Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3ivsMSI Crosshair 15

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Lenovo
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i
IdeaPad Slim 3i

Quick Stats

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i's performance is a mixed bag, handling basics with ease but struggling with demands.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i's build is somewhat flimsy, but manages to be decent at a reasonable price.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i's display offers excellent value and vibrant visuals at an affordable price point.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i boasts an 11th Gen Intel Core i3 processor and 256GB SSD storage.
MSI
MSI Crosshair 15
Crosshair 15

Quick Stats

The MSI Crosshair 15 delivers solid performance for gaming and content creation, despite some compromises elsewhere.
The MSI Crosshair 15's build quality is largely satisfactory, but suffers from notable screen wobble and touchpad issues sometimes.
The MSI Crosshair 15's display offers good color gamut and brightness, despite average response time.
The MSI Crosshair 15 boasts a 1440p screen, good RAM, but poor battery life and loud fans.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i
Winner
#466
MSI Crosshair 15
#471
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i
#560
MSI Crosshair 15
#117
Winner
Display
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i
#139
Winner
MSI Crosshair 15
#755
Performance
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i
#628
MSI Crosshair 15
#361
Winner
Build
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i
#755
Winner
MSI Crosshair 15
#785
Features
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i
#573
Winner
MSI Crosshair 15
#601

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i
MSI MSI Crosshair 15
up to 16GB
up to 64GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1355U
Intel Core i7-12650H
Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48EU)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 105W)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i

Strengths

You always get one nice thing on the laptop but not all the nice things that you get on a more expensive one so for this one the nice thing is the touch panel here it looks very very nice for a lowcost device
The performance isn't bad here either although again we're struggling a bit with only 8 gabt of ram when we've got higher end tasks that we might want to do on it
It's one of those typical trade-offs you have to consider when you are shopping for a lowcost laptop
If you were looking to run an alternative operating system this might be something to consider for that especially given its price point

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

MSI Crosshair 15

Strengths

Gaming performance was great, I mean yeah sure, not quite as good as some other 3070 laptops with a MUX switch or higher GPU power limits, but regardless you'll be running modern games at 1440p decent settings no problem on this hardware.
The 1440p screen was quite good in terms of color gamut and brightness was acceptable. Response time was alright, but the overdrive mode didn't seem to do anything.
Shipping it with decent RAM was a plus
You can still use the up arrow key to max out the fans and keyboard lighting adjustment works too.

Weaknesses

The laptop was surprisingly poor considering the 90Wh size of the battery
The fans could use some tuning. The laptop is more audible compared to a lot of others, and it's either too loud or too quiet.
The screen wobble and weird touchpad problem were notable issues
The ports weren't amazing, USB 2.0 in 2022 feels a bit rough
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i is a budget-friendly laptop that offers a unique set of trade-offs for its price tag. With a sleek touch panel display, decent performance, and a reasonable price point, it's an attractive option for those on a tight budget. However, compromises are made elsewhere, such as limited RAM (8GB) and no upgradable storage, which may hinder more demanding tasks like gaming or video editing. Despite this, the Slim 3i remains a solid choice for basic productivity needs, making it worth considering for those seeking an affordable laptop solution.

MSI Crosshair 15

The MSI Crosshair 15 is a gaming laptop that boasts impressive specs, but its value proposition remains uncertain. With a 1440p screen, 12th gen processor, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPU, it should deliver silky-smooth performance in modern games. However, its battery life falls short of expectations, and the cooling system could be more refined. The price tag also seems steep compared to similar laptops on the market. Can this gaming laptop justify its cost with strong performance and a unique design?

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