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Lenovo
Lenovo Legion 5i
Legion 5i

Quick Stats

The Lenovo Legion 5i delivers impressive performance with Intel's Raptor Lake CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU.
The Lenovo Legion 5i boasts a sturdy and well-made build, perfect for a mid-range gaming laptop.
The Lenovo Legion 5i's display offers excellent image quality with vibrant colors and above-average brightness always.
The Lenovo Legion 5i features a high-performance display and up to 115W RTX GPU capabilities prominently.
Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2
ThinkPad T15g Gen 2

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 delivers exceptional performance, maxing out games at full HD with over 60 fps.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 boasts a reassuringly robust build with excellent durability and solidity overall.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2's display has good viewing angles and decent color accuracy overall.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 boasts an impressive array of features for gaming and creative work purposes.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo Legion 5i
Winner
#181
Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2
#182
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo Legion 5i
#100
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2
#106
Display
Lenovo Legion 5i
#261
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2
#525
Performance
Lenovo Legion 5i
#53
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2
#241
Build
Lenovo Legion 5i
#708
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2
#722
Features
Lenovo Legion 5i
#780
Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2
#112
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo Legion 5i
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2
up to 64GB
up to 128GB
up to 8000GB SSD
up to 8000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-14900HX
Intel Core i7-11850H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (Laptop, 175W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Laptop, 110W)
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
3x M.2 PCIe x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo Legion 5i

Strengths

The Lenovo Legion 5i offers impressive performance numbers, making it a clear recommendation for those looking for a gaming notebook that can do it all without breaking the bank.
The laptop has a great port selection, with a generous IO setup including USB-A, USB-C, and an HDMI 2.1 connector.
The keyboard is well-suited for both games and work, with a generous 1.5 mm of travel and satisfying tactility.
The Legion 5i's snappy QHD+ display is well-suited for a mid-range gaming machine, offering above-average brightness and pretty all-right contrast.
The laptop has impressive battery life, especially considering the power-hungry CPU, lasting around 7.5 hours.

Weaknesses

The Lenovo Legion 5i can be quite loud, with fan noise being a significant issue, even in balance mode.
The placement of IO ports is somewhat of an issue, as it's scattered all over the place, which might make for a cluttered setup.
The webcam is not particularly special and may cause issues during Zoom calls.
The SSD can throttle quite significantly during torture tests, but performs well in everyday use.
The keyboard area has a bit more flex due to the chosen materials, although this is only an issue if you apply force.

Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2

Strengths

The laptop has a ton of IO coverage, including two full-sized USB ports, one Type C port, and two Thunderbolt 4 ports.
It comes with four SO-DIMM RAM slots and three M.2 PCI-e x4 slots, making it highly upgradable.
The display is a thing of beauty, offering good viewing angles and high maximum brightness (around 500 nits).
The laptop's performance is impressive, lasting for 10 hours of web browsing and 7.5 hours of video playback with the Core i7-1800H and RTX 3080.

Weaknesses

Portability is sacrificed, as the laptop has a max weight of 3.07 kilos.
The cooling system can't handle its full potential, capping out at 103 watts instead of the official 110 watts.
The GPU quickly reaches 82 degrees Celsius and maintains it throughout stress testing, which may indicate overheating issues.
The keyboard's touchpad could be better, as it's a bit small and has a rough surface.
Read Full Reviews

Lenovo Legion 5i

The Lenovo Legion 5i kicks off 2024 with a mid-range powerhouse that defies its price tag. This sleek laptop boasts pure performance, making it a great option for gamers without breaking the bank. With Intel's new Raptor Lake refresh CPU and NVIDIA's RTX 4060 GPU, this machine delivers smooth gameplay and snappy performance, despite some caveats. A solid review of Lenovo's latest gaming notebook begins here.

Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2

The Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 is a laptop that seamlessly bridges the gap between business and gaming, making it an attractive option for professionals who also enjoy playing games in their free time. Equipped with an RTX 3080, this device can handle demanding tasks such as video editing and 3D modeling, while also delivering smooth gaming experiences. But how well does it perform, and is its cooling system up to the task of handling such powerful hardware? Let's dive into our review to find out.

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