When choosing between the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, consider the following tradeoffs: The Lenovo generally costs a bit more and excels with higher built quality, a display with improved brightness and color accuracy, making it suitable for creative professionals. It also features a dedicated Nvidia graphics card, which provides better performance in graphics-related tasks like 3D applications, machine learning, and gaming over the MSI's integrated graphics. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige offers a larger display with higher resolution, which could be preferred for multitasking and productivity work that benefits from more screen real estate. It's also slightly lighter and thinner, enhancing portability. If battery life is a priority, both are similar and should keep up with daily tasks. In summary, if you're seeking performance, especially for graphics tasks, the Lenovo could be worth the extra cost; if display size and portability take precedence, consider the MSI. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
Good for gaming and AI
Best in class overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
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 16 AI Evo 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.
Screen Quality
9.6/10
8.4/10
14.5in
SIZE
16.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
618.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i boasts a high-resolution, bright display with superior color accuracy which is ideal for general tasks and engineering or design work where fine detail and color representation are critical. However, its screen's lower refresh rate is less suited for 3D applications and gaming, where fluid motion is key. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, while also offering a bright, high-resolution screen with excellent color gamuts necessary for accurate visual work, falls short in gaming performance for the same reason—the refresh rate isn't high enough to support the smooth visuals that gamers often seek.
Battery
6.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 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
7.4/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 16 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
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a price of $1,600 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,399.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Lenovo Slim Pro 9i are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i stands out for general use with its high-resolution Mini LED touchscreen, powerful CPU, and ample RAM, making multitasking smooth and the visual experience sharp, though it has less battery life than some alternatives. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo also shines in general use with a large, high-quality OLED screen and strong performance credentials, coupled with a significantly longer battery life and lighter build, ideal for those who need to work on the go. Both laptops offer substantial storage and have good keyboard and speaker quality, ensuring a comfortable and immersive user experience.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
8.4/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.5/10
8.6/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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
8.3/10
8.5/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Lenovo Slim Pro 9i are both very good for software development.
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.
Portability
Good
Good
14.5in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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 Prestige 16 AI Evo 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 MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."
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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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