So I was expecting a lot when I received an entry-levelLenovo Slim Pro 7with an AMD processor for review.
It certainly didn’t disappoint.
Throw in the lineup’s competitive pricing, especially at the mid-range.
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I did find some faults, however.
I found a few surprises regarding the Lenovo Slim Pro 7.
And that says nothing about its sleek and durable aluminum chassis that Lenovo says passes military-grade standards.
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And yes, the insides are also worthy of positive attention.
At 3.5 pounds, this isn’t an especially heavy machine.
And yet, it feels surprisingly solid.
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It feels solid, and you know it won’t give way.
Beyond this, the laptop’s look is somewhat unremarkable.
“Storm Grey” is an appropriate color choice as it gives off stability, not flash.
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The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 has an adequate—not substantial—number of ports on its sides.
On the left-hand side are HDMI, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, and USB5 (40Gbps) ports.
There’s also a Camera E-Shutter Switch, which you’ll learn more about below.
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What is missing is Thunderbolt 4.
The keyboard features six rows of keys (including Fn keys) and an LED backlight.
Each key is easy to reach and feels comfortable as it gets pushed and let go.
Writing this Lenovo Slim Pro 7 review with its keyboard has been a joy.
Measuring 80 x 135mm, the sizable touchpad is also impressive.
Everything works here as expected.
My tests also found the machine’s touchscreen responsive and easy to use.
For example, copying text using a finger is quick and intuitive and requires no second try.
you’re free to’t say this about touchscreens on every laptop.
it’s possible for you to adjust the microphone’s noise-canceling options using the Lenovo Vantage app.
With Dolby Vision, you might take video watching to an even higher level.
Performance
Though it sits at the mid-range, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 offers some powerful internals.
The result is a boost clock of up to 4.75 GHz.
The processor also supports faster DDR5 memory and PCIe 4.0.
The testing unit has 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB SSD.
The result is impressive entry-level gaming graphics and excellent video and voice performance.
Unfortunately, it feels held back thanks to its ho-hum 350 nits brightness.
The laptop’s camera system has some above-average features, although its ability to take actual photos is lacking.
First, kudos to Lenovo for including a 1080p webcam.
Despite these tricks, don’t expect the laptop’s FHD camera to take award-winning shots.
Snaps were often blurry during our tests, with colors a tad warmer than necessary.
The videos recorded by the camera were a little bit better, however.
Should You Buy the Lenovo Slim 7 Pro?
Once you initiate the laptop, you’ll quickly be impressed with its practical keys and sizable touchpad.
