The Dell Precision 5470 is a premium option with higher cost, tailored for intensive tasks like engineering. With a strong processor and a dedicated professional graphics card, it excels in demanding workflows but is less portable and suitable for gaming. The Lenovo Slim 7 16, affordable in comparison, offers a larger screen, higher resolution, and a touch display, making it versatile for general use and media creation. Though suitable for lighter engineering tasks, its less specialized GPU may not match the Dell in performance-intensive applications. Battery life is comparable, but the Lenovo trades some portability for a larger screen. 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 Slim 7 16
Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3/10
8.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen than the Dell Precision 5470 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Dell Precision 5470's display offers a good balance of resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks and some professional applications, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16's superior display brings even finer details and better visibility under various lighting conditions. When it comes to engineering and design work, both laptops provide good color accuracy and coverage of professional color gamuts, ensuring that the visuals on the screen closely match the final output expected in those fields. However, for gaming and 3D applications where motion clarity is key, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which could result in less smooth visuals during fast-paced scenes.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.8/10
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,669
$1,440
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Precision 5470 has a price of $1,669 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
The Dell Precision 5470 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.6/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Precision 5470 has a professional-grade Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU and a standard screen refresh rate which makes it good for gaming and 3D tasks, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 includes a consumer-grade Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU with a higher screen refresh rate for smoother visuals, making it fair for those applications. The Dell's GPU is optimized for stability and professional work, and Lenovo's higher refresh rate caters more to gaming needs but with a less powerful GPU for professional tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Precision 5470 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Precision 5470 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU and an Intel i7 processor, making it well-suited for engineering and design tasks that require good graphical and processing performance, despite its smaller screen compared to the Lenovo Slim 7 16. The Lenovo Slim 7 16, with a larger, higher-resolution touchscreen display and a potent AMD Ryzen CPU paired with an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, offers a better visual experience for design, but may be less portable due to its size and weight. Both laptops come with substantial RAM and quality IPS displays, balancing performance with screen quality, though the Lenovo has a slight edge in display sharpness.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Precision 5470 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
7.7/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Dell Precision 5470 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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.
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How the Dell Precision 5470 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 compare to other laptops
"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."
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
Get a great deal on the Dell Precision 5470 or the Lenovo Slim 7 16
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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