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Updated March 22, 2024·
For powerful gaming or graphics work, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 offers better performance, but it's not as light or compact for travel as the ThinkPad X13, which excels in business environments due to its portability and robust build. The ThinkPad typically has longer battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go use but may cost a bit more. It's essential to weigh whether performance or mobility is your priority when choosing between these two options. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X13
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6
8.4
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 offers powerful CPU and RAM options suitable for intensive tasks, but due to its gaming-oriented design, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, which could make it less ideal for on-the-go users compared to the ThinkPad X13, which strikes a better balance between performance and portability, with a renowned keyboard, and longer-lasting battery, making it a top choice for everyday professional use. While both have high-quality screens, the ThinkPad X13 is more tailored for business users who prioritize mobility and battery duration over the gaming capabilities that the Legion Slim 5 provides.
Gaming and AI
7.7
6.7
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
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 X13 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 offers a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth gaming and 3D rendering, while the ThinkPad X13, though reliable, doesn't match the Legion in GPU performance or refresh rate, making it less optimal for those needs despite its capable CPU and screen quality.
Content Creation
7.5
8.2
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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
8.1
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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
6.9
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and the ThinkPad X13 offer crisp visuals and adequate brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design work, these laptops provide good color accuracy with their panels covering a wide range of color gamuts, ensuring precise color reproduction which professionals need. However, for gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop excels due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals, a critical factor for fast-paced gaming or high frame-rate 3D simulations.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has 8.5 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
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.0
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5, with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and dedicated GPU, provides robust performance for demanding tasks like 3D modeling and simulation, and its high-quality screen displays crisp and clear images; however, it might be heavier and noisier under load. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13, while still capable for engineering software with a good CPU and RAM, prioritizes portability and has a well-regarded keyboard, but it has a less powerful GPU and may not handle graphically intense tasks as smoothly.
Cost
$1,000
$948
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has a price of $1,000 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 costs $948.
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How the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Slim 5 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $948 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | September 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.3'' x 0.99'' | 11.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 2.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 11.88" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.25" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 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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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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Benjamin Herzig | September 2023
"The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G4 has very good input devices, a wide array of security features and ports as well as 5G in the tested configuration. It is more compact and lightweight compared with its predecessor, and it has improved speakers and a slightly better webcam. On the other hand, the fan is more annoying and the performance is barely improved. The battery is worse as well, but this is primarily attributable to the OLED screen - if this aspect is important, buyers should choose the IPS Low Power LCD."
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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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