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Updated March 21, 2024·
If you're looking for a laptop mainly for gaming or resource-heavy applications, the Lenovo Legion 5 with its larger screen and gaming-oriented hardware is a strong pick, but it will be heavier and may not have as long of a battery life compared to the ThinkPad T14. On the other hand, if you prioritize a balance between performance and portability for business or general use, and appreciate a more compact design that's easier to carry, the ThinkPad T14 could serve you well, offering robust build quality and generally longer battery life, although it may not handle gaming or intense graphics tasks as effectively as the Legion. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has a larger screen and powerful CPU suitable for demanding tasks and gaming, but it's less portable and might have shorter battery life compared to smaller laptops. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14, although with possibly smaller screen and less gaming-oriented hardware, offers excellent portability, longer battery life, and a balance of performance that suits general use very well.
Gaming and AI
7.4
6.7
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" boasts a high-end GPU and fast screen refresh rate, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D tasks which require smooth graphics and quick response times. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, while having a decent CPU and screen quality, doesn't match the Legion's performance in gaming due to a less powerful GPU and slower refresh rate.
Content Creation
7.2
8.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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.
Software Development
7.0
8.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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.
Screen Quality
7.3
6.9
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" offers a larger screen with adequate resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general use and detail-oriented tasks like engineering and design, but its lower refresh rate limits the smoothness and responsiveness needed for high-end gaming and 3D rendering. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, while having a smaller screen, provides similar benefits for general use and professional design work due to its suitable resolution, brightness, and color accuracy without the high refresh rates crucial for gaming and 3D applications. Both laptops have the necessary qualities for productivity and creative work but may not satisfy gamers or professionals who deal with rapid motion graphics.
Battery
4.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has 9 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
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.0
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad T14 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" typically has a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality GPU that excel in demanding engineering tasks, while its larger screen provides clarity for intricate designs; however, it's less portable due to its size. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14, with a reputation for a comfortable keyboard and quieter operation, also offers robust performance with quality CPU and RAM, but has a smaller screen and may have a less powerful GPU, making it more portable but slightly less suited for graphics-intensive engineering work.
Cost
$1,200
$1,241
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has a price of $1,200 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 costs $1,241.
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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion 5 17" | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,241 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | September 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 11.4'' x 1'' | 12.5'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.57 lbs | 2.96 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.7" | 12.51" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.41" | 8.93" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 39.3 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 305 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
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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Benjamin Herzig | December 2023
"We like a lot about this laptop. It has many ports, with the inclusion of RJ45-Ethernet as a defining feature. WWAN is upgradable for maximum flexibility and the ThinkPad has many security functions. Working with the ThinkPad input devices is a lot of fun, and Lenovo puts in a serviceable Low Power panel. The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U delivers a great performance and does not drain the battery fast. Fan noise and temperatures are nothing special, but also far away from bad. With the user replaceable keyboard, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 has a special feature rarely present on most modern laptops."
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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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