Lenovo Legion 5i (Gen 9, 16-inch)
The Legion 5i Gen 9 is a value gaming laptop with an Intel Core i7-14650HX, RTX 4060 and a 16-inch 165 Hz display.
- Brand
- Lenovo
- Category
- Laptops
- Released
- March 2024
- Price
- $1,399
- VersusAnything Score
- 45/100
Key features
- RTX 4060 at a mid-range price
- 165 Hz 16-inch display
- Excellent keyboard for gaming
Best for gamers who want strong 1080p/1600p performance without paying for a thin chassis.
Lenovo Legion 5i specifications
| Screen size | 16" |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 (IPS) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz |
| Weight | 2.4 kg |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Base SSD | 1,024 GB |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (8 GB) |
| Rated battery life | 7 h |
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, 3x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet, 3.5 mm |
| Operating system | Windows 11 |
| Launch price (USD) | $1,399 |
Score breakdown
- Performance (25%)
- Display (15%)
- Portability (15%)
- Battery (15%)
- Value (20%)
Scored against every laptop in our database using the laptops weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- RTX 4060 at a mid-range price
- 165 Hz 16-inch display
- Excellent keyboard for gaming
- Strong display score (94/100 within laptops)
- Strong value score (62/100 within laptops)
Cons
- Weaker portability score (0/100 within laptops)
- Weaker battery score (0/100 within laptops)
Compare Lenovo Legion 5i against
Alternatives to Lenovo Legion 5i
- Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) 52/100
- Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) 44/100
- Dell XPS 13 (9350) 61/100
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 49/100
- HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) 46/100
- ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) 66/100
Sources
- Lenovo Legion 5i: Lenovo Legion page (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.