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Updated March 14, 2024·
If you prioritize high performance for gaming or intensive tasks and don't mind a heavier and bulkier device with a shorter battery life, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i could serve you well despite being less portable. In contrast, if you value a lightweight, slim design with longer battery life for general use or business applications and are willing to invest a bit more, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x might be the better option, providing greater convenience for travel and day-to-day mobility. 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
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0
6.6
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is equipped with a powerful GPU and a high screen refresh rate, making it ideal for gaming and 3D applications where graphics and smooth visuals are crucial. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while having a decent CPU and good screen quality, falls short for gaming and 3D tasks due to its less capable GPU and lower refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.4
7.9
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i, with a more powerful CPU, abundant RAM, and advanced GPU, coupled with high screen quality, offers robust performance for demanding engineering tasks and intensive design work. Whereas the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while still capable for engineering, prioritizes portability and has a high-quality keyboard for comfortable typing, but may not handle intensive graphics tasks as well as the Legion.
Screen Quality
8.1
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and the ThinkBook 13x stand out with clear, high-resolution displays and ample brightness, lending to vivid and crisp visuals during everyday tasks. Engineers and designers would appreciate their broad color gamuts, ensuring precise color reproduction and consistency necessary for professional creative work. However, the lower refresh rates on these laptops could detract from the smooth visuals required for high-end gaming and the rapid frame changes involved in 3D modeling or animation.
Battery
3.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has a price of $1,000 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i, with its powerful CPU and ample RAM, excels in heavy tasks and gaming but is heavier and has a shorter battery life, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x offers a balance with a quality screen and lightweight design for better portability and longer battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go use without demanding high-performance applications. Both laptops have sufficient storage, and although the ThinkBook is noted for its quieter operation and cooler running, the Legion's superior speakers and keyboard may appeal to those prioritizing multimedia and gaming experiences.
Content Creation
7.6
8.0
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkBook 13x to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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
7.5
7.9
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
7.6
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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 ThinkBook 13x compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion Pro 5i | Lenovo ThinkBook 13x |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | January 30, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | 11.6'' x 8.1'' x 0.5'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.6 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.31" | 11.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.25" | 8.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | |
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 | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 74 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.6/10 | 9.4/10 | |
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 | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 4 | 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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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."
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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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