Customers frequently mention the excellent performance of the Legion Slim 5 16" Gaming Laptop, particularly praising its speed and ability to handle demanding programs and games. The impressive graphics capabilities also receive high praise. However, some users express concerns regarding the battery life, citing instances of rapid battery drain. Overall, the laptop's performance and graphics are seen as major strengths.
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Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Would purchase again if it cost less or was fixed.
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I would unfortunately not recommend this laptop for the price that it is. For starters, when I would try to scroll with the mousepad, it would take a second for the mousepad to actually work. When using the laptop it would lag, load, freeze, or take a while to close things. I constantly encountered errors while watching Netflix, and one time the screen even went completely green. Regarding gameplay, my game would crash while I was still in the menu changing my settings. The battery would drain down to 60% in just 30 minutes and all I had open was the browser and my files. I honestly really like this laptop; the design, the style, the display, the keyboard, how smooth it was when it actually let me play the games I wanted to play. However, I wouldn't want to spend $1500 on this unless they fixed these issues. I was happy to have the laptop for the one week that I owned it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi, ThaylahB. We're sorry to hear that you encountered these issues with your Legion Slim 5, leading to you returning it. In the future, should you encounter an issue with our products, please reach out to Lenovo Support so we can help. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and experience with us.
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Really Great But Came with Defects
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I really like this laptop and kept it, but I was a bit disappointed by the amount of screen bleed. In addition, there was also a small grey spot in the upper portion of the monitor. I did keep it because there is obviously no guarantee the next one will be better. Most of the laptops I have purchased have a small thing wrong whether it's a dead pixel or something like screen bleed. Performance wise, zero complaints! It runs awesome and I would still recommend it to someone looking for a solid gaming laptop.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great value, runs a little hot.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Solid laptop with a beautiful display. I upgraded it to 32GB RAM and added a 2TB SSD before even firing it up. It produces a lot of heat so I also have it on a cooling pad. Runs GSPro golf sim on ultra in 1080p smoothly.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey, JackP, thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are glad to hear that your Legion Slim 5 has great value to you, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective with us.
Pros mentioned:
Graphics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
In love
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 16" is perfect for gamers looking for power and portability. Enjoy fluid games with incredible graphics thanks to its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and RTX 4070 graphics card. Its 16-inch screen immerses you in the action. Although not It is cheap, its performance and elegant design make it a great investment.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Absolutely in love with this laptop and couldnt be more satisfied with my purchase. I needed a laptop for trading stocks that was powerful enough to handle multiple screens. Dont overlook this option!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hi, Andrew, thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are glad to hear that you are absolutely in love with your Yoga Pro 9i, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
EXCELLENT
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
excellent, it arrived in very good condition and the shipment was fast, I recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi, robert, thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are glad to hear that your Legion Slim 5 has been excellent, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lenovo Legion Slim 5 16ARP9
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Thermal performance is exceptional when gaming under heavy loads, cooling design is better than the previous generation. Laptop feels sturdy and light for its class. Display is on the uncommon side (2560 x 1600) but that has rarely been a problem with any game titles. Battery life has lasted me roughly the whole day.
One thing to note is the screen is on the heavier side when putting it on your lap (laptop sitting roughly 45 degrees) and you tilt the screen to a wider angle (around 120 degrees) the screen will fall back into its 180-degree position, I am unsure if this is due to a faulty hinge design or that's normal.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey, Bagels, thank you for choosing Lenovo! If the hinge on your device becomes a concern, please reach out to Lenovo Support to discuss a solution. We are glad to hear that your Legion Slim 5 has been great, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective with us.
Pros mentioned:
Graphics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lenovo Legion Laptop
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I had a Toshiba laptop for many years and I thought I would never find something with the same feel to replace it. Then I found this Lenovo Legion laptop and it ticked everybody plus some. The graphics and sound are awesome and it keeps up with anything I need it to do. Well worth it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Even better than expected
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I got a great deal on my 4070 Legion Slim 5. Honestly, I was expecting the laptop to be just alright based on the price, but this thing is a beast. It’s fast, it runs great and the display is great. I was bummed that this display doesn’t have HDR but the colors are so good and pop so nice that you can’t barely tell. Overall, this is a very good experience. This is my second Lenovo (I bought a Lenovo desktop about a 1.5 years back) and my experience with their products have been nothing but positive.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey, JaysWay13, thank you for choosing Lenovo again! We are glad to hear that your Legion Slim 5 has exceeded your expectations, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective with us.
Pros mentioned:
Graphics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
GREAT LAPTOP!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I am very happy with this laptop. I do not play any games on it, so I can't review that, but the graphics are much better than my older laptop. I use it mostly for business. I really like how light it is! I had a W10 laptop that could not be upgraded to W11, and this was within my budget.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi, MelissaiS, thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are glad to hear that you are very happy with your Legion Slim 5, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective with us.
Pros mentioned:
Graphics, Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Pretty Decent
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Amazing computer, pretty good graphics when it comes to games and runs smoothly with more intense graphics. Runs programs like Quartus Prime and Autidesk fusion relatively good. Would definitely recommend for gaming as well as for starting off as an engineering major.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey, SofiaG, thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are glad to hear that your Legion Silm 5 has been amazing, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective with us.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Powerful, quiet machine!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Killer machine for the price! (Bought on black friday sale). I travel a lot for work so this lets me game with my wife in the evenings while shes home and im in a hotel. Only downside is the charger is HUGE. This machine is quiet and powerful.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very useful laptop
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So far this laptop has been very useful. Fast, powerful, can run Unreal Engine 5 for projects with little to no issues. Only gripe I have is the battery life after being fully charged. Other then that, I have nothing but praise for this thing.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
You da man
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Basically its a 5 stars all except for the speakers. I am blown away by the performance and value fir money. I needed a new computer and wantex to game as well. I was able to find it in excellent condition open box through best buy and got this baby for less than 1250 all told. Runs great looks clean and plays solid. I wish lenovo would upgrade the speakers because they are pretty underwhelming. I got headphones to take care of that, and that should not detract from the value and performance of yhis model. Get it! Join the Legion!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi, TyroneT. Thank you for choosing Lenovo! It is nice to hear that your Legion Slim 5 has been absolutely awesome, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Join the Legion!
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Laptops bluetooth is very cheap.
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I guess i can say this is an ok laptop for its price but, i feel like they just majorly cheaped out on certain components. For example the bluetooth, you can forget about it. The bluetooth is so laggy and barely connects when you want it to. I honestly feel like i spend more time restarting it then i do actually playing games! For $1300 i would say this laptop is definitely not worth it. Cant wait to pay it off…. The ports in the back of the laptop also feel very cheap and feel like they wanna break when plugging and unplugging things. when you purchase this it seems to have a built in jet engine aswell with how it sounds when running games. Hope this review helps.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi, darren. We're sorry to hear that you're having trouble with your Legion Slim 5. To try to resolve this, first, we recommend ensuring you have the latest software by checking for updates, as this could correct the issue. To do so, first, open the Settings app > Select the Windows update tab > Select the Check for updates button. Next, open the Lenovo Vantage app > on the homepage, select the Check for updates button. If after the available updates are applied and the system restarts, yet the issue persists, in-depth troubleshooting will be necessary to fix the problem. We recommend contacting Lenovo Support for further assistance. Regarding the fan speeds and fan noise, the speed of the fans is increased to keep your components cool for safety and optimal performance. If you wish to minimize this, you can set a customer thermal profile to limit fan speeds or use Fn + Q as a shortcut to use Quiet Mode. Hopefully this information helps you and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Laptop
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
After a lot of research and trying out a 14 inch laptop i settled on this 16 inch slim 4070 as the ideal fit for my needs. Fantastic laptop. Build quality is great, cpu/gpu are fast in games and screen is really nice with great colors. I also like the various options within the lenovo software for fan and power management and the ports being in the back making cable management easier. From a negatives standpoint; the speakers are quite bad even after some tuning (less of a concern for me as i use headphones when gaming anyways), theres technically no HDR support for the display (standard colors are vibrant enough so havent even noticed the lack of HDR in gaming but being nitpicky here) and while it may be “slim” its quite heavy. Not exactly the most portable of devices, but not unportable. Highly reccomend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi, Blockbuster44. Thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are happy to hear that your Legion Slim is working fantastic for you, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great buy for a sale price
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So far the laptop is great. GPU stays around 60-70c running games at high settings. Was suprised to see the 16gb of ram was single channel though. Easy upgradeability, legion software isnt the worst ive used. Would suggest to others.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi, Rmath. Thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are glad to know that your Legion Slim 5 has been great so far, and we appreciate your time taken to share your experience and feedback with us.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quality mid-end laptop
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very powerful, good price for the specs. Lenovo software isn’t too intrusive unlike some other manufacturers
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
enjoy the powerful NVIDIA 4070
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I'm using this laptop for 3D design and its performance is great. I like everything about this laptop including the keyboard layout.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey, ChrisD, thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are glad to hear that your Legion Slim 5 has been great and that you are liking every aspect of it. We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective with us.
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lenovo Slim 5
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Really good laptop for casual gamers. Been using mine for a month now and I’m very happy with it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi, EverettF, thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are pleased to hear that you are very happy with your Legion Slim 5, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.