Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024)
Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024)
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GENERAL USE: Very Good—8.1/10
GAMING/AI: Very Good—8.5/10
ENG/DESIGN: Excellent—9.0/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Very Good—8.0/10
CONTENT CREATION: Very Good—8.2/10
PORTABILITY: Fair—6.6/10
BATTERY: Poor—5.5/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Very Good—8.5/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Excellent—9.3/10
SIZE: 16"
The Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) is a robust gaming laptop that offers a balance of performance and portability, making it suitable for both gaming and demanding engineering tasks. Its high-performance Intel i9-14900HX processor and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU ensure smooth gaming experiences and efficient handling of 3D rendering or machine learning tasks. The 16-inch IPS display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 and a 16:10 aspect ratio provides sharp visuals, while the 240Hz refresh rate caters to fast-paced gaming. However, the laptop's battery life is modest, and it's not the lightest on the market, which could impact its portability for frequent travelers. The absence of a touchscreen and limited port selection might be a drawback for some users, but the inclusion of USB-C charging and a backlit keyboard adds convenience and usability. Overall, the Legion 5 16 (2024) is a solid choice for users prioritizing performance and screen quality for gaming and engineering tasks, as long as they don't mind the tradeoff in battery life and weight. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Excellent gaming and 3D performance
- High-quality display with fast refresh rate
- Robust build quality
- Good heat management
- Ample RAM and storage
Cons
- Heavy and not very portable
- Short battery life for typical usage
- Lacks HDMI and DisplayPort for external displays
- No touchscreen or number pad on keyboard
Ratings by Category
Engineering & Design:4.7
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design, CAD and 3D work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Gaming & AI:4.6
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability as well as AI performance, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
While performance (especially graphics performance) is the most important factor determining this score, we also give modest weight to screen quality, heat management, keyboard quality, and storage.
General Use Screen Quality:4.6
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
Keyboard Quality:4.6
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
Content Creation:4.5
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
General Use:4.4
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
The most important factors in this score include CPU performance, amount of RAM, screen quality, storage, and battery life.
Keyboard quality, speaker quality, low fan noise, heat management, and to a lesser extent webcam quality are all moderately important factors for this score.
Software Development:4.4
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Build Quality:4.2
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability.
Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify.
Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
Portability:3.6
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
Operating Noise:3.5
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | January 1, 2024 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | ||
Weight | 5.6 lbs | ||
Width | 14.31" | ||
Depth | 10.25" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | Intel i9-14900HX | ||
RAM | 32 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | ||
RAM Slots | 2 | ||
Storage | 1024 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 16" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | ||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 500 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 7.4/10 | ||
Portability Score | 6.6/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | ||
Webcam | 1080p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | No | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | Yes | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 4 | ||
USB-C ports | 2 | ||
USB-C Charging | Yes | ||
Display Outputs | 3 | ||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | ||
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