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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro might be a better option if you're looking for a more budget-friendly laptop with solid performance and a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, making it suitable for gaming and graphic-intensive tasks. However, it is a bit bulkier and heavier, which could affect portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is more expensive but offers a sleeker design, lighter weight, and higher resolution screen, which could appeal to those who prioritize portability and display quality over graphical performance. It uses Intel integrated graphics, which are not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card, potentially making it less optimal for heavy gaming or intensive graphic workflows. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
- Very good portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8
7.7
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
409.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Slim 7i Pro both provide pleasing visuals thanks to their high-resolution, bright displays with panel types that offer clear and sharp images, but the Slim 7i Pro edges out with slightly superior clarity and brightness. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops cover a wide range of colors, crucial for accurate color work, but the Slim 7i Pro typically displays colors a bit more precisely. However, their lower refresh rates make both less ideal for 3D gaming, where a smooth and responsive experience is key, and while resolution and panel type still matter here, they are not as critical as the refresh rate.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 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
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$860
$799
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a price of $860 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro costs $799.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.3
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
409.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, with a powerful AMD processor and dedicated Nvidia graphics, is well-suited for demanding applications and multitasking, making it a reliable choice for general use, and its high-resolution screen and ample battery life further enhance its versatile appeal. Whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, though slightly less powerful with its Intel integrated graphics, offers a balance of portability and performance due to its lighter weight and solid battery life, coupled with a high-resolution touchscreen display, which makes for a great general use laptop especially for those valuing mobility and touch capability.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.1
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, with its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and a screen refresh rate of 120 Hz, is better equipped for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, which relies on the integrated graphics of its Intel Iris Xe and offers a lower screen refresh rate of 90 Hz. Despite the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro's superior screen resolution, the GPU and refresh rate are more critical for gaming, giving the IdeaPad 5 Pro an edge for these activities.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.0
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is equipped with a dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics card and a high-refresh-rate screen, which is better for graphics-intensive engineering applications. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, while lighter and with a higher-resolution touchscreen, relies on integrated graphics, making it more suitable for less demanding design tasks with the benefit of enhanced portability. Both laptops have similar powerful processors and ample RAM, ensuring solid performance for engineering and design, but the 5 Pro's screen and GPU give it an edge in more intensive scenarios.
Content Creation
7.5
7.4
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
7.3
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.8
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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 Pro and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$860 | $799 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.62'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 3.04 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 12.29" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 8.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS | Intel i5-11300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 60.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 409 nits | 395 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | 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 | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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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Allen Ngo | October 2021
"The main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
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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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