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When choosing between the Lenovo Legion 5 15" and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, consider that the Legion 5, while often less expensive, is geared towards gaming with a heavier build, which may mean less portability but offers better graphics performance for gaming and creative tasks. On the other hand, the ThinkPad T14 is designed for business users, providing a more lightweight and portable design with robust build quality and typically longer battery life, which is ideal for office work and frequent travel. If your priority is gaming or media creation, the Legion 5 may be a better fit, while the ThinkPad T14 is suited for business professionals needing a reliable laptop on the go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
4.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" offers powerful CPU and RAM suitable for demanding tasks, but its gamer-centric design means it's less portable and has shorter battery life, making the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 a better fit for those prioritizing a balance of performance with portability and longer battery life for general use. The ThinkPad T14 also tends to have a superior keyboard and more professional screen quality, which are desirable for productivity and daily work activities.
Gaming and AI
7.9
6.7
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is equipped with a more powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rate, making it well-suited for smooth gaming and 3D rendering. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, while having a decent CPU and good screen quality, doesn't match the Legion in graphical performance or display fluidity, which are crucial for these tasks.
Content Creation
7.4
8.3
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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
8.3
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Legion 5 and the ThinkPad T14 offer sufficient resolution and brightness, making for clear, vivid displays that are easy on the eyes for everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing. When it comes to engineering and design work, where accurate color representation is crucial, both laptops provide a good range of colors, though they may not cover the full spectrum professionals might need for the most color-sensitive work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Legion 5's lower refresh rate impacts smooth motion and responsiveness, so despite having an adequate resolution and panel type, gamers might find the experience lacking compared to laptops designed with higher refresh rates for such purposes.
Battery
4.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$999
$1,241
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a price of $999 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 costs $1,241.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.0
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" typically offers high-performance CPUs, ample RAM, and dedicated GPUs suited for demanding engineering software, along with screens that have good color accuracy and contrast, which are crucial for design work. In comparison, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 also delivers powerful CPUs and sufficient RAM for engineering tasks, and it is lighter with a renowned keyboard, making it more portable and comfortable for frequent typing, though its integrated GPU and speakers might not meet the highest needs of design professionals and multimedia consumption.
Build Quality
7.6
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad T14 to have very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion 5 15" | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $1,241 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | September 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | 12.5'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.3 lbs | 2.96 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 12.51" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.33" | 8.93" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 39.3 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
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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Benjamin Herzig | December 2023
"We like a lot about this laptop. It has many ports, with the inclusion of RJ45-Ethernet as a defining feature. WWAN is upgradable for maximum flexibility and the ThinkPad has many security functions. Working with the ThinkPad input devices is a lot of fun, and Lenovo puts in a serviceable Low Power panel. The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U delivers a great performance and does not drain the battery fast. Fan noise and temperatures are nothing special, but also far away from bad. With the user replaceable keyboard, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 has a special feature rarely present on most modern laptops."
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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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