Lenovo Legion 5 Pro

Lenovo Legion 5 Pro

Lenovo Legion 5 Pro

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BEST RATING
Keyboard Quality:
4.6
GENERAL USE: Good7.9/10
GAMING/AI: Very Good8.1/10
ENG/DESIGN: Very Good8.4/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good7.7/10
CONTENT CREATION: Good7.9/10
PORTABILITY: Fair6.7/10
BATTERY: Good7.3/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Very Good8.2/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Very Good8.3/10
SIZE: 16"

The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro is tailored for gaming and performance-intensive tasks with its AMD Ryzen 7 6800H processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics. It has a storage capacity ample for games and large software and 16GB RAM to handle multitasking efficiently. The 16-inch IPS display offers a 165Hz refresh rate, ideal for smooth game visuals, and high resolution for sharp images. However, at 5.4 pounds and with a battery lasting around 7 hours, it's less portable and has shorter battery life compared to ultrabooks. This laptop's keyboard is well-regarded, and it's also suitable for engineering software, but its gaming-focused design may not appeal to those seeking a professional appearance. Despite these tradeoffs, it's a strong contender for users who prioritize performance over portability and battery life. Give Feedback

this description is based on the product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars.








Evaluation

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Pros
  • High-quality build
  • Superb thermal performance
  • Powerful AMD Ryzen CPU
  • High refresh rate display
  • Good color accuracy
Cons
  • Above-average weight
  • Limited battery life
  • Not as portable
  • No Thunderbolt support

Ratings by Category

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.
Gaming & AI:
4.5
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.
Engineering & Design:
4.5
The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro is excellent for engineering and design thanks to its powerful main processor and high-end GPU, which are crucial for running complex applications and simulations. Furthermore, its high-resolution, bright display enhances visual clarity, which is vital for precision in design work, though it's less portable due to its size and build.
General Use Screen Quality:
4.5
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.
General Use:
4.4
The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro offers strong performance for general use due to its capable CPU and ample RAM, ensuring multitasking and demanding applications run smoothly, while the high-quality IPS screen provides clear and vibrant visuals. However, its portability is limited by a heavier weight and modest battery life, making it less ideal for frequent travel.
Content Creation:
4.4
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.
Software Development:
4.3
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.
Battery Life:
4.1
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Portability:
3.8
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

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GENERAL

Price
$1,400
Release Date
July 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
14'' x 10.3'' x 0.96''
Weight
5.4 lbs
Width
14.02"
Depth
10.33"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
RAM
16 GB
DDR Memory Version
5
RAM Slots
2
Storage
1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
7 Hours
Battery Capacity
80 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"
Display Technology
IPS
Resolution
2560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
165Hz
Display Brightness
475 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
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7.4/10
Portability Score
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6.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Yes
Premium Business Laptop
No
Fan Noise Score
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6.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
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8.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
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7/10
Webcam
720p
Fingerprint Reader
No
Backlit Keyboard
Yes
Number Pad
Yes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
4
USB-C ports
2
USB-C Charging
Yes
Display Outputs
4
Thunderbolt Ports
0

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Alexander Wätzel, | July 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro is for gamers and content creators. The Legion 5 Pro is a well-balanced package that shows what a CPU and a GPU can really achieve. It’s refreshing to see Lenovo resisting the trend to forgo essential ports and slots in favour of slimmer cases. The 16-inch 16:10 QHD display also provides little reason for criticism. For games, it is beyond reproach and is more than just fired up by the RTX 3060. While we would have liked more AdobeRGB coverage for professional image editing or photographers, video editors will also get their money’s worth here."

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