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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 both have their strengths. The Legion 5i Pro is a better fit for gaming thanks to a more powerful graphics card and processor, and it's also suitable for tasks that require powerful hardware like 3D rendering and machine learning. On the other hand, the Slim 7 16 offers better battery life and portability, along with a touchscreen display, making it a better choice for general use and productivity on the go. If you need a laptop primarily for gaming or engineering applications, the Legion 5i Pro is the better choice, but if portability and longer use away from power outlets is crucial, go with the Slim 7 16. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0
6.6
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i excels in gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to its superior GPU, the Nvidia RTX 4060, which is more powerful than the RTX 3050 found in the Lenovo Slim 7 16. Although both have the same high refresh rate screens that contribute positively to gaming experiences, the better GPU in the Legion Pro 5i makes it capable of running more demanding games and 3D applications at higher settings and provides a more fluid experience.
Engineering and Design
8.4
7.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro boasts a more powerful CPU and GPU, making it very suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 offers a balance of performance and enhanced portability, with a good enough CPU and GPU for engineering tasks but in a more portable package. Screen quality is very similar for both, but the Legion 5i Pro may edge out in some tasks due to its higher-end components, whereas the Slim 7 prioritizes a slightly quieter and more portable experience.
Screen Quality
8.1
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i for general use, and gaming and AI.
When considering laptops for general use, both the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and the Slim 7 16 offer sharp imagery and clear visibility due to their high resolution and brightness, along with panels that deliver vivid colors and wide viewing angles. For engineering and design tasks, these laptops excel because of their ability to display a broader range of colors, meeting the precision demanded by professionals who rely on accurate color reproduction. However, for gaming and 3D applications, they lack the high refresh rates required for smooth motion, making them less ideal for these fast-paced, visually intensive activities.
Battery
3.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$1,440
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has a price of $1,000 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro is equipped with a powerful Intel CPU and dedicated Nvidia graphics, making it well-suited for demanding applications and some gaming, but this comes at the cost of heavier weight and shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo Slim 7 16. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim 7 16's lighter weight, longer battery life, and AMD CPU provide ample performance for general use while being more portable, although it has a less powerful GPU which may not handle intensive tasks as efficiently.
Content Creation
7.6
7.6
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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
7.5
7.6
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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
7.4
7.8
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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 Pro 5i and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Pro 5i | Lenovo Slim 7 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,440 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.69'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.6 lbs | 4.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.31" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.25" | 9.68" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700HX | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS | |
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 | 3.5 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 4 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Brian Westover | August 2023
"The midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."
Lenovo Slim 7 16
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Eric Grevstad | March 2022
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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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