Lenovo Legion 5 Pro
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro
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GENERAL USE: Good—7.9/10
GAMING/AI: Very Good—8.2/10
ENG/DESIGN: Very Good—8.4/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.7/10
CONTENT CREATION: Good—7.9/10
PORTABILITY: Fair—6.7/10
BATTERY: Good—7.3/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Very Good—8.2/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Very Good—8.4/10
SIZE: 16"
The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro with an AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics is a powerful laptop suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks. It has a 16-inch high-resolution display that does not support touch but offers high color accuracy and fast motion handling, benefiting users who need precise visual detail and performance. The laptop provides a good balance between performance for general use and specialized tasks. However, weighing over 5 pounds and with a battery life suitable for moderate use, it's not the most portable option. It features ample ports for connectivity, including USB-C, but it's in the upper midrange price bracket. If you are looking for top-tier performance and a quality display for creative or computational tasks, and portability and price are secondary concerns, this laptop could serve you well. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- High refresh rate display
- Bright, colorful screen
- Strong general performance
- Good for 3D and engineering tasks
- Has Ethernet and USB-C
Cons
- Weighs over 5 pounds
- Just fair portability
- Moderate battery life
- No Thunderbolt ports
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 highly suitable for engineering and design due to its powerful CPU and GPU, which are crucial for demanding applications, and its high-quality screen that enhances visual detail and accuracy. However, it falls short in portability and it has a weight that may not be ideal for frequent mobility; additionally, while the keyboard is of good quality, the speakers and operating noise are less prioritized.
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 is suited for general use due to its powerful CPU and ample RAM, which provide smooth performance for typical tasks, and its high-quality screen that delivers sharp images and vivid colors. However, it is less portable due to its weight, and moderate battery life means it might often need to be near a power source.
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
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $1,700 | ||
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 9 6900HX | ||
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  | 7.4/10 | ||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | ||
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 | 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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