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Best Gaming Laptop · Laptops
Lenovo Legion 5
Lenovo's Legion 5 strikes an excellent balance between performance, build quality and price. Good cooling lets its graphics card run at full power, and the screen is bright and fast.
- Brand
- Lenovo
- Best for
- Serious gaming on the go
- Price range
- Upper mid-range
- Our score
- 9.0/10
Key specifications
| Processor | AMD Ryzen or Intel Core (configuration dependent) |
|---|---|
| Graphics | Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Display | 15.1-inch OLED, high refresh (config dependent) |
| Memory | 16-32GB DDR5 |
| Storage | 1TB SSD (typical) |
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
- Strong, sustained gaming performance
- Great keyboard
- Excellent display options
Cons
- Short battery life when gaming
- Configurations vary widely
Verdict
Lenovo's Legion 5 strikes an excellent balance between performance, build quality and price. Good cooling lets its graphics card run at full power, and the screen is bright and fast. It earns our Best Gaming Laptop award in our guide to the best laptops.
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