Lenovo Legion Slim 5 · 16GB Review
Ryzen 7 8845HS · 16GB · 2024
Specdex verdict Lenovo's Lenovo Legion Slim 5 · 16GB lands at 85/100 — a solid premium pick that trades on the small details, even if it doesn't unseat the category leaders.
Lenovo's Lenovo Legion Slim 5 with 16GB — a 2024 notebook configured around Ryzen 7 8845HS.
Lenovo Legion Slim 5 · 16GB versus its closest rivals
- +Current-gen silicon
- +Competitive spec-for-dollar
- +Manufacturer warranty
- −Battery varies by config
- −Some SKUs heavy
- −RAM often soldered
Who's the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 · 16GB for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Performance is comfortably above mainstream but not bleeding-edge — suitable for moderate creative work, not the pick if you live in DaVinci Resolve.
Battery sub-score of 75 trails category leaders by a meaningful margin — see the “Best for Battery” lists.
Mid-tier pricing at $1,499 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 · 16GB.
- Laptop
- 65-100W USB-C charger
- Power cable
- Quick-start guide
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Full score breakdown
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Specifications
Manufacturer-sourced where verifiable| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU | Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| RAM | 16GB |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 |
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