Lenovo Legion Slim 7i and 5 Two Months Later.

[@ArcaneArray]

Wow. I have been having this HDR issue and thought it was my unit the whole time. Thanks for the info. The extreme heat on sleep happened to me a few days ago. Was confused and couldn't figure out what happened. Glad this video was recommended. I will make the appropriate adjustments.

[@Payne.]

Glad it was helpful.

[@ShreyasMeher]

Great video as always! Also, the video from the OSMO looks so damn clean. Might have to pick one up myself!

[@Payne.]

Thank you. I'm really happy with it! I'm going to play around with D-Log and start colour correcting in Davinci Resolve next.

[@omz96o]

one year owning the legion 7i with the best specs, i totally agree with you that this is just not a good laptop and is not worth its price. Yea it looks good on paper but the laptop overheats just by browsing the web, or actually by just being open. Absolute nightmare what they have done. Sorry Lenovo but creating powerrful slim computers is not your thing, and if you need something that works better pay a bit more and go with a macbook pro.

[@Payne.]

While my experience with the Slim 7i wasn't great I have to say that the Slim 5 is excellent. It seems to be model and year dependent.

[@DuyDN4599]

Macbook pro gpu is terrible!!!

[@jugalpanchal9076]

Should i get the rtx 4050 or the 4060 for legion slim 5 ? Will it affect performance in future (4-5 years).

[@Payne.]

The 4060 is a much better card in comparison to the 4050. The 4060 and 4070 are similar so there isn't much of a jump. A lot of this has to do with the amount of VRAM the card has.

[@jonaskammerer]

Thanks for the update. I've got a few questions: For gaming would you recommend 32 gb of ram or are 16 gb of ram perfectly fine? And how much is the igpu only mode helping for battery life? I'll need it for long days in university and 5 hours are probably not enough...

[@Payne.]

If you're going for the 14" absolutely get 32gb of RAM. It's hard to compare 16 vs 32 because my 7i had so many problems and it's hard to pinpoint exactly where it was struggling with games that the Legion 5 didn't. On the 14" Legion 5 the RAM is soldered and your only option is to get it on purchase or not at all. You'll get 5-7 hours depending on the brightness of the screen. Remember that it also charges via USB-C with the right adapter so you don't need to carry the heavier proprietary charger around.

[@jonaskammerer]

Ok, thanks for your quick reply. I just found your channel yesterday and I have nothing but positive things to say. Your review of the Legion Slim 5 14 was really the best as it showed off the gameplay on this laptop in detail which was very helpful. Still, there was a lack of some criticism, but this video made up for it. Your channel seems really underrated, I'm sure it will grow with time.

[@genericknight616]

Sadly can say I am also a returnie of a lenovo legion slim (Well in the process of getting it returned at least.) and tried all the common fixes including stuff like having the bios at a certain version. Was keep being told it was a software issue but at this point I find it hard to believe. My luck with Lenovo in general has not been great, but a saving grace has been their 30 day return policy

[@Payne.]

Just seems like there are bad batches out there. What model did you have?

[@genericknight616]

The 5i Gen 8 Model, tbh i picked it because I thought it WOULDN'T have the issue i've heard about., but here I sit with egg on my face I guess lol@@Payne.

[@randomlee101]

I'm looking to get the Slim 5 but I am a bit skeptical about the screen reflectance is it somewhat better in real life than it seems to be in videos?

[@Payne.]

It's definitely better in real life but still quite reflective. Unless you're wanting to play games in direct sunlight I wouldn't worry about reflections so much. I use it all day in a bright office with indirect sunlight and have zero problems.

[@randomlee101]

Thanks ​@@Payne.

[@frederik6597]

Hey thanks for the vid! Do you think it could overheat while being shut and connected with an external monitor? I think there are air intakes above the keyboard?

[@Payne.]

Sorry for the delay, I wanted to use it for a day with the lid closed to see. It's definitely warmer and the lid feels warm to the touch but otherwise it was fine. I edited a video and played Baldur's Gate 3 without any issues.

[@andrewwoode]

I am planning to get the legion pro 5i. Any thoughs on this? It looked to be the best bang for buck from my research, but does it have any hidden issues?

[@Payne.]

Sorry for the late reply, I don't know much about the 5i. What I will say is that no two Legion laptops are alike. The Slim 5 14" is built extremely well and matches and sometimes outperforms similar models with a 4070 in them. A lot of this is to do with good hardware and good cooling. I didn't have a good experience with the Legion Slim 7 for example.

[@andrewwoode]

@Payne. Thanks! I am looking to get the slim 5 now too, with the Ryzen chip avoiding any Intel 13th/14th Gen issues. I heard similar about the 7. So I'll keep my eyes peeled for any slim 5s in stock during black Friday 👀

[@SirDuksalot]

You must love the heck outta this laptop lol. Not gonna lie, I'm kind of betting on it too, even with the mid speakers. I'm contemplating picking this up or saving a little more for the new g14 or omen 14. Which would you pick?

[@Payne.]

It's a great laptop and for the price it can't be beat. There are times where I wish it had more power especially when editing videos but I had the same problem with the 7i. I'm really loving the look of the Omen 14.

[@SirDuksalot]

@@Payne. It's possibly the most elegant & flamboyant windows gaming unit I've ever seen! But I hear that it doesn't quite beat the slim 5 toe to toe for performance. What a miss lol. There's news that it's the coolest (to the touch) of the bunch this year, so that's pretty cool still.

[@Payne.]

@@SirDuksalot The heat from the Slim 5 is insane, especially around the F keys and power button. I'm pretty tempted by the Omen...

[@trise4]

Do you do much typing on the 5? I was really considering this, but it will be used for taking notes in class as well so the typing experience matters. Another reviewer mentioned he didn’t like typing on the 5 at all.

[@Payne.]

Loads. I'm programmed to use Legion keyboards at this point and typing on it is fine. It's a personal preference thing, all because I like it doesn't mean you will. This laptop does get hot though so if you're typing under load it can be a bit uncomfortable.

[@trise4]

@@Payne. Excellent - thanks for the quick reply! The typing will mainly be in class running OneNote so almost no load. Really nice reviews here - subscribed!

[@Fatima_33]

I found one 2 month used slim 7i maxed out for 1800 cad. And the pro 5i 4070/13700hx 16gb, 1tb for 1600. Which is more worth overall?

[@Payne.]

7i. Still have a warranty?

[@Fatima_33]

@Payne. both have manufactures 1 yr warranty. The pro 5i is sealed in box but from marketplace.

[@Payne.]

The 7i is a nicer laptop overall and if it has 32GB of RAM then it is a better buy for $200 more.

[@JA---_56_67]

It's that bad? I'm choosing between asus zephyrus g16 and lenovo legion slim 7i, idk if the screen specs on lenovo it's worth it to choose over the asus

[@Payne.]

It was a problem for me and has been a problem for many. Can't say for sure it will be a problem for you but that's what a warranty is for.

[@ZBoomBoomz]

I'm in the same boat at the moment. Shopping for a ~$2k CAD laptop and the lenovo 7i is on the short list as it can be had for about $2071 right now.. I cant find anything else that really is in the same ball park i like.

[@JA---_56_67]

@@ZBoomBoomz for that price asus zephyrus m16 2023 rtx 4070 i9 it's a better option in your case, I'm looking laptop for the same purpose as well.

[@ZBoomBoomz]

@@JA---_56_67 unfortunately the M16 doesn't look to be available to less then $2500 in Canada.

[@aykyi2668]

The best laptop right now has a rtx 4080. You want to know why? 1. 12gb vram is needed at 1440p - 2000p at least. 2. The rtx 4080 laptop gpu runs at 60w, up to 175w, enough performance for any game. 3. The rtx 4080 laptop at 60w is so fast as the rtx 4060 at 100w, results in lower temps or noise if same performance is needed. Problem, the manufacturer doesnt put a rtx 4080 into the 14inch and also the thin aluminium 16 inch only has 4060 and 4070, 4080 would suit perfect to it. Only hope is the coming Lenovo Legion 7 Pro 16 inch (AMD) with a rtx 5080/5090 in a 100% aluminium chassis.

[@Payne.]

I'd love a 4080 in the 14".

[@J.Wick.]

Lenovo laptops, especially the Thinkpad & Legion line are tops for me. I have a Gen5? Legion 7 (10750H/2070Super) and a Gen8 Legion 7 SLIM AMD (7840HS/4060) Different animals for sure. The Gen 5 will boost it's ass off (hard to keep cool thanks to the 10th gen Intel) The Gen8 is cool, calm and collected. It will run anything I've thrown at it even on silent mode it gets it done. Unplug it, and run it saver mode, it will get around 8hrs of YT. Both were about 1200 at the time of purchase. My next will be another Legion.

[@Payne.]

Almost every Lenovo laptop I've used has been excellent with the only disappointment being the 7i from last year. The Yogas are built really well and are super premium.

[@nachincba]

Hello, there is a lot of difference between the Slim 7 and the Slim 5 14.5 OLED in terms of screen and sound. I am looking to buy and I am between 3 models, the Slim 5 OLED, the Slim 7 gen 8 i7 and finally the Asus G14. 2024 all with 4060 graphics and 32Gb ram the idea is a mixed use watch movies play work greetings

[@Payne.]

I prefer the Slim 5 overall. The Slim 7 is more powerful but not as portable and the Slim 5 can handle anything I throw at it.

[@nairehdad1240]

Hello, I just ordered this legion slim 14 computer, now I have to wait for it to arrive and install the windows, I'll ask you, did you try lenovo toolki or directly lenovo advantage brings together suggestions Greetings, an Argentinian in Europe

[@Payne.]

Lenovo Vantage. I didn't need to do anything with toolkit for this laptop to perform. It's a great gaming laptop, you'll love it.

[@deadlock_]

I've been interested in the Slim 5 14 but the OLED screen using PWM has me worried and it's been holding me back. Have you experienced eye fatigue using it?

[@Payne.]

None so far and I use it a lot. It's a really nice screen.

[@DuplexCherry]

Underrated channel! Subbed!

[@be419]

do you think the lenovo slim 5 is good for a college computer science student? im fine with all the specs, but is it durable? does it break easily at all, are the hinges okay? thank you so much for the video

[@Payne.]

It's really well built. I travel with it everyday and haven't had any problems.

[@z27o]

I had the legion slim 7i never had any stuttering issues in the time I owned it but I still had hardware issues my ips backlight blew on me and had it replaced through lenovo and it was a bad replacement where it had bleeding and then the left fan stopped spinning and the laptop decided to have a safe shutdown because the fan was trying to use huge amount of power for no reason they fixed that then the ips backlight blew on me again then they decided to refund me was a very bad experience with it even though I loved that laptop so much when it was working

[@Payne.]

I'm glad you got a refund. Sounds like you had a bad unit.

[@dominicjrf]

I had the same problem with 2023 Asus Zephyrus G14 and M16. I had to cut down GPU wattage for the CPU to run at a constant frequency. GPU was getting hot and it was throttling the CPU. I ended up both returning them. I shouldn’t have to do any modification to run games at 1080P with decent settings.

[@Payne.]

I've had a lot of comments telling me that's how gaming laptops are, you need applications like Throttlestop etc to get them to run. I disagree, it should work out of the box and especially if you're playing at 1080p.

[@awesome-tu4yq]

Hi i want to buy the legion slim but i heard there is a problem with oled burn in being inevitable should i stay away from it if i want a computer that lasts for 3+ years

[@Payne.]

No way of knowing really. I don't keep laptops for more than 3 years so it's not really a concern for me. I'd say stay away from OLED if that's your worry.

[@Chronoless]

The QHD Legion Slim 5 Ryzen™ 7 8845HS rtx 4070 is out now at $1,340. Do you think its a good buy for gaming? I can't afford the Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 Rtx 4070 at its current price point (I got it on sale a few months ago and had to return it - motherboard died)

[@Payne.]

That's a good price! Is that on sale?

[@Payne.]

That's a good price! Is that on sale?

[@Josh-si6ds]

Hey man since the Slim is your daily driver, have you had any active concerns/measures around burn in prevention only 2 months in? (auto hiding taskbar, icons, etc) And was wondering what your opinion is on playing games like WoW extensively, which I've seen a lot of people caution for OLED screens in particular?

[@Payne.]

I haven't really thought about it. It's my first OLED device and I've never experienced burn in. I play a lot of games with static HUDs and taskbars and I do turn on the option to dim the taskbar and background in Vantage while on the desktop. If anything changes I'll let you know.

[@designgears]

The hot laptop coming out of sleep is because of the network connectivity in modern standby. If you disable modern standby (S0) and just use S3 Standby the problem goes away.

[@Payne.]

That's really helpful thank you. I haven't had an issue since setting it to hibernate but your solution is a better one. I'll give it a go.

[@dominicjrf]

You can’t disable S0 anymore on Windows11. I’ve tried that with Asus laptops. Microsoft is forcing every manufacturer to disable S3. Good luck.

[@lastorder2868]

hey chief, do you think that slim 5 would be a good buy for moderate gaming and college tasks(editing and presentations)? i've been searching for a good laptop to upgrade to from my current one which has an i3 cpu with an integrated gpu, this seems to be the only laptop which i personally think manages to balance everything properly, but i wanna hear your opinion on it

[@Payne.]

Absolutely. It's a great lightweight laptop with a beautiful screen and a real powerhouse especially with DLSS enabled games. I do everything from gaming to video editing and it's kept up with all of those tasks beautifully.

[@lastorder2868]

​@@Payne. imma order it in that case, thanks for these reviews g

[@0hdks310]

Thanks a lot, good chanel

[@hritikbansal7997]

I also have stutters on slim 7i on balance and quiet mode.

[@Payne.]

I know a lot of people say just play on performance mode but I bought this laptop to work in all modes. My Legion Slim 5 doesn't have this problem.

[@cleon5950]

i see some reviews about flickering defect …same for u?

[@Payne.]

So far I haven't had that issue.

[@nihal484]

How good is the battery back up on the legion slim 5 ? Would you suggest the slim 5 to a engineering student and gamer who does video editing ?

[@Payne.]

In Hybrid mode with the brightness turned down I get about 5-6 hours on battery. I used a bunch of web apps and did some copywriting during that time. As soon as Davinci, Premiere or a game runs then the battery will take a dive. I use it almost exclusively on either the 170w charger or the Lenovo 65w USB charger. I'm not sure what software you're running, all I can say is it lasts longer than the Intel 7i.

[@nihal484]

@@Payne. 👍 Thanks

[@framesofaadheee]

Would u recommend a slim 5i or the 5 pro

[@Payne.]

From what I understand the Slim 5i is not that slim. The Pro would be a better choice due to the power.

[@slavkoz-tw6um]

or do you have a concave screen in the middle?

[@Payne.]

I'm not sure what you mean? No I don't.

[@slavkoz-tw6um]

@@Payne. when it is turned off, the reflection in the center is crooked

[@soulaimghazouane5459]

Just wanted to ask about the issue of heating up while in sleep for the slim 5 14” Since i am about to get one, is turning off the always on USB what solves the issue or i have to make it go to hibernate when i close the lid always?

[@Payne.]

Great question. I'm doing both. What I would suggest is that you just use your laptop as normal until something like this happens to you. I can't find anyone else who has mentioned it before and I haven't heard anything back from Lenovo about it. If it does happen to you I'd love to know because I'm only speculating that it's always on USB causing it. A few days ago there was a BIOS update as well, the change logs didn't mention anything about it.

[@imanuddinardianhermawan4789]

Good review, keep it up!

[@Payne.]

Thank you, I had lots of questions in the comments on my last two videos, so hopefully this update helps.

[@Ghostrate]

Nice, great video!

[@Payne.]

Oh you.

[@JHZPayne]

Great update vid! Keep up the great content!

[@Payne.]

Aren't you the beautiful woman from my wallpaper?

[@JHZPayne]

@@Payne. Nah bro, surely that's a model?

[@TrungLe-dw1mm]

You need to add another ram stick to it

[@Payne.]

To the 7i? That's ideal yeah.