Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16"
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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%
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
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External Reviews
digitaltrends[1]
Reviewer score 71% (normalized by Neofiliac)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.
Pros
- Sleek, sleek design
- Excellent gaming performance
- Great battery life
Cons
- Limited backlighting
- No security features
laptopmag[2]
Reviewer score 75% (normalized by Neofiliac)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.
Pros
- Gorgeous 4K display
- Sleek design
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- Lackluster graphics performance
- Mediocre touchpad
notebookcheck[3]
Reviewer score 73% (normalized by Neofiliac)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.
Pros
- Matte IPS display
- High-quality case
- Good system performance
- Good battery life
Cons
- High power consumption
pcmag[4]
Reviewer score 82% (normalized by Neofiliac)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.
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% (normalized by Neofiliac)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.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Good battery life
- Comfortable keyboard
Cons
- Mediocre webcam
- No privacy shutter
theverge[6]
Reviewer score 77% (normalized by Neofiliac)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)
Pros
- Sleek, lightweight design
- Good performance
- Good battery life
Cons
- Dim bezels
- No webcam
tomsguide[7]
Reviewer score 81% (normalized by Neofiliac)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.
Pros
- Gorgeous 4K display
- Excellent gaming performance
- Good battery life
Cons
- No G-Sync
- Mediocre keyboard
tomshardware[8]
Reviewer score 74% (normalized by Neofiliac)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.
Pros
- High-resolution 16:10 display
- Strong performance
- Comfortable keyboard
Cons
- Mediocre webcam
- No bloatware
Also Check
References
- ^ Lenovo Legion 5 Pro review: The antidote for thin, expensive gaming laptops. [digitaltrends].
- ^ Lenovo Legion 5 Pro review: AMD and Nvidia in harmony. [laptopmag].
- ^ Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16 review: A gaming laptop with a bright 165-Hz display. [notebookcheck].
- ^ Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Review. [pcmag].
- ^ Lenovo Legion 5 Pro review. [techradar].
- ^ The Legion 5 Pro is Lenovo’s best gaming laptop yet. [theverge].
- ^ Lenovo Legion 5 Pro review. [tomsguide].
- ^ Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Review: Stunning Inside and Out. [tomshardware].
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