Lenovo Legion 5 Pro
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro
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GENERAL USE: Good—7.6/10
GAMING/AI: Good—7.5/10
ENG/DESIGN: Good—7.9/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.5/10
CONTENT CREATION: Good—7.6/10
PORTABILITY: Fair—6.7/10
BATTERY: Good—7.3/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Very Good—8.3/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Very Good—8.0/10
SIZE: 16"
The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro is a midrange-priced gaming laptop with a substantial amount of storage and memory, powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card. It has a large and high-quality 16-inch display with a high refresh rate, but it's not a touchscreen. The 16:10 aspect ratio and resolution provide ample workspace, and the screen boasts impressive color accuracy. It's not highly portable, weighing over 5 pounds and with a battery that provides up to 7 hours of use. It has a backlit keyboard with a number pad, multiple USB-C ports, but no Thunderbolt support. The build is sturdy with good heat management, and with ray tracing and DLSS support, it's suitable for intensive gaming and capable for engineering and 3D tasks. However, it's bulkier compared to ultraportable laptops. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Powerful AMD Ryzen processor
- Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU
- High refresh rate screen
- Bright 523 nit display
- Multiple USB-C ports
Cons
- Moderate battery life
- Higher weight at 5.4 pounds
- No Thunderbolt support
- No touchscreen feature
Ratings by Category
Keyboard Quality:4.6
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
General Use Screen Quality:4.5
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
Engineering & Design:4.4
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design, CAD and 3D work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
General Use:4.3
The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro is equipped with a powerful CPU and ample RAM, which are very important for multitasking and smooth operation in general use, and it also features a high-quality screen that enhances the visual experience. However, its portability and battery life are only fair, which means while it's good to use in one place, it's less convenient for on-the-go usage due to its size and the need for frequent charging.
Gaming & AI:4.2
The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro is well-suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, which is crucial for rendering high-quality visuals rapidly, and its screen's high refresh rate of 165 Hz, which ensures smoother motion and more responsive gameplay. The device's capable CPU and high-quality IPS screen contribute to its performance and visual fidelity, making it a solid choice for these demanding tasks.
Software Development:4.2
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Content Creation:4.2
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Build Quality:4.2
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability.
Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify.
Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
Battery Life:4.1
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Portability:3.8
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
Operating Noise:3.5
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $1,330 | ||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10.3'' x 0.96'' | ||
Weight | 5.4 lbs | ||
Width | 14.02" | ||
Depth | 10.33" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | ||
RAM | 16 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | ||
RAM Slots | 2 | ||
Storage | 512 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 7 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 16" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | ||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 523 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 7.4/10 | ||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | ||
Webcam | 720p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | No | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | Yes | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 4 | ||
USB-C ports | 2 | ||
USB-C Charging | Yes | ||
Display Outputs | 3 | ||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | ||
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Alexander Wätzel, | July 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro is for gamers and content creators. The Legion 5 Pro is a well-balanced package that shows what a CPU and a GPU can really achieve. It’s refreshing to see Lenovo resisting the trend to forgo essential ports and slots in favour of slimmer cases. The 16-inch 16:10 QHD display also provides little reason for criticism. For games, it is beyond reproach and is more than just fired up by the RTX 3060. While we would have liked more AdobeRGB coverage for professional image editing or photographers, video editors will also get their money’s worth here."
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