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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and the Legion 7, consider that the IdeaPad is often significantly less expensive, more portable, and has a longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and some light gaming. The Legion 7, while often significantly more expensive, offers better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering software due to its more powerful GPU and processor; it is a good fit for intense gaming as well. It's heavier, though, which may impact its portability. Neither of them have touchscreen capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
7.8
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
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 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3050 and a 120Hz refresh rate display, which offers fair performance for gaming and 3D applications but may not handle demanding games at high settings as smoothly. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 7 comes with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 and a higher 165Hz refresh rate screen, providing smoother and more immersive gameplay, particularly for fast-paced games that benefit from the extra graphical horsepower and refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
7.2
8.2
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The Lenovo Legion 7 stands out for engineering and design applications due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor and higher-end Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics, providing smoother handling of complex tasks and more detailed visual work compared to the IdeaPad 5 Pro's Ryzen 5 and RTX 3050. However, the Legion 7 sacrifices some portability as it is heavier and thicker, while also having a louder operating noise, which may be a considerate trade-off given its superior performance for demanding workloads.
Screen Quality
7.8
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
409.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 7 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 offers a balance of resolution, panel type, and brightness, making it suitable for daily tasks and viewing content, which is why it serves well for general use. However, its color coverage might not be extensive enough for professionals who need precise color accuracy for engineering and design work. The Lenovo Legion 7, boasting higher color accuracy and a better-quality display overall, caters well to engineers and designers, but for gaming and 3D applications, its lack of a high refresh rate can limit the smoothness and responsiveness of on-screen action.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 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
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Lenovo Legion 7 both have good portability, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 7 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$860
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a price of $860 and the Lenovo Legion 7 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
409.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is well-suited for general use thanks to its capable processor, sufficient memory and storage, high-quality display, and considerable battery life, all in a lightweight package conducive to portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 7, while also good for general tasks, offers a more powerful processor and GPU, double the storage, along with a high-quality display and keyboard, but it's heavier and has a slightly shorter battery life, making it less portable but more suited for performance-intensive applications like gaming or creative work.
Content Creation
7.5
7.9
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 7 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
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 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.
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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro | Lenovo Legion 7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$860 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 14'' x 10.3'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 5.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 10.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 6.5 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 | 469 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
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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Andreas Osthoff | September 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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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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