Lenovo Legion Slim 5

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

Date Published: 26 Feb 2025

AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 140W)
16.0", WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 240 Hz, IPS
2000GB SSD
48GB RAM
2.30 kg (5.1 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

5.3 Portability Average

8.5 Display Excellent

7.6 For Work Very Good

8.1 For Gaming Excellent

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Specs

Display
16.0", WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 240 Hz, IPS

HDD/SSD
2000GB SSD

M.2 Slot
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

RAM
48GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Pro

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum

Dimensions
359.7 x 260.5 x 19.9 - 21.9 mm (14.16" x 10.26" x 0.78")

Weight
2.30 kg (5.1 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Sleep and Charge

1x USB Type-C
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort

1x USB Type-C
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

HDMI
2.1 (8K@60Hz)

Card Reader
SD (SD, SDHC, SDXC)

Ethernet LAN
10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s

Wi-Fi
802.11ax

Bluetooth
5.2

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
HD / FHD with E-shutter, fixed focus

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Dual Microphone Array

Speakers
2x 2W Stereo Speakers, Nahimic Audio

Security Lock slot

Portability

Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (16″, Gen 9)

14.16" x 10.26" x 0.78" Dimensions

2.30 kg (5.1 lbs) Weight

Average 16.0-inch laptop

2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) -12% Weight

Review

Lenovo Legion Slim 5 in-depth review

Thin gaming laptops are a specific niche of machine for people who need a device with gaming capabilities that don't weigh a ton. The Legion Slim 5 (16, Gen 9) is part of Lenovo's Slim lineup. The manufacturer states that their creation is suitable for "gamers and students". Perhaps these days people need a lot of power for educational purposes. Yep, this notebook relies on the new Hawk Point-HS AMD Zen 4 chip called AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS. This means 16 threads and a TDP of 45W. The maximum possible GPU option for the series is the 140W GeForce RTX 4070 and we bought a device with this graphics card to see how good the cooling is when it's pushed to its limits.Specs-wise, all looks great - good upgradability, modern port selection, and an LA1 AI Chip that can dynamically tune the CPU and [...]

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Pros

Long battery life
Zen 4 CPU
Solid build
Modern port selection
PWM-free (BOE NE160QDM-NYC (BOE0B38))
98% sRGB coverage + 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 in "Balance" mode
Has an optional 1080p Web camera with an E-shutter
High CPU and GPU clocks during long loads
Comfortable keyboard
Supports NVIDIA G-SYNC and Advanced Optimus (BOE NE160QDM-NYC (BOE0B38))
Has a MUX switch

Cons

Plastic body
In some games, the RTX 4070 performance isn't optimal
High CPU and NVMe temperatures during benchmarking

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Step 1: Opening the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (16, Gen 9)Ensure the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is powered off and placed on a non-scratch surface. Undo the 10 Phillips-head screws from the back panel of the laptop. Use a thin plastic tool to pry the front edge of the bottom panel, and then carefully work your way around the sides and the rear to remove the panel.Note: Remember to insert the tool horizontally between the plate and the base and lift upwards to release the clips securely without causing damage.Step 2: Battery RemovalDisconnect the 80Wh battery by pulling ou[...]