Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2vsLenovo Legion Pro 5i

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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.
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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 T15g Gen 2
Winner
#182
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
#183
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2
#106
Winner
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
#107
Display
Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2
#525
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
#264
Winner
Performance
Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2
#241
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
#54
Winner
Build
Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2
#722
Winner
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
#727
Features
Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2
#112
Winner
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
#782

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2
Lenovo Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
up to 128GB
up to 64GB
up to 8000GB SSD
up to 8000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-11850H
Intel Core i9-14900HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Laptop, 110W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 140W)
3x M.2 PCIe 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 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.

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.
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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.

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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