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Lenovo Legion 5 (Core i9-14900HX, RTX 5070) vs Lenovo Legion 5i (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5060)

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Lenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB

Lenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB

  • 1,900 g.
  • 15.1 inch screen.
  • 165 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Intel Core i9-14900HX processor.
  • Storage: PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD.
KSh 265,000Out of Stock
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Lenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB

Lenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB

  • 2,300 g.
  • 16 inch screen.
  • 240 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor.
  • Storage: M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD.
KSh 245,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Lenovo Legion 5 if you want an OLED display, a lighter build (about 1.9 kg) and a higher boost clock (5.8 GHz). Choose the Lenovo Legion 5i if you want a larger 80 Wh battery, longer rated battery life (8 hours per charge) and more memory (32 GB RAM).

Weight

Lenovo Legion 5
1.9 kg
Lenovo Legion 5i
2.3 kg

Display

Lenovo Legion 5
15.1 inch screen
Lenovo Legion 5i
16 inch screen

Refresh

Lenovo Legion 5
165 Hz display refresh rate
Lenovo Legion 5i
240 Hz display refresh rate

Performance

Lenovo Legion 5
Intel Core i9-14900HX processor
Lenovo Legion 5i
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor

Storage

Lenovo Legion 5
PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Lenovo Legion 5i
M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Lenovo Legion 5

  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Lighter: about 1.9 kg (vs about 2.3 kg).
  • Higher boost clock: up to 5.8 GHz (vs 5.4 GHz).

Lenovo Legion 5i

  • Larger battery: 80 Wh (vs 60 Wh).
  • Rated for up to 8 hours per charge (vs 3.1).
  • More memory: 32 GB RAM (vs 24 GB).
  • Smoother 240 Hz display (vs 165 Hz).
  • Larger 16-inch screen (vs 15.1-inch).
  • Numeric keypad.

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PriorityLenovo Legion 5Lenovo Legion 5i
PerformanceIntel Core i9-14900HX processor, RTX 5070 graphicsIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, RTX 5060 Laptop GPU graphics
Memory24 GB RAM32 GB RAM
Storage1 TB storage1 TB storage
Display15.1-inch OLED display, 165 Hz16-inch LCD display, 240 Hz
Battery lifeUp to 3.1 hours per chargeUp to 8 hours per charge
WeightAbout 1.9 kgAbout 2.3 kg

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
BrandLenovoLenovo
ModelLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, RTX 5070 8GBLegion 5i 16-inch
Announced20252025
Form FactorClamshellClamshell
ColorEclipse blackEclipse Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
DimensionsOLED model: 344.9 × 255.35 × 19.95–21.54 mm35.97 × 26.25 × 1.99–2.27 cm
WeightStarting at 1.9 kg for OLED modelStarting at 2.3 kg
Build MaterialsPlastic chassisAluminum top with PC-ABS bottom (OLED models); PC-ABS chassis on IPS models

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
Display Size15.1 inches16 inches
Display TypeOLEDIPS, anti-glare
Resolution2560 x 16002560 × 1600
Refresh Rate165Hz240Hz
Brightness500 nits500 nits
TouchscreenNoNo
Display Features—100% DCI-P3, Dolby Vision, G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
ProcessorIntel Core i9-14900HXIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
CPU24 cores (8 performance + 16 efficiency), 32 threads, up to 5.8GHz24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores), 24 threads, up to 5.4GHz, 36MB cache
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
Graphics Memory8GB GDDR78GB GDDR7
RAM TypeDDR5-5600DDR5-6400
Storage TypePCIe Gen4 NVMe SSDM.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
RAM24GB32GB
Storage1TB1TB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
Battery60 Wh or 80 Wh lithium-ion, depending on configuration80Wh rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery LifeLenovo tests: 60 Wh models up to 3.1 hours MobileMark 30 or 6.1 hours video; 80 Wh models up to 4.2 hours MobileMark 30 or 9 hours videoUp to approximately 8 hours local video playback
ChargingRapid ChargeSlim Tip AC charging; USB-C Power Delivery supported
Power Adapter170 W or 245 W slim-tip adapter, depending on configuration245W Slim Tip AC adapter

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
Operating SystemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2×2
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4
EthernetGigabit Ethernet, RJ-45Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
Webcam720p HD or 5 MP with E-shutter, depending on configuration5MP webcam with electronic privacy shutter
Speakers2 × 2 W stereo speakersStereo speakers, 2W × 2, optimized with Nahimic Audio
MicrophonesDual microphone arrayDual-microphone array
Audio FeaturesHARMAN audio; Nahimic enhancementHigh Definition Audio, Nahimic Audio

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
Keyboard24-zone RGB keyboard6-row keyboard with numeric keypad and Copilot key
Keyboard BacklightYes24-zone RGB backlight
TrackpadMylar Precision Touchpad, 75 × 120 mmButtonless multi-touch Precision TouchPad
Fingerprint ReaderNoNo
Stylus SupportNoNo

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
USB-A3 × USB-A 5 Gbps; one Always On3 × USB-A 5Gbps (one Always On)
USB-C2 × USB-C 10 Gbps; one with 95–100 W PD and DisplayPort 2.1, one with DisplayPort 1.42 × USB-C including Thunderbolt 4
Thunderbolt / USB4No; USB-C 10 Gbps ports1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4
HDMIHDMI 2.1; up to 8K at 60 HzHDMI 2.1 (up to 8K at 60Hz)
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1 / 1.4 over USB-CDisplayPort 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 over USB-C
Memory Card ReaderNo card readerNo
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo3.5mm headphone / microphone combo jack
Other PortsSlim-tip power connectorSlim Tip power connector

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
SecurityFirmware TPM 2.0; camera E-shutterFirmware TPM 2.0, BIOS passwords, electronic camera shutter
Special FeaturesLenovo AI Engine / gaming performance featuresLenovo AI Engine+ with LA1 AI chip; Advanced Optimus
Cooling—Lenovo Legion Coldfront Hyper cooling

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
LaptopLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo Legion 5i Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD RTX 5060 8GB

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both run Windows 11 Home.
  • Both offer 1 TB of storage.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.

In summary

Choose Legion 5i for more memory and longer rated battery life; Legion 5 offers an OLED screen and RTX 5070 graphics.

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In-stock alternatives

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5For Lenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5View product ↗HP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBFor Lenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBView product ↗HP OMEN 16-am0073dx, Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBFor Lenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN 16-am0073dx, Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBView product ↗

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