Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16" AMD Gaming Laptop (2021, 16ACH-06)
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The 2021 Lenovo Legion 5 Pro is a mid-range 16-inch gaming laptop powered by up to the latest AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-series graphics. It replaces the Legion 5P from 2020, compared to it is smaller while offering a larger viewing area, thanks to its 16:10 aspect ratio.
The new Legion 5 Pro is fronted with a WQXGA IPS display that delivers 165Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, 100% sRGB coverage, and DisplayHDR 400 compatibility. It also supports NVIDIA G-SYNC for tear-free gaming.
New in 2021 is also the Nahimic 3D Audio by SteelSeries, which improves upon the previous Harmon speakers for a more engaging listening experience, as well as a new Stingray White color.
Other Legion models unveiled at CES 2021 include the redesigned 15" Legion 5, 17" Legion 5, 16" Legion 7, and 15" Legion Slim 7. All models are powered by AMD, with Intel unveiled later in May 2021.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Excellent keyboard and touchpad
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- Chunky chassis
- Thick bezels
What external reviewers found***
External score 76% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good performance
- Excellent gaming performance
- Great battery life
Cons
- Mediocre webcam
- No G-Sync
- Mediocre touchpad
- Lackluster graphics performance
- No Thunderbolt 3 port
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
4x USB 3.2 Gen1 + 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 + 1x HDMI 2.1 + 1x RJ45 + 1x Audio combo
Wireless Connectivity
WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.1
Construction
Camera | Front
Built-in HD Webcam (720p) with E-Shutter
Colors
Storm Grey or Stingray White
Speakers
2 x 2W Harman Kardon Speakers with Nahimic Audio
Dimensions
Size | Depth
264.2 mm / 10.4 inch
Size | Height
21.7-26.85 mm / 0.86-1.1 inch
Size | Width
356 mm / 14.01 inch
Weight
From 2.45 kg / 5.4 lbs
Display
Aspect Ratio
16:10
Brightness
500 nits
Display Diagonal
16 inch
Display Type
IPS, matte
Gamut
100% sRGB
Refresh Rate
165 Hz
Resolution
WQXGA (2560x1600)
Response Time
3 ms
Function
Fast Charging
Rapid Charge Pro
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX
HDR
VESA DisplayHDR 400, Dolby Vision
Keyboard Backlight
White backlight, Blue backlight, or 4-zone RGB backlight
Operating System
Windows 10
Processor
Up to AMD Ryzen 7
Variable Framerate
G-SYNC
Performance
Battery Life
Up to 8 hours
Memory | Capacity
Up to 16GB
Memory | Type
DDR4 3200MHz
Power Supply
230W Adapter
Storage
Up to 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD
Production
Availability
2021-06
Debut
2021-01-12 (CES 2021)
Model Name
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH-06
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External Reviews
digitaltrends[1]
Reviewer score 71%The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro uses a precise, ThinkPad-esque keyboard. The 1.5mm of key travel is luxurious, and the layout is perfect. The backlighting is fairly limited, with just four zones of customization. The laptop doesn't include any security features, however, lacking both a Windows Hello IR camera and fingerprint reader.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sleek, sleek design
- Excellent gaming performance
- Great battery life
Cons
- Limited backlighting
- No security features
laptopmag[2]
Reviewer score 75%The Legion 5 Pro converted a 4K video to 1080p resolution using the Handbrake app in just 7 minutes and 6 seconds. The ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition lasted for 10 hours and 14 minutes on a charge. Lenovo Vantage is the go-to software for tinkering with performance, cooling and optimizing apps.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Gorgeous 4K display
- Sleek design
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- Lackluster graphics performance
- Mediocre touchpad
notebookcheck[3]
Reviewer score 73%The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro is a solid gaming laptop that will probably allow you to play all the current games at high graphics settings. The large cooling elements dissipate most of the heat from the case of the Lenovo gaming laptop. The battery life more than doubled in idle operation and in the WiFi websurfing test after turning on the hybrid mode.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Matte IPS display
- High-quality case
- Good system performance
- Good battery life
Cons
- High power consumption
pcmag[4]
Reviewer score 82%The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro offers a winning AMD and Nvidia combination. It delivers outstanding overall performance behind a uniquely roomy display. The 16-inch, 16:10 screen offers more visual real estate and pixels than a typical 15.6-inch gaming laptop. We just handed our award to the Acer Predator Helios 300, but it's a near-run thing.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Attractive 16-inch, 16:10 display
- Powerful AMD and Nvidia graphics
- Comfortable keyboard
- Good battery life
Cons
- No Thunderbolt 3 port
techradar[5]
Reviewer score 77%The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro outperforms the Asus Zephyrus G15 in terms of pure gaming performance. In our 3DMark tests, the Legion 5Pro consistently beat the Zeph Cyrus G15. The 80WHr battery in the Legion5 Pro does an admirable job. The one thing you must absolutely not uninstall is the Lenovo Vantage software.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Good battery life
- Comfortable keyboard
Cons
- Mediocre webcam
- No privacy shutter
theverge[6]
Reviewer score 77%The Legion 5 Pro has an 80Wh battery that lasts for about four and a half hours under normal productivity (not gaming) use. The screen gets bright enough to make it possible to work outdoors or to sit next to a window that's giving off some glare without squinting. Lenovo earns some props, though, for supporting USB-C charging (up to 65W)
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sleek, lightweight design
- Good performance
- Good battery life
Cons
- Dim bezels
- No webcam
tomsguide[7]
Reviewer score 81%The Legion 5 Pro has the best brightness out of all three machines at 472 nits. Playing games like Destiny 2 at high framerates was an excellent experience overall. The Legion is equipped with a 512GB SSD, while the Razer and Alienware both have 1TB apiece.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Gorgeous 4K display
- Excellent gaming performance
- Good battery life
Cons
- No G-Sync
- Mediocre keyboard
tomshardware[8]
Reviewer score 74%The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro comes with a 720p webcam that has surprisingly strong quality under ideal lighting conditions, but becomes drastically worse in low or heavy light. The hottest part of the laptop was in the middle of the underside vents, where it reached 102.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Lenovo Vantage is where you'll probably spend most of your tinkering time, plus toggle different battery saving and performance options on and off.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- High-resolution 16:10 display
- Strong performance
- Comfortable keyboard
Cons
- Mediocre webcam
- No bloatware
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References
- ^ Lenovo Legion 5 Pro review: The antidote for thin, expensive gaming laptops. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/laptop-reviews/lenovo-legion-5-pro-review/. 2021-06-24. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
- ^ Lenovo Legion 5 Pro review: AMD and Nvidia in harmony. [laptopmag]. https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/lenovo-legion-5-pro-review-amd-and-nvidia-in-harmony. 2021-06-27. Retrieved 2021-07-01.
- ^ Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16 review: A gaming laptop with a bright 165-Hz display. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-Legion-5-Pro-16-review-A-gaming-laptop-with-a-bright-165-Hz-display.554931.0.html. 2021-08-13. Retrieved 2021-08-15.
- ^ Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/lenovo-legion-5-pro. 2021-06-23. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
- ^ Lenovo Legion 5 Pro review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/lenovo-legion-5-pro. 2021-06-15. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- ^ The Legion 5 Pro is Lenovo’s best gaming laptop yet. [theverge]. https://www.theverge.com/22529429/lenovo-legion-5-pro-review-gaming-laptop-price-specs-performance-features. 2021-06-14. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
- ^ Lenovo Legion 5 Pro review. [tomsguide]. https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/lenovo-legion-5-pro. 2021-09-16. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
- ^ Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Review: Stunning Inside and Out. [tomshardware]. https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/lenovo-legion-5-pro. 2021-06-08. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
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