MSI Crosshair 15vsLenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro

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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.
Lenovo
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro
IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro

Quick Stats

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro delivers solid performance, suitable for everyday tasks and casual gaming effortlessly.
Build quality is one of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro's strongest and most notable attributes overall.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro's display offers vibrant colors and smooth visuals with its high resolution QHD panel.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro boasts a slim design, touchscreen display with high refresh rate features.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
MSI Crosshair 15
#471
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro
Winner
#467
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
MSI Crosshair 15
#117
Winner
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro
#221
Display
MSI Crosshair 15
#755
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro
#275
Winner
Performance
MSI Crosshair 15
#361
Winner
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro
#573
Build
MSI Crosshair 15
#785
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro
#760
Winner
Features
MSI Crosshair 15
#601
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro
#576
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
MSI MSI Crosshair 15
Lenovo Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro
up to 64GB
up to 16GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 1000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-12650H
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 105W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Laptop)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

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

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro

Strengths

The display is pretty nice and because it's not 4k, I expect that to help out battery life in spite of the fact that it is high refresh rate.
It's not a gaming machine, it's not a workstation, it's somewhere in between, which makes it a one size fits all for students professionals who are not looking to break the bank.
The specs are solid at the price point, tough to beat
Build quality looks good
The display is qhd 16 inches, completely serviceable, with high res combined with high refresh rate, there's not a lot to dislike about that
It has touchscreen capabilities

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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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?

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a sleek and modern laptop that aims to bridge the gap between productivity and gaming performance. With its slim design, high-resolution display, and powerful specs, it's an attractive option for students and professionals on a budget. The laptop boasts a QHD touchscreen, impressive battery life, and a robust CPU and GPU combo. Is this versatile device truly capable of doing "a little bit of everything"? Let's dive in to find out.

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