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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and MSI Prestige 15, consider that the Lenovo offers higher performance with more memory and a better processor suited for intensive tasks, but it's also less portable due to a slightly heavier design. In contrast, the MSI is lighter, which may be better for carrying around, and it's also less expensive. However, the MSI has less memory capacity and a processor that's more suitable for everyday tasks rather than heavy workloads. The Lenovo's display provides a sharper and more vivid image, advantageous for those engaged in creative work or who appreciate enhanced visual clarity. Both laptops offer a range of ports and similar battery capacities, but the Lenovo's premium features come at a higher cost, which is an important factor if budget is a primary consideration. 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 keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 15
- The MSI Prestige 15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i.
Key differences
General Use
8.5
7.5
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
618.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for general use, while the MSI Prestige 15 is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i excels for general use thanks to its higher RAM, robust CPU, and superior screen quality, offering better multitasking, performance, and visual experience. Meanwhile, the MSI Prestige 15 is also good for general use due to its decent performance and lighter design, offering a balance of portability and functionality with a larger screen for those prioritizing workspace over ultra-high fidelity.
Gaming and AI
7.6
6.3
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
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
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 15 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.9
7.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 15 is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i takes the lead for engineering and design use with its more powerful Intel i7 processor, double the RAM, and a superior GPU along with a higher-quality screen, offering greater brightness and color accuracy, which is essential for detailed design work. While the MSI Prestige 15 is lighter and offers slightly longer battery life, its less powerful Intel i5 processor, lower RAM, and GPU, along with a standard quality screen, make it a good but less optimal choice for intensive engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
8.5
7.5
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 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
7.2
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 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
6.8
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
618.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i's superior resolution and brightness provide a crisp and vivid display that enhances everyday tasks like web browsing and video watching. In engineering and design, its wider color gamuts ensure that professionals see more accurate colors, which is crucial for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications that prioritize fluid motion, the MSI Prestige 15's lower refresh rate doesn't match the higher rates preferred by gamers for smooth visuals.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 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
7.4
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,600
$1,044
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a price of $1,600 and the MSI Prestige 15 costs $1,044.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 15 and Lenovo Slim Pro 9i both have good portability.
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How the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and the MSI Prestige 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Slim Pro 9i | MSI Prestige 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,600 | $1,044 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 9.6'' x 0.85'' | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.7 lbs | 3.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.64" | 9.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13705H | Intel i5-1240P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 618 nits | 298 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 2 | |
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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Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
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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."
MSI Prestige 15
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Mario Petzold | December 2022
"The MSI Prestige 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."
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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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