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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you're looking for a more affordable option with possibly a slight compromise on portability and thickness, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" could be suitable. On the other hand, if you're willing to invest a bit more for a slimmer, lighter laptop that is easier to carry around, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 might appeal to you. Keep in mind that the Slim model may also have a different thermal design due to its size, which could affect performance during intensive tasks. Consider your primary use case; if it involves travel or frequent movement, the Slim version is more convenient, but for stationary use or gaming where performance and price are priorities, the standard Legion 5 is a strong contender. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5
- Good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.0
7.2
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" offers a display that strikes a balance between clarity and visibility, with a resolution and brightness that make it very suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. In the context of engineering and design, both the Legion 5 and the Legion Slim 5 deliver good color accuracy, supporting a wide range of colors which is crucial for professionals who need precise color representation. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates of these screens may hinder the experience, as they don't match the smoothness provided by displays with higher refresh rates, which are essential for fast-paced visuals.
Battery
4.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
4.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" offers a high-quality screen with excellent color coverage, a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and good speaker quality for a solid general-use experience, but it has a lower battery life compared to the Lenovo Legion Slim 5, which although has a slightly less powerful CPU and a lower-resolution screen, compensates with better battery life, a higher portability score, and similarly ample RAM, making it also well-suited for general use.
Gaming and AI
7.9
7.7
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
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 5 15" and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good for gaming and 3D because it boasts a powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high refresh rate 165 Hz screen, whereas the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 also includes the same Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU for robust gaming performance but has a slightly lower screen refresh rate at 144 Hz, offering a balance between smooth visuals and a slimmer design.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.0
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, along with a detailed 2560 x 1440 IPS screen, which makes it excellent for demanding engineering and design tasks. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has similar RAM and the same GPU, which supports intensive graphics work, but comes with a slightly less powerful AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and a lower resolution screen, yet its lighter weight and quieter operational noise may be preferable for users who value portability and a less intrusive working environment.
Content Creation
7.4
7.5
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 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
7.3
7.4
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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.
Cost
$999
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a price of $999 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 costs $1,000.
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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion 5 15" | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | 14.2'' x 10.3'' x 0.99'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.3 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.33" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | 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 | 3 | 2 | |
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 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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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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