The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is less expensive and has a better battery life, which makes it suitable for general use and offers good portability. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE76, while more costly, provides significantly higher performance with a more powerful processor and graphics, bigger storage, and more memory for intensive 3D, machine learning, gaming, and engineering tasks, but it is heavier and less portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
8.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
500.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 offers a very good balance for general use with a capable AMD Ryzen CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality screen that's touch-enabled; it's more portable and has longer battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go users. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE76 boasts a more powerful Intel CPU and top-tier Nvidia graphics, larger RAM, and an excellent screen, but is heavier with shorter battery life, positioning it as a better choice for those who prioritize peak performance and can handle a less portable device with more frequent charging.
Gaming and AI
6.6/10
8.9/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
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
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is only fair.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16, while capable, has a less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate, which limits its gaming and 3D performance when compared to the MSI Raider GE76 that boasts a top-tier GPU and a high refresh rate screen, enhancing gameplay smoothness and graphic detail. While both have good CPUs and screen quality, the MSI's superior GPU and refresh rate provide a more immersive and responsive experience for demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
9.0/10
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16, while suitable for engineering and design tasks, has more modest specifications compared to the MSI Raider GE76, which boasts a higher-end CPU, RAM, and GPU, ensuring smoother performance in demanding applications. While both have high-quality screens, the Raider's superior hardware also translates to less portability and potentially more operating noise due to its powerful components.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.4/10
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE76 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.
Software Development
7.6/10
8.2/10
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
8.3/10
8.6/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim 7 16 for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a vibrant display for everyday activities and professional work, you may appreciate the Lenovo Slim 7 16 and MSI Raider GE76 as they offer high-resolution screens with bright and accurate colors. Given their wide color gamuts, these laptops are excellent for engineering and design tasks, ensuring that colors are represented faithfully. However, for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smoother motion and quick visual updates, these laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which might make fast-paced visuals less fluid and responsive.
Battery
9.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE76 has 6 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
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 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
$591
$3,552
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a price of $591 and the MSI Raider GE76 costs $3,552.
"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."
"The MSI Raider GE76: with Alder Lake and RTX 3080 Ti to gaming heaven. Yes, MSI could improve some aspects (like the quality of the webcam), but the manufacturer offers a very convincing and balanced overall package. The biggest advantage is definitely the immense performance potential. The combination of Core i9-12900HK, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and two NVMe SSDs offers a lot of performance for the next couple of years and plenty of power for 3D applications. Most titles would run smoothly on an external 4K screen no matter the quality preset. We came away impressed with the integrated 360 Hz panel's fast response times and good color accuracy."
Get a great deal on the Lenovo Slim 7 16 or the MSI Raider GE76
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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