Introduction
Lenovo, one of the top computer manufacturers in the world, recently dropped their prices for customers willing to buy the newest Lenovo Legion 5. The Legion 5, the latest computer in the gaming lineup by Lenovo, has been hailed by gamers from around the world as the best gaming computer in the world. In this blog, we explore what makes the Legion 5 one of the most coveted gaming laptops in 2021 and whether you should consider it as your next heavy-duty laptop device.
The Lenovo Legion 5
The Lenovo Legion is available for consumers in two processor choices – AMD and Intel. The Intel version of the computer is called Legion 5I, I for Intel. Although the processors might fulfil different requirements for different kinds of gamers, the hardware components of both computers remain exactly the same.
Design
The Legion 5, in terms of design, harbours a very clean aesthetic, which is unlike all the other gaming laptops on the market. In fact, the laptop is so clean that at a glance, it doesn’t even give off the gaming vibe. The laptop is made of plastic but is said to be highly durable. The plastic design is in no way weak, and the materials used are really premium in quality. The deck of the keyboard is made up of long-lasting materials that impart a great experience to games in general.
The dimensions of the device are:
- Weight: 2.3kg
- Measurements: 36.3cm x 25.9cm x 23.5cm
Display
The display is a 1080p – 144Hz screen which goes up to a maximum brightness of 308 nits. The display is pretty fast for gaming and has accurate colours. It is, however, an upgraded panel. The base panel that comes with the device is a 60Hz screen that isn’t suited to gaming in 2021. The laptop also comes with a privacy screen for the webcam. A physical switch that covers the webcam when it is not in use protects your privacy against attackers who engage in spying activities by turning on your webcam even when it is not in use.
Other dimensions:
- sRGB – 97%
- Adobe RGB – 69%
Performance in gaming
When playing games like Witcher 3, Overwatch or Doom Eternal, the computer sustains performance at frame rates of 58, 131 and 127 per second respectively. These values are great considering these heavy games were run on the max graphic setting, that is, 1080p/Ultra. The performance is said to be similar on the 6-core Intel processor version of the computer. The cooling on Legion 5 is appropriate, supporting gaming for several hours without thermal throttling. Fans aren’t very loud and the gaming experience, overall, doesn’t get impacted by the heat produced by the device. The computer, however, doesn’t come with manual fan control options, which is something that other gaming laptops have introduced recently.
Overall
The Lenovo Legion 5 is a pretty good computer for users who want to engage in moderate to hard-core gaming for a reasonable amount of time. This is a computer that is built with materials that are decent with a reasonable price point. However, the laptop has a lower battery capacity (which is to be expected considering they reduced the battery size), which lasts for 3-3.5 hours on moderate to high usage. When the fans are running on max, however, battery life goes further down.
Conclusion
All in all, the Lenovo Legion 5, which costs around $900 might be a computer that’s worth it for average users who do not play hardcore games all day long. For dedicated and professional gamers, the Legion 5 doesn’t even come close to the required specifications that are available in the market under different brand names. We hope that this blog brings value to you and helps you make an informed decision.