A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec laptop team Learn more
Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has a more compact screen and focuses on high refresh rates suitable for gaming, along with a solid battery life for general use at a less expensive price. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" delivers a larger, higher resolution display with a wider aspect ratio that might be preferable for engineering and creative tasks, paired with a more powerful GPU for 3D, machine learning, and immersive gaming experiences, but it comes at a slightly higher cost with some reduction in battery life and a subtle increase in weight. Both models offer great general performance, though the 16" version holds an edge in tasks requiring robust graphical processing. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6"
- The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16".
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4
8.2
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" features a Nvidia RTX 3060 and a screen with a 165hz refresh rate, making it suitable for gaming and 3D tasks, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher 240hz refresh rate, enhancing its capability for even smoother and more detailed gaming and 3D experiences.
Engineering and Design
7.8
8.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is considered very good for engineering and design use due to its more advanced CPU and stronger GPU, which lead to better overall performance, along with a higher resolution screen that can enhance detail work. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6", while still rated good for these tasks, has a less powerful CPU and GPU in comparison and a lower resolution display, although it maintains a high-quality build and is similarly portable.
Content Creation
7.7
8.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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.
Screen Quality
7.7
8.7
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
502.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you value vivid, accurate colors for tasks like photo editing or graphic design, then the 16" Lenovo Legion Slim 7 with its superior color coverage will be more suitable as it offers broader color gamuts essential for those activities, whereas the 15.6" model, despite its decent performance, may fall short in color precision. However, if gaming or 3D rendering is your focus, both may disappoint due to lower refresh rates, which hinder smooth motion and responsiveness, although their high resolution and panel type contribute positively to image clarity and viewing angles for general use. General users seeking a balance between cost and everyday functionality may find either displays' brightness and resolution ample for tasks like web browsing and streaming, but should consider that the 16" variant's enhancements will come at a higher price.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 7 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.
Cost
$1,200
$1,512
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has a price of $1,200 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" costs $1,512.
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect Laptop
Find your new laptop
Key similarities
General Use
7.7
8.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
502.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" offers a higher-resolution screen with better brightness and a more modern CPU, which contributes to its very good general use performance. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" while still good for general use, has a lower-resolution screen and an older CPU, but is slightly lighter, which enhances its portability.
Software Development
7.5
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" to be very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.6
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" | Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,512 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.69'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.69'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 10.21" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 71 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 502 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6"
See more
Dig into reviews and images
NotebookCheck
Benjamin Herzig | November 2022
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
See more
Dig into reviews and images
NotebookCheck
Benjamin Herzig | November 2022
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
Get a great deal on the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" or the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
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.
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
Laptop guides you might be interested in
More comparisons for you
Compare Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" vs. Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
VS
Compare Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
VS
Compare Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13"
VS
Compare Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" vs. Lenovo Legion 7
VS
Compare Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" vs. ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024)
VS
Compare Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
VS
FAQs
FAQs about laptops
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec laptops team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest laptop information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
380
Laptops evaluated
48,640
Laptops stats compiled
13
Proprietary Laptops ratings developed
110,895
Recommendations made
24,028
Consumer hours saved
About the laptop team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Laptops Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Craig Russell
Laptops Expert
Craig is a UK-based laptops expert. Craig works in IT, where he recommends and supports laptops and PCs for clients and has been recommending laptops on Reddit for five years.
Featured in
