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Updated January 10, 2024·
If performance and advanced features for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming are priorities, and a higher price is acceptable, the MSI GE66 Raider with its superior graphics card and processor may be the choice for you, though it is heavier and less portable. On the other hand, if you prefer something more lightweight and portable, with ample performance for general use and engineering tasks at a lower cost, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" could serve you well with its balanced capabilities, though it may not handle intensive gaming or 3D tasks as effectively as the MSI. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI GE66 Raider
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.7
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen than the MSI GE66 Raider for gaming and AI, while the MSI GE66 Raider has a better screen for content creation.
When choosing a laptop for general use, screen brightness, clarity, and resolution are key; both the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 and MSI GE66 Raider offer high-resolution displays with good brightness, making text sharp and colors pop which is ideal for everyday tasks. For engineering and design work where accurate colors are crucial, both laptops provide wide color gamuts, offering a true-to-life color experience necessary for detailed and color-sensitive work. However, gamers and 3D designers who need fluid motion and rapid screen refreshes may find these models lacking, as higher refresh rates are crucial for these activities, and these laptops prioritize resolution and color over refresh speed.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has good portability, while the MSI GE66 Raider has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The MSI GE66 Raider has 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.
Cost
$1,344
$3,199
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has a price of $1,344 and the MSI GE66 Raider costs $3,199.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.4
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI GE66 Raider and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 offers a balance of power with its quality CPU and plenty of RAM for smooth multitasking, a high-quality screen for vivid visuals, and it's lightweight, making it easy to carry around, with a battery life that supports extended use. In contrast, the MSI GE66 Raider, while also having a robust CPU and ample RAM, places emphasis on a superior screen for immersive experiences and has better heat management for sustained performance, but at the cost of reduced battery life and less portability.
Gaming and AI
8.2
8.6
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI GE66 Raider and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" are both very good for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, which are great assets for smooth and immersive gaming and 3D performance. In contrast, the MSI GE66 Raider includes an even more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU and a screen capable of a 120Hz refresh rate, providing exceptional graphics performance; however, its slightly lower refresh rate might be less optimal for ultra-fast-paced games compared to the Lenovo.
Engineering and Design
8.6
9.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI GE66 Raider to be excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good.
The MSI GE66 Raider is excellent for engineering and design use because it offers a more powerful Intel i9 processor and double the RAM compared to the Lenovo Legion Slim 7, complemented by a superior Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU which is ideal for demanding tasks; additionally, its screen offers higher resolution and pixel density, enhancing visual detail for design work. Although the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is lighter and has a slightly better battery life, making it more portable, these advantages come at the cost of less raw power and screen sharpness, which are very important for engineering and design purposes.
Content Creation
8.3
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI GE66 Raider and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" are both very good for content creation.
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
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI GE66 Raider and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" are both very 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
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI GE66 Raider has 6 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.
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How the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and the MSI GE66 Raider compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" | MSI GE66 Raider |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,344 | $3,199 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.69'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.4 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.21" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | Intel i9-12900HK | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 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 | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 502 nits | 347 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 6.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
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."
MSI GE66 Raider
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Patrick Schüdzig | June 2022
"The MSI Raider GE66 12UHS notebook passes with flying colors. The GE66 is a high-end notebook with strong performance. The keyboard and trackpad are still very good and score well with precise inputs as well as high build quality. Thanks to a new liquid metal cooling solution, the Intel Core i9 12900HK brings a performance increase of around 50 percent over the predecessor's Intel Core i9 10980HK. The installed graphics card in our device delivers up to 30 percent higher frame rates than the RTX 2070 Super in the MSI GE66 10SFS."
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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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