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When choosing between the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, consider the following: If you are seeking higher performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering software at a higher cost, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro is suitable, yet it is heavier and has a shorter battery life. However, for everyday tasks with a preference for portability, longer battery life, and a friendlier price, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is a better match. Neither of them is touchscreen, both have a 16-inch display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, IPS panel, and similar resolutions, providing a quality viewing experience for general use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
8.4
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is better equipped for gaming and 3D applications due to its more powerful GPU, the Nvidia RTX 4070, compared to the Nvidia RTX 3050 in the IdeaPad 5 Pro, and it also boasts a higher screen refresh rate at 165 Hz versus 120 Hz for the IdeaPad. While the IdeaPad 5 Pro can certainly handle gaming and 3D tasks to a fair degree, the Legion Pro 5's superior GPU and refresh rate make it more suited for such intensive applications, providing smoother visual performance and rendering details more quickly.
Engineering and Design
7.2
8.5
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, with its AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, covers general engineering and design tasks well, but the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro excels particularly in these areas due to a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and a higher-tier Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, which enhance performance for demanding software and simulations.
Screen Quality
7.8
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
409.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro's screen, with its resolution, panel type, and brightness, offers a clear and vivid display which is suitable for everyday tasks and productivity work, including most engineering and design activities where color accuracy is important. However, for the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, while it also excels in providing a sharp image and faithful color reproduction that professionals in engineering and design require, it doesn't match the refresh rates preferred for smooth visuals in fast-paced 3D games. Furthermore, a high refresh rate screen found on gaming-focused laptops will enhance the experience of 3D gaming by providing smoother motion, but this feature isn't as crucial for general use and engineering applications.
Battery
10.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 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
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$860
$1,320
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a price of $860 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 costs $1,320.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
409.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro provides an efficient balance for general use with ample RAM and a solid CPU for multitasking while being lighter and offering longer battery life which enhances its portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, with a more powerful CPU and superior GPU, excels in screen quality and is optimal for more demanding tasks, albeit with reduced battery life and a heavier build that affect its portability.
Content Creation
7.5
7.8
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 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
7.6
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 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
7.4
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$860 | $1,320 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 5.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.31" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS | AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 409 nits | 340 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 4 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
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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Mark Knapp | July 2023
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
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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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