Lenovo Legion 7vsLenovo Legion 5 Pro

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Lenovo
Lenovo Legion 7
Legion 7

Quick Stats

The Lenovo Legion 7 delivers nearly flawless performance with exceptional gaming and raw CPU results overall consistently.
The Lenovo Legion 7 boasts a sturdy build quality with a metal aluminum lid and bottom panel primarily.
The Lenovo Legion 7's standout feature is its excellent display with good response time and brightness.
The Lenovo Legion 7 boasts impressive specs including a powerful RTX 3080 graphics card feature.
Lenovo
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro
Legion 5 Pro

Quick Stats

The 2024 Lenovo Legion 5 Pro offers underwhelming performance despite CPU upgrades and a more expensive option.
The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro boasts a solid and sturdy build that's a pleasure to hold always.
The display on Lenovo Legion 5 Pro is top-notch with a 2K resolution and 240Hz refresh rate.
The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro features a powerful CPU, fast charging, and a 240Hz gaming screen with thin bezels.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo Legion 7
Winner
#326
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro
#327
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo Legion 7
#215
Winner
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro
#217
Display
Lenovo Legion 7
#450
Winner
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro
#451
Performance
Lenovo Legion 7
#247
Winner
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro
#250
Build
Lenovo Legion 7
#742
Winner
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro
#746
Features
Lenovo Legion 7
#564
Winner
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro
#568

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo Legion 7
Lenovo Lenovo Legion 5 Pro
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Laptop, 165W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Laptop, 140W)
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe slot See photo
2x M.2 PCIe x4 slots See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo Legion 7

Strengths

The Lenovo Legion 7 has a nice build quality with a metal aluminium lid and bottom panel, giving it a premium feel.
It features a 16-inch 165Hz screen with good response time, decent color gamut, no backlight bleed, and gets fairly bright.
The Legion 7 has plenty of RGB lighting if that's your thing, with 6 built-in firmware effects that don't need software.
You can disable Optimus to result in a speed boost, which is not an option on other laptops.
The battery life can be improved by pressing the function and R shortcut, changing the screen's refresh rate from 165Hz to 60Hz.

Weaknesses

The Legion 7 has a major issue with battery drain when running the Corsair software, drawing between 40-50 watts from the wall.
Closing the Corsair software and stopping the Corsair service can improve battery life, but this means you don't have the option to customize the lighting.
There is no fan control option on the Legion 7, which may be a concern for users who want more customization options.
The power brick is quite large at 300 watts, making it less portable even if you choose a lower-spec model.
The absence of an SD card slot may be a drawback for creators and users who need that feature.

Lenovo Legion 5 Pro

Strengths

The build is solid, sturdy
The cooling system is extremely good
The laptop is very solid with a hinge that's easy to open with one hand
It can hold the screen at a deep angle without falling
The details are finished with a rough anodized coating ensuring high durability
The screen supports 2K resolutions with a refresh rate of 240 Hz
The cooling system is very efficient and quiet

Weaknesses

It's not the best choice compared to last year's AMD version
The CPU upgrade to Core i9-14900 HX only offers a slight improvement in single-core performance
The graphic cards remain the same as last year
There's no significant difference between Intel and AMD CPUs
Not having Thunderbolt ports is a drawback
It's not worth upgrading from last year's version if you can get an AMD CPU at a lower price
The slight improvement in single-core performance may not be noticeable in real-world usage
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Lenovo Legion 7

The Lenovo Legion 7 is a strong contender in the gaming laptop market, boasting impressive specs such as a Ryzen 9 5900HX processor and full-powered NVIDIA RTX 3080 graphics. Its 16-inch 165Hz screen and decent color gamut make it an appealing option for gamers. However, there's one significant issue that stands out - battery drain, which can be mitigated by disabling the Corsair software.

Lenovo Legion 5 Pro

The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 2024 is a solid gaming laptop with a sturdy build and impressive cooling system. However, its performance enhancement is underwhelming compared to the predecessor. The CPU upgrade to Core i9-14900 HX only yields a 3-4% increase in single-core performance, making it less desirable than the last year's version. Additionally, AMD configurations offer better value with stronger multi-core performance and improved power efficiency, making them a more attractive choice for gaming enthusiasts.

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