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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the Lenovo Slim 7 16 and the MSI Prestige 15, consider the following: the Lenovo offers better battery life, is suited for intensive gaming, and comes with a higher resolution touchscreen display. However, it is heavier and typically costs less. The MSI is lighter and also generally more expensive, but its battery life is shorter and it lacks a touchscreen. Both have similar storage capacity and RAM, but their CPUs and GPUs differ, with the Lenovo featuring an AMD processor and RTX 3050 graphics, while the MSI has an Intel CPU and GTX 1650 Max-Q graphics. The right choice depends on your need for portability, battery longevity, gaming capabilities, and budget. 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 15
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3
6.8
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a display with high resolution and brightness which makes it ideal for general use and engineering tasks, while the color gamut coverage ensures accurate color representation for design work. The MSI Prestige 15, while also featuring good resolution and brightness, offers similar benefits but may not match the Lenovo's color reproduction, which is crucial for precise design projects. However, both laptops' screens lack high refresh rates, reducing their appeal for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key.
Battery
9.5 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 15 has 7.5 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
$591
$1,044
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a price of $591 and the MSI Prestige 15 costs $1,044.
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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
298.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 boasts a superior processor and graphics card, a higher resolution and brighter screen, all of which are ideal for demanding tasks, yet it's slightly heavier, which affects portability but offers impressive battery life. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 15, while lighter and thus more portable, has a slightly less powerful CPU and screen resolution, but still maintains a high-quality display and adequate battery capacity, making it a compelling choice for those prioritizing ease of carrying and sufficient performance for everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.3
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and MSI Prestige 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which are better suited for gaming and 3D applications, but this may come with a higher price and less portability. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 15 has an Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU and a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which makes it less ideal for these tasks, but could offer a better value and be easier to carry around.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.2
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.6
7.5
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
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 Prestige 15 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
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and MSI Prestige 15 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 15 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and MSI Prestige 15 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 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Slim 7 16 | MSI Prestige 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$591 | $1,044 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.69'' | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.6 lbs | 3.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 9.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS | Intel i5-1240P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 82 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 | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 500 nits | 298 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 2 | |
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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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 Prestige 15
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Mario Petzold | December 2022
"The MSI Prestige 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."
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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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