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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 29 reviews

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    Rating 4.0 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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93%would recommend to a friend

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Customers express satisfaction with the Legion 5i 15.1" gaming laptop, particularly highlighting its performance. The laptop is considered to have a great value to performance ratio. There were no cons mentioned about this product.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Heat dissipation, Oled quality, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Balance of Performance for Work and Gaming

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Recently got the Legion 5i and honestly, it’s been a great buy. Performance is solid—handles multitasking, heavy software, and gaming without breaking a sweat. Everything feels smooth and responsive, even under load. The build quality surprised me in a good way. It feels sturdy and well-made, not plasticky like some gaming laptops. The keyboard is comfortable for long sessions, and the screen looks sharp with good brightness and colors. Thermals are well managed. The fans do ramp up during intense use, but that’s expected, and the laptop doesn’t get uncomfortably hot. I also appreciate the clean, understated design—it doesn’t scream “gaming laptop,” which is a plus for work or everyday use. Battery life is decent for a performance laptop, and setup was straightforward right out of the box. Overall, great balance of performance, build quality, and value. Would definitely recommend the Legion 5i to anyone looking for a powerful and reliable laptop.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Heat dissipation, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Much needed upgrade as an aerospace student

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This laptop has been a huge upgrade for my aerospace engineering work. It handles MATLAB, ANSYS, and CAD software effortlessly while staying cool and responsive. The display is sharp, colors are vibrant, and the overall build feels premium. Battery life is solid for classes and study sessions, and the performance boost is noticeable compared to my older system. Definitely recommend it for any engineering or STEM student who needs reliable power on the go.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
      Posted .

      Hi,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are glad to read that you are satisfied with your purchase.

      Please don't hesitate to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page or contact Lenovo Support should you have any questions or need assistance.

      Regards,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great computer and happy with purchase!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love my new computer so far, was searching for a while and glad I picked this one! Love the back lights in rainbow and it’s very easy to set up. Bluetooth works great with my phone and seems to download pretty fast. No problems yet. And gaming is clear , I’m very impressed !!!! Fortnite works great!! The Xbox controller hooks up easy and works great too

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Oled quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Partially baked product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Except battery life which is 2 hours in quiet mode or low performance and fans which you can hear even with headphones on or from older away, it does not disappoint. OLED screen and form factor is good. Light weight. Turbo fans are really noisy and always running when set to performance mode.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Heat dissipation, Oled quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This laptop checks all the boxes. The OLED screen is clear as a bell. The laptop is lightweight to carry in a portfolio bag. But strong and durable. The processor keeps up with my fast typing (ha!). Doesnt get hot. Its great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Oled quality, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good choice for the price.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This computer is a pretty good choice for the price, it runs fast and can handle basically any program. The specs are perfect for anyone who wants to get some work done from home. The oled display is also a plus and looks amazing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    So far so good

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far so good. Got it two weeks ago but have had a weird incident of the screen going back and locking me out. Afraid of it shutting down on me but computer runs games very well. I have had no issues running any games so far.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Heat dissipation, Oled quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    BEST PURCHASE OF THE YEAR

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    THE BEST PURCHASE OF THE YEAR... NICE SCREEN, DOESNT HEAT UP, PRETTY GOOD BATTERY. VERY GOOD FOR PLAYING GAMES AND SCHOOL WORK.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi WilfredoG-

      Thank you for choosing Lenovo and sharing your experience with us. We are happy to hear that you are enjoying the performance, battery life, and display quality of the Legion 5i. We aim to offer great user experience and are overjoyed to see that we met our goal.

      Please reach out to us through the Q & A section of this product webpage if you have any questions or need any assistance.

      Best wishes,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great laptop

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great laptop, the battery does not last the longest but its super powerful so makes sense.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Lenovo gaming laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great computer! Speed, storage, all of it! Battery life isn’t great, but it charges fast.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Amazing item, terrible website experience

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The product itself is amazing. The experience of trying to order it online was not. Originally I tried to order a used one that I could pick up in store and had already paid and had my money removed from my account when they told me that they no longer had it available. Had to buy it new and get it shipped.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It’s good

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s good… but almost, I didn’t use the product for two months and now it has been almost 2 months and I’ve been trying to contact Best Buy and I was on a call for more than 1 1/2 hour and they didn’t even help me with the whole support and I assume they were, but the speaker isn’t working on the device and literally accept the AI. I have no one to talk to in the AI isn’t even giving me the proper support that I need. If there is anything I can do to get proper support, I hope I get a response, but apart from that, I have a Speaker problem with the laptop. Even after running all the diagnostics and resetting the whole laptop, it isn’t working. And I genuinely don’t know what to do.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Would recommend

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The battery can die quickly, especially when playing a game, but it also charges quickly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi LeilaS,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      Regarding your issue with battery – as you may know there are lots of variables that contribute to battery and in gaming laptops that can increase even more due to their high-powered processors and graphics cards. If you want to squeeze out more battery life and are completing non-intensive graphics tasks, you can utilize the MUX switch built into this model to turn off the dedicated GPU to greatly decrease power draw. This can be done in the Lenovo Vantage app > top right box > GPU working mode, then choosing your preferred method. Users can also take advantage of the keyboard shortcut, Fn + Q to toggle thermal modes and easily switch between prioritizing battery life or power, or even the best of both words, along with custom settings configurable in Lenovo Vantage. You could also press the Fn + R key combo to toggle to a lower refresh rate for even greater power conservation.

      We are glad to read that you are otherwise satisfied with your purchase.

      Please don't hesitate to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page or contact Lenovo Support should you have any questions or need assistance.

      Regards,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Device

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The laptop works better than I expected and came in early which was a wonderful surprise!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Laptop for School

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got it for University and it has been perfect for that so far!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect school/everyday use laptop!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice laptop size and not too heavy. It is perfect for school work and casual gaming. The keyboard backlight is charming and lets you set it up any way you like it. The battery drains faster than I expected. However, one positive aspect is that it is not too noisy when used for light tasks. Overall 8.5/10

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It's good and enough for me

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've been playing many indie games such as, silksong and expedition 33 and work so good, the quiet mode works very well for those kind of game. I've not had any problem yet.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey Edcn,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are glad to read that this Legion 5i is working seamlessly for you thus far.

      Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q&A section of the product page should you have any questions or need assistance.

      Best,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The laptop works great! Definitely a strong recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Oled quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Quality

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very Fast, Good Long battery, excelente Screen, excelente Jo tool

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
      Posted .

      Hi-

      Thank you for choosing Lenovo and sharing your experience with us. We are happy to hear that you are enjoying the performance, battery life, and display quality of the Legion 5i. We aim to offer great user experience and are overjoyed to see that we met our goal.

      Please reach out to us through the Q & A section of this product webpage if you have any questions or need any assistance.

      Best wishes,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great disappointment

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Solid gaming computer but flimsy display and case. I had the computer 3-weeks and picked it up while the top was open and moved it to another room. After that, the display stopped working. Discovered that a small piece in the bottom right corner display glass had cracked. The top panel is too flimsy to support the display glass as it flexes. I replaced the display glass and its wafer thin so both pieces are prone to allow the display to crack.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
      Posted .

      Hello RockM,

      Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear that you ran into this issue with your Legion 5i. We strive to provide the best experience possible, so we're disappointed and apologize that this wasn't the case for you. We will investigate the matter to make the necessary improvements, and going forward, please don't hesitate to let us know what else we can do to improve your experience via the Q&A section of this product page or by contacting Lenovo Support, as your satisfaction is important to us.

      Best regards,
      Lenovo Lenovo

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