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Updated March 13, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming, 3D rendering, or intensive tasks, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 with its superior graphics and processing power is well-suited for these activities, albeit at the cost of heavier weight and possibly shorter battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, on the other hand, offers greater portability and may have longer battery life, which is ideal for general use and on-the-go productivity, but isn't designed for heavy graphical or computational tasks. If portability and battery life are more important than performance, opt for the ThinkBook, while if performance is a priority, the Legion Slim 7 is the better choice, despite it being slightly less expensive. 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 keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
- Excellent portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.2
6.6
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7, with a higher-end GPU and faster screen refresh rate, provides the graphical power and smooth visual experience essential for immersive gaming and 3D performance. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while still capable due to a decent CPU and screen quality, lacks the dedicated gaming hardware, leading to less robust gaming and 3D capabilities.
Engineering and Design
8.6
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7, with higher-end CPUs, more RAM, and advanced GPUs, is better equipped to handle demanding engineering software, and its superior screen quality enhances visual tasks, but it's larger and noisier. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while still capable for lighter engineering tasks, offers greater portability and a quieter operation, with a high-quality keyboard that is ideal for extended typing sessions, but it may not perform as well with intensive graphics due to its less powerful GPU.
Screen Quality
8.7
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 and the ThinkBook 13x offer high-resolution displays with bright panels, providing sharp images and comfortable viewing in various lighting conditions. In engineering and design, the importance of color accuracy is met by these laptops as they cover a wide color gamut, ensuring that the colors in your projects are vibrant and true to life. However, for gaming and 3D applications, these laptops might not be the best fit due to lower refresh rates which can lead to less smooth visuals, a factor that's crucial for fast-paced games and high-quality 3D rendering.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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.
Portability
Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,680
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has a price of $1,680 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
7.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" offers a more powerful CPU and additional RAM which ensures smoother multitasking and better performance for demanding applications, while its larger, high-quality screen is suited for those who prioritize visual work or entertainment, at the cost of reduced portability and potentially shorter battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, on the other hand, is more portable and likely to have longer battery life due to its smaller size and potentially less power-hungry components, making it ideal for those who are on-the-go, even though it might have compromises in performance and screen size.
Content Creation
8.3
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" to be very good for software development, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.6
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" | Lenovo ThinkBook 13x |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,680 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 30, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.69'' | 11.6'' x 8.1'' x 0.5'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.4 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 11.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.21" | 8.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 74 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 502 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 9.4/10 | |
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 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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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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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