The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i offers higher performance for intensive tasks like engineering and 3D work due to better specs, but it's less portable and more expensive. The MSI Cyborg 15 is more affordable and has slightly better battery life with decent gaming capabilities, though it may not handle demanding work as smoothly and is heavier. If you prioritize high-end tasks and can invest more, go with the Lenovo. If you prefer a gaming-oriented, budget-friendly option with good battery life, consider the MSI. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Cyborg 15
The MSI Cyborg 15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i.
Key differences
General Use
8.5/10
7.3/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
618.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for general use, while the MSI Cyborg 15 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
7.5/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Cyborg 15 is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i excels over the MSI Cyborg 15 for engineering and design due to its superior screen quality, including a higher resolution, Mini LED display, and better color coverage, as well as more RAM which is crucial for multitasking and handling complex software. Despite the MSI Cyborg 15 having a similarly powerful CPU and GPU, the lower screen quality, less RAM, and less premium build make it less optimal for such demanding tasks.
Content Creation
8.5/10
7.5/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for content creation, while the MSI Cyborg 15 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
8.3/10
7.2/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for software development, while the MSI Cyborg 15 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
9.6/10
6.8/10
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
618.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a better screen than the MSI Cyborg 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i boasts a high-resolution, bright display with wide color coverage, making it ideal for tasks that demand accurate color representation, which is crucial for engineering and design. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key. On the other hand, the MSI Cyborg 15's display, while offering decent resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and design work, lacks the superior color gamut of the Lenovo and the high refresh rate necessary for optimal gaming and 3D experiences.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Cyborg 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.
Build Quality
8.0/10
6.7/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has very good build quality, while the MSI Cyborg 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,600
$1,100
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a price of $1,600 and the MSI Cyborg 15 costs $1,100.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and the MSI Cyborg 15 both offer powerful GPUs that are crucial for smooth gaming and 3D rendering performance, while the high screen refresh rate ensures fluid visuals and a better gaming experience. The Lenovo has a high-quality screen that enhances visual clarity which is desirable for detailed graphics work, and although the CPU also contributes to overall performance, both laptops have capable processors that meet the required demands.
Portability
Good
Good
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and MSI Cyborg 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and the MSI Cyborg 15 compare to other laptops
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is an impressive laptop with a brilliant Mini-LED display, a powerful 100-watt version of Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, and excellent connectivity. Having run the Cinebench benchmark again, we were impressed with the CPU performance. That makes the Slim Pro 9i is an easy recommendation, especially for those who care about GPU and CPU performance. It’s also a fantastic choice if you frequently view HDR movies and games on your laptop."
"The focus of the MSI Cyborg 15 lies on a compromise of performance, mobility, and power consumption. Due to the reduced performance settings, the CPU and GPU perform below their capabilities. Nonetheless, their computing power is still sufficient for FHD gaming at high to maximum settings even then. The power consumption, which is low for a gaming laptop, can be translated into a good battery life. Realistic values of 7 to 8 h are still possible, despite the relatively small battery capacity of 53.5 Wh. Unfortunately the USB-C port doesn't offer any support for Power Delivery, which would be a sensible feature in the case of the Cyborg."
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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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