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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize savings and are okay with a slightly heavier and bulkier laptop, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" offers good performance for general use and gaming at a lower price. However, if you value a slimmer design, a larger storage capacity, and a slightly better display with a higher aspect ratio, which can be beneficial for productivity tasks, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i could justify its higher cost. Both laptops provide similar gaming performance, but the Slim 5i’s advantage in design and portability could be significant if you frequently carry your laptop around. Keep in mind that both have similar battery life, so your choice will mainly depend on your budget, desired portability, and aesthetics. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
- The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i.
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Good battery life
Key differences
Content Creation
7.4
8.0
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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
7.3
7.8
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both good for software development, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is somewhat better.
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
8.0
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 15" for content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a sharp and vibrant display for activities like web browsing, document editing, and video streaming, both the Lenovo Legion 5 and Legion Slim 5i will satisfy your needs with their high resolution and brightness levels. For engineering and graphic design tasks requiring color accuracy, these laptops offer decent coverage of professional color spaces, although they may not reach the top tier of color fidelity that professional designers seek. However, for gaming and 3D modeling, these laptops fall short as they don’t offer high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals that many games demand.
Battery
4.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
343.0 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 5i and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" boasts a robust AMD Ryzen CPU and a high-quality IPS screen, making it well-suited for general tasks, but its heavier weight and lower battery life limit its portability compared to the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, which, despite a slightly better battery life and a more portable design, comes at the cost of a slightly lower screen brightness and contrast ratio.
Gaming and AI
7.9
8.0
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 Slim 5i to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i both excel at gaming and 3D tasks due to their powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPUs and high screen refresh rates of 165Hz, providing smooth visuals. While similar in these respects, the Legion Slim 5i pulls slightly ahead with a larger battery and a higher resolution screen, offering marginally improved screen quality and longer unplugged performance, making it a more versatile option for intensive use.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.4
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i both offer robust CPU and GPU performance, ample RAM, and excellent screen quality, critical for demanding engineering and design tasks. While the Legion 5 is slightly heavier with a louder operating noise, the Legion Slim 5i provides better portability and longer battery life, alongside equally high-quality keyboards and speakers, accommodating on-the-go engineering work without sacrificing performance.
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 5i 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 5i both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$999
$1,055
$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 5i costs $1,055.
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How the Lenovo Legion 5 15" and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion 5 15" | Lenovo Legion Slim 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $1,055 | ||
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 | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 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 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 343 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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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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