Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16

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Date Published: 25 Mar 2022

Intel Core i7-11800H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Laptop, 95W)
16.0", WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 165 Hz, IPS + G-Sync
1024GB SSD
32GB DDR4
2.45 kg (5.4 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

4.8 Portability Average

9.5 Display EXCEPTIONAL

7.3 For Work Very Good

6.5 For Gaming Good

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Review

Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16 in-depth review

When we reviewed the AMD variant of Lenovo Legion 5 Pro (16″) we concluded that it's a solid device. This time we'll examine the performance of the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro (16″) - this one got the same chassis as its sibling, but the word "i" in the name reminds us that we have an Intel-based device. That's right, this series can be configured with Intel Tiger Lake H45. This is a breath of fresh air because these CPUs are more refined and powerful compared to the 10th-gen Comet Lake chips.The AMD-based Legion 5 Pro (16″) can be configured with the latest Zen 3 CPUs that are fast and efficient at the same time because of the 7nm tech process. It'll be interesting to compare it to a laptop that has the same chassis but at the same time, the CPU is a 10nm Tiger Lake H45. Speaking of CPUs, ou[...]

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Pros

GPU variant with high TGPs
Strong aluminum chassis
2x M.2 PCIe slots, 2x RAM SODIMM slots in dual channel, Wi-Fi 6
Decent CPU/GPU thermals and clocks during gaming
Covers 98% of the sRGB color gamut and has accurate color representation with our Gaming and Web design profile MNG007DA1-6 (CSO1606))
Fast panel with quick response times MNG007DA1-6 (CSO1606))
High resolution and high maximum brightness MNG007DA1-6 (CSO1606))
Rich in ports I/O
Great input devices

Cons

No SD card slot
Hot shell under stress
A bit noisy during load

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Lenovo Legion 5i Pro (16″ Intel, Gen 6) is a good laptop that comes with a decent amount of upgrade options and capable cooling. In this article, we'll show you how to disassemble the machine.Check out all Lenovo Legion 5i Pro (16″ Intel, Gen 6) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate For removing the bottom panel, you have to undo 10 Phillips-head screws and then you can pop up the bottom plate with a plastic pry tool.2. Battery The battery has a capacity of 80Wh - it seems normal for a powerful laptop [...]

DISPLAY: 16-inch, 2560 x 1600, IPS + G-Sync

Name
Lenovo Legion 5i Pro (16") MNG007DA1-6 (CSO1606)

Diagonal
16"

Pixel density
188.68 ppi

Brightness
cd/m²

sRGB
%

PWM frequency
165 Hz

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
2560 x 1600

Becomes "Retina" from
18 inches (46 cm)

Contrast

dE Color Checker

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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