Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD Comparison

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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD and IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD, two laptops by Lenovo. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD was introduced to market in October 2021 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD was launched in January 2021. There is only 9 months difference between Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD and IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD Key Specs

Launched in October 2021
14.0" TouchScreen - IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600H
GPU: GeForce MX450 2GB
8GB Ram
312.4 x 221.4 x 14.9-16.9 mm (12.3 x 8.72 x 0.59-0.67 inches)
Weight: 1.31 kg (2.89 lbs)

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600H
GPU: GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
356 x 251 x 16.9-18.4 mm (14.02 x 9.88 x 0.67-0.72 inches)
Weight: 1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD and IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD over Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD

Weight	1.31 kg vs 1.90 kg	0.59 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	5.4 mm vs 5.7 mm	0.3 mm thinner bezels
Noise Level	34.6 dB vs 53 dB	Less fan noise
Screen Opening Angle	180° vs 160°	More flexible screen
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Max Brightness	400 nits vs 350 nits	Brighter Screen
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time

Reasons to choose Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD over Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~83.1% vs ~82.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	16 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 2240 x 1400 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
GPU FLOPS	3.195 TFLOPS vs 2.822 TFLOPS	Generates higher sound levels
Speaker Loudness	68.8 dB vs 68.5 dB	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 1.4 vs No	Option to use VGA port to connect to external monitors
VGA	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD

Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Dolby Atmos Support	Yes vs Yes	3D Surround Sound Support
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.1 vs v5.1	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD

Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.31 kg (2.89 lbs)	1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)
Surface Area	692 cm2 (107.3 inches2)	894 cm2 (138.5 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~82.2%	~83.1%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.4 mm	~5.7 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.09 kg/inch	0.12 kg/inch
	0.198 lbs/inch	0.264 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver, Gray	Gray
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	160Â°

Comparison of the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD External Dimensions

Weight

Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD weighs 1.31 kg (2.89 lbs), whereas the IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD weighs 1.9 kg (4.19 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD 1.31 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD 1.90 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.07 kg

Thickness Comparison

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD 14.90 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 mm

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD 16.90 mm

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 20.35 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD is 0.09 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD is 0.12 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 5 5600H AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS AMD Ryzen 7 5800H AMD Ryzen 9 5900H AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX	AMD Ryzen 5 5600H AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
Base Frequency	3.3 GHz	3.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.2 GHz	4.2 GHz
Number of Cores	6	6
Number of Threads	12	12
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon RX Vega 7	Radeon RX Vega 7
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	7 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1426	1426
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	6579	6579
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1371	1371
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	9758	9758

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( AMD Ryzen 5 5600H ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce MX450 2GB	GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
Base Clock Frequency	1395 MHz	1380 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1575 MHz	1515 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	31 W	50 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes	Yes
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	2.822 TFLOPS	3.103 TFLOPS
Memory Size	2 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	64 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	1250 MHz 10 Gbps effective	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	896	1024
TMUs	56	64
ROPs	32	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD has a FLOPS value of 2.822 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD ' has a FLOPS value of 3.195 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	4266 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	DDR4
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD and the IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro (14” AMD)	Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16” (AMD)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✖ Not supported.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	61 Wh	75 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	95 W	95 / 135 W
AC Adapter Weight	436 gramm	389 gramm

On the other hand, the IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD features a higher battery capacity of 75 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD's 61 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD 61 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD 75 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 74.15 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD and the IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD has a display size of 14.0".On the other hand, IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD has a larger16.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Both Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD and IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD feature the same pixel density with 189 pixels per inch (PPI).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD 189 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD 189 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 169 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD and IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD offers a higher maximum brightness of 400 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD 400 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD 350 nits

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 413 nits

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD and IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD have USB-A ports. Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD and IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD have USB Type-C ports. Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Neither Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD nor IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 1.4) for connecting to external monitors. Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD does not have an HDMI port.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD and IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.1	v5.1
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	No	1x HDMI 1.4
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	Yes
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes