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Legion 5 16 (2024)
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Updated June 22, 2024·

For a balance of performance and portability with a focus on gaming, engineering tasks, and general use, the Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) is a strong contender. It offers a high-performance CPU and dedicated GPU, which are essential for intensive tasks and gaming, albeit at a higher price point. The screen's high refresh rate and resolution are ideal for fast-moving visuals and detailed work. However, it's heavier and less portable, making it more suitable for stationary use. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is designed for general use and portability. It's lighter, thinner, and has a longer battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go productivity. While it won't match the Legion's performance in gaming or engineering tasks due to its integrated graphics, it's more than capable of handling everyday tasks and some light gaming. The IdeaPad's display is also impressive for its class, with accurate colors and a high contrast ratio, though it falls short in fast-motion clarity compared to the Legion. Ultimately, if performance in demanding applications and gaming is your priority and you don't mind a bulkier device, the Legion 5 16 is the way to go. If you value portability, battery life, and a more affordable price for everyday computing tasks, the IdeaPad Slim 7i is the better choice. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024)
  • Very good for general use
  • Excellent for engineering and design
  • Very good for gaming and AI
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i
  • Very good portability
  • Very good battery life

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

8.5
Legion 5 16 (2024)
IdeaPad Slim 7i
6.2
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is only fair.

Engineering and Design

9.0
Legion 5 16 (2024)
IdeaPad Slim 7i
7.1
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is good.

Content Creation

8.2
Legion 5 16 (2024)
IdeaPad Slim 7i
7.7
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is good.

Screen Quality

8.7
Legion 5 16 (2024)
IdeaPad Slim 7i
6.9
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 5 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Battery

3.5 Hours
Legion 5 16 (2024)
IdeaPad Slim 7i
11.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 5 16 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has 11.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Fair
Legion 5 16 (2024)
IdeaPad Slim 7i
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$1,600
Legion 5 16 (2024)
IdeaPad Slim 7i
$899
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The Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) has a price of $1,600 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i costs $899.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.1
Legion 5 16 (2024)
IdeaPad Slim 7i
7.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
500.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is good.

Software Development

8.0
Legion 5 16 (2024)
IdeaPad Slim 7i
7.5
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) to be very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is good.

Build Quality

7.4
Legion 5 16 (2024)
IdeaPad Slim 7i
7.8
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) both have good build quality.

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How the Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024)Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i
Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024)Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i

GENERAL

Price
$1,600
$899
Release Date
January 1, 2024October 1, 2020
Overall Dimensions
14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97''12.6'' x 8.2'' x 0.59''
Weight
5.6 lbs2.99 lbs
Width
14.31"12.62"
Depth
10.25"8.2"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i9-14900HXIntel i7-1165G7
RAM
32 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
20
Storage
1024 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
3.5 Hours11.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
80 Wh60.7 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"14"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16001920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
240Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
500 nits340 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107.8/10
Portability Score
6.6/108.9/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
6.5/109.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8.5/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
7/107.5/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
42
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

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Ted Needleman | January 2022
"Among Lenovo's multiple laptop brands, the IdeaPad family is decidedly the one designed for consumers: people who want decent performance at a reasonable price. Consider, then, this laptop a paragon for the pickier members of that crowd. With a 14-inch touch-enabled display, a comfortable keyboard, an Evo-certified Intel Core i7 11th Generation CPU, and the latest Windows 11 operating system, the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro ultraportable ($1,199 as tested) is a slick mainstream machine at a bit of a premium price, and quite capable for everyday tasks."

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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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