TechRadar Verdict
The Legion 5i gives better-than-average gaming results while being noticeably quieter than similar-specced competition.
That said, the battery life is disappointing, as is the laptops value at full price.
All three video cards use the full 140W power profile.
The Legion 5i display can fold through 180º to lay flat
Theres also a harder-to-buy 500 nits, 240Hz version of the display available in some regions.
The Legion 5i gives comprehensive yet easy-to-use control over fan speeds and performance modes including overclocking.
The keyboard and trackpad are both excellent, and the RGB lighting modes are fun but also easily customized.
The left side ports include USB-A, dual USB-C and 3.5mm audio(Image credit: Future)
Lenovo also doesnt stock all variants, and many are only available from third-party sellers.
Below is a table of the list pricing for the Legion 5i variants sold directly from Lenovo.
The LenovoProduct Specification Referenceis a handy tool to check what variants are available for the Legion 5i.
The right hand side of the laptop features dual USB-A, a microSD card reader, the webcam e-shutter switch and the Gigabit LAN port(Image credit: Future)
Below is the specs list for the Legion 5i models available direct from Lenovo.
I love this design for a couple of reasons.
Secondly, it makes it easy to use the laptop in your own unique way.
The display backing is made from aluminium(Image credit: Future)
The Legion 5i includes a MUX switch for Advanced Optimus graphics switching.
This is a feature not seen on all mid-range gaming laptops, so its a great inclusion from Lenovo.
The ports are well located around the laptop, with plenty of spacing between them ensuring easy access.
The webcam is decent but does not support Windows Hello(Image credit: Future)
Mode changes can also be automatically triggered by certain applications or games.
There’s also the option to do limited overclocking via the Lenovo control software.
Still, the laptop is easily the quietest 16-inch RTX 4070 (140W) model Ive tested.
The Legion 5i includes a swappable vent cover
The Legion 5i does a great job of keeping the heat generated away from the user.
Overall this is a great result, and lower than average for this class of laptop.
The Legion 5i can also be run on or charged from USB-C.
The Legion 5i keyboard has 4-zone RGB (plus white) LED lighting
Adjusted for the Legion 5i 80Wh battery, I would expect over 7 hours from the Legion 5i.
Should you buy the Lenovo Legion 5i?
You want a more powerful GPUThe Legion 5i is available with a RTX 4070 or below.
The Legion 5i software gives control over key settings
If you crave affordable RTX 4050 and 4060 focused gaming, check out the Lenovo LOQ series.
Read we test.
The 230W PSU for the Legion 5i is slim but large overall
