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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 leans more towards gaming and intensive tasks with its dedicated Nvidia graphics card, making it suitable for 3D rendering and machine learning applications. However, it's heavier and has shorter battery life, affecting portability. The ThinkPad Z13, while still capable for engineering tasks with its integrated AMD graphics, prioritizes portability with its lighter weight and longer battery life. It also features a touchscreen, potentially useful for certain tasks. The ThinkPad is generally less expensive and offers a better build quality, keyboard, and higher portability, ideal for on-the-go professionals who value these factors over raw 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 ThinkPad Z13
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7
6.3
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
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
9.1/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its stronger Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, which provide smoother visuals and improved gaming performance. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, with its AMD Radeon 680M GPU and standard refresh rate of 60Hz, offers a fair gaming experience but is less capable in handling demanding graphics tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.0
7.3
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 excels in engineering and design use primarily due to its higher-performing GPU and an adequate screen quality for visual tasks, while its weight makes it less portable compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, which, though lighter and more portable with a touchscreen and higher screen resolution, has a less powerful integrated GPU that may not handle intensive graphics tasks as well. Additionally, the ThinkPad Z13, offering an exceptional keyboard, excellent portability, and lower operating noise, is quite suitable for on-the-go engineering tasks that do not require intensive graphical processing.
Screen Quality
7.2
7.0
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
379.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 both offer screens with high resolution and brightness, and panel types that are crisp and clear, making them suitable for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work. Their ability to accurately display a wide range of colors is beneficial for design professionals who rely on precise color representation. However, for gaming and 3D tasks where fast motion is common, the lower refresh rates of these laptops may not provide the smooth visual experience desired by users who prioritize fluidity in their visual content.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has excellent 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 Z13 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
General Use
7.6
7.8
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
379.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 offers ample performance for general use with an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, 16 GB of RAM and a high-quality IPS screen with a solid resolution; however, it's less portable with a heavier build and shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, which also has an strong AMD Ryzen 7 processor and 16 GB of RAM along with a lighter, thinner design and longer battery life, making it highly portable without compromising on screen quality, also featuring a touch display and better overall speaker and keyboard quality.
Content Creation
7.5
7.8
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
7.7
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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.
Cost
$1,000
$1,000
$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 Z13 costs $1,000.
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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Slim 5 | Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.3'' x 0.99'' | 11.6'' x 7.9'' x 0.55'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 2.78 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 11.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.25" | 7.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS | AMD Ryzen 7 6850U | |
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 | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 51.5 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 | 379 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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 | 9.1/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
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."
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Brian Westover | September 2022
"In the premium ultraportable space, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 competes with the best of the best, and still manages to shine. The design is an impressive departure from the bland bare-metal laptop that's become so popular in recent years, and the AMD-powered system has performance that's just as impressive. It's a stark alternative to the Intel-based majority, and it stands up well enough to the impressive Apple M2 processor."
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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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