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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a high refresh rate display and a powerful processor that is great for general use and entry-level engineering tasks; however, the Slim 7 16 offers a touchscreen, a slightly better processor, and a more vibrant keyboard backlight which can be beneficial for productivity and comfort. Both feature similar graphics cards suitable for light gaming and design work. If you prioritize having a touchscreen and a more premium operating system, the Slim 7 16 might be a better fit, but it is typically a bit more expensive. If the costs are a concern and you don't need a touchscreen, the IdeaPad 5 Pro is a cost-effective alternative with similar capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
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
500.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, clarity, sharpness, and the ability to use your laptop in various lighting conditions are key, and both the IdeaPad 5 Pro and the Slim 7 16 offer high resolutions and brightness, ensuring crisp text and vivid images. Engineers and designers need accurate color representation, so the high color gamut coverage of the Slim 7 16 makes it superior for tasks requiring precise color work like photo editing or CAD software. However, gaming and 3D applications benefit greatly from smoother motion and quicker screen updates, which is tied to higher refresh rates; unfortunately, both these laptops have lower refresh rates, making them less ideal for these activities.
Cost
$860
$1,440
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a price of $860 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
409.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro boasts solid performance for everyday tasks with its AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and ample RAM, while its sharp IPS display and lengthy battery life make it well-suited for general use; however, its portability is marked as 'Good' indicating it balances size and weight reasonably well but is not the lightest option available.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.6
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Lenovo Slim 7 16 are both equipped with Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics, which provide decent gaming and 3D capabilities but not top-tier performance. However, the Slim 7's higher screen refresh rate and slightly better CPU might offer a smoother experience than the IdeaPad 5 Pro for gaming and other screen-intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.5
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, equipped with a Ryzen 5 CPU and an RTX 3050 GPU, provides strong performance and a high-quality screen for engineering and design tasks but features a lesser Ryzen processor compared to the Slim 7. The Lenovo Slim 7 16, meanwhile, boasts a more powerful Ryzen 7 CPU and the same RTX 3050 GPU, enhancing compute power for engineering applications, and further benefits from a brighter screen with touch capability, albeit at a slightly higher weight which impacts portability. Both offer the same amount of RAM and have quality displays, but the Slim 7's added CPU horsepower and touch screen may justify its trade-off in extra weight and less convenience for travel.
Content Creation
7.5
7.6
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
7.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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.
Battery
10.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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
4.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Lenovo Slim 7 16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.8
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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 Slim 7 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro | Lenovo Slim 7 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$860 | $1,440 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.69'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 4.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 9.68" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 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 | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 75 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 | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 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 | 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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Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
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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."
Lenovo Slim 7 16
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Eric Grevstad | March 2022
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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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