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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and marginally better battery life, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 may suit you, despite being slightly more expensive and heavier. However, if you're looking for a more portable and lightweight laptop, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio could be the better choice. It's important to note that both laptops offer similar performance with their Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics cards, making them capable choices for demanding applications and gaming. Consider the screen size and weight difference according to your needs for mobility and viewing experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
- Very good for general use
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Software Development
8.0
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for software development, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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
7.6
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen than the MSI Stealth 14 Studio for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" provides excellent screen resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks and media consumption, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio offers good resolution and brightness, although not as high as the Lenovo. When it comes to engineering and design, the Lenovo Legion outshines the MSI stealth with superior color accuracy and a wider color gamut, which is crucial for professional editing and color-sensitive work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops may not be the best fit, since they have lower refresh rates which can result in less fluid motion and more screen tearing during fast-paced scenes.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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.
Cost
$1,400
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has a price of $1,400 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
7.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" to be very good for general use, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" offers a solid balance for general use thanks to its strong CPU and ample RAM, paired with a high-quality screen, which matters a lot for clear and vivid visuals, but weighs on its portability and battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, while also having a robust CPU and sufficient RAM for general tasks, gains an edge in portability due to its smaller size, although this comes at the cost of screen size and potentially shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
8.2
7.8
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
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 Stealth 14 Studio is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 boasts a higher screen refresh rate, enhancing gaming and 3D experiences by providing smoother motion, while both it and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio offer the same powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU for graphic-intensive tasks. Although both have similar CPUs and high-quality screens, the Legion’s advantage in refresh rate might be more appealing for serious gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and MSI Stealth 14 Studio are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7's larger screen with higher resolution and brightness makes it better suited for design work requiring visual precision, while its AMD CPU and RTX 4060 GPU are excellent for engineering tasks. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is more portable and has higher color space coverage, making it a good choice for designers needing accurate colors and those who need to work on the go, though it has a smaller, less bright display.
Content Creation
8.3
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" to be very good for content creation, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.6
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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 Stealth 14 Studio compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" | MSI Stealth 14 Studio |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.69'' | 12.4'' x 9.7'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.4 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 12.4" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.21" | 9.69" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | Intel i7-13620H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 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 | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 502 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
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."
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Francisco Lahoz | June 2023
"You'll find a versatility in the MSI Stealth 14 Studio that isn’t matched by many content-creator laptops we've tested of late. The small frame allows you to (potentially) work from anywhere with an outlet and, if noise isn’t a concern, run your most demanding of programs, thanks to some powerful hardware inside. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is an attractive and powerful option if you want a portable laptop to be the center of your content work setup."
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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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