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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 offers better battery life and a higher screen resolution with touch capability, making it suited for both general use and light-to-medium engineering tasks. It's also lighter and thus more portable. However, the MSI GP66 Leopard features a much more powerful GPU and an older yet efficient CPU, rendering it ideal for 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming, despite it being heavier and having a shorter battery life. The MSI is also known for higher heat and fan noise management. Choose the Lenovo for a balance of performance and portability, or the MSI for maximum performance at the cost of battery life and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
- Very good overall display quality
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI GP66 Leopard
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall build quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6
7.8
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI GP66 Leopard is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is only fair.
The MSI GP66 Leopard offers better gaming and 3D performance than the Lenovo Slim 7 16 primarily because it features a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU compared to the RTX 3050 in the Lenovo, leading to more detailed and smoother visual experiences. Additionally, while the Lenovo's screen has a higher resolution and refresh rate, the MSI's CPU is typically considered stronger for gaming, complementing its superior GPU to better handle demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Screen Quality
8.3
7.5
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen than the MSI GP66 Leopard for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
In general use, the Lenovo Slim 7 16's screen shines with its high resolution and brightness, making for a clear and vibrant display that works well for daily tasks and entertainment. For engineering and design, the color accuracy and the breadth of colors that the Lenovo can display become crucial, which it handles well, ensuring that designs and projects appear with true-to-life colors. However, for gaming or working with 3D content, the Lenovo falls short as it lacks the high refresh rates that provide smoother motion and better gaming experience, which is less of an issue for the MSI GP66 Leopard, although it doesn't excel in this area either.
Battery
9.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability, while the MSI GP66 Leopard has only fair portability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
500.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and MSI GP66 Leopard are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is well-suited for general use due to its lightweight design, longer battery life, and higher-resolution 16-inch screen offering good color accuracy and brightness, making for a more pleasing visual experience with easier portability. On the other hand, the MSI GP66 Leopard, while bulkier and with a shorter battery life, provides greater graphical power with a high-end GPU and a robust cooling system, catering to users who need more performance for demanding applications but can accommodate less mobility and shorter usage away from a power source.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.9
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI GP66 Leopard and Lenovo Slim 7 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 boasts an AMD Ryzen processor and an RTX 3050 GPU, which provides ample power for engineering and design tasks, while its high-resolution screen ensures sharp visuals. On the other hand, the MSI GP66 Leopard offers an Intel processor and a superior RTX 3080 GPU, delivering even greater performance for demanding software used in engineering and intense graphical work, but it is heavier and less portable compared to the Slim 7.
Content Creation
7.6
7.4
7.2/10
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 Slim 7 16 and MSI GP66 Leopard are both good for content creation.
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
7.6
7.2
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and MSI GP66 Leopard are both good for software development.
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.
Build Quality
7.8
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI GP66 Leopard to have very good build quality, while the Lenovo 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
$1,440
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a price of $1,440 and the MSI GP66 Leopard costs $1,400.
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How the Lenovo Slim 7 16 and the MSI GP66 Leopard compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Slim 7 16 | MSI GP66 Leopard |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,440 | $1,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.69'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.6 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 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 | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 500 nits | 362 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 0 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Lenovo Slim 7 16
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Eric Grevstad | March 2022
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
MSI GP66 Leopard
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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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