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Updated March 22, 2024·
If you're looking for a more affordable option that's easier to carry around, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is a solid choice, especially for everyday tasks and general use. However, if your work involves heavy-duty tasks like engineering software, 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, and you don't mind spending more, the MSI Titan 18 HX offers higher performance capabilities. Keep in mind, though, it's likely to be bulkier and heavier, which could make it less convenient for travel, and its battery life may not last as long as the Lenovo's during typical use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
- Best in class overall display quality
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan 18 HX
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Excellent for content creation
- Excellent speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6
9.4
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is equipped with a capable GPU and a decent screen refresh rate, making it good for gaming and 3D applications, while the MSI Titan 18 HX boasts a top-tier GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, offering exceptional performance for these tasks. Although both laptops have strong CPUs and good screen quality, the MSI's superior graphics hardware gives it an edge for demanding gaming and 3D work.
Engineering and Design
8.9
9.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
The MSI Titan 18 HX is best in class for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i, with its high-quality screen and capable CPU, RAM, and GPU, offers a balanced combination for engineering and design tasks, while still maintaining some degree of portability. The MSI Titan 18 HX, on the other hand, emphasizes top-of-the-line CPU, RAM, and GPU performance for the most demanding engineering applications, typically with a tradeoff in battery life and portability.
Content Creation
8.5
9.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
32.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent for content creation, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very 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
8.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX and Lenovo Slim Pro 9i are both very good for software development, though the MSI Titan 18 HX is somewhat better.
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
9.2
14.5in
SIZE
18.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
618.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a better screen than the MSI Titan 18 HX for general use, and gaming and AI, while the MSI Titan 18 HX has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and MSI Titan 18 HX have excellent screens due to their high resolution and brightness, which provide clear and vivid images for everyday tasks. These laptops also excel in engineering and design, as their displays cover a wide color gamut, ensuring that colors are reproduced accurately and consistently, which is crucial for professional creative work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and a less immersive experience compared to laptops with higher refresh rates.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan 18 HX has 4 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
Poor
14.5in
SIZE
18.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
7.9 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has good portability, while the MSI Titan 18 HX has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$4,949
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a price of $1,500 and the MSI Titan 18 HX costs $4,949.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.5
8.8
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
618.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX and Lenovo Slim Pro 9i are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i, with its quality CPU and RAM, delivers smooth performance for everyday tasks while offering a high-quality screen and longer battery life, making it highly portable for on-the-go use. In contrast, the MSI Titan 18 HX provides robust performance with superior CPU and RAM, ideal for demanding applications, but its focus on power over portability results in shorter battery life and less ease of transport.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The MSI Titan 18 HX 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 Titan 18 HX compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Slim Pro 9i | MSI Titan 18 HX |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $4,949 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 9.6'' x 0.85'' | 15.9'' x 12.1'' x 1.26'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.7 lbs | 7.93 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 15.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.64" | 12.08" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13705H | Intel i9-14900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 128 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 4096 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 618 nits | 401 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
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 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
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."
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Allen Ngo | January 2024
"With no new Nvidia GPU this year for laptops, MSI had to refresh everything surrounding the graphics card to make up for it. Users are getting a new 18-inch chassis design, new 14th gen Intel HX CPU, new AC adapter, larger keys, and a new 120 Hz HDR1000 mini-LED 4K display to accompany the high price tag. Most of these changes are a step up from last year's GT77, but users are ultimately getting the same gaming performance out of both models."
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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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