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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is a more budget-friendly option with solid performance for general use and a lightweight, portable design, making it suitable for on-the-go use. Its battery life is moderate, and it features a colorful display and good build quality. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE78 comes at a premium price but offers superior performance for 3D tasks, machine learning, and demanding engineering applications. It also sports a larger screen and is geared towards gaming with potent graphics capabilities. However, its heavier weight and larger size make it less portable than the Lenovo. Both laptops have high refresh rates and quality keyboards, but the MSI has better heat management. Choose the Lenovo if portability and cost are major concerns; go for the MSI for top-tier performance in intensive tasks but be prepared to compromise on portability and pay a higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
- Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE78
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.2
8.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" are both very good for general use, though the MSI Raider GE78 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7, with its high-quality IPS display, substantial memory and storage, and powerful AMD processor and RTX graphics, offers strong performance for a variety of tasks and can double as a decent gaming machine, bundled in a lightweight and thin design with a good battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE78, although heavier and with a shorter battery life, packs a more powerful Intel processor and a superior RTX 4090 GPU, more memory and storage, along with higher screen color accuracy, making it an excellent choice for highly demanding tasks and gaming, but less portable.
Gaming and AI
8.2
9.5
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" offers solid performance for gaming and 3D applications with its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and high refresh rate screen but falls short of the MSI Raider GE78, which has an even more powerful Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU for potentially superior gaming and 3D graphics handling. While both laptops employ quality IPS screens with the same resolution, the Raider GE78 likely outperforms in intense computational tasks due to a more advanced GPU.
Engineering and Design
8.6
9.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE78 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is favored for engineering and design due to its combination of a capable processor, decent graphics card, and high-quality screen, providing a balance of performance and visual clarity. The MSI Raider GE78 outshines as excellent mainly because it offers superior processing and graphics capabilities, with more memory and an even higher-grade graphics card, ideal for the most demanding engineering and design tasks, despite being less portable and possibly noisier under load.
Content Creation
8.3
8.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE78 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" are both very good for content creation, though the MSI Raider GE78 is somewhat better.
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
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" are both very good for software development, though the MSI Raider GE78 is somewhat better.
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
8.6
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE78 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 for content creation, and software development.
When considering a laptop for general use, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 offers a sharp, bright display which is a delight for everyday tasks and media consumption, similar to the MSI Raider GE78, both providing excellent visual clarity and comfort for long sessions. For engineering and design, professionals appreciate the color accuracy and broad color gamuts these models offer, aiding in detailed and precise work where color representation is crucial. However, for gaming and 3D purposes, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which results in less fluid visuals compared to laptops designed specifically for gaming with higher refresh rates that ensure smoother on-screen action.
Portability
Good
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.8 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE78 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The MSI Raider GE78 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
$4,386
$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 Raider GE78 costs $4,386.
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Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE78 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 Raider GE78 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" | MSI Raider GE78 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,344 | $4,386 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.69'' | 15'' x 11.7'' x 1.13'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.4 lbs | 6.83 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 14.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.21" | 11.73" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 502 nits | 384 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
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 Raider GE78
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Allen Ngo | March 2023
"Performance-wise, the GE78 offers a significant boost over the GE77 for just slightly higher power consumption. You'll have to get the RTX 4080 or 4090 configurations to see the performance advantages, however, as the RTX 4070 is closer in performance to the older RTX 3080 Ti. In terms of design, some users might prefer the 16:9 minimalistic look of the older GE77 over the 16:10 retro-inspired GE78 and vice versa. We wouldn't call one better than the other in terms of aesthetics, but we'll give the edge to the GE78 for its stronger hinges and larger keys and clickpad."
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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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