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Lenovo
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
Legion Slim 7i

Quick Stats

The Lenovo Legion Slim 7i delivers impressive performance results in various applications with its powerful processor and graphics.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7i boasts exceptional build quality with a premium feel overall.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7i boasts an incredibly vibrant and color-accurate display with almost 500 nits brightness.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7i offers a robust feature set with an Intel Core i9 processor.
Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4
ThinkBook 15 Gen 4

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 delivers seamless multitasking and effortless performance with its powerful Intel i7 processor.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 boasts premium and durable build quality overall.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4's display offers excellent readability despite some trade-off in color accuracy.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 offers impressive features including a Thunderbolt 4 port and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
#513
Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4
Winner
#511
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
#210
Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4
#103
Winner
Display
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
#526
Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4
#520
Winner
Performance
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
#655
Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4
#540
Winner
Build
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
#723
Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4
#713
Winner
Features
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
#113
Winner
Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4
#547

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4
up to 16GB
up to 40GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD + up to 160GB HDD
Intel Core i5-10300H
AMD Ryzen 7 5825U
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (R4000/5000, 15W)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo Legion Slim 7i

Strengths

This laptop has everything I could want in a laptop
The I9 13900H RTX 4070 provides great performance and battery life
Quiet mode with iGPU mode for great battery life
Color accurate and very bright display (almost 500 nits of screen brightness)
SD card reader, two USB type-c ports, a headphone jack, power adapter, three USB type A's, and an HDMI port
Fantastic aluminum chassis, assembled very well
Slim design that is not necessarily super light but still slim
Upgrade path available with 16 GB RAM (additional 16 GB stick can be added to the open slot)

Weaknesses

The 16 GB RAM bottlenecked system in Premiere Pro playback
Not impressive export times in Premiere Pro (2 minute and 29 second for 4K clip)
Export times for 6K were not satisfactory (368 drop frames)
Not ideal for heavy video editors requiring fast export times
No top-tier performance in Premiere Pro playback with just 16 GB RAM
Some components such as Photoshop and after effects require more RAM to reach their full potential
The laptop is not ideal for 6K video editing due to slow export times
The build quality, while excellent, has some plastic on the laptop's design

Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4

Strengths

The Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 has a sleek and powerful design that's perfect for professionals, students, and anyone who needs reliable performance.
It comes with impressive specs like an Intel Core i7 processor, 40GB of RAM, and a speedy 1TB SSD, making it ideal for demanding workloads.
The keyboard and trackpad feel very premium, with comfortable typing and a smooth, accurate touchpad experience.
The laptop has excellent connectivity options, including Thunderbolt 4, an Ethernet port, and Wi-Fi 6, ensuring stable internet connections.

Weaknesses

The display is not as color-accurate or vibrant as more expensive Ultrabooks, making it less ideal for professional photo or video editing.
The integrated graphics are sufficient only for everyday tasks and light gaming, but won't handle demanding 3D workloads or AAA games.
Battery life falls short of ultra-portables, lasting around 6 to 8 hours under normal use.
While portable, the laptop is still a 15.6-inch device, making it less suitable for frequent travelers who need an ultra-compact model.
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Lenovo Legion Slim 7i

The Lenovo Legion Slim 7i is an exceptional laptop for creators, boasting an impressive array of features. Powered by the I9-13900H processor and RTX 4070 graphics, it offers seamless performance and stunning visuals. The laptop's slim design, aluminum build quality, and vibrant display make it a standout in its class. With great battery life, quiet mode, and color accuracy, this laptop has everything you could want in a portable workstation.

Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4

The Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 is a powerhouse business laptop designed for professionals and students who demand reliability and performance. With its sleek gray aluminum chassis, impressive Intel Core i7 processor, and generous 40 GB of RAM, it excels at multitasking and heavy workloads. Add to that a stunning 15.6" full HD anti-glare display, speedy 1 TB SSD, and array of premium features, and you have a laptop that's perfect for those who value productivity above all else.

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