Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2025)

Configs to buy / avoid: We recommend buying the RTX 5070 Ti config with the OLED screen, 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD for the extra 12GB VRAM and 25 to 30% more FPS compared to the 5070 model make it the better long-term pick. Avoid the RTX 5060 version with last gen CPU unless heavily discounted, and avoid the AMD HX processor version if you want good battery life. Testing notes: The Legion Pro 5i delivered full-powered RTX 5070 Ti performance up to 140W, strong 1440p gaming results, bright 500 nit OLED panels, sub-1ms screen response times, Advanced Optimus, G-Sync, two RAM slots, two M.2 slots, and useful BIOS tuning options. Trade-offs: The main compromises were higher pricing than many similarly specced laptops (when not on sale), mediocre speakers, underwhelming RGB lighting, no rear ports, unimpressive MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 performance, and mixed Linux support. Alternatives: If you want even more performance, more premium features, or higher GPU options, consider the higher tier Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, which sits above the Pro 5i in Lenovo’s lineup. If the Pro 5i is not on sale, wait rather than paying full price.