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If you prioritize gaming or tasks that require high performance and don't mind a heavier and bulkier laptop, the Lenovo Legion 5 might suit you well and save some money. However, if portability is important to you and you move around frequently, the slimmer and lighter Lenovo Legion Slim 7, with a larger screen, could be a better choice, despite the higher cost. Also, consider battery life; slimmer laptops often have less space for larger batteries, which could mean you'll need to charge them more frequently. 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 7 16".
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
- Very good for general use
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
502.0 nits
4.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" offers solid performance and a good quality screen, making it a reliable option for general use; however, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which affects its portability. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" provides similar performance levels with a higher-grade screen and significantly better battery life, all in a lighter package, enhancing its suitability for general use, especially for those who value portability and longer unplugged usage.
Content Creation
7.4
8.3
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" 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
8.0
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
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 7 16" is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good.
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
8.7
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
502.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Lenovo Legion 5 15" and Legion Slim 7 16" offer screens with suitable panel types, resolutions, and brightness that ensure clear and vibrant visuals, important for everyday tasks like web browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" excels with a superior color range that accurately reproduces colors, a critical factor for tasks requiring color precision such as photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key, their lower refresh rates may not deliver the smoothest experience, compared to models designed specifically for these demands.
Battery
4.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 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.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$999
$1,512
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a price of $999 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" costs $1,512.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.9
8.2
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good for gaming and 3D due to its capable Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a 165Hz screen refresh rate, which makes for smooth visuals during gameplay. In comparison, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for gaming and 3D as it also comes with the Nvidia RTX 4060, but offers a higher 240Hz screen refresh rate which provides even smoother motion, plus a slightly better CPU and screen quality, enhancing overall gaming and visual experiences.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.6
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is equipped with a high-quality CPU, ample RAM, and a powerful GPU, all of which are crucial for demanding engineering and design tasks, and it offers a quality screen with high resolution and brightness. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" provides similar high-end CPU, GPU, and RAM specifications but brings an even higher resolution and bigger screen in a more portable and slim design, along with better battery life and speaker quality, making it ideal for professionals who need performance on the go.
Build Quality
7.6
7.6
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" 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 5 15" and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion 5 15" | Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $1,512 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.69'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.3 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 14.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.33" | 10.21" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 99.9 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 | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 502 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 3 | 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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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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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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