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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and battery life for general use, the Dell Precision 5470 would suit you well with its lighter weight and slightly longer battery usability. However, for a better price and significantly higher performance in 3D, machine learning, and gaming tasks, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 may be more suitable despite being heavier. Both laptops have the same screen size and resolution but the Legion's higher refresh rate offers smoother visuals, important for gaming. The Precision is positioned as a premium business laptop, and the Legion has a more gaming-focused design and hardware ray tracing support for better gaming and visual content creation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Precision 5470
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.7
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Precision 5470 is only fair.
The Dell Precision 5470's Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU and standard refresh rate of 60 make it suitable for gaming and 3D tasks, but the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 steps up with a more gaming-focused Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher, smoother refresh rate of 144 for a more fluid visual experience in fast-paced games and 3D applications. While both laptops have capable CPUs and high screen quality, these GPU and refresh rate differences define their gaming and 3D capabilities.
Screen Quality
7.3
7.2
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Dell Precision 5470 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Dell Precision 5470 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 both offer high resolution and brightness, which makes them suitable for general use by providing clear, sharp visuals and good visibility in various lighting conditions. For engineering and design, they support a wide range of colors through extensive color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation crucial for professional work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may lead to less smooth motion rendering, making them less ideal for those specific scenarios where high refresh rates are essential for an immersive experience.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Dell Precision 5470 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has 7 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
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,669
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Precision 5470 has a price of $1,669 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
500.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 are both good for general use.
The Dell Precision 5470 is well-suited for general use due to its high-quality screen, substantial battery life, and lightweight design enhancing portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 offers a larger screen and higher refresh rate beneficial for smooth visuals along with a bigger battery and ample storage, but at a tradeoff of being heavier and thus less portable. Both laptops offer efficient CPUs, sufficient RAM for multitasking, and solid build quality, although the Dell has an edge with a brighter screen and the Lenovo excels in storage capacity and gaming capability due to a more powerful graphics card.
Engineering and Design
7.8
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 5 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Precision 5470 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 offers a stronger GPU, larger and higher-refresh-rate screen, and additional RAM and storage expansion options, which are crucial for demanding engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the Dell Precision 5470, while still capable, has a GPU meant more for professional workstations, and prioritizes portability and build quality, alongside a superior battery life and speaker quality, making it versatile, but less focused on raw performance.
Content Creation
7.8
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Precision 5470 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 are both 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
7.7
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 are both good for software development.
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.
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How the Dell Precision 5470 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Precision 5470 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,669 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.3'' x 0.74'' | 14.2'' x 10.3'' x 0.99'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.26 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.27" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 500 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 4 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Dell Precision 5470
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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 Slim 5
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Mark Knapp | August 2023
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
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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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