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The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is built for gaming and high-performance tasks, offering robust graphics and processing power, which is ideal if you're into gaming or heavy multimedia work, but it's larger and heavier, so it's less portable than the ThinkPad X13. The ThinkPad X13, on the other hand, is more suitable for business and general use, offering great keyboard ergonomics, portability, and typically longer battery life, but it may not handle intense graphical tasks as well. If your priority is performance for demanding applications, go for the Legion Slim 7; if you value mobility and battery life for everyday tasks, the ThinkPad X13 is better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X13
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.2
6.7
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
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 ThinkPad X13 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 boasts a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, enhancing gaming and 3D performance, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X13, with a less capable GPU and lower refresh rate, cannot deliver the same level of detail and smoothness in visual tasks. Though the ThinkPad X13 has a decent CPU and screen quality, these factors are less critical than the GPU and refresh rate for gaming and 3D applications, a domain where the Legion Slim 7 excels.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is equipped with high-end CPU, ample RAM, and a powerful GPU that excel in demanding engineering tasks, along with a high-quality screen which is crucial for design work. While the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 offers solid CPU and RAM performances for most engineering tasks and is lighter and more portable, it has a more modest GPU and screen quality, yet benefits from an excellent keyboard, making it a well-rounded option for on-the-go professionals.
Screen Quality
8.7
6.9
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7's high-resolution display provides crisp text and images, and its brightness makes it easy to view in various lighting conditions. In engineering and design, its accurate color representation across wide color gamuts ensures that the work appears precisely as intended. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate can lead to less smooth visuals, which is why it's less suited for those tasks compared to displays with higher refresh rates.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 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
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,680
$1,241
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has a price of $1,680 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 costs $1,241.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.4
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 offers high processing power and ample RAM for smooth multitasking, with a quality screen that's suitable for various tasks alongside decent battery life, making it versatile for both work and play, though it's less portable due to its gaming-centric design. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 provides excellent portability, a solid battery life for on-the-go users, and a well-regarded keyboard, but with lower speaker quality and less focus on gaming performance, emphasizing efficiency and business functionality.
Content Creation
8.3
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 are both very 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
8.0
8.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" are both very 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.
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How the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,680 | $1,241 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | September 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.69'' | 11.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.4 lbs | 2.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 11.88" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.21" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 502 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 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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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."
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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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