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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 offers high performance suitable for intensive tasks like engineering, 3D work, machine learning, and gaming thanks to its powerful processor and dedicated graphics card but is less portable due to its weight and size. On the other hand, the Lenovo V15 is more budget-friendly, lighter, and more portable, but its performance is more suited to general use with a less powerful processor and integrated graphics, and it may not handle demanding tasks as smoothly. The decision hinges on whether high performance or lower cost and portability is the priority for your needs. Give Feedback
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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
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
- The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16".
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.3
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for general use, while the Lenovo V15 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" outshines the Lenovo V15 for general use due to its superior CPU and higher quality IPS screen, which leads to better performance and more vibrant displays; its heftier battery contributes to longer periods away from a power source. While both laptops are relatively portable and have ample RAM for everyday tasks, the Legion Slim 7's substantially better screen quality, thermal management, and less intrusive operating noise provide a more premium experience, despite being on the heavier side compared to the V15, which boasts better portability and a quieter performance.
Gaming and AI
8.2
6.1
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is highly suited for gaming and 3D because it features a powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, while the Lenovo V15 has a more modest AMD Vega 7 integrated graphics and a lower refresh rate of 60Hz, making it less ideal for such demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.6
6.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is superior for engineering and design due to its robust GPU, higher-resolution screen which provides better clarity and color accuracy, and a more powerful main processor, suitable for resource-intensive applications. In contrast, the Lenovo V15, while lighter for enhanced portability, falls short in screen quality, processing power, and graphical performance, making it less ideal for demanding engineering software and detailed design work.
Content Creation
8.3
7.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo V15 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
8.0
7.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for software development, while the Lenovo V15 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
8.7
5.4
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7's high-resolution display with vibrant color accuracy makes it ideal for general use and detailed engineering tasks, but its lower refresh rate may not provide the smooth visuals desired for gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the Lenovo V15's display falls short in terms of resolution, color reproduction, and brightness, which leads to a less satisfying experience across all use cases, whether for everyday tasks, professional design work, or gaming. Thus, while the Legion Slim 7 offers a tradeoff between excellent visual fidelity for productivity and subpar gaming performance, the V15 consistently delivers an inferior visual experience.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 has 8 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.
Build Quality
7.6
6.7
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,344
$579
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has a price of $1,344 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo V15 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" both have good portability.
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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" | Lenovo V15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,344 | $579 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.69'' | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.4 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.21" | 9.3" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 502 nits | 231 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 480p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
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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Marvin Gollor | April 2022
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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