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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you are looking for a more portable laptop with a lighter design and better battery life, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" would suit you. It has a larger display and higher resolution with a more modern processor but with a less powerful graphics card compared to the MSI GP66 Leopard. However, if sheer graphics performance is your priority and you're interested in a laptop that includes an Ethernet port and a laptop that can be considered to have a more 'gaming laptop' appearance, then the MSI GP66 Leopard, with its more powerful GPU, might be the better option for you, at the expense of portability and battery life. Both laptops have similar RAM and storage capabilities, though the Lenovo has more built-in storage. The MSI might perform slightly better in engineering and 3D/machine learning tasks due to its GPU strength, though the difference in performance may not justify the tradeoffs in battery life and portability depending on your needs. 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 portability
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI GP66 Leopard
- Very good overall build quality
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for general use, while the MSI GP66 Leopard is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is equipped with a higher resolution screen, larger battery capacity, and lighter design for superior portability and longer battery life, making it more suitable for general use. In contrast, the MSI GP66 Leopard, while still capable, offers less storage and a heavier build with shorter battery life, aspects that diminish its appeal for general use despite it having excellent heat management.
Engineering and Design
8.6
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI GP66 Leopard is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is preferred for engineering and design due to its superior GPU, better screen resolution and quality, and larger battery, which are crucial for demanding software and detailed visuals, although it's slightly less portable and louder than the MSI GP66 Leopard, which still offers a capable CPU and GPU for engineering tasks but has a lower resolution display and smaller battery, impacting prolonged intensive work sessions. The MSI may appeal for its Ethernet port and quieter operation, but it sacrifices some portability and has a less vibrant display compared to the Lenovo.
Content Creation
8.3
7.4
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 GP66 Leopard 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
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 GP66 Leopard 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
7.5
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen than the MSI GP66 Leopard for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7's screen offers high resolution and brightness, making text and images sharp and clear for general tasks, and its wide color gamut ensures accurate colors for engineering and design work. However, its lower refresh rate can hinder the smoothness required in fast-paced gaming or 3D rendering. In contrast, the MSI GP66 Leopard provides satisfactory resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and sufficient color representation for creative work, but like the Lenovo, its refresh rate is less than ideal for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is crucial.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI GP66 Leopard 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.
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 GP66 Leopard has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,512
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has a price of $1,512 and the MSI GP66 Leopard costs $1,400.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
8.2
7.8
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" to be very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI GP66 Leopard is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is considered very good for gaming and 3D due to its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, alongside a stronger battery life, while the MSI GP66 Leopard, with the Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and a refresh rate of 144Hz provides good gaming and 3D performance, but may not be as smooth or last as long on battery during intense sessions.
Build Quality
7.6
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI GP66 Leopard 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 GP66 Leopard compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" | MSI GP66 Leopard |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,512 | $1,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
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 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 | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 65 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 | 362 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
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."
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Christian Hintze | December 2021
"The MSI GP66 Leopard is a good budget high-performance gamer. The MSI also does a lot right outside of the pure performance despite it's low price. For example, the adaptive cooling system really surprised us positively, even in Extreme Performance Mode. And the display is not a budget panel either, but at least outshines the competition in terms of brightness. Of course, you also have to accept a few compromises in this price category. These include the Leopard's poor battery runtimes and the less than optimal build quality, which is also noticeable in the more complicated maintenance."
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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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