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Updated January 10, 2024·
Considering your needs, if higher screen resolution, longer battery life, and a lighter, more portable design are priorities, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 may be a better choice for you. However, if your focus is on higher performance for gaming or 3D tasks, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has a more powerful graphics processor and may serve you better despite being slightly bulkier and having a shorter battery life. Both laptops offer similar CPU performance, so the choice between them largely depends on the balance you seek between portability and graphical performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
- Very good overall display quality
- Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7
6.6
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, providing smoother visuals and better graphics performance. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Slim 7 16, while still competent with its Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, offers a lower refresh rate at 165Hz, which is less ideal for fast-paced games and intensive 3D tasks although its screen quality is higher with better resolution and brightness.
Screen Quality
7.2
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 offers ample resolution and brightness, along with a panel type that delivers clear and crisp images for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, but lacks the high refresh rate needed for smooth rendering in fast-paced gaming or 3D applications. Conversely, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 boosts the visual experience with even better resolution and superior color range that professionals require for precise design and color-sensitive engineering tasks, though still falls short for gaming and 3D due to its lower refresh rate. Both laptops will satisfy users focused on general use and technical design, but gamers and 3D creators may find the screens less suited for their needs.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$1,440
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has a price of $1,000 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5, with an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, a high-quality IPS display, and notable battery life, is balanced for everyday tasks and light gaming, but at a slight sacrifice in portability and screen resolution compared to the Lenovo Slim 7 16. In contrast, the Slim 7 16 provides a more superior screen quality with higher resolution and brightness, and is lighter which enhances portability, along with a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, making it well-suited for both general use and content creation, though with a slightly shorter battery life.
Engineering and Design
8.0
7.5
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 5 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 stands out for engineering and design tasks due to its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU which excels at visually intensive work, alongside a competent AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and a display that's solid for most tasks, even though it's less sharp and vibrant than its counterpart.
Content Creation
7.5
7.6
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 are both 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
7.4
7.6
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
7.8
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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 Slim 5 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Slim 5 | Lenovo Slim 7 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,440 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.3'' x 0.99'' | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.69'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 4.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.25" | 9.68" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS | |
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 | 7 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
Lenovo Slim 7 16
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Eric Grevstad | March 2022
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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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