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Updated June 22, 2024·

For a balance of performance and portability with a focus on engineering tasks, consider the Dell Precision 5470 with its professional-grade hardware and excellent build quality, though it has a lower refresh rate and PPI which might affect visual experience. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) offers superior gaming and 3D performance with its latest generation GPU and higher refresh rate, making it suitable for intensive gaming and machine learning tasks, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the Dell. Your choice should align with whether you prioritize professional use and portability or gaming and raw performance. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Dell Precision 5470
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Very good portability
  • Good battery life
  • Best in class speakers
  • Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024)
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Very good for gaming and AI
  • Very good overall display quality

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

6.7
Precision 5470
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
8.5
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Precision 5470 is only fair.

Engineering and Design

7.8
Precision 5470
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
8.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.8/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Precision 5470 is good.

Screen Quality

7.3
Precision 5470
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
8.1
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has a better screen than the Dell Precision 5470 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.

Battery

9.0 Hours
Precision 5470
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
3.5 Hours
The Dell Precision 5470 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has 3.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
Precision 5470
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

8.5
Precision 5470
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
7.4
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) has good build quality.

Cost

$1,669
Precision 5470
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
$1,450
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The Dell Precision 5470 has a price of $1,669 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) costs $1,450.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.7
Precision 5470
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
7.8
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
500.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) and Dell Precision 5470 are both good for general use.

Content Creation

7.8
Precision 5470
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) and Dell Precision 5470 are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.7
Precision 5470
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) are both good for software development.

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How the Dell Precision 5470 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Dell Precision 5470Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024)
Dell Precision 5470Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024)

GENERAL

Price
$1,669
$1,450
Release Date
May 1, 2022January 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
12.2'' x 8.3'' x 0.74''14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97''
Weight
3.26 lbs5.6 lbs
Width
12.22"14.31"
Depth
8.27"10.25"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-12700HIntel i7-14700HX
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
45
RAM Slots
02
Storage
256 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9 Hours3.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
72 Wh80 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 12002560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
60Hz165Hz
Display Brightness
500 nits368 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
8.5/107.4/10
Portability Score
8.4/106.6/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/106.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9/108.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
9.5/107/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
04
USB-C ports
42
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
43
Thunderbolt Version
4N/A

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Dell Precision 5470

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PCMag

Brian Westover | August 2022
"The Dell Precision 5470 is a mobile workstation that's far more portable than most alternatives. Between its slim 14-inch design and top-quality MIL-STD 810H build, it's one of the best options around for taking professional-grade performance on the road or to the job site. There are tradeoffs for its portability, and users of the most demanding, graphics-intensive applications will need to carry something heavier. But the Dell's exceptional battery life underscores its desirability as the most portable workstation we've seen."

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024)

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PCMag

Brian Westover | August 2023
"The midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."

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About Dell

Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.

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.

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