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The Lenovo Legion 7i Pro, being slightly more expensive, offers a high-end Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics card, making it suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering tasks. However, it is heavier and thicker than the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i, which might be less portable. The Slim Pro 9i, on the other hand, is somewhat less expensive with a slightly less powerful i7 processor and RTX 4050 graphics card but is lighter and thinner, emphasizing portability and a better battery life. The Slim Pro 9i also has a higher resolution Mini LED touchscreen display, which might be preferable for multimedia tasks and general use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
- Best in class overall display quality
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
9.1
7.6
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is good.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Screen Quality
8.7
9.6
16.0in
SIZE
14.5in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
469.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i offers a balance with strong resolution and brightness suited for everyday tasks and engineering applications where clarity and color representation are crucial; however, its lower refresh rate affects the smoothness desired in gaming and 3D rendering. The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i stands out with superior screen quality for both general use and professional design work due to excellent resolution, brightness, and wide color gamuts, ensuring precise color accuracy and vivid imagery, but like the Legion, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a refresh rate that doesn't cater to the fluid visuals these tasks demand. Meanwhile, gamers and 3D artists often prefer laptops with high refresh rate displays that sacrifice some resolution and color accuracy for smoother motion and gameplay.
Portability
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.5in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,499
$1,600
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a price of $2,499 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i costs $1,600.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
469.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and Lenovo Legion Pro 7i are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion 7i Pro is praised for general use because of its powerful CPU, abundant RAM, and high-quality IPS screen which enhances the user experience through vivid color representation and high brightness, although it's less portable and has lower battery life than slimmer models. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i, while also offering plentiful RAM and a capable CPU, stands out for its highly portable design and better battery life coupled with a remarkable Mini LED screen, making it an excellent choice for those prioritizing mobility and screen quality. Both laptops offer high storage capacity and address general usability aspects like keyboard, speaker quality, and heat management effectively, but with considerations towards their design intentions.
Engineering and Design
9.3
8.9
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Pro 7i to be excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i stands out for engineering and design due to its top-notch Intel i9 processor, substantial RAM, and high-performance Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, complemented by a quality IPS screen. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i, while offering the same amount of RAM and a capable Intel i7 processor, boasts a superior Mini LED touchscreen with higher resolution and color space coverage, which lends itself to detail-oriented design work, though its GPU is slightly less powerful compared to the Legion Pro 7i.
Content Creation
8.5
8.5
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and Lenovo Slim Pro 9i are both very 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
8.2
8.3
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and Lenovo Legion Pro 7i are both very 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
5.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has 6 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and Lenovo Slim Pro 9i both have very 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 7i and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Pro 7i | Lenovo Slim Pro 9i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,499 | $1,600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.94'' | 12.9'' x 9.6'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | 3.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 12.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.32" | 9.64" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900HX | Intel i7-13705H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3072 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 469 nits | 618 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 4 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Florian Glaser | February 2023
"Passionate gamers who want to play demanding modern titles with maximum details and don't mind spending the moolah will find the Lenovo Legion 7 Pro to be the right choice. The bright, sharp, and color-accurate 16:10 QHD 240 Hz display makes for an immersive viewing experience. The hardware is housed in a stylish chassis that feels premium and scores well in terms of workmanship and stability. Other aspects such as sound quality, input devices, and connectivity also seem to be near-perfect."
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Matthew S. Smith | August 2023
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is an impressive laptop with a brilliant Mini-LED display, a powerful 100-watt version of Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, and excellent connectivity. Having run the Cinebench benchmark again, we were impressed with the CPU performance. That makes the Slim Pro 9i is an easy recommendation, especially for those who care about GPU and CPU performance. It’s also a fantastic choice if you frequently view HDR movies and games on your laptop."
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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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