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Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)

VS
Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
48.5Inno Score
38.2chipPerformancespec-basedchip44.9
59chipGraphics82.1
40Displayspec-based39.9
40Batteryspec-based46.7
81.8Portabilityspec-based41.9
2 spec wins — Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V)5 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) scores 48.5 against 48.5 for Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V)

  • 48% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 2.3 kg
  • 23% lower thickness: 16.8 mm vs 21.9 mm
  • Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,399

Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)

  • Stronger graphics score: 82 vs 59
  • 254% higher charging: 230 W vs 65 W
  • 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
  • 45% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 55 Wh
  • 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz

Display

Display comparison: Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) versus Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
SpecChuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V)Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
Screen size14 ″16 ″+14%
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS (WQXGA)
Resolution2880x18002560x1600
Refresh rate120 Hz165 Hz+38%
Peak brightness—350 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) versus Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
SpecChuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V)Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 5 226VAMD Ryzen 7 8845HS
GraphicsIntel Arc 130VNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XDDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)
Storage512 GB1,024 GB+100%
Storage typeNVMe SSDPCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots)

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) versus Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
SpecChuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V)Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU)—10,397Bottom 22%

Battery

Battery comparison: Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) versus Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
SpecChuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V)Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
Capacity55 Wh80 Wh+45%
Web browsing endurance—7 h
Charging65 W230 W+254%

Design

Design comparison: Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) versus Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
SpecChuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V)Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
Weight1.2 kg+48%2.3 kg
Thickness16.8 mm+23%21.9 mm
MaterialAnodized aluminum alloyAluminum lid, polycarbonate base

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) versus Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
SpecChuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V)Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
Ports2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps), 3x USB-A, HDMI 2.0 (4K@60Hz), 3.5mm audio jack2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 140W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.35.2
Webcam2MP Full HD with privacy shutter1080p with E-shutter
Biometrics—None

Software

Software comparison: Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) versus Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
SpecChuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V)Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
Operating systemWindows 11 ProWindows 11

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