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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" is more expensive and larger with a 17.3-inch screen, offering a bigger visual workspace but less portability due to its larger size and weight. It's well-suited for gaming and intensive tasks, though its bulk may limit its mobility. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is less expensive, more portable with a 16-inch screen and a lighter build, and also offers longer battery life, making it a better choice if you're on the go. Its smaller screen and different aspect ratio still provide ample space for general use and engineering, but the larger size of the Legion 5 may benefit those specifically seeking a larger display for more intensive 3D, machine learning, or gaming use cases. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
- The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion Slim 5.
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3
7.2
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" and Slim 5 both offer panels with resolutions and brightness levels that meet the needs for general use, allowing for clear visibility and sharp text for everyday tasks. For engineering and design, their color gamut coverage is suitable for professionals needing accurate color representation, but their screens may not meet the highest industry standards for color work. However, their lower refresh rates might not be ideal for gaming and 3D applications that require smoother motion and rapid on-screen changes.
Battery
4.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
Poor
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has only fair portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has poor portability.
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Cost
$1,200
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has a price of $1,200 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" offers a larger screen and high-quality keyboard, but its size and weight make it less portable and it has a shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo Legion Slim 5, which, while having a smaller screen, provides better portability and a longer battery life. Both models come with similar RAM and powerful CPUs, ensuring smooth performance for general use, and have adequate storage, good build and heat management, but the Legion Slim 5's higher-resolution screen and updated operating system may make it a more modern choice.
Gaming and AI
7.4
7.7
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a screen that refreshes at 144Hz, making it suitable for gaming and 3D applications, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 also offers a solid gaming experience with a more recent Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a similar 144Hz refresh rate, with an additional advantage in screen quality due to a higher resolution. Both have competent CPUs to support these activities, but the Slim 5's newer AMD Ryzen processor and its lighter, thinner design emphasize portability alongside performance.
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 5 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" offers solid performance with an Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics, which make it well-suited for engineering and design tasks, but its larger size reduces portability. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5, on the other hand, not only has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU which is better for demanding graphics work, it also offers improved portability due to its slimmer and lighter design while still providing comparable CPU and RAM capabilities.
Content Creation
7.2
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
7.0
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
7.4
7.4
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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 Legion 5 17" and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion 5 17" | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 11.4'' x 1'' | 14.2'' x 10.3'' x 0.99'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.57 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.7" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.41" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 305 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.8/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 4 | 2 | |
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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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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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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