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expired Posted by Dr.W • Feb 26, 2024
Feb 26, 2024 6:14 AM
Lenovo Legion Slim 5: Ryzen 7 7840HS, 14.5" 1800p, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060
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Fingerprint reader in the power button for Windows Hello.
1 spare m.2 slot for additional ssd (2x total)
USB-C charging is possible up to 140w (with Lenovo's 140w USB-C charger)
Some reviews state G-Sync can be enabled when using the d-GPU only, others state this does not have G-Sync. (I should test this, but am not sensitive to screen tearing so I don't notice it to begin with).
Aluminum lid and base plate.
Charging brick is significantly smaller than the bricks for the Legion 5 Slim 16" model and others with a 200W+ brick.
Dedicated calculator Fn button (lol).
I also purchased an Asus g14 and objectively the screen, build quality, and cooling on this laptop is head and shoulders above the g14 - all without any extra tweaking.
On the negative side, this laptop has all soldered RAM, but it's ddr5-6400 at least. In comparing 780m performance between games with the 32gb version I ordered from Lenovo directly, I haven't seen any marked difference. Power users may see a difference in some specific use-cases.
The size and weight are excellent. It's lightweight and thin, and gaming performance is still very good.
When not in gaming performance mode, I regularly get 8-9 hours on a charge with office and web use. Definitely a solid workday laptop that doesn't look like a gamer laptop to the untrained eye.
The keyboard is good. The touchpad is fantastic. Superior to my Zephyrus track pad, and on par with MacBook pro and HP Spectre quality. It's accurate, clicks are perfect, gestures are intuitive and smooth - it's easily one of the best track pads out there on a modern laptop. This surprised me, as I didn't think the Zephyrus track pad was particularly bad.
The screen is where this thing leaves competitors in the dust. Getting that sharp of an OLED screen with the taller aspect ratio for $1100-ish, WITH a 4060??
Hella fine deal. I am very pleased with the laptop over all, and even 16GB should be good for the lifespan of the laptop for gaming and basic work, at least. I did pay a little more and get the 32gb when I bought mine because I do heavy video and photo editing on mine.
Games don't ever use it all, but video and photo projects gobble up RAM in a hurry!
Overall, highly recommend this laptop, and am happy to answer any questions about it, including comparing to competing models.
One odd thing missing is USB4. You're stuck with the included 4060 graphics since an eGPU isn't an option.
edit: one other odd thing - going from performance graphics mode to integrated only for max battery life requires a restart. on my Zephyrus it didn't, so this is strange and inconvenient to me. If someone knows something I'm missing, please let me know.
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Can't compare this to G14 since this technically a 15 incher in terms of size already.
Fingerprint reader in the power button for Windows Hello.
1 spare m.2 slot for additional ssd (2x total)
USB-C charging is possible up to 140w (with Lenovo's 140w USB-C charger)
Some reviews state G-Sync can be enabled when using the d-GPU only, others state this does not have G-Sync. (I should test this, but am not sensitive to screen tearing so I don't notice it to begin with).
Aluminum lid and base plate.
Charging brick is significantly smaller than the bricks for the Legion 5 Slim 16" model and others with a 200W+ brick.
Dedicated calculator Fn button (lol).
I also purchased an Asus g14 and objectively the screen, build quality, and cooling on this laptop is head and shoulders above the g14 - all without any extra tweaking.
On the negative side, this laptop has all soldered RAM, but it's ddr5-6400 at least. In comparing 780m performance between games with the 32gb version I ordered from Lenovo directly, I haven't seen any marked difference. Power users may see a difference in some specific use-cases.
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This isn't my primary gamer, just a decent machine that I can travel with. I don't need a 4070, but I did need the dedicated GPU, and I also don't think I need more than 16GB.
I also just think this looks better than the G14, especially while working in an open office environment, and I've always had great luck with Lenovo. Every Lenovo I've had for the last 10 years is still running great. Just my experience.
Current rotation with friends is Apex Legends, LOL and Age of Empires II. Sometimes we'll go in on random games at the LAN.
Is this the one? I was looking for a min 4060 under $1k but I don't mind stretching it.
Since I use my desktop 99% of time, this will really be used for LANs and brought on trips.
Any reccos for a sub $800 range? I'd be ok with saving 25% of my budget for something that won't be utilized as often.
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Current rotation with friends is Apex Legends, LOL and Age of Empires II. Sometimes we'll go in on random games at the LAN.
Is this the one? I was looking for a min 4060 under $1k but I don't mind stretching it.
Since I use my desktop 99% of time, this will really be used for LANs and brought on trips.
Any reccos for a sub $800 range? I'd be ok with saving 25% of my budget for something that won't be utilized as often.
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