Lenovo Legion Pro 5i vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14

The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i offers strong CPU performance and ample RAM which makes multitasking smooth, but its bulkier build might limit portability; the screen quality is great for both productivity and entertainment. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 balances solid CPU performance and adequate RAM with outstanding battery life and a more portable design, which, along with its superior keyboard quality, may better suit professionals on the go.

The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is equipped with a higher-end GPU and a faster screen refresh rate, making it excellent for gaming and 3D tasks which demand smooth graphics and quick screen updates. In comparison, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate, making it less suited for gaming and 3D purposes, though it can still handle moderate tasks with its competent CPU and decent screen quality.

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.

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.

For general use, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i offers a balance of resolution, panel quality, and brightness, providing a pleasing visual experience for everyday tasks, whereas the ThinkPad T14, while satisfactory, may not reach the same level of screen crispness and illumination. In engineering and design, the Pro 5i's wider color gamut ensures more accurate color reproduction, which is crucial for detail-oriented work, but the ThinkPad T14 likely falls short of these color accuracy demands. However, for gaming and 3D work where fast motion is displayed, the Pro 5i's lower refresh rate hampers its ability to deliver the smooth visuals required for an optimal experience, an area where neither laptop excels.

Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.

PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.

The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i, with its higher-end CPU, ample RAM, and advanced GPU, excels in running complex engineering software and rendering tasks, also offering superior screen quality for fine-grained design work. While the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 provides solid performance for engineering, with a focus on portability and an excellent keyboard, it may not handle intensive graphics tasks as well as the Pro 5i.