90
Chris Hoffman
PCWorld
“The Lenovo Legion 5i is a great value — a 16‑inch gaming laptop with a screaming‑fast CPU that also squeezes a surprising amount of performance from its GPU.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Solid gaming performance
- Excellent port connectivity
- Competitive pricing value
- High‑end CPU power
- Effective cooling system
- Bright colorful G‑Sync screen
Points of Contention
- Uninspired plastic design
- Mediocre build quality
- Short battery life
- Low display brightness
- No biometric hardware
- Noisy side fans
Professional Reviews
5 reviews from 5 critics80
Hamish Hector
TechRadar
“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.”
70
Matthew S. Smith
PCWorld
“The Lenovo Legion 5i makes the most of Nvidia’s RTX 3060, though its design may leave you wanting more.”
70
Michelle Ehrhardt
Tom's Hardware
The Lenovo Legion 5i delivers a bright, responsive display and a comfortable keyboard, making it a solid all-round gaming laptop. However, the Advanced Optimus driver requires manual tweaking for optimal performance, and the price is high for the specs.
70
Cameron Faulkner
The Verge
“Lenovo’s Legion 5i is a gaming laptop of few compromises and few perks.”
