Lenovo Legion 5i 15" (2021, Intel) review
Lenovo Legion 5i 15" (2021, Intel) — from 2021, 2.4 kg, performance 73.
Technical specifications
| Type | Gaming |
| Release year | 2021 |
| Screen | 15.6" · 1920x1080 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 11260H , Intel Core i5 11400H , Intel Core i7 11800H |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile 4GB , GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB , GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB , GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB , GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB |
| Max. RAM | 32 GB |
| Weight | 2.4 kg |
| Battery | 60 Wh |
Performance scores
Lenovo Legion 5i 15″ (2021, Intel) — the GTX-era value play with a photo-first card
The Legion 5i 15 at $590 is the 2021 entry of the line: an Intel Core i5 11260H with a GTX 1650 Mobile (4 GB) and 32 GB of RAM. No strength is flagged by the verdict engine, while the flagged weakness is memory: 32 GB against a 64 GB pro-tier gaming-class median. The 60 Wh battery sits 16% below the class median.
Where it holds up
Photo design at 92 — top band — is the strongest absolute axis on the sheet, with office at 84.85 (high) behind it and gaming at 74 (high) keeping the Legion promise. Overall performance reads 72.78 (high), and the measured titles clear recommended bars across Overwatch, GTA V and Rainbow Six Siege, with the Photoshop minimum passing. No strength flag, but the sheet is not shy for a $590 asking price on a five-year-old platform.
Where it falls short
Memory at 32 GB is the flagged ceiling, and the 60 Wh cell sits below the class norm for endurance. Portability reads 28 (low) — the gaming-chassis tax — and value at 81.95 (high) is the counterweight that makes the flags tolerable.
Price and depreciation
No depreciation anchor is recorded (base $0); no curve or projection applies. The 2021 cohort rate is 13.44% per year — a mature slope for the gaming tier.
Alternatives to consider
The Legion 5i Gen 7 at $737 steps up to the RTX 3050 with office at 87.4 and the same photo 92. The Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 at $737 adds the AMD platform with modeling and CAD at 92. The Legion Slim 7i Gen 7, also $737, is the thinner route with a 24 GB ceiling.
Bottom line
Fairly priced for the class. The GTX-era value play: photo 92 with office 84.85, rec-tier titles and value 81.95 — the 32 GB ceiling and the 60 Wh cell the honest limits at $590.
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⭐ What stands out
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memory capacity is lower than typical gaming class (+50%) (professional).
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battery capacity is lower than typical gaming class (+15.5%) (large tier).
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🎮 What it can run
⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration handles modern AAA games at high settings, video editing, and heavy multitasking.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 53) ↔ price (median 749.6).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 29) ↔ overall performance (median 73.9).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 100) ↔ battery life (median 2.5).
Legion 5i 15" (2021, Intel): verdict
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