Lenovo Legion 5i Review - a great gaming laptop with a problem!

[@thedarknightnicht]

Lenovo also has a terrible fan curve for the ideapad pro 5 lineup It is a well documented issue with fans ramping up at 35 °C . Lenovo has stated there will be no updates and no fixes. Also fan control is disabled by them It makes the awesome Idea pro 5 line to a useles laptop

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

That sounds awful, you got at least some control with the Legion 5i.

[@MLTAKOS]

my struggle fr, also power management make it useless as a laptop, a 80wh battery that ends in 90mins idle

[@greyroo]

I use noise cancelling earplugs with last years Legion 5i Pro. What I don't hear, don't worry me. ;)

[@leedto5939]

@@MLTAKOS for legion 5i?

[@dodutils]

Nice review but like a few other reviews you miss the power supply part, you should show it because on such PC they are often huge and heavy.

[@cameronbosch1213]

If it has USB-C charging, it's not a big deal for less intensive tasks, as you can use a smaller USB-C charger for better portability. Again, it's not meant for more intensive tasks, but it's still an option for browsing the web and such.

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

Good point, I will try and include a shot of the charger in the next videos. It does have USB-C charging and it works even with a 65W variant, but of course you will loose quite a bit of performance.

[@dodutils]

@@NotebookcheckReviews on some Legion like the Legion Pro 5 AMD 7745HX + RTX4070 it is an enormous 300W power supply :-( but 300W cannot be small whenever it uses GaN technology, USB power input can be used but only to reload the battery and only if PC is turned off according to the manual, it's a shame because if you change settings to only use iGPU for the day, a much smaller USB-C delivered power would be enought.

[@eladbari]

USB-C charging ruins the battery life infortunately... ​@@cameronbosch1213

[@eladbari]

​@@NotebookcheckReviews Please hold the power bricks in your hand in the future so we can understand how big they are. Placing them without a comparison leaves a lot to guess... :) P.S- I understood not many laptops have that battery bypass when charging from a USB-C charger, so this means using such smaller charger will ruin battery longevity with use :\ Maybe it's better to deplete the battery, then let it charge and then use it. Not using while charging...

[@Xy-uh8hb]

I saw that China's Lenovo Legion 5i GPU watt setting is 140W, so is the GPU watt lower at worldwide?

[@coolchews08]

Add a laptop cooler underneath the laptop and compare the noise, will there be a big difference?

[@DuvanDotlodalli]

No.

[@TrusteftTech]

I really don't understand. Why put a microSD card reader instead of a full size one? If the laptop has a fullsize, it's almost nothing to use it with a microSD card, if on the other hand it is a microSD slot, you are CFed. Oh I like those temps! Well done Lenovo! What can I say, Lenovo is one of those rare cases who release laptops I wish I could buy. I agree about the RTX 4060 being the best bang for the buck this generation. Thanks for the video.

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

I would rather have another USB A/C than the micro sd-card reader. So yeah I really do not get the point either.

[@huzi73]

Your accent made me and instant subscriber💪🏼😆

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

Welcome aboard!

[@DeAcordCuTine]

Useful review, but most countries (mine too😅) get the 165 Hz, 350 nit display, I'm wondering if you could test that one too.

[@007Anukul]

have you tried their official website? no option to customize the laptop?

[@DeAcordCuTine]

@@007Anukul they do not sell directly like in other countries:(

[@007Anukul]

@@DeAcordCuTine I see

[@ejc636]

Turned off

[@StringsofHope-n8d]

Thanks for your review. What’s your opinion on the 14th gen intel? Is it something to be concerned about? Regarding the noise, isn’t there a way of lowering it by using silent mode? I read somewhere that the performance on silent mode for 14th gen intels is actually pretty good

[@vd9424]

I honestly don't like the design even though the absence of side vents is a plus, it feels like a step backwards because of the port placement and bulky design. Last year's slim 5 looked much better. Maybe they are experimenting, and this is just one of those oddities.

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

I agree. I do not really mind the design, but the 2023 version looked better!

[@ashokmehta98]

You need to change the way you do battery tests. Most people use the laptop during the day, and in the day they will use it at 250 nits at least. You should do tests at this level to get a more practical perspective on its battery. Even 200 nits is too low for daytime use, let alone 150.

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

In our written review we have results for the same test at maximum brightness, during video playback and under load: www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-Legion-5i-16-G9-review-The-fast-gaming-laptop-with-Raptor-Lake-HX-and-an-AI-engine.798236.0.html

[@princemensah3590]

I'm curious about why you tap the laptop during the fan noise tests...and also great review by the way

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

So that you guys have a point of reference, if it was just the fan noise, with nothing to compare it to, it does not mean much, but this way, you can compare it to the sound of the keyboard.

[@princemensah3590]

@@NotebookcheckReviews ohhhh....I figured as much but I wasn't sure...thank you...now I can't wait for the pro 5i review....and please let us know whether it's better to get that one over the 2023 model for those of us looking to by a new rig after so long

[@robhunt8378]

Noise on these things is a deal-breaker. Lenovo should allow manual fan control to allow the fans to turn slower in exchange for higher temperatures.

[@joelconolly5574]

Real problem is the naming scheme. Is the Legion 5i and Slim 5i the same or is it different? Especially in the latest versions. Seems like a big problem with their lineups this year. Especially now that they have a Legion 9 and Pro series. Lenovo needs to stop what they're doing and fix that glaring problem first.

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

Well, afaik, they dropped the "slim" which actually cleans it up a little, dont you think? We now have the Legion 5/7, the Legion Pro 5/7, and the Legion 9 (with room for a Pro 9), right?!

[@joelconolly5574]

@@NotebookcheckReviews glad that's the case. Otherwise it's gonna be a heck of a legion fest.

[@hypocrisy5336]

Hi, thx for the review! Would you say this is louder than legion 5i pro 2023?

[@Arkeshan]

I wanna know too

[@vinukala2615]

I use the micro sd card. As my mobile also has mico SD card slot it lets me transfer files between my laptop and mobile without occupying my mobile storage

[@jaerys8823]

Thank you like always for your insights good sir. Any news on AMD Variants for the legion series 2024? what about 40 Series variants on Mobile, maybe 4060 ti, 4070ti on laptops soon? Thanks!

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

You are more than welcome. We have no info about any AMD variants or new mobile GPUs ...

[@antalpoti]

Legion Slim 5 and LOQ will have AMD variants. No new mobile GPUs this year.

[@jaerys8823]

@@antalpoti oh thanks, I assume you have some insider news ^^. If theres no new gpu variants in 2024, is it same to assume that the release of 50 series wont be released in 2025 anytime soon. Thanks

[@stephenhosking7384]

All very interesting, and thanks, but I was only interested in onething - performance. Which you got to in the end. As is your right. 😅

[@stephenhosking7384]

Ps. As a repeat Lenovo customer, I trusted all the build details. Hence my interest in performance only.

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

Understably, for the next time, we have timestamps in most of our videos, so that should make it easier next time to jump straight to the performance section.

[@danarj5713]

Lenovo loses their mind removed Ethernet port from p16 (workstation) and kept it on gaming laptop

[@SansekarTheAimGod]

Great Review, But Did you use 230 Watt power Adaptor. Will 230 Watt be enough for its customized model i9 14900hx and 4060 ?

[@rudradave2579]

I AM PLANNING FOR THE SAME IS IT WORTH IT? i dont need 4070 but want i9 14 hx so is it worth for 1.55 lakh

[@tumblevid]

Yo man I bought yesterday same config, how is it going for you.​@@rudradave2579

[@JxtMe-jz5ry]

need one badly

[@babubhaiya8142]

When will you review the new legion 5ipro with 14thgen and please mention the thermals a bit more elaborative

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

As soon as we can get a sample. If you feel like you are missing somthing in the temperature section, check out our written info!

[@jakesullivan3017]

I use a Micro SD card reader all the time when I work with an RPi or another edge computer. Nice to have

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

Fair enough

[@CraigCabrey]

Nooo! Only KZbinr workloads matter!

[@dr_doc_]

would you say this a good laptop for computer programming/coding and light gaming? I am going into my first year of uni and looking for a laptop that can handle such tasks that is also good for commuting.

[@kevinivanplagata7130]

Would this be a better buy than Dell G15?

[@divanfestyan6482]

Want to ask better i7 14650HX or Ryzen 7 8845HS for working + gaming like FIFA?

[@BruceWayne-kl5bz]

Intel i7 14th will be the best option

[@eladbari]

Where are the new Legion Slim 5 14" for 2024? I only saw 16" versions. Any known release date+model name?

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

Nope, nothing for now! Might be something they keep for Computex or IFA

[@eladbari]

@@NotebookcheckReviews Wow! That's really weird! No new 14" laptops from Lenovo, huh? When during the year are those Computex / IFA are occuring?

[@mutawi3i]

Well done m8 ! Again

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

Thanks bud!

[@rbalabekyan1286]

Please make a full review of MSI Titan 18 HX.

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

Already working on it!

[@NaqqashLatif]

Awesome content as always Alex! Bit disappointed with this year’s entry level Legion, feels like a downgrade in more ways than one.

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

Sure thing Mate! What bothers you about it?

[@cameronbosch1213]

Same with 2023. 2022 is where the Legion lineup peaked imo. The Legion 7/7i was literally one of the best gaming laptops I've ever used and definitely Lenovo's best laptop outside of much older ThinkPads. Then 2023 hit and they abandoned what worked and stripped everything for the subpar Legion 9i. I don't get it.

[@NaqqashLatif]

@@NotebookcheckReviews the I/O placement, lack of darker color - it looks cheap compared to last 2 generations which had it with matching keyboard. And idk if it’s the HX CPU to blame, but the 2022 variant even offered Thunderbolt 4/USB4 port!

[@NaqqashLatif]

@@cameronbosch1213 agreed! 7i and the Slim variant were phenomenal!

[@eshananugat121]

How does the legion slim 5 2023 fair against its competitors? Some say it has below 100w tgp but some have mentioned it can go well beyond 115w tgp.. can anybody clarify me on this? Thank you...

[@darklord9102]

140w tgp... it's higher then so many other 4060's

[@DolioFoilio]

Please do reviews on the new 2024 Legion Pro's Intel & AMD models, thanks!

[@smartlanka1397]

Can I say a 2in1 laptop with 16 inches 4k OLED touch screen, RTX gaming performance

[@alienresearchlab]

Pay a little extra and get the 5i Pro. They are roughly the same price now.

[@parthagarwal3821]

Does it have extra slots for ram and can we put in a 64gb ram

[@dsdraxgaming4240]

32 gb ig but ig 32 gb 2 sticks might be possible....

[@istvanm567]

Im confused. You say TGP with 4060 is 115W but on lenovo site it is 140W.

[@rohanshyam8608]

Dynamic boost 115 + 25

[@dalehuhtala9285]

I see their color gamut continues to disappoint in the DCI-P3 range. Still my biggest complaint.

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

Agreed! At least they have a 100% DCI P3 option for the Legion 7

[@93xDmario]

any hints when the review for the legion 7 ( not pro - the one that replaces slim 7 from 2023 ) is coming? My laptop just died and I really need to buy smth soon , found the one with 14900hx and 4070 for about $2.1k and the price is not bad . however i don’t know if it can cool the 14900hx in a < 2 cm design … thanks !

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

I am hoping soon, but somebody mentioned end of march/april

[@93xDmario]

@@NotebookcheckReviews hmm, strange, it's already available in europe...or at least my country

[@DeAcordCuTine]

Don't know where you're from, but we have it in Romania already so it should be in all of Europe. 2000 euros when promo campaigns apply, 2400 otherwise💰

[@93xDmario]

@@DeAcordCuTine did u buy it yet?

[@DeAcordCuTine]

@@93xDmario nope, it's out of my budget so I'm looking at the Legion 5 2024

[@comendrun9074]

Great review. Thanks a lot for great start to 2024! ✌️ Does it come with two SSD slots? I recently purchased this laptop here in Germany from Lenovo's website, but despite 6-9 days of estimated delivery in the beginning, now it's been 12 days and they still won't deliver it probably for the next two weeks. I just hate this whole not Keeping promised dates thing. It's so unprofessional 🤦

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

Yepp, two SSD slots!

[@Rvrishav]

Did you received the laptop? have you testing the temperatures?

[@Davorta]

Honestly after owning Legion Slim 5 16" 2023 and LOQ 15 " 2024. I would say both laptop outvalue this Legion 5i 2024. The newer intel CPU doesn't really give enough efficiency improvement vs last year AMD or even Intel i9/i7. And with the pricetag of $1600-1800 this laptop would not sell much. Also the port placement and design choice is not an improvement over last year model. Even LOQ 2024 did better port placement, and i prefer the exhaust design on LOQ 2024 too. If only LOQ has 16:10 screen and QHD+ variant it would dominate the gaming laptop market in terms of value to performace and also thermal/cooling quality over other brand.

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

I agree with you on the whole IO situation; it is a weird layout. With how often Lenovo puts their stuff on sale, I am sure you can make some pretty good deals on this one, once the 2023 stock is gone.

[@jeffersonmp4]

What about the weight?

[@RusyaidiDzulkifli]

2.5kg

[@jeffersonmp4]

​@@RusyaidiDzulkifli💀

[@Rvrishav]

Hey, I have purchased the same model and the temperatures are touching 97 deg C during cinebench r23 test and even while playing RDR2. Not constantly but in between. Is this normal?

[@NoorAlam-xz4vf]

No bro

[@Rvrishav]

Can you share your test results.. if you have the same model?

[@lionelmessithegoatLM10]

use a book or something to elevate to back so that the air can leave out. I did this with my ideapad gaming 3 and the temps went dows for 90 to 70 degree celsius

[@aagash3530]

I'm confused with which laptop to buy in these Loq 14th gen i7-14700hx vs legion pro 5i i7-14650 Hx vs predator helios neo i7-14700 hx ?

[@cupcakeobsession]

what settings did you adjust to get over 5h of battery life??? im just learning on vscode and it goes to 2h max

[@ImLucky6]

ur actually getting 2 hours? what specs do you have?

[@cupcakeobsession]

@@ImLucky6 i-GPU mode + Balanced, mute and darkened screen, and no backlight.

[@parikshitmadhukar1216]

How many ssd slots does it have ?

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

3:20 ;)

[@parikshitmadhukar1216]

also how's the cooling system different from legion pro 5i ?which is better?

[@MeedoMashakeil]

Gaming laptop users do not really focus on all these tiny tech details. This laptop is awesome. The best in this price range.

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

So you can really speak for all laptop gamers out there? It is a great option in its price bracket, but I would be very careful calling something "the best" since it will mean something different for everyone.

[@MeedoMashakeil]

@@NotebookcheckReviews The best in terms of quality/price. Not the best in general. Thank you for your valuable comment.

[@lavs8696]

WHY does it have 1TB max storage??? this laptop fits all my needs but i need more storage...

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

You can add a second or a bigger drive, no problem yourself!

[@lavs8696]

@@NotebookcheckReviews yes i just found out it had a 2nd slot :))

[@tigeralpha7600]

can you guide me that which laptop is good value for like $800 I'm thinking to buy one I was thinking between victus, loq, and nitro which do you think is better or in general which brand between these 3 is preferable cause i have heard that Lenovo has poor cooling solutions, I honestly want some guidance on my new laptop please 😢

[@sameerparihar4350]

loq. go for custom variant to get 100%srgb screen

[@brianyong9948]

In my country, 5i i7-14650hx+4070 is like hundred more if compare to pro 5i i7-14650hx+4060,which one should I go for?

[@VAMPS000]

Realistically 4070 gives extra 10 fps with extra 10 celcius hotter not worth it tbh 💀

[@brianyong9948]

@@VAMPS000 Now I’m thinking about the 4060ver,but the cooling system,speakers and the performance need to be compare since two models spec are totally same and the price of pro5i is 400 more than 5i

[@VAMPS000]

@@brianyong9948 yea lol iam thinking of buying a , non pro 5i too , caz laptop temps should be cool tbh

[@Ben-un8bu]

What computer would you recommend for photo editing and something with 32gb plus ram and and 4070 up. Don’t want to spend an arm and a leg but something decent. Any suggestions with 2024 lineup. From Australia. 👍

[@JP-zs8qk]

Buy 2023 Slim5 AMD or Intel from offer with good deal. This offers nothing better.

[@katrchua]

please do review Legion Pro 5 16IRX9

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

There you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZicpIWwZbCni7M

[@tobfon2416]

Is the legion 5 pro 2024 more silent?

[@Delicious2948]

I got this laptop model have to say one important detail this thing drain battery when plugged in in performance mode while gaming 6 hour net me like 10-15% battery left. It the power supply 230w is just not enough either then that performance is solid

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

We also encountered a similar issue during our stress tests, but never while gaming. Do you have the same configuration as the one we tested?

[@Delicious2948]

@@NotebookcheckReviews 4070 i 9 variant brick was pulling 230watt battery get hot around 40-45c and drain but for certain game gta not affect but other game hoo it drain also when plugged in either balance or performance mode the keyboard get pretty hot.

[@annypatil5127]

@@Delicious2948Hey I also ordered this variant. Have check the cpu V. Does it go beyond 1.5V

[@no23200]

hey! I was looking for ward to buy this particular since I want a mobile gaming machine. I read online it support 1TB ssd. Is this per slot or does this laptop 1TB in total? Like can I upgarade it to 2Tb storage by installing 1Tb in each slot?

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

That is simply the max config you can buy it with. But it does have a second free NVME slot, and you can also upgrade the existing NVME slot if you so desire!

[@no23200]

@@NotebookcheckReviews thank you very much! Just ordered this

[@VAMPS000]

​@@no23200 can you tell me how much it cost with all specs? Been looking to buy it too ?

[@Smart_boy2001]

Thats a lot of money for 4060 not even in his full power.

[@olskoolchannel]

how is this different from the legion 7i?

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

It comes down to build quality! The 5i is mostly plastic, while the 7i is mostly metal!

[@olskoolchannel]

thank you for the info! greatly appreciate!! 🙏🙏

[@gabehernandez9158]

What is the max TB storage I can install on this on the I7 version with a 4070RTX?

[@彼女も私をパパと呼んでいます]

From factory I think you can get two 1 tb ssds

[@gabehernandez9158]

@@彼女も私をパパと呼んでいます I ended up installing a 4tb Crucial P3 Plus Gen 4 NVMe

[@mahdigholizadeh4033]

Please review legion pro 5 2024 (14900hx).

[@chrisa9035]

I got the same one. Legion 5 with i9-14900HX 32GB RAM DDR5 and RTX 4060. Im worried the 4060 isnt enough. But the cpu is the fastest thing on the planet currentley. Im wondering how much the cpu helps the GPU. Especially with 32 GB'S of ram

[@vito3266]

Tell them that is has overheating issue, due low hot CPU and low cooling management.

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

Have you checked our noise samples section and our stresstest results on the website? Our sample has no overheating issues ...

[@vito3266]

sure..I used Vantage tool , and received comfortable keyboard temperatures just via modifying speed of coolers and decreasing temperature and voltage on CPU and GPU..so, coolers are working constantly 1800-2200rpm as minimal, with a bit noise and in this snenario it was fine to use it… balanced mode"auto, or gaming was not comfortable at all.

[@vishwasyadav6775]

​@@vito3266 Hey bro how do you check the rpm of fans in your laptop ?

[@vito3266]

@@vishwasyadav6775 its shows in Lenovo Vantage tool.., the last row in all settings "custom settings" ,

[@vishwasyadav6775]

@@vito3266 thanks brother for the time and reply you gave me ❤️

[@TRCryptoviking]

I wonder if you satisfyed with ANY gaming laptop ? I've been looking trough your YT and it seems you find a problem in every gaming laptop..

[@NeutronStarU]

The high ends are very expensive and might cost you a an arm, a leg, a spare kidney and if you are not careful a puppy 😅.

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

Very true! :D Make sure your puppies are ok! ;)

[@gabor-toth]

These 50-55 db gaming laptops are ridiculous. Someone may want to play at night in a silent room without waking others up! Why manufacturers don't invest more into making more silent laptops is beyond me.

[@theonewhoaskedtowa1964]

Dude chill out a bit. Until and unless they are in the same room as you they arent gonna hear any type of fan noise. And companies do try to invest in this but it just doesnt work out as the laptops heat themselves too much cuz of the new and upcoming titles. If you do have a problem just go to another room and play or use quiet mode or just….sleep?

[@NamelessPassenger]

Have to, cause they are small.

[@klauserji]

you know, have you heard about "the law of thermodynamics" ?

[@mihirojha4475]

Get a liquid cooled laptop like the Legion 9 or XMG Neo 16 or something.... or build a PC with AIO.... unfortunately most laptops have to give fans in order to maintain CPU temps so the CPU doesn't overheat and die in a year or two.

[@spike378]

You have a laptop. Go to a different room.

[@sklynexd]

Ryzen better

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

Sure ;)

[@ejc636]

It's a comedy show

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

What is?

[@aoikemono6414]

This looks like a $200 budget notebook from ten years ago. It's great for taking around since no one will want to steal it.

[@krzysztof6591]

Ah yes, another wannabe trend setter.

[@homolix]

what a lack of focus. nowadays be short and concise is decisive. bad video

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

What are you missing?

[@gamer8300]

I don't understand lenovo's continuous push of Usb-a even in 2024. Most if not all new peripherals are usb-c. Please move on already.

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

If they moved to USB-C completely, an equal number of people would also be complaining about that! ;)

[@Sean-me4fv]

I’m probably buying this laptop for the very reason it has 3 x USB-A ports