Choosing between the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo involves considering your priorities. The Lenovo model is lighter and offers strong graphics performance with an NVIDIA RTX card, making it suitable for gaming and graphics work. However, the MSI has a larger, higher-resolution OLED screen and double the memory, which could be better for multitasking and professional applications. The Lenovo is more portable and slightly cheaper but has a shorter battery life. If screen quality, memory, and multitasking are important and you can handle a bit more weight, the MSI might be preferable despite the higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
8.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
334.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 are both very good for general use, though the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 offers a great balance for general use with its capable processor and graphics, sufficient RAM for multitasking, high-quality IPS screen, and good portability thanks to its light weight and solid battery life. Conversely, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, with its even higher RAM, top-tier ultra processor, and exceptional OLED screen, excels in demanding tasks and vibrant color reproduction, though it is slightly less portable due to its larger size. Both are equipped with high-quality keyboards and speakers, and they manage heat and operating noise well, further enhancing their suitability for everyday use.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
8.4/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has double the RAM, a more color-accurate OLED screen, and a powerful Intel Arc GPU, making it very good for demanding engineering and design work. In comparison, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, while providing commendable performance with an AMD Ryzen CPU and RTX 3050 for graphics-related tasks, falls short in screen quality and memory, making it good, but not as optimal as the MSI for intensive tasks.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.6/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 are both very good for content creation, though the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is somewhat better.
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
7.8/10
8.5/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.4/10
8.4/10
14.5in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
334.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14's display offers sharpness and brightness suitable for day-to-day tasks but its color range is not as expansive, making it less ideal for precision tasks in engineering and design, and its refresh rate isn't high enough to provide the smooth visuals required for 3D applications and gaming. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, on the other hand, provides a broader color gamut, which is critical for professionals in engineering and design who need accurate color representation, but like the Lenovo, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a lower refresh rate. For general activities, both laptops have desirable traits such as good resolution and panel quality, but the MSI edges out with a slightly better overall visual experience.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.5in
SIZE
16.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,200
$1,349
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a price of $1,200 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,349.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3050 and a 90Hz screen refresh rate, offers solid gaming and 3D capabilities with smoother visuals, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, featuring an Intel Arc GPU and a 60Hz OLED screen, provides richer colors and contrast but may not be as smooth in fast-paced gaming scenarios.
Battery
12.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and MSI Prestige 16 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 Pro 7 14 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo compare to other laptops
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
"The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."
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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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