•  Date Published: 12 Aug 2020
  • Intel Core i7-10750H
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (Laptop, 80W)
  • 17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
  • 256GB SSD + 1000GB HDD
  • 16GB DDR4
  • 2.98 kg (6.6 lbs)
6.3
Good
quality
6.0 Portability Good
7.0 Display Very Good
6.0 For Work Good
6.3 For Gaming Good

Specs

  • HDD/SSD
  • 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD
  • M.2 Slot
  • 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4  See photo
  • RAM
  • 16GB DDR4
  • OS
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Body Material
  • Plastic / Polycarbonate
  • Dimensions
  • 398.6 x 290 x 24.3 ~ 26.2 mm (15.69" x 11.42" x 0.96")
  • Weight
  • 2.98 kg (6.6 lbs)
  • Ports and connectivity
  • 1x USB Type-A
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
  • 3x USB Type-A
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1x USB Type-C
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), DisplayPort
  • HDMI
  • 2.0
  • Card Reader
  • MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • Ethernet LAN
  • 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ax
  • Bluetooth
  • 5.0
  • Audio jack
  • 3.5 Combo Jack
  • Features
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Web camera
  • HD
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Microphone
  • Dual Array Microphone
  • Speakers
  • 2x 2W, Harman Kardon
  • Optical drive
  • Security Lock slot
  • Kensington Lock

Portability

Lenovo Legion 5 / 5i (17″ Intel, 2020)
15.69" x 11.42" x 0.96" Dimensions
2.98 kg (6.6 lbs) Weight
Average 17.3-inch laptop
2.87 kg (6.3 lbs) -4% Weight

Review

Lenovo Legion 5i 17 in-depth review

Ladies and gentlemen, today we have a prime contender for the crown in the budget 17-inch gaming segment. It is the Lenovo Legion 5i 17, where "i" stands for Intel. Indeed, it comes in two iterations - the one we have here, and an AMD-equipped one. And if your main purpose is gaming, the Intel one is probably the better option for now.You see, the Legion notebooks are getting better and better each year. They provide a very non-intrusive look, with adequate displays and quite the amount of performance. Now, in 2020, Lenovo is offering Wi-Fi 6 support, and a choice from some rather efficient, and powerful graphics cards, starting from the GTX 1650, and going up to the RTX 2060, where we're no longer in budget gaming territory.So let's see what can this 17-inch machine provide, cons[...]

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Pros

  • Supports up to 64GB of DDR4 memory plus M.2 and 2.5-inch SATA storage
  • Very good performance and thermals
  • Lack of PWM (BOE NV173FHM-N47)
  • Covers 92% of sRGB and our Gaming and Web design profile improves the color accuracy (BOE NV173FHM-N47)
  • Has a very fine keyboard with huge Arrow keys
  • Good battery life
  • A total of 5 USB Ports, an SD card reader, and Wi-Fi 6 support

Cons

  • Lacks a Thunderbolt connection
  • All-plastic design, although the quality is pretty high

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

This is a 17-inch laptop with enviable portability, great performance, and cooling, as well as quite a good amount of post-purchase upgradeability.Check out all Lenovo Legion 5i 17 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate Like last year, you can remove the bottom panel of your device by undoing 11 Phillips head screws. Then just pop the plate away with a plastic tool, but be careful on the sides, as it seems to be a bit tight there.2. Battery As for power away from the plug, you get an 80Wh unit.3. [...]

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