When comparing the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, you'll find the former offers longer battery life making it slightly better for use on the go. However, the IdeaPad Pro 5i offers superior performance due to a more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, making it well-suited for demanding tasks like engineering, 3D rendering, and gaming. The display of the IdeaPad Pro 5i is also sharper with a higher resolution and refresh rate, which can enhance visual work and entertainment. Keep in mind that the IdeaPad Pro 5i is heavier, which could impact its portability. If you prioritize longer use away from power outlets and saving a bit of money, consider the IdeaPad 1. If your needs lean towards high-performance tasks and you appreciate a better display, the Pro 5i is the preferred choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i offers a better gaming and 3D experience because it features a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 120 Hz, compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" with its integrated AMD Ryzen 7 5700U Vega 8 graphics and a standard refresh rate of 60 Hz. The IdeaPad Pro 5i will provide smoother visuals and can handle more graphically intensive tasks, which is crucial for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
8.1/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a decent CPU and integrated GPU which may struggle with demanding engineering tasks, while the IdeaPad Pro 5i boasts a more powerful CPU and a dedicated GPU, significantly enhancing performance for engineering software which often relies on substantial computing and graphics capabilities. Additionally, the IdeaPad Pro 5i has a superior screen resolution and refresh rate, important for design precision and smooth visuals, making it the better suited for engineering and design tasks.
Screen Quality
6.4/10
7.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a display that is adequate due to its resolution and brightness, but it does not excel, while the IdeaPad Pro 5i offers a sharper and brighter image, enhancing the overall experience. In engineering and design, the IdeaPad Pro 5i's display covers a broader range of colors, providing more accurate and vibrant visuals crucial for detailed work, contrasting with the IdeaPad 1 15"'s more limited color range. However, both laptops fall short for Gaming and 3D tasks due to their lower refresh rates, although the IdeaPad Pro 5i maintains a slight edge with better resolution and panel technology, offering clearer images than the IdeaPad 1 15".
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has 6 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
6.0/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$741
$950
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a price of $741 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i costs $950.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is suitable for general use with a balance of CPU performance, sufficient RAM, and good screen quality along with great heat management and fan noise control offering a quieter and cooler experience, making it portable with its lower weight and longer battery life. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i stands out for general use with a more powerful CPU, additional RAM, and a higher quality screen, but these come at the expense of slightly less portability due to its increased weight and decreased battery life.
Content Creation
7.4/10
7.7/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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
7.3/10
7.7/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i compare to other laptops
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is affordable and pretty efficient. At the end of the day, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15″, 2023) is one of the better affordable laptops money can buy right now. It has a decent performance, albeit coming from a CPU that is based on old architecture. Playing low-intensity games is possible but at low to medium settings. We are really happy with the cooling setup, but the main event here is the battery life. We got 9 hours of either Web browsing or video playback, which is a great result. Especially if you compare this device with the ASUS E410."
"Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
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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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