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The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is more portable and offers a higher-resolution display with touch capabilities, making it well-suited for general use and productivity. Its price is somewhat less than the Legion Slim 5i, and it also has a longer battery life which is great for on-the-go use. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, while less portable due to its increased size and weight, provides significantly better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, thanks to its more powerful processor and dedicated Nvidia graphics card. It's also tailored for gaming with hardware ray tracing and DLSS, indicating that if performance in these areas is a priority, it might justify the extra expense and slightly reduced battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
General Use
7.3
7.9
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
395.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for general use, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is somewhat better.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is well-suited for general use with its balance of efficient CPU performance, ample RAM, high-resolution touchscreen display, and good portability with relatively light weight and compact dimensions, supported by a decent battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, while also equipped with ample RAM and a strong CPU for heavier tasks, offers a larger screen and higher refresh rate, which is better for gaming and multimedia but comes at the cost of reduced portability and battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.1
8.0
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i offers superior gaming and 3D capabilities over the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, primarily because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics unit and a higher screen refresh rate, providing smoother visuals during intense gaming sessions.
Engineering and Design
7.0
8.4
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is a solid choice for engineering and design with a decent processor and integrated graphics, a high-resolution touchscreen for intricate design work, and a lighter, more portable form factor. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i boasts a more powerful processor, superior dedicated graphics for demanding software, larger storage, and a screen primed for fluid visual performance, making it stand out despite being less portable and having a bit more operational noise..
Content Creation
7.4
8.0
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
7.7
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
395.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has a better screen for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize crisp visuals and vibrant colors for everyday tasks and professional design work, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, with its higher resolution and wide color gamut, will serve you well. However, if screen fluidity is key, especially for responsive 3D rendering or gaming, the refresh rate limitations may be a drawback. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, while offering generally good screen attributes, might not match the IdeaPad in color precision for engineering applications, but it balances between various needs without excelling in any one area.
Battery
8.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$799
$1,055
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a price of $799 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i costs $1,055.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.3
7.8
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
7.8
7.4
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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 Slim 5i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro | Lenovo Legion Slim 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $1,055 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.62'' | 14.2'' x 10.3'' x 0.99'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.04 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.29" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.74" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11300H | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60.7 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 395 nits | 343 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.8/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
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 | N/A | |
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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."
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Mark Knapp | August 2023
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
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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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