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The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro is more expensive and offers better performance for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and machine learning due to its higher-tier GPU and CPU. However, it has a lower battery life and is heavier, which affects portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is lighter, making it more portable, and it has a higher battery life, suitable for on-the-go usage. Its performance is still competent but less powerful than the Legion 5 Pro, especially for gaming or demanding software applications. Choose the Legion 5 Pro for top performance at a higher price and less portability or the Slim 7 for a balance between performance, portability, and lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6"
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4
7.4
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is considered very good for gaming and 3D due to its high-end Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a screen with a high refresh rate of 165Hz, which are essential for smoother visuals and enhanced gaming performance. In comparison, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is rated good because, while it still offers a high refresh rate screen, it comes with a less powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, which means it can't handle intensive graphics tasks as well as the Legion Pro 5.
Engineering and Design
8.5
7.8
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 stands out for engineering and design use due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and high-resolution screen, which are superior for demanding graphical tasks, while the Slim 7's Nvidia RTX 3060 and lower resolution display make it slightly less suited for intensive design work. Despite this, the Legion Slim 7 offers better portability and a higher screen brightness, making it a more appealing choice for those who prioritize mobility and outdoor use.
Screen Quality
8.0
7.7
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 Slim 7 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 offers higher resolution and brightness, enhancing visual clarity and content visibility in various lighting conditions, while the Slim 7 provides adequate but less superior display attributes. In engineering and design, the Legion Pro 5 covers a wider range of color gamuts, ensuring more precise color reproduction crucial for detailed work, whereas the Slim 7 offers satisfactory color accuracy but may fall short for professional color work. However, in gaming and 3D applications, the Legion Pro 5's lower refresh rate limits the smoothness of fast-moving images, which is less of an issue for the Slim 7, though it also has shortcomings in achieving the highest levels of gaming or 3D performance visuals.
Battery
3.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 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
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,320
$1,200
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a price of $1,320 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
340.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, with its high-resolution screen and powerful CPU and GPU, is ideal for demanding tasks and multitasking, making it great for general use, albeit with a shorter battery life and heavier build. Conversely, the Legion Slim 7 offers more portability and extended battery life, while still providing good performance and a high-quality screen, making it also well-suited for general use but with a compromise on gaming graphics.
Content Creation
7.8
7.7
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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
7.5
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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
7.6
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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 Slim 7 15.6" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Pro 5 | Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,320 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.69'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.6 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.31" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.25" | 9.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 71 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
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 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
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 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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 Slim 7 15.6"
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Benjamin Herzig | November 2022
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
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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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