Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5vsLenovo Legion Pro 5i

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Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5
ThinkPad P1 Gen 5

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 delivers explosive flagship performance with rapid and smooth processing power always.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5's build is a masterclass in durability and performance quality.
The stunning X-ray calibration UHD+ display with wide viewing angles is a highlight of the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 laptop.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 boasts impressive features including a dedicated Nvidia GeForce RTX GPU.
Lenovo
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
Legion Pro 5i

Quick Stats

The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i's performance remains largely unchanged, with a minor gaming boost and slight CPU decline.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i's build shows no significant upgrade, with quality feeling robust but unchanged.
The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro's display is a standard IPS panel with good color accuracy and 165Hz refresh rate.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i's features remain largely unchanged from last year's model with some CPU updates.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5
#188
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
Winner
#183
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5
#243
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
#107
Winner
Display
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5
#141
Winner
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
#264
Performance
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5
#252
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
#54
Winner
Build
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5
#758
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
#727
Winner
Features
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5
#575
Winner
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
#782

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5
Lenovo Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 8000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-12900H
Intel Core i9-14900HX
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 140W)
2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
2x 2242 / 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5

Strengths

Explosive Flagship performance with the vapor chamber Cooling and top components like the i7 12800 H CPU ddr5 memory pcie Gen 4 x 4 SSD and an Nvidia RTX 3070 TI GPU
The gorgeous screen, X-ray calibration UHD plus display panel is gorgeous to review and use with wide viewing angles bright touchscreen and Pen friendly
One m.2 slot if you opt for the higher graphics cards inside the P1 Gen 5 you gain the vapor cooling chamber for better performance but you'd lose the secondary m.2 slot
The battery life may be weak, but fast charging gives a 50 charge in 30 minutes, and the rather large 230 watt power adapter is convenient
Excellent attention to detail in the Rock Solid chassis with amazing build quality
The free revving engine runs really hot and loud, but expect blisteringly fast processing power from the CPU GPU combo while working on the or aspiring 16-inch 4K display
A wide range of security tools up its sleeve including a webcam privacy shutter touch fingerprint reader located on the power button D TPM 2.0 security chip IR camera for Windows hello authentication and a nano Kensington lock

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i

Strengths

The laptop still goes all the way back almost 180°, which is a convenient feature.
The display options remain the same, including a good IPS panel with a respectable color gamut and 165 HZ refresh rate.
The RTX 4060 GPU provides sufficient performance for most games.
The webcam has improved AI features to help with background noise.
The laptop stays below 90°C Celsius, which is a decent temperature for gaming laptops.
The internal layout remains the same, with thick heat pipes and large fans, indicating good cooling capabilities.
The laptop's design is still solid, with a weighted build of about 5.5 lb.

Weaknesses

The laptop is almost identical to last year's model, with only minor changes, such as the co-pilot key instead of control key.
There is no significant performance difference between this year and last year's models, except in some games where it performed slightly better.
The stickers on the 2024 model are a bit crooked compared to the 2023 model.
The laptop still uses an i7 14th Gen processor, which is not significantly different from last year's 13th Gen processor.
The battery life is only around 5 hours and 25 minutes, which may be short for some users.
There is no dual Channel memory in this model, which explains why some productivity-based tests were faster on the 2023 model.
The laptop still uses a relatively low TGP (thermal design power), with only two to three more watts compared to last year's model.
Read Full Reviews

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5

The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 is a powerhouse mobile workstation that delivers blisteringly fast performance with its Intel Core i7 CPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 TI GPU. Its 16-inch 4K display shines bright, while the vapor chamber cooling system keeps temperatures in check. But does its remarkable speed come at the cost of battery life and noise levels? This review delves into the pros and cons of this premium mobile workstation, exploring its strengths and weaknesses to help you decide if it's the right fit for your needs.

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i

The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro has been revamped for 2024, but don't let the new year fool you - this laptop is essentially identical to its predecessor. With the same aluminum top lid, weighted design, and port lineup, it's a repeat performance from last year's model. The only notable changes are a swapped-out key on the keyboard and a slightly different CPU configuration. This raises questions about whether upgrading to the new model is worth the investment.

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