Question 1

Is the storage space sufficient for installing multiple games and applications?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it also depends on the games and their size.  512GB is only enough for a few triple-A gaming titles at most.  Luckily, there is a second M.2 slot inside to accept a second NVMe SSD.

Question 2

Can I play high-end games smoothly on this laptop?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the gaming experience is quite nice with this laptop.  Very good value for the price.  I benchmarked Cyberpunk 2077 with high quality settings (no raytracing) and pulled over 180fps at 2560x1600.  DLSS and other Nvidia optimizations make this quite powerful for the cost.

Question 3

Is the Lenovo 15.1 i7-14700HX (83LY000LUS, 16GB/512GB, “5060” GPU) enough for 1080p high in new games, or should I spend more for a 4070 version?

Accepted Answer

The Lenovo Legion 5i with GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU is designed for gaming and heavy multitasking, which suggests it is capable of handling 1080p gaming. However, the decision to upgrade to a 4070 version would depend on your specific performance requirements and future-proofing considerations.

Question 4

Can I connect peripherals like a mouse, speakers, or printer to this gaming notebook?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can connect peripherals like a mouse, speakers, or printer to this gaming notebook.

Question 5

Is this notebook good for multitasking, like having multiple tabs and windows open?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Lenovo Legion 5i is designed for heavy multitasking.

Question 6

What kind of wireless connectivity does this laptop offer?

Accepted Answer

The laptop offers Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 for wireless connectivity.

Question 7

How many external devices can I connect to this laptop at the same time?

Accepted Answer

The laptop has 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports and 3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, allowing you to connect up to 5 external devices simultaneously.

Question 8

How long can I use the laptop without charging it?

Accepted Answer

Up to 9 hours... that is unrealistic.  Expect much lower battery life, particularly if doing anything that will engage the Nvidia graphics controller.  The integrated Intel graphics use much less power when the system isn't under any significant graphics load.

Question 9

Is the RAM soldered or it can be expanded?

Accepted Answer

The RAM is removable/expandable.  It comes with 1x 16GB stock, but I was able to upgrade to 32GB using 2x 16GB CL40 DDR5-5600 SODIMMs.  I attempted to upgrade to 64GB (2x 32GB) first, but was not successful.

Color	Eclipse Black
Operating System	Windows 11 Home
CPU	Intel Core i7-14700HX
Screen	15.1"
Memory	16 GB DDR5
Storage	512 GB
AI Features	AI Ready
Dimensions (W x D x H)	13.58" x 10.05" x 0.79"-0.85"
Weight	4.19 lbs.

CPU Type	Intel Core i7 14th Gen
Processor Name	Intel Core i7-14700HX

Screen Size	15.1"
Display Type	WQXGA
Resolution	2560 x 1600
Panel	OLED
Refresh Rate	165 Hz

GPU/VPU	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
Video Memory	8GB GDDR7

Memory	16GB
Memory Speed	DDR5 5600

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USB	2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C / 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
HDMI	1 x HDMI 2.1

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Brand	Lenovo
Series	Legion 5i
Model	83LY000LUS

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