Lenovo Legion 5i Pro (2024) vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14"
The Verdict
Legion 5i Pro (2024) delivers superior performance with its Intel Core i9-14900HX, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and blistering 240Hz display, making it ideal for gaming and intensive creative work. Its 16-inch screen offers 2560 x 1600 resolution with 500 nits brightness, paired with dual NVMe slots for expandability. However, battery life caps at 7 hours and it weighs 5.4 lbs. Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 prioritizes portability and efficiency, featuring a sleek 14-inch OLED panel (90Hz, 2880 x 1800), lighter 3-lb chassis, and exceptional 14-hour battery longevity. Its Intel Core i7-13700H handles productivity admirably, though 16GB RAM and non-upgradeable storage limit future flexibility. Choose Legion 5i Pro if gaming and raw power matter most; select Yoga Slim 7 for ultraportable everyday computing on a tighter budget.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro (2024) if…
- →240Hz QHD+ display is exceptional for competitive and AAA gaming
- →RTX 4070 Laptop GPU delivers excellent 1440p gaming performance
- →i9-14900HX is a powerhouse for streaming and content creation
Buy the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14" if…
- →2.8K OLED display at $999 is exceptional value for creators
- →i7-13700H offers strong multithread performance
- →Lightweight at 1.37 kg for a 14-inch OLED ultrabook
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Lenovo Legion 5i Pro (2024)
Pros
- 240Hz QHD+ display is exceptional for competitive and AAA gaming
- RTX 4070 Laptop GPU delivers excellent 1440p gaming performance
- i9-14900HX is a powerhouse for streaming and content creation
- Dual M.2 SSD slots allow up to 4 TB of storage
- Excellent Lenovo Legion Coldfront cooling keeps temps manageable
Cons
- 5.4 lbs makes it cumbersome for daily carry
- 7-hour battery life drops to 2-3 hours during gaming
- Only one Thunderbolt 4 port
- No SD card reader
- Speakers are adequate but not impressive for a $1,699 laptop
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14"
Pros
- 2.8K OLED display at $999 is exceptional value for creators
- i7-13700H offers strong multithread performance
- Lightweight at 1.37 kg for a 14-inch OLED ultrabook
- Good port selection with USB-A and HDMI
- Premium aluminum build quality
Cons
- OLED option cuts battery life to around 9 hours
- No Thunderbolt 4 — USB-C ports are USB 3.2
- Soldered RAM cannot be upgraded
- Speakers are average for the price class
- 90Hz instead of 120Hz on the OLED panel
Full Specifications
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Pro (2024) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14" |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 5.4 lbs (2.45 kg) | 1.37 kg |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum unibody |
| Dimensions | 14.24 x 10.06 x 0.84 inches | 312.2 x 221.4 x 14.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 1 | — |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 7 hours | Up to 14 hours (IPS) / 9 hours (OLED) |
| Capacity | 80 Wh | 60 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16 inches | 14 inches |
| Type | IPS | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe (dual slot) | 512 GB / 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 32 GB DDR5 | 16 GB LPDDR5 |
| Cores | 24 cores (8P + 16E) | 14-core (6P + 8E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core i9-14900HX (14th Gen) | 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700H |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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