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Updated January 10, 2024·
For better performance during intensive engineering tasks, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, despite being pricier, offers a more powerful processor and graphics card, higher resolution display, and larger screen size, which is advantageous for detailed work but makes it less portable. It also has a backlit keyboard and higher screen color accuracy which is beneficial for design work. If cost is a significant factor and portability is essential, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 offers fair performance for general use and is lighter, yet it has less capable hardware suitable for less demanding tasks, a lower resolution screen, though it does have a touchscreen. Both have similar storage capacity and long battery life but the IdeaPad 5 Pro leads in overall performance and display quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
- The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro.
Key differences
General Use
7.5
7.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
409.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is somewhat better.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a stronger CPU and double the RAM compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, contributing to better performance for a variety of tasks. Additionally, the IdeaPad 5 Pro boasts superior screen quality with a higher resolution and contrast ratio, while its larger battery enhances longevity, but it is slightly heavier, affecting portability.
Gaming and AI
6.5
5.9
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is better for gaming and 3D applications as it has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 120 Hz, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 uses an integrated AMD GPU with a lower screen refresh rate of 60 Hz. Although the IdeaPad 5 Pro has superior graphics and smoother visuals, the IdeaPad Slim 3 could be more budget-friendly and still performs fairly in gaming and 3D tasks with adequate screen quality for general use.
Engineering and Design
7.2
6.1
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is better suited for engineering and design because it has a more powerful CPU, double the RAM for smoother multitasking, a dedicated GPU for complex graphic tasks, and a high-resolution screen that offers better clarity and color accuracy for detailed work. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, while lighter for increased portability, has a less powerful integrated GPU, less RAM, and a lower resolution screen, making it less ideal for demanding engineering applications, but adequate for lighter design tasks.
Screen Quality
7.8
6.4
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
409.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the IdeaPad 5 Pro's screen offers a balance of high resolution and brightness, making it ideal for everyday tasks and media consumption. Engineering and design professionals will appreciate the 5 Pro's wider color gamuts, ensuring color accuracy for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the IdeaPad 5 Pro lags due to a lower refresh rate that can't deliver the smooth visuals preferred in fast-paced visuals, while the IdeaPad Slim 3 provides fair performance for general and design tasks but its screen may not be as vibrant or sharp.
Build Quality
7.6
6.5
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$860
$390
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a price of $860 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 costs $390.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
7.5
7.2
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 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
7.4
7.1
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 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
10.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has 10 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$860 | $390 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 3.52 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.15" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS | AMD Ryzen 3 7330U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 47 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 409 nits | 281 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | May 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is decent for use as a workstation. Its Intel CPU and integrated graphics can only handle light productivity tasks, not demanding workloads like video editing or 3D graphics. You also can't do any color-critical work because the available displays have a narrow color gamut. It has a good port selection, but its USB-C lacks Thunderbolt 4 support. On the upside, it has a comfortable keyboard and doesn't get hot or loud under load."
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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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