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The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is more portable with a better battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go use and general tasks. It has a higher resolution touchscreen display, which is great for productivity and media consumption, with a more color-accurate screen for tasks like photo editing. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is bulkier and has a shorter battery life but offers superior performance for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning thanks to its more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card. It also has a larger screen with a high refresh rate that appeals to gamers, plus additional features like hardware ray tracing and DLSS. Both laptops have 16GB of RAM and ample connectivity options, but the IdeaPad is a premium business laptop with a lower price, while the Legion is a dedicated gaming laptop that is somewhat more expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.1
7.4
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a less powerful integrated graphics unit, the Iris Xe, and a lower screen refresh rate of 90Hz, which may hinder performance in gaming and 3D applications, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" boasts a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, offering improved performance and smoother visuals for demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.6
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.7
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
395.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 17" for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro excels in general use and engineering with a high-resolution display and bright screen, providing crisp and clear visuals, as well as wide color coverage that ensures accurate color representation for design work. However, its screen falters for gaming and 3D tasks due to a lower refresh rate, which doesn't provide as smooth motion as gaming-optimized screens. The Lenovo Legion 5 17" offers suitable quality for both general tasks and engineering with decent resolution and color accuracy, but like the Slim 7i Pro, it's held back in gaming and 3D applications by a less than ideal refresh rate.
Battery
8.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has 4.5 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
Very Good
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$799
$1,200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a price of $799 and the Lenovo Legion 5 17" costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.2
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
395.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offers high screen resolution and a touch-enabled display for sharp visuals and intuitive navigation, combined with good portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, making it a solid option for general use. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" provides superior CPU performance and is designed with gaming in mind, which may benefit power-intensive applications, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.4
7.2
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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
7.3
7.0
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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
7.8
7.4
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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 Slim 7i Pro and the Lenovo Legion 5 17" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro | Lenovo Legion 5 17" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.62'' | 15.7'' x 11.4'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.04 lbs | 6.57 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.29" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.74" | 11.41" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11300H | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60.7 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 395 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 4 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
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Allen Ngo | October 2021
"The main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
Lenovo Legion 5 17"
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Sebastian Bade | February 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 5 17 is a current-gen 17-inch gaming laptop and equipped with the latest AMD CPU and a powerful GPU, that manages to reach its full potential. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is a very good choice for this laptop and able to maintain its performance level for long periods of time. Our test model only falls behind consistently in a direct comparison with its competitors that are often equipped with eight cores and 16 threads. Despite this, the Legion 5 17 leaves an excellent impression and is almost able to keep up with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 mobile GPU in synthetic benchmarks."
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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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