Should You Buy the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 or Legion Pro 5?!

[@BenGKaiser]

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[@chrisbullock6477]

LOL!! I've been eyeing the Pro5 AMD / 4070 version for about two months now and since my job has an employee perks program with Lenovo I was able to not only take advantage of "Black Friday" deal going on but also an additional $85 dollars that brought it down to $1300 and $1390 with tax. I got the version with the better 500Nit / HDR Screen and just purchased some Crucial 5600mhz 32 gigs of Ram off Amazon. Since my wife uses Adobe Suite and OBS for graphic design and recording Crochet videos. Thanks for all your more realistic reviews and covering working professional performance and leaving all the "gaming" stuff out. There's enough of that, and the grown up who are buying these aren't just playing a video game. So thanks again. It'll be here Friday!

[@Panondras55]

Maybe you should include a comparation in some games in the future. They are gaming laptops after all.

[@TheKingalexander10]

Right. That's what I was looking for. As well as the programs he mentioned.

[@greyroo]

Agree. I was hoping for at least some reference to gaming comparison but I understand this guy focuses on the productive side of laptops. Still it would have made this video comprehensive and complete if he included a few games.

[@st.nabeal]

Right, his reviews are great only lacks gaming benchmark which is the most important aspect for some people picking these laptops.

[@Mr.Thermistor7228]

Because there are an infinite amount of gaming streamers that record their gameplay and overlay the active settings on the screen to view real time. There are literally hundreds of those videos. What there aren't hundreds of videos on is the stuff he is covering.

[@DsgSleazy]

He’s a KZbinr that markets to people who need laptops for creation, productivity, and the like, and even though I love games, gamers are so sucked up in their sweaty world, believe it or not, there are hundreds of millions of people out there who don’t give two fucks how many frames per second you can get in Dragon’s dogma 2 with a 4070, you can’t scroll past any video of these laptops without someone giving you gaming benchmarks, watch those and not the guy who has a specific audience he’s creating videos for. The only reason people in this space use gaming laptops is because they have high end components for a comparatively low price than something like a MacBook which is perfect for creators.

[@002codename]

damn that best buy thing was longer than expected

[@chrisbullock6477]

Pro 5 has been a no brainer since I saw it. If you already have desktop, highend tablets like Tab S8 Ultra and a few mid-range business laptops the Legion Pro 5 hits all the right spots without spending a ton of money and still feeling like you won't need to think about another laptop for the next 4-5 years at least.

[@codeh-duh]

Yeah because we've all got a few small business laptops lying around.

[@miscwork-qb7pd]

Overall nice comparison. For future comparisons on battery life, please either change the scale so they match, or display both bars on one graphic. It's confusing

[@BenGKaiser]

Thanks!

[@TechButler]

It's really hard to keep track of which laptop is which. Either get different colors or keep them labeled. When you switched to the keyboard demo, we have a side angle, so we can't tell which keyboard goes to which laptop.

[@niklasyin6972]

What would you choose if they had the same gpu and same price??

[@SinisterSkyler]

thank you for chaptering the video including the ad reading, made this a smooth watch!

[@elchancho7959]

Just FYI, your link to the Slim is broken in the description.

[@BenGKaiser]

Fixed!

[@nihal484]

Could you plz do a comparison video between the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2023) vs Lenovo Legion Slim 7i gen 8

[@The_Arby]

Wish they had Bestbuy's in UK...Out of all the Legions, which is middle of road, cost wise to play games on and use internet, do any of the Legions have 4G Sim Card slot ?...Merry Christmas Ben 😀

[@hoonc]

Another reviewer said that one of the USB-C ports on the Slim 5 can connect to an external display using only integrated graphics. Can you confirm that? Thank you.

[@falvesc]

I have one and yes, two usb c ports, each one for integrated or discret vga.

[@hoonc]

@@falvesc Thanks for confirming. Can I ask how your battery life is when on hybrid mode doing some light web browsing?

[@dcruz742]

do laptop run without battery (i mean if battery disconnected or dead) direct from AC, as Desktop runs.??

[@mees3471]

Is the slim version of this product better for after effects?

[@AleksandarKrgovic]

Hey Ben, as for the reading and surf, what resolution is the best for the reading distance 70 to 90 cm. I am interested which is thmost easier on eyes resolution... Alex

[@Adrenaline_chaser]

I don't understand why Lenovo still isn't offering a 2-in-1 convertible option in the Legion line-up! It'd be perfect to have them as a 14 inch convertible. As of now only ASUS ROG flow X13 is a proper high performance 2 in 1 laptop with a dGPU, but it's 2023 and we NEED more options in the "2 in 1 high performance laptop" segment!! (for clarity, I mean a 2 in 1 touchscreen laptop with dedicated GPU that can be rotated 360° amd be used as a tablet too) P. S. I'd need that for engineering. Productivity + dGPU for solidworks/CAD would've been a killer conbo!

[@iceorangutan]

there's 14 inch ver of slim

[@Mr.Thermistor7228]

You use solidworks/cad on a tablet?? What about the keyboard don't you need that for a lot of functions...? Using a tablet for solidworks seems like a bad experience lol I do think I've ever heard anyone doing that but I don't use it for professional reasons so who knows

[@Adrenaline_chaser]

@@Mr.Thermistor7228 I never said tablet. I said "touch screen convertible that rotates by 360°". So yeah...a full-on laptop but with a touchscreen monitor

[@fordman7479]

This helped a lot, i scored a pro for 100 cheaper than the slim and it's the more expone

[@RochX-7]

BGK, love the work and content you're creating brother. Keep it running!

[@MarcellCsendes-q1c]

Would you suggest to buy Lenovo legion slim 5 with I5-12450H, rtx 4050 (With the 16'' WQXGA (2560x1600) 165Hz panel)? I try to make a decision between this one and the older 5/5pro rtx 3060 models due to budget reasons. Thanks for your help!

[@jgabriel1625]

the slim one

[@nimrod789]

which cooling and thermals is better ?

[@DragonEmperor-yz4se]

Go with pro

[@bryce2fadeway]

Is it the slim 5 at 16 inch? With the slim 14 inch with oled?

[@beatricez2050]

legion 5 not pro or slim counts as an option? I found it on sale , Ryzen 7 7735 h and rtx 4060.

[@kon_radar]

The non-slim-pro version has a smaller resolution and the screen aspect ratio is not 16x10

[@falvesc]

I have the Slim one, a great overall laptop. I`had come from a XPS 13 and was minding the screen brighness, but I found it bright enough and everthing is right!

[@Piyush-bm6ho]

Are both SSD slots PCIE gen 4 or any one of it is gen3?

[@falvesc]

@@Piyush-bm6ho Both Gen4, I`m using two SSDs 7Gbp/s+, speed bench verified !

[@michaelekenechukwu5464]

How does it deal with heat, especially while not gaming?

[@falvesc]

@@michaelekenechukwu5464 Very well inded. I live in Brazil and in the last days we are arounding 97°F and the temps are ok, no thermal throttling under load. You control de temps by Legion app, tuning the performance profile modes and/or customizing fan speed. For ligh use, It`s just a matter of noise x temps, yours choice !

[@woojin214]

Wait, if they're almost the same size and the SLIM is not really that slim, then I will go with the PRO

[@AlexanderPeskovoy]

The slim is cheaper and prob would run better new to it being newer

[@bryce2fadeway]

Wait is it the 14 inch version? The slim version is always 14 inches?

[@sahalsalu1919]

Should I go with the Legion 5 pro Gen 7 (Ryzen 6800H and RTX 3060) or Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 (Ryzen 7840HS and RTX 4060)? The 5 pro is 1210$ and the Slim 5 is around 1460$ in India. Is the Slim 5 worth the extra 250$?

[@Arisalinazari]

I had the same question like you , i saw some videos and spent 2 weeks and I figured it out you should definitely buy the slim 5 gen 8 I'm going to buy Slim 5 gen 8 for black Friday's discount

[@mobinhonarbakhsh991]

​@@Arisalinazariso let me ask you this. Should I hope for the Asus TOG Strix G614 jv (Gen 8) or the Slim 5 (Gen 8)? Both have the same Specs more or less. Slim 5 has a 1440p Fisplay tho(ROG has a 1080p one)

[@Arisalinazari]

@@mobinhonarbakhsh991 definitely slim 5

[@karannsyt]

Depends, if you are going to play games supporting DLSS3 I would say it’s worth it

[@joydboy1382]

Will the slim ryzen 7940hs version get update that enable usb 4.0?

[@Kaseychambers1]

Your great. Fast and simple.

[@korean4130]

0:23 weight info needs to be corrected

[@marekfoto8285]

where is the comparison of temperatures, fan noise and operating comfort of these laptops? 👎

[@bdeliu3187]

i thought the legion 5 pro had that mercedes logo on the backlid?

[@gohe64]

legion slim 5 is not even slim, if it was slim then someone would consider buying it. But now its performance is much less than the pro 5i and they are about the same thickness..so i dont think theres any reason to buy the "slim 5"....what do you think ? If you want to go for slim laptop you go to legion slim 7

[@DRIZ_Manticore809]

So technically it's performance vs efficient battery life, and it's basically an hour difference in battery life but the performance of the pro 5 is much better, I wonder if comparing the slim 5 14 oled to the pro 5 makes my decision easier

[@anthony30088]

Does the 6% off still work?

[@raimondiulian5378]

battery life is not as you say it is. 8 hours on slim 5 is like 3-4 hours maximum

[@disguisedlizard8681]

Question, i see the offer online of the slim 5 with a RTX4070, not a 4060. So is that a different version?

[@DeenulNoor]

Hey can you make a video on Lenovo LOQ 14th GEN i7 14700hx RTX 4060

[@호주라이프-z6s]

Why a speaker is on the bottom that is sucks sound liked weird i do not understand why they make like that

[@iceorangutan]

it's ontop, between the screen and the keyboard

[@arditdine9637]

@@iceorangutan 🤡

[@akhilkumar7473]

In india right now lenovo legion slim 5 (4060, r7 7840hs, 165 hz, 350 nits) is around $1596 online and lenovo legion pro 5 (4060, r7 7745hx, 240hz, 500 nits) is around $1716 online but i was able to purchase the pro one from a local lenovo centre for $1620.

[@theogbeast.]

How much in rs did it cost

[@akhilkumar7473]

@@theogbeast. 135000

[@AceQne]

no coverage on thermals - bad review.

[@joemamabidendementia]

Slim 5 = better overall laptop (Battery life : Performance) Pro 5 = higher performing laptop (Bettery life < Performance)

[@zeyadmansor665]

I wish I had read this earlier

[@joemamabidendementia]

@@zeyadmansor665 if you just got your laptop, you should be able to return it. I got a Pro 5 and experienced the bad battery life myself so I returned it and got a refund and I purchased the Slim 5 instead.

[@danpianovlogs]

@@joemamabidendementiaHow long does the battery life on Slim 5 when it’s on power saving mode? Is it the same as the video? I’d like to use it for mainly work and casual gaming.

[@LuchezaRStoineV]

I want to buy it but I it's out of stock in my country 😢

[@northernassassin6056]

The 500 nit screen is only if you upgrade to the 240hz screen.

[@kolyanlock]

Weight and thickness are nothing, the cooling system is everything :)

[@G.P.S_productions]

Which cooling system is better?

[@obriendeso]

Sadly best buy don't ship in Philippines

[@Dhrazor]

I had to return my Slim 5 with 7640hs and 4060 due to horrible dual coil whine. A silent for the charging and another for Idle... the laptop sounded like a micro welder when left untouched... Anybody else had the same problem? Besides that it was a great laptop... but maybe the speakers could be louder

[@Momentoman]

It's true

[@fabianrichburgh]

Get to the point. So many ads and sponsorships in the first 5 mins

[@VonDutchNL]

No HDR gaming support in the Slim 5.

[@yaroslavbouchet]

Not if you bought configuration with 500 nits screen.

[@oso1165]

30% of the video is an ad, and the review doesnt mention thermals, fans, or gaming? Tf lol

[@Miguel-xf3ec]

Great video

[@Laptopsigmagamer]

Comparing 2 gaming laptops without gaming and temps testing. How useful

[@disneyjohnarroyo]

Great review, very timely as I can't decide whether I should go for the best performance less bat life but better display nits or decent performance with decent battery life and lower display

[@disneyjohnarroyo]

@@chrisbullock6477 Thanks, I'll consider it

[@joemamabidendementia]

battery life is so important for a student like me that I had to return my Pro 5, it is atrociously inefficient on battery. @@chrisbullock6477

[@hehehoho788]

Nice review

[@jimheston9127]

Neither. My lenovo legion 5 died after a year and a half. I used to be a big lenovo fan but not now. Unacceptable. Surfed the net and I find I am not alone. Look up issues for lenovo buyers beware. Also see what they are saying about customer service.

[@davidplaysalot8726]

I need a review on hp envy 16 rtx 4060

[@BenGKaiser]

I reviewed it earlier this year. Check it out on my videos page

[@davidplaysalot8726]

@@BenGKaiser yes, I've seen the video, but you didn't really talk about the gaming aspect as much

[@TheSonoranSniper]

I wish the slim one had the same hinge as the pro

[@whilmax77]

i rather go with 5 pro last year 3070

[@iceorangutan]

nah, go with the "normal" gen 7 which now renamed to slim gen 8, get the 3070ti one, better battery life too

[@fabianarzak1663]

@@iceorangutanwhich one is better the legion 5 pro 3070ti, 4060, or 4070?

[@iceorangutan]

@@fabianarzak1663 4060 to be honest, ddr5 am5, better dlss, better cpu, both are 8gb, unless you go for 4070

[@vzuzukin]

When Legion Slim 5 14" OLED deep dive?

[@GoosAbsorbs]

I think il wait until Boxing Day

[@clarkisaac6372]

You seemed like testing the Lenovo line more than other brands. I used Legion AMD and Thinkpad T lines in the past and right now I do not hold the machines.

[@Codethe_Road]

They really made them look really cheap, these things looked really sleep in 2020.

[@mikelreborn3254]

"I recently purchased the Lenovo Pro 5i from Best Buy during the Mother's Day weekend sale for **$1,349**, a significant reduction from its regular price of **$1,799**. This impressive machine is equipped with an **Intel i7-13700HX processor**, **16GB of DDR5 RAM at 4800MHz**, and an **Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU with 8GB of DDR6 VRAM**. Additionally, it boasts an **IPS WQXGA display with a refresh rate of 265Hz**. Upgrading from a Lenovo ThinkPad T530, I am thoroughly enjoying this new laptop, especially when playing my favorite games at the highest and ultra settings."

[@riccardo859]

Tnx

[@blazi_0]

My only bad experience with legion 5 is the battery life

[@I3loodeyed]

Those laptops are so ugly on the exterior time for a refresh

[@IMVal3ntin]

They completely ruined the design this year IMO 🤡 Like the Pro 5 2021 ver. was awesome, and even the 2022 one was better than this 🫠 Don't know what's wrong with the designers, do they even have a team for that at this point? Disappointing 😔 Skipping the upgrade for sure.

[@iceorangutan]

​@@IMVal3ntinmost people like the new look more, the old one isn't over design but too catchy, its a high performance dgpu laptop, if you look for gaming go for rog's there u have some extreme look and no numpad, which is just better for gaming

[@cookiecap_465]

I personnally like the design!

[@lionelmessithegoatLM10]

Nice review