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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i offers solid performance for general use and is relatively more affordable, though it is less suited to heavy gaming and engineering tasks when compared to the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16". If you prioritize battery life and slightly better portability, the Ideapad stands out. On the flip side, the Legion Slim 7 features better performance for both 3D tasks, machine learning, and engineering software, while also having double the storage capacity and higher screen refresh rates, making it ideal for gaming and intensive tasks. It's important to note that this comes with a higher price tag and marginally increased weight. Both have similar keyboard and build quality, with the Legion offering customizable RGB keyboard lighting and slightly better speakers. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
- The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16".
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
- Very good for general use
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4
8.2
6.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" stands out for gaming and 3D applications due to its stronger Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher 240Hz screen refresh rate, compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i which has a capable albeit less powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a 120Hz refresh rate. Although both laptops feature competent CPUs and high-quality screens, these key differences in GPU and refresh rate make the Legion Slim 7 the superior choice for those specific intensives uses.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
6.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i are both very good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is somewhat better.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" are both tailored for engineering and design due to their powerful CPUs, ample RAM, and quality GPUs that can handle computation-heavy tasks and graphic design software; their screens also offer high resolution and color accuracy, which are crucial for detail-oriented work. While the IdeaPad Pro 5i has a respectable screen and solid build, the Legion Slim 7 steps up with an even brighter display and better speaker quality, although both prioritize portability, keyboard quality, and maintain low operating noise which are valuable for professionals on-the-go or in shared workspaces.
Content Creation
7.7
8.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
8.7
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
409.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
502.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering general use, both the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" provide crisp, clear visuals due to their high resolution and bright displays, which are essential for everyday activities like web browsing, document editing, and media consumption. For engineering and design, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 stands out with superior color accuracy and wider color gamuts, which ensures that professionals in these fields see precise and vibrant colors critical for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is a priority, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid on-screen motion, making them less ideal for fast-paced gaming or intensive 3D modeling.
Cost
$950
$1,344
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has a price of $950 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" costs $1,344.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
8.2
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
409.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
502.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has a robust CPU and a quality RAM setup suitable for general use, a high-resolution IPS screen, and is relatively portable with a reasonable battery life, but it offers less storage and a lower screen brightness compared to the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16". The Legion Slim 7 steps up with a slightly more powerful CPU, double the storage, and a significantly brighter screen which enhances visibility and usability, and it also provides slightly better battery life and high-quality speakers, but it is just marginally less portable.
Software Development
7.7
8.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" to be very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good.
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
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 7 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
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" 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 Pro 5i and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i | Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$950 | $1,344 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.75'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.69'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 10.21" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 99.9 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 | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 409 nits | 502 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
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 | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Brandon Hill | January 2024
"Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
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Benjamin Herzig | November 2022
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
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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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