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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion 7 offers superior screen brightness and color coverage, making it better for tasks that require accurate color representation like photo editing. It's a bit heavier, but it packs a more powerful processor and graphics card, which are ideal for intensive gaming and 3D rendering, but these features also result in a shorter battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is lighter, making it easier to carry around, and has a longer battery life, which could be beneficial for extended use away from a power source. It is more cost-effective, yet still provides ample performance for general and engineering use, though not as high as the Legion 7. Each is equipped with high refresh rate screens and sufficient RAM and storage for most uses. Choose the Legion 7 for maximum performance and the Slim 5i for better portability and longer battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
- Very good overall build quality
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
469.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 7 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo Legion 7's high resolution and brightness, along with a high-quality panel type, ensure crisp and clear images for general use needs, which are important for viewing comfort and clarity. For engineering and design, the broad color gamut coverage adds depth and accuracy to various hues, essential in those fields for precise color work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the screen's refresh rate is lower, which can lead to less fluid motion and slower response times, detracting from the immersive experience those activities require.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The Lenovo Legion 7 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$1,055
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion 7 has a price of $1,500 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i costs $1,055.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
469.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and Lenovo Legion 7 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion 7 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i are both suitable for general use because they offer robust CPU and RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and efficient performance; their screens have high resolution, size, and quality, translating into clear and immersive visuals. While the Legion 7 stands out with slightly better screen brightness, contributing to its screen quality, the Legion Slim 5i is lighter and has a longer battery life, which enhances portability for users on the go. Both laptops manage heat well and have solid build quality, but the Legion Slim 5i's newer CPU and GPU may offer an edge in future-proofing and efficiency.
Gaming and AI
7.8
8.0
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 5i to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 7 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and has a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which is excellent for gaming and 3D applications, while the Slim 5i comes with a more advanced Nvidia RTX 4060 for potentially better graphics performance but maintains the same high screen refresh rate. Both laptops feature quality IPS displays with the same resolution, ensuring a good visual experience, although the Legion 7 has a slightly higher brightness, which might be slightly better for screen quality but may not impact gaming or 3D performance significantly.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and Lenovo Legion 7 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.9
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 5i to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 7 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
7.6
7.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and Lenovo Legion 7 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.
Battery
6.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has 7 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
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion 7 to have good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has only fair portability.
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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion 7 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,055 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10.3'' x 0.86'' | 14.2'' x 10.3'' x 0.99'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.5 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.27" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 80 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 | 469 nits | 343 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 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 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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Mark Knapp | August 2023
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
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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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