Lenovo Legion 5i (2026) Deals & Price History

Configs to buy / avoid: Choose the RTX 5070 with 12GB VRAM for better longevity in future games. The Intel Panther Lake or AMD versions offer good better battery life compared to the Intel HX processor configurations, but Intel HX provides the best CPU performance - at the expense of higher temperatures. If you are considering the RTX 5060 version, buy the 2025 Legion 5 instead because gaming performance should be similar and it's often cheaper. Testing notes: The tested 290HX and RTX 5070 12GB configuration was one of the fastest RTX 5070 laptops we've tested in games with strong 1440p performance, good 1% lows and CPU performance matching the more expensive Legion 7i. Its OLED display is brither than most at 500 nits, battery life lasted almost seven hours, and fan noise was lower than most gaming laptops. Trade-offs: The 290HX we tested runs hot, the keyboard center becomes uncomfortable under heavy load, and the GPU can thermal throttle in the highest Extreme mode. Intel HX models also have awkward SSD limitations, with the primary drive only supporting 2242 length drives. Alternatives: If you’re after good performance and fewer compromises, consider ASUS’s Strix G16 as a premium, and equally expensive alternative. Or if you don’t want to spend as much, Lenovo’s LOQ is from the next tier down and is still a great option. Check if you can get an RTX 5070 Ti laptop for this price, as they offer significantly better performance.