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Updated January 10, 2024·
If performance and high-quality visuals are important to you, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is likely a better choice, as it has a more powerful processor and graphics unit, more memory, and storage space, better screen resolution, and higher battery capacity. It is, however, more expensive and slightly heavier. On the other hand, if you are looking for a more budget-friendly option and don't require top-end gaming or engineering capabilities, the MSI GF63 Thin offers a reasonable compromise with its lighter weight, though it comes with less power, a lower quality display, and a smaller battery. 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
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
- The MSI GF63 Thin has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16".
Key differences
General Use
8.2
6.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.2 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
8.2
6.0
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz, compared to the MSI GF63 Thin which is equipped with the less capable Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU and a standard 60Hz refresh rate. Additionally, the Lenovo boasts a more recent CPU and higher screen quality which also contribute to its superior performance for these tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.6
6.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is better for engineering and design because it has a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a superior GPU compared to the MSI GF63 Thin, which translates to smoother and more efficient handling of complex tasks and applications. Additionally, the Lenovo has a higher resolution and quality display, crucial for detailed design work, whereas the MSI GF63 Thin, despite being slightly more portable, falls short in screen quality and overall performance for demanding engineering software.
Content Creation
8.3
6.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
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 GF63 Thin is only fair.
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
6.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
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 GF63 Thin is only fair.
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
6.1
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen than the MSI GF63 Thin for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7, with its high resolution and brightness, offers clear and vibrant visuals making it excellent for activities like browsing and video streaming, while its wide color gamut ensures accurate colors essential for engineering and design work. The MSI GF63 Thin, with lower brightness and resolution, provides adequate but not exceptional display quality for everyday tasks and professional design jobs where fine detail and color fidelity are less critical. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications, as their refresh rates are lower, limiting the smoothness and responsiveness needed for high-paced interactive environments.
Battery
7.0 Hours
4.2 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI GF63 Thin has 4.3 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.
Build Quality
7.6
6.5
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has good build quality, while the MSI GF63 Thin has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,344
$599
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has a price of $1,344 and the MSI GF63 Thin costs $599.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and MSI GF63 Thin both have good portability.
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How the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and the MSI GF63 Thin compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" | MSI GF63 Thin |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,344 | $599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2019 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.69'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.4 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.21" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | Intel i5-10300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 4.25 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 51 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 | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 502 nits | 249 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
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 | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
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."
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Florian Glaser | January 2020
"If you leave aside the meagre port selection (no card reader, no DisplayPort, no Thunderbolt 3 or USB 3.1 Gen2), the fan control that could be improved (idle mode!) and the relatively dark and slow display, the MSI GF63 Thin 9SC does not have any major weaknesses. The 15-inch gamer is compact, has a low weight and offers a good price-to-performance ratio, which should please gamers that are looking for both a portable and an affordable gaming notebook. Input devices, battery life, case quality and performance are all appropriate for this purchase price."
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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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