Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch vs Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 Comparison

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Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch vs Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch and Legion 5 15ARP8, two laptops by Lenovo. Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch was introduced to market in January and Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 was launched in January 2024. As you can see, IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch is 54 years older than Legion 5 15ARP8. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch and Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch Key Specs

Launched in January 1970
14.0" TouchScreen - IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core 3 100U
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics (64EU)
8GB Ram
313 x 227 x 17.5 mm (12.32 x 8.94 x 0.69 inches)
Weight: 1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)

Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 Key Specs

Launched in January 2024
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS
GPU: GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB
8GB Ram
358.8 x 262.35 x 19.9-24.05 mm (14.13 x 10.33 x 0.78-0.95 inches)
Weight: 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch and Legion 5 15ARP8 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch over Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8

Weight	1.50 kg vs 2.40 kg	0.9 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~80% vs ~71.3%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.8 mm vs 6.7 mm	0.9 mm thinner bezels
2-in-1 Design	Yes vs No	Use like a tablet
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.2	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Camera
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader

Reasons to choose Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 over Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch

Display Size	15.6 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	165 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Contrast Rate	1200:1 vs 800:1	more pleasing colors
Screen PPI	188 ppi vs 162 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1440 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Max Brightness	350 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	16.8 TFLOPS vs 1.21 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 1.4	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch

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 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 1.4 vs 1x HDMI 1.4	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch vs Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch and the Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)	2.4 kg (5.29 lbs)
Surface Area	711 cm2 (110.1 inches2)	941 cm2 (146 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~80%	~71.3%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.8 mm	~6.7 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.11 kg/inch	0.15 kg/inch
	0.242 lbs/inch	0.33 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray, Blue	Black, Gray
Cover Opening Angle	360Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch and the Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 External Dimensions

Weight

IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch weighs 1.5 kg (3.31 lbs), whereas the Legion 5 15ARP8 weighs 2.4 kg (5.29 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 IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch 1.50 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 2.40 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

Thickness Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch 17.50 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 mm

Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 24.05 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.17 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 IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch is 0.11 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 is 0.15 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
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
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch vs Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core 3 100U Intel Core 5 120U Intel Core 7 150U AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS	AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS
Base Frequency	1.2 GHz	3.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.7 GHz	4.75 GHz
Number of Cores	6 (2P + 4E)	8
Number of Threads	8	16
L3 Cache	10 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (64EU)	Radeon 680M
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	6 nm
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1750	1562
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	6444	14116

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 IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch and Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core 3 100U

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (64EU)	GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	1545 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	115 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	1.21 TFLOPS	11.61 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	8 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	GDDR6
Memory Speed	6.4 Gbps	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	512	3072
TMUs	32	96
ROPs	16	48

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 IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch has a FLOPS value of 1.21 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 ' has a FLOPS value of 16.8 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	6400 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch and the Legion 5 15ARP8, 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 IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 (14 inch)	Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✔ Good performance.
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	57 Wh	60 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Bottom
Charge Power	65 W	230 W
Full Charging Time	1:15 hr

On the other hand, the Legion 5 15ARP8 features a higher battery capacity of 60 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch's 57 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch 57 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 60 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

STORAGE
The Legion 5 15ARP8 offers a larger max storage capacity of 4 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	2
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 IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch vs Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch and Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 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. IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch has a display size of 14.0".On the other hand, Legion 5 15ARP8 has a larger15.6" display.The total usable screen area of the IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the Legion 5 15ARP8's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Legion 5 15ARP8 features a higher pixel density with 188 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch 162 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 188 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Legion 5 15ARP8 offers a higher refresh rate of 165 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The Legion 5 15ARP8 offers a higher maximum brightness of 350 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch 300 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 350 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch vs Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Legion 5 15ARP8 (v6).

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 IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch and Legion 5 15ARP8 have USB-A ports. IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Legion 5 15ARP8 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch and Legion 5 15ARP8 have USB Type-C ports. IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Legion 5 15ARP8 has 2x 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 IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch nor Legion 5 15ARP8 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch and Legion 5 15ARP8 feature an HDMI port. IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch offers 1x HDMI 1.4, while Legion 5 15ARP8 offers 1x HDMI 2.1.

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 5i 2-in-1 14 inch is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Legion 5 15ARP8 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 inch and Legion 5 15ARP8 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)	v6E	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes