Choosing between the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and the MSI Prestige 14 depends on your priorities. The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i offers more power, storage, and a higher-quality display, making it better for tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning. However, it's heavier and less portable than the MSI Prestige 14, which is lighter and has a longer battery life. The MSI may be more suitable for general use and offers better value if you're looking for a less expensive option. The Lenovo has better performance scores for engineering and more intensive creative tasks, but you'll pay more and deal with slightly less portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
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 Prestige 14
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.5/10
7.5/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
618.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for general use, while the MSI Prestige 14 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.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.2/10
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
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 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics processing unit and a higher screen refresh rate, both of which provide a smoother and more detailed visual experience. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 14, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and standard screen refresh rate, offers less graphic performance, making it a less optimal choice for these activities.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
7.1/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i outshines the MSI Prestige 14 in engineering and design because it has a more powerful CPU and GPU, more RAM which helps with complex tasks, and a superior Mini LED screen with higher resolution for detailed visuals. The MSI Prestige 14, while less powerful, is lighter and thus more portable, but its standard IPS screen and integrated graphics may not handle intensive design work as smoothly.
Content Creation
8.5/10
7.5/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for content creation, while the MSI Prestige 14 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
7.3/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for software development, while the MSI Prestige 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
9.6/10
6.9/10
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
618.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a vibrant and clear display for productivity and visual work, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i excels with its superior resolution and brightness, making it outstanding for general tasks and detailed engineering or design work which require accurate color representation. The MSI Prestige 14 also offers a good display for these purposes but falls short of the Lenovo's higher standards, particularly in terms of color range which is crucial for professional design tasks. However, for gaming or 3D applications where fast motion is prevalent, neither laptop's display meets the ideal since they lack the high refresh rates necessary for smooth motion, even though their resolution and panel quality are suitable for less demanding visual tasks.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 has 8.5 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,600
$1,040
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a price of $1,600 and the MSI Prestige 14 costs $1,040.
"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 MSI Prestige 14” is excellent for productivity and business use cases, but it is not ideal for creators or visual content editors. The Prestige was able to power through days of email, spreadsheets, and text documents without breaking a sweat and was a joy to use. The additional ports were a breath of fresh air, as most laptops seem to be moving towards just Thunderbolt ports. The security options made signing in effortless, with two quick, more secure, and faster options than even the most complex alphanumeric passcode."
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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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