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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is better suited for tasks requiring higher graphics performance, such as gaming or design work, due to its dedicated Nvidia graphics card, compared to the Lenovo V15's integrated graphics. It also offers a higher resolution and a display with better color accuracy and viewing angles. If battery life is a priority, the Lenovo V15 has a less power-hungry processor and may last longer on a single charge. For more intensive multitasking, both laptops have the same amount of memory, but the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro's newer processor offers better performance. The Lenovo V15 is lighter, making it more portable, but its TN display is inferior to the IdeaPad 5 Pro's IPS screen in terms of color and viewing angles. If you value display quality and graphics performance, the IdeaPad 5 Pro is the better choice, but if you're looking for longer battery life and portability, consider the V15. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
- The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro.
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.2
6.3
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro delivers better performance for engineering and design tasks with a stronger CPU, dedicated GPU, and high-quality IPS screen with better resolution and color accuracy compared to the Lenovo V15, which has a less powerful integrated GPU and lower-quality TN screen. While both laptops have the same amount of RAM, the IdeaPad 5 Pro's superior processing and graphical capabilities, coupled with a better display, justify its use for demanding tasks despite being slightly less portable and having a louder operating noise than the V15.
Screen Quality
7.8
5.4
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
409.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro offers sharper visuals and more vivid colors at higher brightness levels, making documents and web pages easier to view. When it comes to engineering and design, the IdeaPad 5 Pro covers a wider color spectrum, providing greater accuracy for tasks that require precise color reproduction. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable as it won't be as smooth in displaying fast-moving visuals compared to laptops with higher refresh rates.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 has 8 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.
Build Quality
7.6
6.7
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$860
$579
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a price of $860 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.3
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
409.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Lenovo V15 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, with its more advanced CPU and dedicated GPU, offers better performance for general use and has a higher-quality IPS screen with better color coverage and brightness, making it ideal for tasks where visual quality matters.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.1
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Lenovo V15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is equipped with a more capable Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 120, which makes it a better choice for smooth graphics and gaming responsiveness compared to the Lenovo V15, which has an integrated Vega 7 GPU and a standard refresh rate of 60. Additionally, while both have capable CPUs and good screen quality, the IdeaPad's IPS display with a higher resolution provides superior image clarity over the V15's TN panel, further enhancing gaming and 3D experience.
Content Creation
7.5
7.3
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Lenovo V15 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
7.1
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Lenovo V15 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo V15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and the Lenovo V15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro | Lenovo V15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$860 | $579 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 9.3" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 409 nits | 231 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 480p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
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 | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
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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Marvin Gollor | April 2022
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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