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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro offers higher performance with a more powerful graphics card which is ideal for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering software, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim 7 16, while less powerful, is lighter with better battery life, making it more suitable for general use and exceptional portability but may not handle intensive workloads as effectively as the Legion 5 Pro. Choose the Legion 5 Pro for demanding tasks at the expense of portability, or the Slim 7 for a balance of performance and mobility. 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
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4
6.6
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 outshines the Lenovo Slim 7 16 for gaming and 3D applications mainly because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, which is essential for these tasks, while the Slim 7 16 has a more modest RTX 3050 GPU. Additionally, the Legion Pro 5 has a higher screen refresh rate, offering a smoother visual experience during gaming; both laptops have similar screen sizes and resolutions but the better GPU and refresh rates of the Legion Pro 5 make it more suitable for demanding visual tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.5
7.5
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is highly suitable for engineering and design because it has a powerful processor and graphics unit, which are very important for demanding tasks and rendering, whereas the Lenovo Slim 7 16, with slightly less powerful components, is more portable and offers better battery life, making it a good choice if mobility and longer unplugged usage are priorities along with decent performance for engineering and design work.
Screen Quality
8.0
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
340.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim 7 16 for content creation, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and the Slim 7 16 provide pleasing visuals with sharp images and good brightness, making activities like browsing and watching videos very enjoyable. With their wide color gamuts, they display a broader spectrum of colors, essential for tasks in engineering and design where color accuracy is key. However, their lower refresh rates may detract from the immersive experience in fast-paced gaming and 3D applications, where smoother motion and increased responsiveness are crucial.
Battery
3.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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
16.0in
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
$1,440
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a price of $1,320 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
340.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro is equipped with a robust CPU and ample RAM ideal for multitasking, while its high-quality screen and solid gaming capabilities make it a versatile choice for various applications but it's heavier with lower battery life which may limit portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 also has a strong CPU and sufficient RAM, a touchscreen with exceptional brightness, and a long battery life that enhances its portability, though it may fall behind in gaming performance due to a less powerful GPU.
Content Creation
7.8
7.6
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
7.6
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
7.8
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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 Slim 7 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Pro 5 | Lenovo Slim 7 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,320 | $1,440 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.69'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.6 lbs | 4.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.31" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.25" | 9.68" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 340 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Lenovo Legion Pro 5
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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 Slim 7 16
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Eric Grevstad | March 2022
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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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