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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 offers a larger screen size and a higher resolution than the MSI Pulse GL66, which might make it a better option for those who prioritize display quality and workspace area. It also comes with a newer and slightly more powerful graphics card, better for modern games and creative applications. Moreover, it has a higher battery capacity, which generally translates to longer use time away from a power outlet. The trade-off is that it may be slightly less portable due to its larger size and small increase in weight. On the other hand, the MSI Pulse GL66, although featuring a slightly older graphics card, may still handle gaming and engineering tasks well and comes with a solid build quality. It is slightly more portable due to its smaller size, making it a reasonable option for those who travel often but still need substantial computing power. 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 battery life
Advantages of the MSI Pulse GL66
- The MSI Pulse GL66 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
245.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for general use, while the MSI Pulse GL66 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a high-resolution display, larger battery life, and a more lightweight design, enhancing its portability and screen quality for general use, while the MSI Pulse GL66 offers solid performance with a good screen though its battery capacity and portability are less optimized compared to the Legion Slim 7. Both laptops have the same amount of RAM but the Legion Slim 7’s higher portability and battery score suggest it's better for on-the-go usage.
Gaming and AI
8.2
7.2
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
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 Pulse GL66 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, making it better for gaming and 3D tasks compared to the MSI Pulse GL66, which, albeit good for gaming with its capable GPU, offers a lower refresh rate and less graphical power. Both laptops have quality CPUs and screens, but the Lenovo's superior GPU and refresh rate are a significant advantage for very demanding visual tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.6
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Pulse GL66 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 stands out for engineering and design because it has a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, a high-performance RTX 4060 GPU, and a vibrant 16-inch display with high resolution and color accuracy, making it ideal for demanding software and detailed visuals. Alternatively, the MSI Pulse GL66 offers a capable Intel CPU and RTX 3070 GPU which are good for similar applications, but with a smaller screen and lower resolution, it may not be as suitable for precise design work; however, it compensates with greater portability.
Content Creation
8.3
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for content creation, while the MSI Pulse GL66 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
7.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for software development, while the MSI Pulse GL66 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
245.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen than the MSI Pulse GL66 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" boasts a sharper resolution and higher brightness, making it more suitable for general use where clarity and visibility are key. For engineering and design, its better color coverage meets the need for precision in visual accuracy. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate can make fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to displays designed with higher refresh rates for these purposes.
Battery
7.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Pulse GL66 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.
Cost
$1,680
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has a price of $1,680 and the MSI Pulse GL66 costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and MSI Pulse GL66 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and MSI Pulse GL66 both have 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 Pulse GL66 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" | MSI Pulse GL66 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,680 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.69'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.4 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.21" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 53 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 | 245 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 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 | 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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Christian Hintze | April 2022
"The MSI Pulse GL66 has a lot of potential for improvement. Although the RTX 3060 is only able to use 105 watts, we still liked the gaming performance, particularly since this also makes the Pulse comfortably efficient but not slow by any means. Neither the dark display with its lame response times, nor USB 2.0 or the lack of Thunderbolt will please real gamers. The use of a sticker factory seal, which is at least questionable, also won't inspire any enthusiasm. It is obvious that the laptop is really designed for price-conscious gamers."
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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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