Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1vsLenovo Legion Pro 5i

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Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1
ThinkPad E16 Gen 1

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 offers significant performance upgrades with AMD Ryzen and M2 PCIe SSD features.
The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 boasts a solid build quality with minimal flexing despite weighing only 4.34 pounds.
The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1's display offers improved color accuracy and overall visual quality significantly.
The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 boasts a powerful AMD Ryzen processor with impressive specs.
Lenovo
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
Legion Pro 5i

Quick Stats

The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i's performance remains largely unchanged, with a minor gaming boost and slight CPU decline.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i's build shows no significant upgrade, with quality feeling robust but unchanged.
The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro's display is a standard IPS panel with good color accuracy and 165Hz refresh rate.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i's features remain largely unchanged from last year's model with some CPU updates.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1
#185
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
Winner
#183
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1
#214
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
#107
Winner
Display
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1
#130
Winner
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
#264
Performance
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1
#356
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
#54
Winner
Build
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1
#740
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
#727
Winner
Features
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1
#562
Winner
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
#782

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1
Lenovo Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
up to 40GB
up to 64GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 8000GB SSD
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U
Intel Core i9-14900HX
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (R4000/5000, 15W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 140W)
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 + 1x 2242 M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 See photo
2x 2242 / 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1

Strengths

The processor with built-in Graphics is under a heat sink and the fan blows through, keeping it cool.
The new display panel looks a lot better than the previous one, with improved quality.
The performance is better than before, as seen in the benchmark results.
The backlit keyboard is high-quality and still really good.
The aluminum top and bottom case are durable and well-made.
The graphite black 65 watt USBC power adapter is efficient and compact.
The Windows 11 Pro 64-bit operating system is up-to-date and reliable.
The weight of the laptop, at 4.34 pounds, is reasonable for its size.

Weaknesses

The bump out for the webcam looks funky and may get caught on things.
The webcam's shutter may be prone to tearing or damage.
The chassis has some plastic clips and mounts that can be frustrating to deal with.
The RAM is under a cover, which makes it harder to upgrade or access.
The M2 drive is short and won't fit longer drives, limiting customization options.
The lack of ddr5 RAM in this model may make it less competitive in terms of performance.
The thermal pad for the M2 drive can be a bit tricky to deal with.
The webcam's position on the top of the laptop may cause issues with durability and aesthetics.

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i

Strengths

The laptop still goes all the way back almost 180°, which is a convenient feature.
The display options remain the same, including a good IPS panel with a respectable color gamut and 165 HZ refresh rate.
The RTX 4060 GPU provides sufficient performance for most games.
The webcam has improved AI features to help with background noise.
The laptop stays below 90°C Celsius, which is a decent temperature for gaming laptops.
The internal layout remains the same, with thick heat pipes and large fans, indicating good cooling capabilities.
The laptop's design is still solid, with a weighted build of about 5.5 lb.

Weaknesses

The laptop is almost identical to last year's model, with only minor changes, such as the co-pilot key instead of control key.
There is no significant performance difference between this year and last year's models, except in some games where it performed slightly better.
The stickers on the 2024 model are a bit crooked compared to the 2023 model.
The laptop still uses an i7 14th Gen processor, which is not significantly different from last year's 13th Gen processor.
The battery life is only around 5 hours and 25 minutes, which may be short for some users.
There is no dual Channel memory in this model, which explains why some productivity-based tests were faster on the 2023 model.
The laptop still uses a relatively low TGP (thermal design power), with only two to three more watts compared to last year's model.
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Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1

The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 is the latest addition to the popular business laptop series. This upgraded model boasts a 16-inch display, replacing the previous 15.6-inch variant. Inside, you'll find an AMD Ryzen 7 7730U processor, Radeon graphics, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 512GB M.2 PCIe SSD. The aluminum top and bottom case provide durability, while a 65W USB-C power adapter keeps it powered on the go. With Windows 11 Pro pre-installed, this laptop is ready to take on demanding tasks with ease.

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i

The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro has been revamped for 2024, but don't let the new year fool you - this laptop is essentially identical to its predecessor. With the same aluminum top lid, weighted design, and port lineup, it's a repeat performance from last year's model. The only notable changes are a swapped-out key on the keyboard and a slightly different CPU configuration. This raises questions about whether upgrading to the new model is worth the investment.

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