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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5, being less expensive, is suitable for general use and intensive gaming, with a good balance of performance and portability. It's lighter, has a high refresh rate display, and ray tracing capabilities in its GPU, making it excellent for gaming or graphic-intensive work. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, while slightly heavier and more costly, offers superior screen resolution, color accuracy, and battery life, catering to professionals in fields like engineering or design who need a powerful machine with a top-notch display for precise work. However, its lower refresh rate and heavier weight make it less ideal for gaming or frequent travel. Both have similar storage and RAM, ensuring solid performance for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5
- Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7
6.9
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is equipped with a Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 144Hz, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications due to smoother visuals and better graphics performance. In comparison, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a professional-grade Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU designed for engineering and computational tasks, but has a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz which may not be as optimal for high-speed gaming as the Legion Slim 5.
Content Creation
7.5
8.2
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
7.4
8.4
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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.
Screen Quality
7.2
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 offers a balance of resolution and brightness which is suitable for everyday tasks and ensures clear images, but its lower refresh rate may not be ideal for the fast-paced visuals required in gaming and 3D applications. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 excels in color accuracy and coverage, making it an excellent choice for engineering and design professionals who need precise color representation for their work. However, like the Legion Slim 5, the ThinkPad P16 may not satisfy gamers or 3D designers due to a refresh rate that falls short for the smoothest visual experience in high-action scenarios.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 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
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has only fair portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$1,449
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has a price of $1,000 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 costs $1,449.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
8.0
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is equipped with a capable AMD Ryzen 5 processor and a solid-state drive, making it responsive for day-to-day tasks, while its high refresh rate display provides a smooth visual experience, important for both work and entertainment; it's also relatively lightweight and offers good battery life, making it practical for on-the-go use. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 boasts a higher-resolution screen with superior color accuracy, an Intel i7 processor with professional-grade Nvidia graphics, and a robust build, but it's heavier and less portable; it promises a longer battery life, which, coupled with its advanced screen and processing power, makes it ideal for power users who need a high-performance machine for intensive workloads.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.3
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is equipped with a high-performance AMD CPU, dedicated Nvidia GPU, and quality IPS screen making it suitable for engineering tasks, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 stands out with a more powerful Intel CPU, professional-grade Nvidia GPU, and a higher resolution screen which is essential for design precision. While the Legion Slim 5 offers good portability and sufficient power for engineering software, the ThinkPad P16, although less portable, provides top-tier screen quality and superior computing power demanded by intensive engineering and design applications.
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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Slim 5 | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,449 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.3'' x 0.99'' | 14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 6.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.25" | 10.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 94 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 569 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
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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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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Eric Grevstad | February 2023
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
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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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