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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is a budget-friendly option that often comes at a significantly lower price than the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14. If price is a key factor and your tasks are more everyday use, the IdeaPad might suit you well, whereas the Slim Pro's higher cost is justified for gaming or engineering applications with its enhanced graphics and performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
- Very good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.4
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
341.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 outshines the IdeaPad 5 15" with a stronger CPU, more RAM, and superior screen quality, factors which are highly important for general use, delivering faster performance and crisper visuals. Even though the Slim Pro 7 is more portable and offers better battery life, it comes at a higher price, which might influence your decision based on your budget and the importance of these features for your usage..
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.7
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is better suited for gaming and 3D because it has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate at 90Hz, which can render smoother visuals, compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" that relies on its processor's integrated graphics and offers a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate. Though the IdeaPad has a larger 15.6-inch screen, the Slim Pro's graphics and refresh rate provide a more immersive and responsive gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
6.7
7.7
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is better for engineering and design due to its higher RAM, more powerful CPU, and dedicated Nvidia GPU, enhancing performance for compute-intensive tasks and graphics rendering, alongside a higher resolution display with a wider color gamut for sharper and more accurate visuals. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has lower RAM and relies on integrated graphics, which constrains performance for complex engineering software and detailed design work, but offers a larger screen which may be preferred for multitasking and more spread-out workspaces.
Content Creation
7.3
8.0
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is good.
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.
Screen Quality
6.5
7.4
15.6in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
341.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 has an adequate display with enough resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and office work, but its color coverage lacks the breadth that professionals need for precise engineering and design work. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 offers a superior viewing experience with its higher color accuracy and wider color gamut, catering to the needs of design and creative professionals requiring true-to-life colors. However, both devices are not ideal for gaming and 3D rendering as they lack high refresh rates, which are essential for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals that these applications demand.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.5in
4.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$690
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has a price of $690 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.3
7.8
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 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.
Battery
11.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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
7.6
7.8
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" | Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$690 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.2'' x 0.67'' | 12.9'' x 8.9'' x 0.61'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.08 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 12.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.18" | 8.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 57 Wh | 73 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 341 nits | 334 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Marcus Schwarten | August 2021
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is convincing due to its long battery life. The device scores points especially with its large battery and long battery runtimes combined with its low consumption. The CPU and GPU perform in the test as one would expect, and in line with what was familiar from the somewhat smaller 14-inch sister model, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14."
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Matthew S. Smith | May 2023
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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