Lenovo Legion Lenovo - Legion Pro 5i 16" 2.5k OLED Gaming Laptop Review

A powerhouse with a gorgeous OLED screen. CPU and GPU performance are top-tier, but it's heavy and the battery life is short. Worth the money if you need max performance.

The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is a beast. It's packing a top-tier Intel Ultra 9 CPU and a next-gen RTX 5070 GPU, wrapped in a chassis that feels premium without being flashy. This isn't just a gaming machine, it's a full-on workstation that can handle anything you throw at it, from AAA titles to heavy video editing. And the 16-inch OLED screen is gorgeous. The 2.5K resolution and 165Hz refresh rate make everything look sharp and smooth, while the 500-nit brightness ensures you can see every detail, even in dark gaming scenes. It's a display that makes you want to use it.

This thing is fast. The Intel Ultra 9 275HX CPU sits in the top 5% of all laptops we've tested, chewing through multi-core tasks without a sweat. The RTX 5070 GPU is also a standout, delivering frame rates that make high-end gaming feel effortless. The 32GB of RAM is more than enough for most people, and the 1TB SSD is solid, though not the fastest on the market. The only real performance hiccup is the battery life, which is typical for a powerful gaming laptop. You'll want to keep the charger handy.

At around $2,040, this is a serious investment. But for that money, you're getting a machine that excels in nearly every critical performance category. It's not the cheapest, but the raw power and premium display justify the price if you need that level of performance. You're buying a near-flagship experience without paying the absolute top-tier price.

It sits squarely between the more expensive Legion Pro 7i and more portable options like the ASUS ProArt. The 7i might have slightly better build materials, but the 5i's core specs are almost identical. Against a Copilot+ PC like the ASUS ProArt PX13, the Legion wins hands-down for pure gaming and multi-core CPU work, but loses in portability and battery life. If you're considering an Apple MacBook Pro, remember this Legion will game way better, but the MacBook will be lighter and have a much longer battery.

If you're a student or professional who needs to carry your laptop all day, skip this. Its weight and battery life make it a poor choice for constant mobility. Also, if you just need a basic computer for office work and streaming, this is overkill and too expensive.

Buy this if you're a serious gamer or a content creator who needs desktop-level power in a (semi) portable form. It's also perfect if you value a truly exceptional screen. If you travel constantly or need all-day battery, look at something else.