The Lenovo Flex 5 16 is a 2-in-1 convertible that functions both as a laptop and a tablet, which is suitable for general use and offers a high degree of versatility, especially if portability and cost are major considerations. It provides a cost-effective option with respectable performance for day-to-day tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 with its dedicated Nvidia graphics card and higher refresh rates is more appropriate for demanding tasks such as gaming, 3D modelling, or video editing, but comes at a higher price and slightly increased weight. However, its additional performance capabilities make it a strong choice if your work demands more graphics processing power. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 16
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6"
Good for gaming and AI
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
7.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 is only fair.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has an integrated graphics card (Iris Xe), which is less powerful for gaming and 3D tasks, and a lower refresh rate screen, limiting how smooth the game play is, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is equipped with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card that is more capable for these activities and has a high refresh rate screen that allows for a more fluid visual experience.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
7.8/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and Lenovo Flex 5 16 are both good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 is suited for engineering and design due to its higher resolution screen and 2-in-1 convertible versatility which aids in design tasks, whereas the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 offers a more powerful CPU and GPU suitable for demanding engineering software, but has a standard resolution screen. Although the Flex 5 16 is less portable and has noisier fans, it offers flexibility for presentation and touch-based interaction; on the other hand, the Legion Slim 7 is more portable and quieter, ideal for intense work sessions without distractions.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
7.7/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen than the Lenovo Flex 5 16 for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 both have panels with resolution and brightness that are suitable for everyday tasks, making them both good choices for general use. For engineering and design, where nuanced color representation is crucial, both laptops provide adequate color gamut coverage, ensuring accurate color rendition. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the refresh rates of these laptops may not be high enough to deliver the smooth visuals preferred by gamers and professionals working with fast-moving graphics.
Battery
11.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has 11.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 9 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and Lenovo Flex 5 16 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$779
$1,200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a price of $779 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" costs $1,200.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and Lenovo Flex 5 16 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 is favorable for general use because it has a versatile 2-in-1 convertible design, a high-resolution touchscreen, and enough battery life for a full day's work, combined with a lightweight design that enhances portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" delivers excellent general-use performance with a stronger CPU, dedicated graphics, and good screen quality, although it is slightly less portable and has a shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and Lenovo Flex 5 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
7.5/10
7.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and Lenovo Flex 5 16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Lenovo Flex 5 16 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" compare to other laptops
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 is a solidly equipped, 2-in-1 in the lower price segment. Performance is definitely sufficient for everyday tasks and in tests the battery proved itself to be very economical. That aside, there is a lot of standard fare on show and a search for real highlights ends in vain. The low color coverage and reflective display can be avoided by going for an optional 2.5K display but this also presumably results in poorer battery life. The cooling uses only one fan and leads to a raised temperature on one side of the device under load. Additionally, there is very loud fan noise, also under load or when gaming. On top of that, we also occasionally noticed electronic noises."
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
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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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