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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro offers better performance with a more powerful graphics card, higher battery capacity, and a larger, higher-resolution screen with a taller aspect ratio, which might be better for productivity and gaming immersion. It's also slightly heavier, indicating it may be less portable than the Lenovo Legion 5 15". If maximum performance for gaming or heavy tasks is crucial, and you're okay with a heftier price tag and less portability, the Legion 5 Pro is a solid choice. However, if you prefer a more portable device, are sensitive to price, and can accept slightly lower performance, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" could meet your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
- Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
- The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion Pro 5.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.0
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
340.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 15" for engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has very good screen quality for general use because it combines high resolution and brightness, ensuring crisp, clear images and good visibility in various lighting conditions. For engineering and design tasks, its color accuracy and wide color gamuts are essential for precise visual work, making its very good screen a solid fit. However, its lower refresh rate, while not detrimental to general tasks or color-sensitive work, becomes a drawback for gaming and 3D applications where smoother motion portrayal is crucial.
Cost
$1,320
$999
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a price of $1,320 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15" costs $999.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
340.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro stands out for general use with its larger screen and better battery capacity, while still offering a high-quality display and powerful CPU and RAM for multitasking and productivity. The Lenovo Legion 5 15", however, is slightly more portable due to less weight and thickness, and it also has a good screen, enough RAM for general tasks, and a capable CPU, though it provides a somewhat smaller battery life compared to its Pro counterpart.
Gaming and AI
8.4
7.9
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Pro 5 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 stands out for gaming and 3D tasks because it has a more advanced GPU than the Lenovo Legion 5 15", which translates to better performance for graphically intense activities. Additionally, both laptops have high screen refresh rates which is essential for smooth visuals during gaming, but the Pro 5's superior GPU will provide a more immersive experience overall.
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.2
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both very good for engineering and design.
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.
Content Creation
7.8
7.4
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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
7.6
7.3
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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.
Battery
3.5 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 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
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.6
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and Lenovo Legion Pro 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 Pro 5 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion Pro 5 | Lenovo Legion 5 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,320 | $999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.6 lbs | 5.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.31" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.25" | 10.33" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 340 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Lenovo Legion Pro 5
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PCMag
Mark Knapp | July 2023
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
Lenovo Legion 5 15"
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2021
"The Lenovo Legion 5 15 is an affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power. The new AMD processor Ryzen 7 5800H offers plenty of performance and it is also very efficient. The combination with the fast 130W version of the GeForce RTX 3060 ensures high gaming performance. We also like the fast 165 Hz display with the 1080p resolution. The automatic graphics switching causes some problems with stutters, which are very annoying. If you do not need long battery runtimes, you should definitely deactivate the hybrid graphics mode in Lenovo's Vantage app. The Legion 5 15 is never silent."
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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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