SeekerLenovo Legion 5i
The Lenovo Legion 5i hits two key points for a laptop, with a vivid display and comfortable keyboard, but you may want to tinker with the Advanced Optimus settings.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Product details
- Create and dominate with the 11th generation Intel Core i7-11800H processor, 8GB DDR4 RAM, and 1TB NVMe TLC SSD storage
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series graphics bring 2nd Generation Ray Tracing, 3rd Generation AI Tensor Cores and more for a huge leap in graphical performance
- The Legion 5i gaming laptop has an impressive 17.3" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS display with 144 Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision support, and 72% NTSC for full-fidelity gaming
- Exclusive to Lenovo Legion laptops, the Lenovo Legion AI Engine, a system of AI solutions, dynamically shifts power between the CPU and GPU for more FPS on today's top AAA titles
- I/O ports on the left, right, and rear include 2 Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, card reader, 3 USB-A, HDMI, and RJ45 Ethernet
PROS
+ Bright, colorful G-Sync screen
+ Comfortable keyboard
+ Strong Productivity Performance
+ Fast file transfer speeds
CONS
- Optimus needs tinkering for best game performance
- Pricey for the specs
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Tom's Hardware on August 10, 2020
The Lenovo Legion 5i hits two key points for a laptop, with a vivid display and comfortable keyboard, but you may want to tinker with the Advanced Optimus settings.
70
By The Verge on July 24, 2020
Lenovo’s Legion 5i gaming laptop improves on the IdeaPad Gaming 3 with its support for Nvidia RTX 2060 graphics, which make all the difference when it comes to playing most PC games at a smooth 60 frames per second.
70
By PCMag on July 31, 2020
The Lenovo Legion 5i is a smart refinement of last year's Legion gaming laptops, delivering practical design updates, a new CPU, and solid 1080p gaming performance at a fair price.
80
By TechRadar on March 16, 2021
Packed with affordable tech like the Nvidia RTX 2060, this mid-range gaming laptop will be a great choice for gamers who want to save some cash with only a few compromises. The only major downside is the lack of storage space, unless you like playing only a couple of games at a time.
80
By PCWorld on November 07, 2022
The Lenovo Legion 5i makes the most of Nvidia’s RTX 3060, though its design may leave you wanting more.
70
By TechRadar on March 17, 2023
While it might fall into the same pitfalls as most gaming laptops - namely, poor speakers and mediocre battery life - the Lenovo Legion 5i (2022) is a fierce offering with a sensible price tag, making it a great choice for anyone looking for a gaming laptop that can go the distance but won’t break the bank.
90
By UltrabookReview on November 02, 2022
The 2022 Lenovo Legion 5i is a fresh design with cleaner looks and improved ergonomics, as well as an updated set of specs, now running at higher power than before and more capable in demanding loads and in games. On top of that, Lenovo were able to polish some of my nits with the previous 5 generations. At the same time, this remains a full-size laptop with only average-quality screens, so it's highly competitive in its mid-tier class, but not necessarily the ideal option for everyone.
85