While most associate PC gaming with a desktop replete with copious RGB lights and sleek cases, the laptop world has fast become an equal competitor in the space. Lenovo is one of the biggest names when it comes to all things tech, but more specifically, the company has been curating a selection of gaming laptops to meet a variety of needs.
Game Rant had the opportunity to test out Lenovo’s Legion 5i gaming laptop over the last few months to see how it stacks up against the competition and while running some of the biggest games available right now. There are some areas where the Legion 5i could improve but overall, the laptop exceeded expectations when it comes to a gaming laptop. Both in form and function, the device is impressive.
The model of the Lenovo Legion 5i that Game Rant reviewed came stocked with Intel’s new core i7 10750h CPU (6 cores, 12 threads @2.6GHz), a GeForce RTX 2060 Graphics Card, 16GB of DDR4 RAM (2x8GB), and a 1TB SSD. Put simply, the Lenovo 5i laptop can come stacked with hardware capable of running almost any current generation game at medium to high settings with ease.
Games like Destiny 2 and Control could run at 100 FPS+ and still deliver incredible visuals without any noticeable skips or drops. We even tested more recent releases like Death Stranding and Horizon Zero Dawn and had no issue running the game with a mixture of medium and high settings. Frame rates were much closer to the standard 60 on those newer releases, but they also had some technical hiccups and optimization issues upon release.
It also depends on optimization, but in our testing of the Lenovo 5i laptop, there was no game that really struggled to run the game at 60 frames per second, or that needed to sacrifice major visual fidelity to attain stability. As well, those who may want to use the laptop to do more than gaming, like image or video editing, for example, will find that the Lenovo Legion 5i can more than meet the challenge. The laptop devotes power to all aspects of usage, not just gaming.
Some common benchmark test results from the Lenovo 5i laptop included:
Cinebench Release 20 (Stress Test for overall hardware power; Intel Core i7-7700K Score: 2420)
Test 1 Score: 3024
Test 2 Score: 3022
Test 3 Score: 3064
Test 1 Score: 6176
Test 2 Score: 6189
Test 3 Score: 6178
Test 1 Score: 3470
Test 2 Score: 3457
Test 3 Score: 3457
Test 1 Score: 14484
Test 2 Score: 14505
Test 3 Score: 14309
Test Score: 11713
Test Score: 8533
Battery life is an area where the laptop tends to fall behind more than some expect. Because this is a laptop geared towards gaming, it is going to get a lot of attention in that sector. Unfortunately, gameplay sessions are unlikely to exceed 5 hours on a single battery charge and the time can drop lower depending on the game. There are three modes available on the laptop: one that favors performance, one that favors less power consumption, and one that sits between the two. But regardless of the mode, the laptop was still plenty taxing on the battery. 5 hours is nothing to scoff at, but it’s something those who might be looking for longer sessions away from a power source should be aware of.
Because of the strength of the hardware in the Lenovo Legion 5i, the laptop has to do a lot of work to keep things cool. Unfortunately, that means that the fans will get pretty loud during gaming sessions. It’s a bit counterintuitive to the design of the laptop, which is so unassuming, but is a necessity to ensure the high-end hardware stays as cool as possible. Still, the laptop can get significantly hot around the base – but not the keyboard – so it’s not the type of device that users would want to rest on bare skin or with only a little of fabric in between them. This is a pretty powerful machine in a small package, and that means some major work to avoid overheating.
The look of the Lenovo 5i is not going to draw any undue attention, which is comforting in an age where flash is one of the core pillars of PC gaming. At a glance, the 5i laptop looks like any other laptop with a matte black finish and only an engraved brand name (with a glow effect) on the outside of the display. Personally, it was nice to be able to take the Legion 5i around and not have other people look at it different than any other laptop. Some may prefer the more ostentatious design, but in this case, it fits the unassuming nature of the hardware.
And there is no question that the Lenovo Legion 5i laptop is unassuming but exceptionally impressive. The display on the laptop is 15-inch, 1080p, and can run at up to 144hz, which is becoming the new minimum for PC gaming. It’s a gorgeous display that delivers vibrant, accurate colors and can handle the high frame rates extremely well. With so much power under the hood, it’s refreshing to see a laptop ensure that users can get the full utility out of the hardware. Even connecting the laptop to an external monitor is flawless and the GPU and CPU are more than capable of running the most demanding games.
Many laptops opt for the clamshell look, but the Lenovo 5i pushes the display forward a little bit so that a small portion of the base sticks out of the back. This is mostly for the purposes of increased airflow, but it also makes the display feel sturdier. Some laptops have a tendency to feel flimsy with the clamshell design, like the display could snap off the base if handled incorrectly, but Lenovo’s laptop feels more like a mini workstation. As mentioned, though, the airflow does feel necessary because of how hot some parts of the laptop can get.
The keyboard on the Lenovo Legion 5i boasts TrueStrike technology and anti-ghosting, which ensures that users aren’t mistyping or hitting the wrong key during a tense gaming situation. Laptop keyboards can be hit or miss, but the 5i’s keys are easily some of the best I’ve used. The touchpad is a little outshined by the keys because of how “plain” it is, but it meets all the needs of a gamer/PC user. Overall, the keys have a slight bounce to them that feels comfortable during extended gameplay sessions. The keys can also be customized with a ton of different colors for those gamers who like a certain aesthetic.
While the keyboard is solid on the Legion 5i, it does include a 10-key numpad section that may be disorienting for regular laptop users. Because there is the 10-key, the home row/WASD keys are further off to the left side of the keyboard than some may expect. It’s a minor nitpick but it is a detail that takes some getting used to. There were plenty of moments where switching to typing required a conscious effort to readjust, lest we ended up hitting the completely wrong keys. It is nice to have the 10-key, though, for more casual use.
Some laptop users don’t care about speakers on their devices, but for those that do the Lenovo 5i comes stacked with a built-in Dolby Atmos speaker system. For relatively small speakers tucked into the laptop, the sound quality is very good. It only makes sense that a display so high quality would match its visual presentation with exceptional audio.
The Lenovo Legion 5i laptop has a full complement of ports available, from an HDMI 2.0 output to 4 USB-A ports and 1 USB-C port. There are USB ports on both sides of the laptop and two on the back, which is a nice design feature. Being able to keep everything tucked away behind the laptop while on a desk can keep things clean, but it was also handy to have quick access to USB ports on the side as well.
One of the common criticisms of the Legion 5i is the webcam, which at 720p is not going to blow any users away. There is a neat privacy shutter that can assure paranoid users that they aren’t being watched, but the quality itself is nothing to write home about. It’s a perfectly suitable webcam but for the number of bells and whistles all around the laptop, some might expect the camera to deliver a little better picture quality.
The Lenovo Legion 5i laptop is designed for the gamer that wants to mimic the mid-tier PC gaming experience with the flexibility of a laptop. Its specs are powerful enough to ensure that the hardware will be capable of running most games for the next few years at their recommended specs while preserving stability, but as demands get higher it may lag a bit behind. Still, for even newer releases, there were no instances where the laptop struggled. And coupled with the 144Hz display, users will be able to see the full benefits of their hardware.
Some minor inconveniences like the keyboard layout and the heat dissipation are mostly nitpicks, but the battery life may be a dealbreaker for some. Design-wise, though, the Lenovo Legion 5i bucks the trend of flashy gaming hardware and sticks with a very subtle design. For gamers who are looking for a slightly beefy piece of hardware that can run their games well, the Lenovo 5i laptop is well worth a look.
The 15-inch Lenovo Legion 5i laptop is available for as low as $1,099.99 but the version that Game Rant reviewed retails for $1,599.99. For more info on the current models of the 5i check out Lenovo’s official site.
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