Display and Performance
The Lenovo Legion 5i 16-inch gaming laptop has seen a substantial price reduction, bringing its cost down to $1799.99 from its standard list price. This machine combines a high-resolution display with robust mobile graphics housed within a sturdy Legion chassis.
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The discounted configuration features a 16-inch IPS screen with a 3K resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, a 240Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 500 nits. Under the hood, it runs on an Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX processor paired with an Nvidia mobile RTX 5070 graphics card equipped with 8GB of GDDR7 VRAM, alongside 16GB of memory and a 1TB solid-state drive.
Connectivity and Battery
For peripheral and display connectivity, the Legion 5i includes USB-C DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 2.1, a Thunderbolt 4 port, and three USB-A ports. Wireless connectivity is handled by Wi-Fi 7, and the keyboard features customizable RGB backlighting.
The Legion 5i also offers video connectivity via USB-C DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI 2.1. Other ports onboard the Legion 5i include Thunderbolt 4 and 3x USB-A ports. Speedy Wi-Fi 7 connects you wirelessly for gaming, with helpful RGB backlighting on the keyboard for gaming in darker environments.
The integrated battery is rated for approximately 4.7 hours of general use. However, as is typical with high-performance gaming laptops utilizing dedicated graphics solutions, heavy workloads will drain the battery rapidly, requiring a connection to mains power for optimal gaming performance.
