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Updated March 13, 2024·
When choosing between the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, consider that paying more for the Lenovo typically gets you a machine with a stronger build and possibly better display quality, which is desirable for tasks like photo editing or watching high-quality videos. The MSI, on the other hand, may offer better value if you prioritize a lightweight design for easier travel and competitive performance for everyday tasks and some professional applications. Always consider battery life as well; a more portable laptop like the MSI might favor longer battery life over top-tier performance specs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
- Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6
6.8
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is only fair.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i offers a more robust GPU and higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth gaming and 3D performance, whereas the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, while offering decent CPU power and screen quality, falls short in the GPU department, making it less optimal for those specific tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.9
8.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i surpasses the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo for engineering and design due to a more powerful CPU, greater RAM capacity, and a superior GPU which altogether handle complex tasks and programs more smoothly, plus it has a higher-quality screen for precise visual work. While the MSI is lighter and therefore more portable, the Lenovo's better keyboard, more immersive speakers, and quieter operation make for a comfortable, distraction-free work environment, despite its added heft.
Screen Quality
9.6
8.2
14.5in
SIZE
13.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
618.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i boasts a high-resolution display with brilliant brightness and color accuracy, making visuals crisp and vibrant for tasks like document editing and web browsing, and it also offers wide color gamuts ensuring that designers and engineers see true-to-life colors for precise work. However, its lower refresh rate limits the smoothness in fast-paced gaming and 3D rendering. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo also delivers crisp visuals and accurate colors suitable for general use and professional design tasks, but like the Lenovo, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a less optimal refresh rate.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has 8 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
Very Good
14.5in
SIZE
13.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has very good portability, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0
7.4
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,600
$1,280
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a price of $1,600 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo costs $1,280.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.5
8.0
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
618.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i offers a robust CPU and ample RAM, ensuring smooth performance for everyday tasks, combined with a high-quality screen and long battery life, making it an excellent choice for general computing needs while on the go. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo also provides strong performance with its reliable CPU and sufficient RAM, a vivid screen for crisp visuals, and maintains a balance between portability and battery life, alongside decent storage space, comfortable keyboard, and manageable noise and heat levels, catering well to users looking for an all-around laptop for daily productivity.
Content Creation
8.5
8.1
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo 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
8.3
7.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 9i to be very good for software development, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo 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.
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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Slim Pro 9i | MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,600 | $1,280 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 9.6'' x 0.85'' | 11.8'' x 8.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.7 lbs | 3.53 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 11.77" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.64" | 8.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13705H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 73 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 13" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 618 nits | 415 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Matthew S. Smith | August 2023
"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."
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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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