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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion 7 offers high performance suitable for intensive gaming and engineering tasks, with a strong GPU and a high refresh rate screen. However, this performance comes at the cost of heavier weight and shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo Legion Slim 7. On the other hand, the Legion Slim 7 is more portable with better battery life and a slightly better portability score, making it a good fit for on-the-go use, though it may have slightly lower performance for demanding applications than the Legion 7. Both laptops have similar prices and are equipped with quality keyboards, ample storage, and sharp displays, but the choice depends on whether your priority is top-tier gaming and engineering capability or portability and longer usage away from a power source. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
- Very good for general use
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3
8.7
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
469.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
502.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 7 for general use, gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a crisp and bright display for tasks like web browsing, document editing, and media consumption, both the Lenovo Legion 7 and Legion Slim 7 offer high resolution and luminance that will serve you well. For engineering and design work where color accuracy is key, these laptops excel with their wide color gamuts ensuring your work is visually precise. However, for gaming and 3D purposes, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, which means less fluid motion and potential visual delays compared to laptops designed with higher refresh rates geared towards those activities.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and Lenovo Legion 7 both have good portability, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.6
The Lenovo Legion 7 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$1,050
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion 7 has a price of $1,500 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" costs $1,050.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.2
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
469.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
502.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" offers better portability and battery life compared to the Lenovo Legion 7, which makes it very good for general use, while its screen quality and system performance are on par, ensuring a high-quality user experience. Despite the Lenovo Legion 7 being good for general use with powerful CPU and GPU components, its heavier weight and shorter battery life may lessen its appeal for users who prioritize mobility and longer unplugged usage.
Gaming and AI
7.8
8.2
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 7's gaming and 3D performance are strong due to its Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, which deliver solid graphics and smooth motion. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" offers even better performance in these areas with an updated Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 240 Hz, making it very suitable for fast-paced games and detailed 3D work.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and Lenovo Legion 7 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion 7 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" are both excellent for engineering and design because they have powerful CPUs and GPUs, which are critical for demanding tasks, and sufficient RAM coupled with high-quality screens featuring good resolution and color accuracy. While the Legion 7 offers a robust build and is slightly better suited for extended sessions with demanding workloads, the Legion Slim 7 prioritizes portability and has a higher refresh rate screen, which may benefit certain design applications.
Content Creation
7.9
8.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
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 7 16" 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
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" to be very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is good.
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 7 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.
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How the Lenovo Legion 7 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion 7 | Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,050 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10.3'' x 0.86'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.69'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.5 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 14.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.27" | 10.21" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 99.9 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 | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 469 nits | 502 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
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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Benjamin Herzig | November 2022
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
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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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