Excellent efficiency and a sleek, lightweight design for daily travel.
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The Legion Slim 5 line is known for balancing gaming-class performance with a portable, professional look. Ryzen or Core CPUs pair with RTX graphics, while OLED and high-refresh IPS options bring vivid color, sharp contrast, and smooth motion for gaming and creative work. Cooling relies on Legion ColdFront to keep performance steady under load, with fan noise that can rise in performance modes.
Class
Gaming
Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 260 (3.80 GHz up to 5.10 GHz)
RAM
16 GB DDR5-5600 (SODIMM)
Storage
512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 TLC
Display
15.1-inch WOXGA (2560 x 1600) OLED, HDR 600, 165Hz, 500 nits
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU (8 GB GDDR7)
Wireless
Wi-Fi 7 2x2 BE 160MHz + Bluetooth 5.4
Battery (Claimed)
80Whr (Super Rapid Charge)
Weight
Starting at 1.9 kg (4.1 lbs)
Ports
USB-C, USB4, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45
Operating system
Windows 11 Home 64
Processor and chipset
AMD Ryzen 7 260 (3.80 GHz up to 5.10 GHz)
Chipset: TBD
Memory
16 GB DDR5-5600 (SODIMM)
Storage
512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 TLC
Display and graphics
15.1-inch WOXGA (2560 x 1600) OLED, glare, non-touch, HDR 600 True Black, 100% DCI-P3, 500 nits, 165Hz
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU (8 GB GDDR7)
Audio
Nahimic Audio; 2 x 2W Harman speakers; dual array microphone
Network and communication
Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 2x2 BE 160MHz + Bluetooth 5.4
Built-in devices
Webcam: 5MP with dual microphone
Keyboard
24-zone RGB backlit (English US)
Ports
Left: USB-C (USB 10Gbps) with PD 3.0 65-100W + DP 2.1; USB-C (USB4 40Gbps) + DP 1.4; USB-A (USB 5Gbps); RJ45
Rear: HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K@60Hz); Power in
Right: 2x USB-A (USB 5Gbps); Headphone/mic combo; Privacy webcam E-shutter switch
Input
Input: Privacy webcam E-shutter switch
Battery and power
80Whr rechargeable Li-ion; Super Rapid Charge
Physical
Starting at 1.9 kg (4.1 lbs)
Miscellaneous
Color: Eclipse Black
NPU: Up to 16 TOPS AI performance
Support: TBD
Security: TBD
Warranty
Warranty: 1 year courier or carry-in
Add-ons
3 month Xbox PC Game Pass
Built-in camera E-Shutter adds a hardware privacy toggle so you can block the webcam instantly.
RGB-lit power button shows your active performance mode at a glance.
Advanced compounds and polymers deliver a lightweight yet durable lid with a sleek finish.
OLED models are about 13% thinner and lighter in a portable 15.1-inch chassis.
Nahimic by SteelSeries delivers immersive 3D audio with smart profiles for games and media.
24-zone RGB lighting with Lenovo Spectrum and Legion Space for easy tuning and profiles.
Based on 152 reviews.
152 reviews
75 out of 80 (94%) recommend
Smooth gaming and data tasks with a solid design and great RGB customization. The only downside is the bright power button, which can be distracting until Lenovo adds brightness control.
December 14, 2025
Returned a louder Vector 16 and switched to this Legion 5 with i7, RTX 5060, and OLED for a better premium feel. The OLED screen stands out, and the discounted extended warranty through Lenovo Vantage was a plus.
December 12, 2025
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The Legion Slim 5 stands out as a well-balanced mid-range gaming laptop, pairing strong performance with capable cooling and a portable, understated design. It earns praise for its display quality, sturdy build, and value, making it a smart pick for gaming and productivity at its price.
The main trade-offs are average speakers, a webcam that can struggle in low light, and higher CPU temperatures in sustained synthetic loads, though real-world gaming remains solid and consistent.
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