Lenovo Legion Pro 5i

LaptopMedia.com Laptop Specs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (16″, Gen 9) Lenovo Legion Pro 5i

Date Published: 13 May 2024

Intel Core i9-14900HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 (Laptop, 140W)
16.0", WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 240 Hz, IPS
4000GB SSD
64GB RAM
2.50 kg (5.5 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

4.6 Portability Average

8.5 Display Excellent

8.4 For Work Excellent

7.6 For Gaming Very Good

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Review

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i in-depth review

The Legion Pro machines always offer something extra compared to their non-Pro siblings. We already have a review of the Lenovo Legion 5i (16", Gen 9) which is a great gaming laptop that surprises us with its snappy performance. Now, it's time to test the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (16", Gen 9) which isn't that different compared to the standard Legion 5i but the more expensive device has some useful tricks up in its sleeve.Here, you get only 14th Gen Intel Raptor Lake-HX Refresh CPU options which bring higher clocks and (some of them have) more cores compared to their 13th Gen counterparts. All the GPU options boast 140W max TGP limits. The most powerful combo for the series is the Core i9-14900HX + GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop). The Legion ColdFront 5.0 thermal system looks massive with its ma[...]

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Pros

Very long battery life
Top performance
Stable build
Potent cooling solution
Up-to-date I/O
PWM-free (BOE NE160QDM-NYC (BOE0B38))
97% sRGB coverage alongside great color accuracy when our "Design and Gaming" profile is applied (BOE NE160QDM-NYC (BOE0B38))
165Hz refresh rate and 1600p resolution (BOE NE160QDM-NYC (BOE0B38))
The fans aren't too noisy during gaming
Has an optional 1080p Web camera with an E-shutter
The CPU and the GPU can sustain impressive clocks and power limits during full loads
Comfortable input devices
Supports NVIDIA G-SYNC and Advanced Optimus
Has a MUX switch

Cons

Plastic body

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Step 1: Accessing the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (16, Gen 9) InternalsEnsure the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is powered off and placed on a soft surface to prevent damage. Remove the 10 Torx-head screws that secure the bottom panel of the laptop. Begin prying the panel off with a plastic tool from the central zone at the back, then proceed around the sides and the front to fully detach it.Step 2: Battery RemovalFirst, disconnect the battery connector from the motherboard to ensure a safe disassembly process. Remove the 5 Phillips-head screws holding the 80Wh battery, noting[...]