Choosing between the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and the MSI Raider GE67Hx depends on your priorities. If you value a lighter and thinner laptop with a slightly better battery life and a high-resolution touch screen, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i may suit you, especially if your work involves color accuracy or if you need a high-quality display for creative tasks. On the other hand, if you prefer a laptop with stronger graphics performance for intensive gaming or demanding 3D and engineering applications, even though it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, the MSI Raider GE67Hx would be a better fit. Both are similarly priced and offer robust performance for general use, so your decision should be based on your specific needs for portability, screen features, and work or gaming tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
Very good for software development
Best in class overall display quality
Good portability
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for gaming and AI
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
8.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i's gaming and 3D capabilities are deemed good because it has a capable GPU, the Nvidia RTX 4050, and a screen that refreshes at a high rate, providing smooth visuals, but the MSI Raider GE67Hx is rated very good as it boasts a more powerful GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, and an even higher screen refresh rate, allowing for more detailed and buttery-smooth gaming experiences.
Screen Quality
9.6/10
9.1/10
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
618.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE67Hx for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i boasts superior screen resolution, brightness, and the right panel type, making it ideal for crisp and vivid visuals in general use and detailed work in engineering and design, but its lower refresh rate isn't suited for the fast-paced visuals needed in gaming and 3D. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE67Hx offers great resolution and brightness for an excellent visual experience in both general use and precision-required tasks like engineering and design, yet falls short in gaming and 3D due to a refresh rate that doesn't meet the standards for smooth, fast-moving images. Both laptops deliver on color accuracy and a broad range of colors with their color gamut coverage, essential for professionals in engineering and design, but their lackluster gaming and 3D performance comes from not prioritizing the high refresh rates that those fields demand.
Portability
Good
Fair
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,600
$2,349
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a price of $1,600 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and MSI Raider GE67Hx are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for general use with its higher RAM, superior mini LED screen, and lighter build enhancing portability and battery life. Conversely, the MSI Raider GE67Hx, while offering a quality OLED display and formidable CPU, has less RAM and is heavier, predisposing it to shorter battery life and reduced ease of transport, although it is still good for general tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
8.9/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Lenovo Slim Pro 9i are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i excels in engineering and design tasks with a high amount of RAM for complex processing, a superior screen with high brightness and color accuracy, and a high-resolution Mini LED touchscreen for detailed work. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE67Hx provides a robust CPU and GPU that are well-suited for demanding applications, but with a larger screen that may not be as color accurate as the Lenovo's, and it is heavier, which may affect portability for some users.
Content Creation
8.5/10
8.3/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
7.9/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 9i to be very good for software development, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 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
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Lenovo Slim Pro 9i both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and the MSI Raider GE67Hx 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."
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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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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