•  Date Published: 07 Jul 2026
    • AMD Ryzen AI 7 350
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (Laptop, 8GB GDDR7)
    • 15", WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 165 Hz, OLED
    • 4000GB SSD
    • 64GB RAM
    • 1.90 kg (4.2 lbs)
    8.1
    TOTAL SCORE
    6.3 Portability Good
    10.0 Display EXCEPTIONAL
    7.4 For Work Very Good
    8.2 For Gaming Excellent

    Review

    Lenovo Legion 5 in-depth review

    The Lenovo Legion 5 (15", Gen 10) arrives not just as an update, but as a bold statement in the mid-range gaming laptop market. It's a machine that feels decidedly premium, centered around a spectacular OLED display that could easily belong on a device twice its price. However, this pursuit of excellence comes with a fiery consequence, as its aggressive performance tuning pushes the CPU to its absolute limit. Adding to the intrigue, Lenovo has made a fascinating choice: the very materials and build of the laptop change depending on which screen you select. Is this the best mid-range gamer you can buy, or does it fly too close to the sun?You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/lenovo-legion-5-15-gen-10/Specs, Drivers,[...]

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    Pros

    • Stunning 165Hz OLED display with 100% DCI-P3 coverage
    • Excellent gaming stability and great GPU thermal management
    • Fantastic upgradeability with two RAM and two M.2 slots
    • Very good battery life for a gaming laptop
    • Premium and slim aluminium build (on the OLED model)
    • PWM-free screen is great for eye comfort

    Cons

    • CPU runs extremely hot (99°C) under sustained load
    • OLED screen is highly reflective and glossy
    • The physical build material and thickness depend on the screen choice

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Step 1: Opening the Bottom PanelUndo the screws that secure the bottom plate. Use a thin plastic pry tool to work around the edges. Lift the panel to reveal the internals.Note: The internal layout is typical for the Legion lineup — battery at the front, motherboard in the center, and a large cooling system across the top.BatteryThe Legion 5 (Gen 10) comes with either a 60 Wh or an 80 Wh pack. Our unit carries the larger 80 Wh L24N4PC0 battery, secured by three screws and a pull-tab connector. It supports Lenovo’s Super Rapid Charge, charging up to ~70% i[...]

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