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The video provides an in-depth comparison between two Lenovo laptops: the Yoga Slim 7 Pro and the Ideapad 5 Pro. Both devices feature high-quality builds, metal chassis, and similar weights, although they offer distinct differences in design, performance, and specific functionalities.
The Yoga Slim 7 Pro, tested with an Intel i5 1135G7 CPU and LPDDR4x RAM, is praised for its thinner design, superior speaker quality, and larger trackpad. It also features a 90Hz refresh rate screen, providing a slight edge for gaming and smoother visuals. This model includes two Thunderbolt ports (Intel version), is compatible with external GPUs, and demonstrates faster Wi-Fi speeds and response times compared to its counterpart. The Yoga Slim 7 Pro's webcam and audio output are also highlighted as slightly better.
The Ideapad 5 Pro, equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 5800U CPU and DDR4 RAM, stands out for its matte display, which performs better in brightly lit environments, and a fuller array of ports including a full-size SD card reader and more USB-A ports. Though it faces some issues with USB-C port functionality and occasional Wi-Fi throttling, it offers a solid price-to-performance ratio. The Ideapad is noted to have a clickier, more matte keyboard feel and easier upgradability (only the SSD is upgradeable on both models).
Despite the Ideapad 5 Pro’s stronger CPU and cost-effectiveness, the presenter’s preference leans towards the Yoga Slim 7 Pro due to its overall reliability and port functionality. The video encourages viewers to share their thoughts on which laptop would be their choice.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter compares the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro and Lenovo Ideapad 5 Pro laptops. The presenter has used the Yoga Slim 7 Pro, specifically the Slim 7i Pro with an Intel i5 1135G7 CPU, 16GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD, extensively for 5-6 months and recently started using the Ideapad 5 Pro, which has an AMD Ryzen 7 5800U CPU with the same RAM and SSD capacity. Both laptops have similar high-quality builds, screens, keyboards, trackpads, and USB-C ports, along with almost identical weights. Differences are noted in trackpad sizes, with the Yoga Slim 7 Pro having a larger trackpad, and speaker quality, which is slightly better on the Yoga Slim 7 Pro. Also, the power button placement and bezel materials differ, with the Yoga Slim 7 Pro having a glass bezel compared to the plastic one on the Ideapad 5 Pro. The presenter mentions using both laptops in various setups, including an office triple screen setup, on-the-go travel, and video editing.
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In this part of the video, the reviewer discusses the build quality and design differences between the Lenovo Ideapad 5 Pro and the Yoga Slim 7 Pro. They mention a minor issue with their unit of the Ideapad 5 Pro, where it makes a clicking noise, but otherwise both laptops have a high-quality feel with metal chassis. The Ideapad has more subtle branding compared to the Yoga Slim, which features both the Lenovo and Yoga logos.
Externally, both laptops have a similar setup on the bottom, with differences in fan openings and speaker grille sizes—the Ideapad’s being smaller. The Yoga Slim 7 Pro is notably thinner but not by a significant margin. Design-wise, the Yoga Slim has more square corners while the Ideapad has rounded ones, with preference being subjective.
On the left side, the Ideapad 5 Pro includes a USB-C port, HDMI port, another USB-C port, and a headphone/microphone combo jack. The Intel version of the Yoga Slim 7 Pro features two Thunderbolt ports, whereas the AMD version has two USB-C ports with full capability for power, data transfer, and DisplayPort. The reviewer notes an issue with the Ideapad 5 Pro’s USB-C ports when using DisplayPort, especially when the external monitor requires both power and signal, a problem not observed with the Yoga Slim 7 Pro.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter compares the ports on the Lenovo Ideapad 5 Pro and the Yoga Slim 7 Pro. The Ideapad 5 Pro features a full-size SD card reader and two USB-A ports, giving it an edge over the Yoga Slim 7 Pro, which has a headphone/microphone combo jack and one USB-A port. Both laptops can be opened with one hand and support Windows Hello for secure login with an infrared webcam.
The displays on both laptops have quad HD resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio. The Ideapad 5 Pro’s matte display provides better visibility outdoors compared to the glossy display of the Yoga Slim 7 Pro, which suffers from reflections. Additionally, the Yoga Slim 7 Pro has a 90Hz refresh rate panel, suitable for gaming, while the Ideapad 5 Pro has a 60Hz panel.
The presenter notes the absence of coil whine and idle fan noise in both laptops. Both models exhibit efficient cooling with idle CPU temperatures around 33 degrees Celsius.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the speaker compares the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro and the IdeaPad 5 Pro laptops. They highlight that both laptops offer a great Windows experience, especially for productivity tasks, media consumption, and gaming. Although the Yoga Slim 7 Pro has a slight edge in gaming due to its hertz panel, the IdeaPad 5 Pro can also be configured with a 90 hertz panel. The speaker then conducts a typing test for both laptops, noting subtle differences in the keyboards’ feel, with the IdeaPad 5 Pro having a more matte and clickier texture. Additionally, they mention that both laptops feature adjustable backlit keyboards. The trackpads on both devices are praised for their functionality, size, and responsiveness, with the Yoga Slim 7 Pro’s trackpad being slightly larger.
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In this segment, the reviewer compares two laptops: the Yoga Slim 7 Pro and the Ideapad 5 Pro. They note a trackpad rattling issue on the Yoga Slim 7 Pro, affecting its quality feel. Both laptops have excellent Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, but the Ideapad 5 Pro occasionally experiences Wi-Fi speed throttling. Speed tests show the Yoga Slim 7 Pro has faster download, upload speeds, and significantly better response time compared to the Ideapad 5 Pro.
Upgradability is limited for both models, with only the SSD being upgradeable. Both laptops have soldered RAM, but different types: the Yoga Slim 7 Pro has LPDDR4x RAM at 4266 MHz, and the Ideapad 5 Pro has DDR4 RAM at 3200 MHz. The Intel vs. AMD comparison is made, highlighting that the Yoga Slim 7 Pro with an i5 processor and XE graphics is comparable to the Ideapad 5 Pro with an i7 and MX450 graphics. The MX450 graphics in the i7 variant is seen as superior, especially for gaming, compared to the AMD 5800U graphics.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses the connectivity and screen features of a device that supports Thunderbolt 4 and a 90Hz screen, making it compatible with external GPUs for enhanced gaming performance. They mention a more detailed review of the performance data and benchmarks available via links in the description.
The discussion then shifts to a comparison between the speakers of the Ideapad 5 Pro and the Yoga Slim 7 Pro, concluding that the Yoga Slim 7 Pro has slightly clearer audio. The presenter also gives their thoughts on the recent MacBook Pro launch, sharing their positive experience transitioning from a MacBook Pro to a Windows environment.
For webcam quality, the Yoga Slim 7 Pro is noted to be sharper than the Ideapad 5 Pro, though both are deemed subpar. The segment concludes with an overall comparison, indicating the better performance of the Yoga Slim 7 Pro’s webcam and its clearer audio quality.
00:18:00
In this part of the video, the speaker compares the Ideapad 5 Pro and the Yoga Slim 7 Pro laptops. They highlight that although the Ideapad 5 Pro offers superior price-to-performance and a good weight ratio at around 900 euros, it has issues with USB-C compatibility and some quality control concerns. Despite the Ideapad 5 Pro being cheaper and more powerful in terms of CPU, the speaker prefers the Yoga Slim 7 Pro for its reliability, build quality, and flawless port functionality. The speaker invites viewers to share their opinions on which laptop they would choose and discusses the available Intel and AMD versions, along with dedicated and internal graphics options for both models.