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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize longer battery life and a lighter device for increased portability, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is a better choice, also being more cost-effective. However, if you need higher performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the MSI Raider GE67Hx offers a stronger GPU and CPU, though at a higher price and with less battery life. The MSI's display is also superior for color work and fast motion, making it more suitable if professional-level screen quality is important for your engineering or creative tasks. Both have similar RAM and storage, but the MSI provides double the storage capacity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6
8.7
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx outperforms the Lenovo Slim 7 16 for gaming and 3D due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, crucial for smooth and detailed gameplay. The Lenovo, with its Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, can handle games decently but lacks the advanced graphics capabilities and faster screen response of the MSI Raider, which also has a high-quality OLED screen, enhancing visual experience beyond just gaming.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.9
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16, with its decent AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics, is suitable for engineering and design, but the MSI Raider GE67Hx's more powerful Intel i7 processor and RTX 3070 Ti graphics make it better suited for demanding tasks in these fields. While the Lenovo offers a good balance of performance and portability with its lighter weight and higher battery life, the MSI stands out with its superior OLED screen quality and overall build, but it is less portable due to its greater weight and shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.6
8.3
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is 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.
Screen Quality
8.3
9.1
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim 7 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering the Lenovo Slim 7 16 for general use, its strong points are likely a high-resolution display and bright panel, which enhance readability and multimedia experience, but it may lack the high refresh rate sought by gamers. The MSI Raider, with similar perks in resolution and brightness, offers excellent visuals for detailed engineering and design work, supported by an expansive color range, but may still fall short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate. Gamers typically prioritize a laptop like the MSI Raider that can refresh images quickly, but its screen falls behind in this aspect, making it less ideal for fast-paced gaming despite its capabilities in other applications.
Battery
9.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 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 Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 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
$2,349
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a price of $1,440 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
500.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE67Hx to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 with a high-resolution touchscreen and longer battery life is well-suited for general use due to its balance of performance from a capable CPU and GPU, adequate RAM, and exceptional portability. The MSI Raider GE67Hx offers a higher screen refresh rate and more powerful CPU and GPU, providing smooth visuals and stronger performance for demanding tasks, but its portability and battery life are less favorable for on-the-go use.
Software Development
7.6
7.9
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Slim 7 16 | MSI Raider GE67Hx |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,440 | $2,349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
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 i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 500 nits | 344 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 6.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
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 Raider GE67Hx
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Francisco Lahoz | October 2022
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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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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