Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) vs Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (AMD)
43.7Performancechip50.3
39.9Display26.5
46.7Battery42.7
41.9Portability53.4
5 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (AMD)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) scores 43.1 against 43.2 for Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (AMD). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (AMD) edges ahead in portability and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 43
- 254% higher charging: 230 W vs 65 W
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (AMD)
- Stronger performance score: 50 vs 44
- Stronger portability score: 53 vs 42
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 22% lower weight: 1.79 kg vs 2.3 kg
- 14% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 350 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,219 vs $1,399
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+175% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 350 nits | 400 nits+14% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SODIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,600Bottom 28% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300Bottom 35% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh+40% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 7 h | — |
| Charging | 230 W+254% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 1.79 kg+22% |
| Thickness | 21.9 mm+12% | 24.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base | PC-ABS |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 140W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), 1x USB-A (USB 2.0), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with E-shutter | 720p HD or 5.0MP + IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | Match-on-chip fingerprint reader in the power button (optional); IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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