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Updated March 13, 2024·
If you're looking for better value and don't mind a larger, heavier device, the Lenovo Slim 7 may suit your needs, especially if your tasks are generally less demanding. On the other hand, if you require a lightweight laptop for travel and have intensive tasks such as video editing or 3D modeling, the MSI Prestige with its higher performance and premium build might justify the extra cost. Keep in mind, however, that higher performance often results in shorter battery life, so if you're away from a power source for long periods, this might be a concern. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Very good portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3
7.8
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has a better screen for software development.
Considering your needs, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 offers impressive visuals for everyday tasks and professional design with its high resolution and brightness, and wide color coverage; however, it lacks a high refresh rate which is vital for a smooth gaming experience. The MSI Prestige 14 has similar advantages for daily and professional work with good screen resolution and brightness, and decent color accuracy, but like the Lenovo, it falls short for gaming due to its lower refresh rate. When choosing, prioritize what matters most for your use – whether that's vibrant colors for design work, or fluid motion for gaming.
Battery
9.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has 8 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
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has very good portability, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,440
$1,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a price of $1,440 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo costs $1,300.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
500.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 with its substantial CPU and RAM handles everyday tasks smoothly, and its good screen quality along with solid battery life makes it suitable for general use, yet it's less portable due to its size. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo's lighter build and high-quality CPU offer excellent portability and performance for general use, with a high-quality screen and longer battery life fulfilling very important needs, although its smaller size slightly compromises the keyboard and speaker quality.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.8
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Lenovo Slim 7 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16's GPU and high screen refresh rate make it suitable for smooth gaming and 3D applications, even though its CPU and screen quality are adequate but not exceptional. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo provides decent CPU performance and screen quality, but its less powerful GPU and standard refresh rate limit its ability to handle demanding gaming and 3D tasks as effectively.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.8
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Lenovo Slim 7 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 offers a robust CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality GPU, which are essential for demanding tasks in engineering and design, and it also has a superior screen that ensures crisp and clear visuals; however, it is less portable due to its size. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, while still providing good CPU and RAM capabilities for engineering software, shines in portability with its more compact form, without sacrificing keyboard, speaker quality, and maintaining low operating noise, making it a balance between performance and mobility for on-the-go professionals.
Content Creation
7.6
8.0
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
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 MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
7.6
7.7
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
7.4
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo 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 Slim 7 16 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Slim 7 16 | MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,440 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.69'' | 12.3'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.6 lbs | 3.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 12.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 7.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 90 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 | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 500 nits | 415 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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."
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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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