The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is typically less expensive and offers a larger screen, higher refresh rate, and a slightly more powerful graphics card which can be better for gaming and certain types of 3D work. However, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, while often more expensive, is more portable due to less weight, has a touch screen, and delivers longer battery life, which could be valuable for mobile users or professionals working on-the-go. Both laptops offer high-resolution displays and sufficient power for engineering tasks, but if portability and battery life are priorities, the Slim Pro 7 14 has the advantage, while for those prioritizing a larger display and gaming, the IdeaPad 5 Pro may be the better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
Very good for general use
Very good for content creation
Very good portability
Very good speakers
Key differences
Content Creation
7.5/10
8.0/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
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.
Screen Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.5in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
409.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 for general use, and gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Slim Pro 7 have displays with good resolution and brightness, appealing for general use where reading text and viewing images are crisp and clear. For engineering and design, both laptops provide wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation crucial for detailed work. However, their lower refresh rates make them less ideal for 3D applications and gaming, where smoother on-screen motion is key.
Battery
10.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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
14.5in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$860
$1,200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a price of $860 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 offers greater portability, a higher-quality touchscreen, and longer battery life, which, along with its more powerful CPU, makes it very good for general use. Whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, although slightly less portable and with a non-touchscreen display, still provides robust performance with a competent CPU and GPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality display, earning it a good rating for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
6.7/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both only fair for gaming and AI.
While both the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 are equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, the latter includes a version with 6GB, which typically suggests better handling of gaming and 3D workloads. Additionally, the IdeaPad's higher screen refresh rate may enhance visuals during fast-paced gaming, although the Slim Pro's incrementally superior screen quality coupled with its more capable GPU means it can manage detailed gaming and 3D tasks more effectively overall.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
7.7/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Software Development
7.4/10
7.8/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.6/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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 Pro 7 14 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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