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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is tailored more towards performance-intensive tasks such as gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning due to its powerful AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX graphics card. It's more suitable for someone who needs that level of power and doesn't mind a heavier and bulkier laptop with a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s offers decent performance for everyday tasks and light engineering work while being more portable due to its smaller screen size and significantly lighter weight. It's also better for someone looking for a longer battery life and a higher resolution display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, providing more vertical space beneficial for productivity tasks. However, its Intel integrated graphics are less suitable for demanding graphic-intensive tasks. If budget considerations are a priority, the ThinkBook 13s generally costs less and also comes with Windows 11 Pro, which might be appealing for business use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9
6.4
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 ThinkBook 13s is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 5 with its Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and higher screen refresh rate is better suited for demanding gaming and 3D tasks, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, sporting an Intel i7-1260P Iris Xe GPU and a standard refresh rate, is adequate but not optimal for such activities.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.5
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" stands out for engineering and design due to its robust CPU and GPU, which are more powerful than those in the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s; these components ensure smoother handling of demanding software typical in engineering tasks. While the ThinkBook 13s offers greater portability and a higher quality keyboard, the Legion's larger, higher refresh-rate screen and dedicated graphics card provide a superior experience for design applications and visual performance.
Screen Quality
8.0
7.2
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
When considering laptops for general use, both the Lenovo Legion 5 15" and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s offer satisfactory screen resolution and brightness, with panel types that provide clear and vivid visuals suitable for everyday tasks. For engineering and design work, although both laptops have good displays, their color accuracy might be limited for professional color work since they may not cover the wider color gamuts preferred in that field. However, for gaming and 3D purposes, the lower refresh rates on these laptops can lead to less fluid motion and response, which can detract from the immersive and competitive experience often desired by gamers and those working with 3D graphics.
Battery
4.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has 8 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
5.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
4.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" offers strong performance with an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Nvidia RTX GPU, a high-resolution screen with good color range, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, which balances a good Intel i7 CPU and integrated graphics, a touch screen with similar resolution, excellent battery life and portability, ideal for those who work on the go.
Content Creation
7.4
7.8
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
7.7
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.6
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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 ThinkBook 13s costs $1,000.
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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion 5 15" | Lenovo ThinkBook 13s |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | 11.7'' x 8.3'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.3 lbs | 2.9 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 11.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.33" | 8.3" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 56 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 336 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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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Monica Chin | July 2021
"The best thing about the ThinkBook 13S is that it’s a good deal. Business buyers looking for ThinkPad-level performance and software without ThinkPad pricing will probably find the ThinkBook a solid option. While nothing about it is really spectacular, it’s certainly unusual to see the ThinkBook’s screen resolution at a sub-$1,000 price, and its performance will be more than adequate for most office tasks. The generous port selection, 16:10 aspect ratio, physical webcam shutter, and clear audio are certainly icing on the cake."
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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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