A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec laptop team Learn more
Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, being somewhat less expensive, offers a solid balance for both work and play with a midrange AMD processor and an Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, which should handle general use and some lighter engineering tasks comfortably. Its smaller size, lower weight, and touchscreen feature make it highly portable and versatile for on-the-go use, with a good battery life to support mobile work. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE66, with a higher price tag, comes with a more powerful Intel processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, doubling the RAM, which makes it a better fit for more intensive engineering, 3D work, and gaming. However, it's heavier and less portable, with lower battery life, making it more suited to static use where its superior performance can be fully utilized. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE66
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
8.5
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a high-quality 90Hz screen, is good for gaming and 3D applications, while the MSI Raider GE66's higher-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and an even smoother 240Hz screen make it very good for those same tasks, offering superior frame rates and more fluid visuals.
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is good.
The MSI Raider GE66 surpasses the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 in engineering and design use largely because it has a more powerful CPU and GPU, along with more RAM, which are very important for such tasks, and a significantly higher-quality screen with greater color accuracy and resolution. While the Lenovo is lighter and offers greater portability and a very good quality keyboard which are somewhat important, the MSI's superior performance and screen quality make it very well-suited for demanding engineering and design applications.
Screen Quality
7.4
8.4
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
334.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE66 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 screen, being bright with high resolution, renders sharp, vibrant images suitable for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, although limited color gamut coverage may not provide the range needed for some professional design applications. The MSI Raider GE66 also offers high-resolution, bright visuals and includes wider color gamut coverage which can accurately display a broader spectrum of colors, vital for precision in engineering and design. However, both laptops fall short for 3D applications and gaming due to lower refresh rates, which aren't as smooth or responsive for fast-paced visuals compared to screens designed specifically for this purpose.
Battery
12.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE66 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
Very Good
Fair
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE66 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The MSI Raider GE66 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,200
$2,499
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a price of $1,200 and the MSI Raider GE66 costs $2,499.
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect Laptop
Find your new laptop
Key similarities
General Use
8.0
8.3
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
334.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Raider GE66 and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is appreciated for general use due to its sufficient memory and storage, capable CPU, quality IPS screen with touch capability and higher portability with better battery life, making it ideal for everyday tasks and some light creative work.
Content Creation
8.0
8.3
7.9/10
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 GE66 and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 are both very 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
7.8
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE66 to be 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.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and the MSI Raider GE66 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 | MSI Raider GE66 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $2,499 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 8.9'' x 0.61'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.91" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.92" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 73 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 334 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
Shopping
Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
See more
Dig into reviews and images
PCWorld
Matthew S. Smith | May 2023
"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."
MSI Raider GE66
See more
Dig into reviews and images
NotebookCheck
Patrick Schüdzig | June 2022
"The MSI Raider GE66 12UHS notebook passes with flying colors. The GE66 is a high-end notebook with strong performance. The keyboard and trackpad are still very good and score well with precise inputs as well as high build quality. Thanks to a new liquid metal cooling solution, the Intel Core i9 12900HK brings a performance increase of around 50 percent over the predecessor's Intel Core i9 10980HK. The installed graphics card in our device delivers up to 30 percent higher frame rates than the RTX 2070 Super in the MSI GE66 10SFS."
Get a great deal on the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 or the MSI Raider GE66
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.
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
Laptop guides you might be interested in
More comparisons for you
Compare Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 vs. Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
VS
Compare Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 vs. Lenovo Legion 5 15"
VS
Compare Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 vs. Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6"
VS
Compare MSI Raider GE66 vs. ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
VS
Compare MSI Raider GE66 vs. MSI Stealth GS77
VS
Compare MSI Raider GE66 vs. Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
VS
FAQs
FAQs about laptops
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec laptops team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest laptop information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
380
Laptops evaluated
48,640
Laptops stats compiled
13
Proprietary Laptops ratings developed
129,495
Recommendations made
28,058
Consumer hours saved
About the laptop team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Laptops Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Craig Russell
Laptops Expert
Craig is a UK-based laptops expert. Craig works in IT, where he recommends and supports laptops and PCs for clients and has been recommending laptops on Reddit for five years.
Featured in
