⚡ UPDATE!⚡ The screen on the unit I am reviewing is the 120Hz display with a color gamut range of 62% sRGB - 46% Adobe RGB - 46% DCI-P3. Please forgive me for the mistake as this has caused confusion for a lot of you watching the review. Lenovo Legion 5i 3 display option is available 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, anti-glare, 250 nits, 120Hz, 45% CG 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, anti-glare, 300 nits, 144Hz, 5ms response time, 100% sRGB 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, anti-glare, 300 nits, 60Hz, 100% sRGB
Can the ryzen 7 version of this laptop be upgraded to 32gb ram? I want to buy this laptop the ryzen variant for doing extensive adobe design work with higher resolution files but wanted to know if it can go to 32gb ram or not!?
Here's a hint to save money. Lenovo offers significant discounts for those who register as a student on their website. And they regularly offer discounts on select models. You make an excellent point about how the 8 GB RAM limits performance. But thankfully the RAM can be upgraded at home, to a maximum of 32 GB.
Wanted a laptop for creating, photo and video usage, as well as some light gaming and streaming so I got the 5i with the 7i with 16 dual channel RAM, 1 TB of SSD with the RTX 2060. Also download the corel photo and video pro software..
Subbed! I really like how you present your reviews. Quite hard to choose between these lappy nowadays but am glad to find your awesome reviews. Helped me a lot! Thank you , Ben!
Apparently it allows for better thermals to have the back end sticking out like that. I personally think its a cool touch but yes I can see how it may seem bulky to some.
Awesome vid, thanks! Shame you didn't pick the AMD / 16 Gb / 144hz version as it should be better in many aspects and it's surprisingly at 1000$ for now. Have you tested so as to point out any major difference?
Rickey Koga are the fans noisy? Like when you do normal tasks like editing a simple video or playing a simple game? Considering getting the same laptop but really dont want super loud fans
@@TenmaWhite Well its A15 I guess and for Lenovo the gaming temperatures of the new legion 5 are also high, lower than asus but still high. Only difference of about 3-4 degrees.
@Ben I want to buy the version with a 60hz display i7, 16gb ram, 1660 ti 6GB mainly for work and some gaming is it worth it to opt out on a 60hz display? I have a Dell monitor 120hz as well.
Hi Ben! I could really use some help!! I purchased a new Lenovo Legion 5 with an Intel i7 10 Gen. It looks great but it is extremely slow loading anything!! At first it was so slow that it wouldn't ever finish installing security updates. It acts like slow wi-fi but my household wi-fi is pretty good. I've tried several things. I tried updating the ram from 8 to 32 gigs, using an ethernet cable etc. but nothing changed. I did change the wireless power saving mode to maximum performance on while on battery. That seemed to help a slightly, which is strange because I only use it while plugged in. But it is still extremely slow! I takes hours to download some simple software and take too long to load anything. Laptops that I have used in the past were quicker than my desk top PC. But this is anciently slow! I will probably have to send it to the manufacturer, but can you help? Thanks! Will
I will be using it for DAW work (Reaper) and for light video editing (DaVinci Resolve). Would it be enough to get the i5-10300h version with 1660Ti? That's the one I can get around here without waiting too much. The i7-10750h is way harder to get. Also, how does the 4 zone rgb keyboard work? Can it be modified with iCue software for per key settings? Or would I be stuck to the 4 zone schema? Great content by the way! All my other questions were answered.
Woah this is the best review for Lenovo Legion 5i ! I owned myself Lenovo Y540, I love this line of products so much but due to its sufficient enough for me, I'll be skipping Legion 5i and will look forward for another generation with AMD Series 5000 + RTX 3000 series.
@@BenGKaiser Hey dude, I just want to ask if the battery life is a huge jump over the Legion Y540? I'm kinda confused as to whether to buy this one or the Legion Y540
@@robertkobegarcia3742 nope, still 10% more maybe in real life. Which is not good enough for the full price as you can get y540 in sale for like 20% less for the same specs
Great review. Bought it and love it. Also installed linux mint dual boot.. at first no wifi or touchpad, but after updating everything worked great, very compatible with linux, steam works as well.
@@Ray5C0rn3r Yes still running great. I do notice some lag with multiple live websites open. Probably could use some more memory. Lenova seems very compatible with linux.
Nice video. I ordered legion 7i with specs of 7-10750H, RTX 2060, 144hz. I'll use it for gaming and programming. I hope my decision is right because It's very expensive laptop.
My old Dell inspiron just decided to stop working and I was so anxious about getting new laptop, since I'm about to start my yt channel and prices in my country for electronics are enormous. I was so into Acer conceptD 3 pro after seeing all the reviews, but it was not available in Poland :( I've just ordered Lenovo legion 5i with Nvidia RTX 2060, 32 GB RAM and CPU i7 at the same price I would have ordered old conceptD3! i feel it's a great deal and can't wait to get my laptop :)
Will this laptop be good with following specs: i7-10750H Ram- 2x 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-2933 1TB HDD 5400rpm 512G8 SSD Display- 15.6 FHD (1920x1080) IPS 250nits Anti-glare, 120HZ 45% Graphic- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB As my main use will be for creative stuff but a bit of gaming too.
how do we find out whether the Legion 5 gaming laptop can take 32 gigs of RAM couldn't find it anywhere on the company website. how do you find out the max ram your laptop can take, for example, Legion 5, is it 16 or up to 32 gigs?
Hi Ben G Kaiser. I would like to buy the legio 5 Ryzen7 4800. I am undecided whether to take it with GTX 1660ti or RTX 2060. In Europe there is only 1660ti. 2060 will arrive in late October. Furthermore there is also the legion 5P version (rtx 2060) found only on "currys". Do you know if the legion 5P has a different cooling system than legion 5?Do you know the differences?Thank you
lenevo 5i that frist afew months be sure that my temperture around 35 to 38 but now so difference around 48 to 52.tell me what think that make it hot while usage CPU around 2 to 5% and GPU 12% and Ram 5%
In my country the highest spec of the legion 5/5i is equipped with 144hz with 100%sRGB pantone validated (at least that is what the lenovo said). But still, the ryzen version still stuck in GTX1650ti..
Purchased Legion 7i, had hinge issue, came to know that this is a design fault and even if I fix it, there's a high chance that it will happen again and again. Returned it and purchased Legion 5Pi. It has been around 1 week, happy so far.
Do u think that this specs - Lenovo Legion 5-15 Ryzen 7 4800H /32GB ram/512 ssd/ RTX2060 144Hz will be enough to edit music videos in 4K in premiere pro and some time in after effects?
I’m stuck between a y540 with i7 9th Gen RTX 2060 144hz and a 5i with i7 10th gen 1660ti 60hz? The y540 is $100 cheaper and used, the 5i is new with a 1year warranty. Gaming isn’t my concern, I’ll be using it for 3D modeling for printers and CNC and Video editing.
So many different videos and specs for the legion 5i idek which one I bought. Guess I'll find out on Thursday when it gets here lol. Webpage says rbg keyboard 3050 160hz 15.7 inch screen but I'm seeing 1060 144hz in a bunch of these videos. Idk guess we'll see lol
I just bought lenovo legion 5i. I can't customize keyboard backlight with lenovo vantage. Even I change color or types, nothing happens. I can switch profile and it lights up well but I just can't customize.
I have faced a similar issue when I first bought my Legion 5. You must update the Lenovo Vantage app, perhaps on Microsoft Store making sure everything is updated. Hope it works :)
I’m bought yo order this lab top, but with 16gig ram... as far as editing video... effects and color grading in premier does it handle well? How’s the lagging and playback ???
I just ordered a legion 5i. 10gen I7 10750H. 6cores 12 threads. 7200 HDD and 512 SSD. 8GB ram. Will this work for entry level video editing? Thanks. Got it for 950.00
Sir please help me I have I7 10th gen 1650 120hz model but iam getting less than 3 hours of backup on usage like Online classes and web browsing 😶 Please help
Hi ben! Can you recommend laptop models other than legion 5i but still around its price range? I'm taking architecture in college so laptops with quadcore gpu might be better, I guess? I'm also more convinced of buying a workstation than a gaming laptop.. thanks!
I'm wondering the same. Currently quite concerned fro the battery duration. Mine is barely touching 4 hours even after doing balanced mode, battery saver mode and what not.
@@BenGKaiser Also, would you consider the i5-9300H with a GTX 1050 as a good choice for 1080p video editing and graphic design work? Between a Lenovo L340 and Asus TUF for the moment. A friend is between those two
Yes, I think that would work well for 1080p video editing. For your friend I would choose the A15 with 16GB of RAM - amzn.to/2VMAWQW . It will be more powerful. However it will run warmer but it should not effect the performance. :)
@@BenGKaiser Thanks! I'm currently working on a HP Office desktop with an i7-3770 I found on sale in Chile for $200. But in the future I'd like a notebook once all of this lockdown is over
So does the 120hz display of the legion 5i also have 315 nits of brightness? And is these the same for all specs as long as the display is at 120hz? Looking forward in getting these laptop and was wondering on how much nits does this screen have. Thank you for those who may answer.
Had the same problem. Had to uninstall and reinstall the Lenovo Vantage software. Reinstalling wasn't working through the Windows store either. Had to do it direct from Lenovo. But it's working now as I've got red keys :) seems to be a fairly common problem
Hello Ben, can you give me a suggestion ? im confused which laptop that i have to choose for design, videography, and maybe imma move to the 3D Modelling too. I have some options : Asus G15 GA502 & Lenovo 5i. What im worried about is the display ? which one is better ? thankyou
Info timely both have poor color accuracy. However the Asus ROG G17 has 98% sRGB....but it is a far larger laptop. Have you considered the Acer Predator Helios 300, or the MSI Prestige 15. Both have great performance and color gamut range. :)
Sir How Much expandable is the RAM on AMD model . I want to buy this for Graphic Designing and Animation . Please tell me sir .... How much expandable the RAM is ? On AMD model
I have amd version with 32 GB. When buying it I did not see 64GB or more. So I cannot say if 32 is the max or it is just limitation of the store I bought the laptop
Hi Ben, which would you recommend: Legion 5 Ryzen 7 4800h + rtx 2060 with 120hz 45% NTSC screen or Acer Helios 300 with i7-10750h + rtx 2060 with 144hz 97% srgb? For: graphic design, motion design, video editing, 3d rendering?
@@BenGKaiser they also claim that the 60hz version has 100% sRGB. The only lower color gamut display option they had was the 120hz with 45% NSTC on their website. Maybe you reviewed the 120hz option by chance?
@@benedict6728 I'm planning to buy the 45% NTSC model, can you tell me how good/bad it is in technical terms? I tried looking up but didn't get anything substantial to solve my dilemma
@@jashanthapar3364 "they claim %45CG but tbh to an average guy it seems perfectly fine, I stare at a QLED 4k 55in TV everyday and this isn't triggering me. might matter to someone who does more photo and graphic type stuff imo but I've found it acceptable" this was a statement I saw in reddit by someone who got the 120hz panel
Legion has better overall thermals. They have same screens but colour accuracy is not that important for gaming and productivity. Thermals are very important when it comes to longevity of the laptop. Although asus A15 is cheaper than legion 5, but if you are planing to use it for 5+ years than go for a system with better cooling that is legion 5
The 144hz version supposedly is more color accurate. But i think the 60hz version was also supposed to have 100%srgb? Clearly we cant trust this because this test proves otherwise. Other reviewers also mention that the 120hz is not bright enough
I passed on both the Ryzen version and this model because of the all plastic build. Common, if you are spending over $1000 on a laptop you should expect it not to be made like a child's toy? I spent the extra on the Legion 7i.
The highest end model with the i7 would be a good start, but it is not going to be a top performer. I would check out something like the Gigabyte Aero 15 for 3D modeling. It is around the same price and has more power - geni.us/Aero15-1660Ti-i7-9 Just a heads up the link above is an affiliate link if you make a purchase through the links provided I will get a small commission but at no extra cost to you, but that is what keeps this channel alive and the helpful content coming your way. 🤘 😊
Is amd better than intel for gaming.I am looking for gaming laptop.Can anyone say which is better for gaming alone?confused between lenovo legion 5i which has greater rtx gpu and omen or zephyrus g14 ryzen 4000 series but have only 1660ti.so which one is greater for gaming?
amd is better.There's multiple videos out there proving that AMD latest CPU (I think it was Ryzen) is better and faster than Intel's latest CPU (And Cheaper too)
What I like about the laptop is definitely the low profile design instead of those that screams *IM A GAMING LAPTOP*
@@joinmeng OOOOH YEESSS
I saw that
Ahem ahem Acer nitro 5
@@joinmeng yes omen 15 2020 is awesome. But I heard it has loud fan noise, compare to legion. Legion 5 it's much quite for a "gaming laptop"
@@joinmeng That was my second choice but always liked IBM/ Lenovo laptops.
@@fadilnatakusumah195 RAther have a loud fan that keeps the system cool than a "quiet fan" that throttles. Its loud for a reason.
This is hands down the best review of the 5i on youtube. Thank you so much for your hard work
Moment! Thank you so much! Share it out if you please! :)
I agree!
⚡ UPDATE!⚡ The screen on the unit I am reviewing is the 120Hz display with a color gamut range of 62% sRGB - 46% Adobe RGB - 46% DCI-P3. Please forgive me for the mistake as this has caused confusion for a lot of you watching the review.
Lenovo Legion 5i 3 display option is available
15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, anti-glare, 250 nits, 120Hz, 45% CG
15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, anti-glare, 300 nits, 144Hz, 5ms response time, 100% sRGB
15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, anti-glare, 300 nits, 60Hz, 100% sRGB
Did u like the 120hz display? Is the response time too slow?
they just offered in brazil the 120hz display, and I am on tears, but it is dolby vision certified, so is it a different screen?
Lenovo Legion 5-17IMH05H
What about this one? What colour range does it have? Couldn't find it anywhere. Please answer :)
pheww i almost didn't buy it😅
144Hz model has 100% sRGB, I just bought one for photo editing...
Nice video ben. I have the ryzen 7 version with 100% srgb, pantone validated, 144hz screen. So far so good 😀
I am stoked to hear that!
What’s the battery life like when on battery saver
Can the ryzen 7 version of this laptop be upgraded to 32gb ram? I want to buy this laptop the ryzen variant for doing extensive adobe design work with higher resolution files but wanted to know if it can go to 32gb ram or not!?
A pc or a laptop?
What does pantone validated mean? Is that a certification? Thanks!
I've played around with this laptop at best buy. Super comfortable to type on. I would say perfect.
Here's a hint to save money. Lenovo offers significant discounts for those who register as a student on their website. And they regularly offer discounts on select models.
You make an excellent point about how the 8 GB RAM limits performance. But thankfully the RAM can be upgraded at home, to a maximum of 32 GB.
In my country, the warranty is void if you open it for upgrading. They require taking it to the certified Lenovo service. Which is shame.
Wanted a laptop for creating, photo and video usage, as well as some light gaming and streaming so I got the 5i with the 7i with 16 dual channel RAM, 1 TB of SSD with the RTX 2060. Also download the corel photo and video pro software..
Andrew Labat oh cool! Is it noisy though when you are editing videos? I want to get the same laptop but am a bit worried about a fan noise
Subbed! I really like how you present your reviews. Quite hard to choose between these lappy nowadays but am glad to find your awesome reviews. Helped me a lot! Thank you , Ben!
Thanks for the sub! Glad the video helped!
Don’t forget the extra mode with Fn+Q
Performance mode
Can only be activated while on charger
I totally agree that the screen should be a 19x10 aspect ratio. Thank you for including the component usage.
Glad the component usage was helpful. I thought this would be a nice addition to my reviews.
Apparently it allows for better thermals to have the back end sticking out like that. I personally think its a cool touch but yes I can see how it may seem bulky to some.
Awesome vid, thanks! Shame you didn't pick the AMD / 16 Gb / 144hz version as it should be better in many aspects and it's surprisingly at 1000$ for now. Have you tested so as to point out any major difference?
I got the I7 version w 16gb ram, 1tb ssd, and 144hz screen. It's been incredible so far and the keyboard is insanely crispy 🤙
Rickey Koga are the fans noisy? Like when you do normal tasks like editing a simple video or playing a simple game? Considering getting the same laptop but really dont want super loud fans
Which is best Dell G3 vs Lenovo Legion 🤔🤔🤔🤔..????
Love your engagement in the comments bro
Amazing review! Told me everything I needed to know... and thanks for telling the keyboard trick. The colors are so nice 🤩
what is the best RAM brand would you recommend me to buy for 16gb to edit videos. I bought the lenovo legion 5i core i5
When exporting in premiere pro, do you turn on the hardware encoding for the other laptops, especially with the 4800H model? Thanks Man
Tuf A15 screen also has around same colour gamut but you criticized it a lot ??
@Swastik Parida Well its same with every 4th gen ryzen processors. Because they throttle over 105 degrees.
Hi did criticized it but not a lot. Lol
Get the 144hz version if you want nearly 100% SRGB
@@TenmaWhite Well its A15 I guess and for Lenovo the gaming temperatures of the new legion 5 are also high, lower than asus but still high. Only difference of about 3-4 degrees.
the 144hz screen for legion 5 has 100% srgb and 74% rgb. It costs about 50$ more.
@Ben I want to buy the version with a 60hz display i7, 16gb ram, 1660 ti 6GB mainly for work and some gaming is it worth it to opt out on a 60hz display? I have a Dell monitor 120hz as well.
How is the colour accuracy compared to other laptops with same price range ..and isit still viable for vid editing and photoshop
Was waiting since long time..
Does your lenovo legion gets warm on the keyboard if you are just browsing for like 10 mins? Is that normal? Or should i get mine replaced?
Hi Ben! I could really use some help!! I purchased a new Lenovo Legion 5 with an Intel i7 10 Gen. It looks great but it is extremely slow loading anything!! At first it was so slow that it wouldn't ever finish installing security updates. It acts like slow wi-fi but my household wi-fi is pretty good. I've tried several things. I tried updating the ram from 8 to 32 gigs, using an ethernet cable etc. but nothing changed. I did change the wireless power saving mode to maximum performance on while on battery. That seemed to help a slightly, which is strange because I only use it while plugged in. But it is still extremely slow! I takes hours to download some simple software and take too long to load anything. Laptops that I have used in the past were quicker than my desk top PC. But this is anciently slow! I will probably have to send it to the manufacturer, but can you help?
Thanks! Will
Which should I buy for Photoshop, illustrator, After Ef and Premiere? Macbook M1 8gb or Legion 5i 16GB?
I will be using it for DAW work (Reaper) and for light video editing (DaVinci Resolve). Would it be enough to get the i5-10300h version with 1660Ti? That's the one I can get around here without waiting too much. The i7-10750h is way harder to get.
Also, how does the 4 zone rgb keyboard work? Can it be modified with iCue software for per key settings? Or would I be stuck to the 4 zone schema?
Great content by the way! All my other questions were answered.
Unfortunately I have never worked with Reaper, so I am unable to give a recommendation, BUT it would be suitable for your video editing needs. :)
So did this laptop work well for after effect ?
Woah this is the best review for Lenovo Legion 5i ! I owned myself Lenovo Y540, I love this line of products so much but due to its sufficient enough for me, I'll be skipping Legion 5i and will look forward for another generation with AMD Series 5000 + RTX 3000 series.
Thanks!
@@BenGKaiser Hey dude, I just want to ask if the battery life is a huge jump over the Legion Y540? I'm kinda confused as to whether to buy this one or the Legion Y540
@@robertkobegarcia3742 nope, still 10% more maybe in real life. Which is not good enough for the full price as you can get y540 in sale for like 20% less for the same specs
Did you test the 1650 version?
So i am wondering how good does the lenovo legion 5 cool during gaming. How high are the temps for the cpu/gpu when you play a game on it for 2 hours
Hi Ben - would this laptop have the ability to run a 4k monitor if purchased seperately? Thanks!
Great review. Bought it and love it. Also installed linux mint dual boot.. at first no wifi or touchpad, but after updating everything worked great, very compatible with linux, steam works as well.
is it still working well?
@@Ray5C0rn3r Yes still running great. I do notice some lag with multiple live websites open. Probably could use some more memory. Lenova seems very compatible with linux.
Nice video. I ordered legion 7i with specs of 7-10750H, RTX 2060, 144hz. I'll use it for gaming and programming. I hope my decision is right because It's very expensive laptop.
Just undervolt it and it will be a monster plus external monitor
@@zeamers3108 I'm not sure if i7-10750H can be undervolted. I hope it does.
My old Dell inspiron just decided to stop working and I was so anxious about getting new laptop, since I'm about to start my yt channel and prices in my country for electronics are enormous. I was so into Acer conceptD 3 pro after seeing all the reviews, but it was not available in Poland :( I've just ordered Lenovo legion 5i with Nvidia RTX 2060, 32 GB RAM and CPU i7 at the same price I would have ordered old conceptD3! i feel it's a great deal and can't wait to get my laptop :)
How long did it take the laptop to ship? Just curious because I ordered mine yesterday.
:)) love your voice bro..hello from Vietnam btw..👋👋👋
Will this laptop be good with following specs:
i7-10750H
Ram- 2x 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-2933
1TB HDD 5400rpm
512G8 SSD
Display- 15.6 FHD (1920x1080) IPS 250nits Anti-glare, 120HZ 45%
Graphic- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB
As my main use will be for creative stuff but a bit of gaming too.
Yeah, that'll be a great setup. :)
Rtx 2060 + r7 4800h coming by September. If u can wait that would be better
@@BenGKaiser Thanks man!
Are benchmarks run on battery or plugged in? I'm new at benchmarking. Thanks,
how do we find out whether the Legion 5 gaming laptop can take 32 gigs of RAM couldn't find it anywhere on the company website. how do you find out the max ram your laptop can take, for example, Legion 5, is it 16 or up to 32 gigs?
Brother which combination is better in Lenovo Legion 5 laptop : Ryzen 7 4800H GTX 1650 TI (4-gb) or intel core i7 10750H GTX 1660 TI (6-gb)
Definitely the second configuration
Hi Ben G Kaiser. I would like to buy the legio 5 Ryzen7 4800. I am undecided whether to take it with GTX 1660ti or RTX 2060. In Europe there is only 1660ti. 2060 will arrive in late October. Furthermore there is also the legion 5P version (rtx 2060) found only on "currys". Do you know if the legion 5P has a different cooling system than legion 5?Do you know the differences?Thank you
Do we need to color correct it with Spyder X
please also review the legion 5 ryzen 4600h
If I can convince Lenovo to send me one, I will!
What do you think the battery life would be with the bigger battery option? I think it's a 76w?
lenevo 5i that frist afew months be sure that my temperture around 35 to 38 but now so difference around 48 to 52.tell me what think that make it hot while usage CPU around 2 to 5% and GPU 12% and Ram 5%
Thank you so much for this video Ben!
What power mode (plugged in) should I use to get the best performance in Adobe Premiere Pro for this machine?
Which is better for video editing Helios 300
Intelcore i5 or Legion i5 with Intecore i7?Thank you
In my country the highest spec of the legion 5/5i is equipped with 144hz with 100%sRGB pantone validated (at least that is what the lenovo said). But still, the ryzen version still stuck in GTX1650ti..
I am confused between Legion 5/5i and Legion 7/7i.
I don't want more than RTX 2060Ti. Even 1660Ti will do the job for me.
Grab the 5i rtx2060 to have more future support
Purchased Legion 7i, had hinge issue, came to know that this is a design fault and even if I fix it, there's a high chance that it will happen again and again. Returned it and purchased Legion 5Pi. It has been around 1 week, happy so far.
@@arpanbag6730 🙌 Enjoy it my friend 🙏
Do u think that this specs - Lenovo Legion 5-15 Ryzen 7 4800H /32GB ram/512 ssd/ RTX2060 144Hz will be enough to edit music videos in 4K in premiere pro and some time in after effects?
Would the 5 AMD be a better choice over the 5i?
Does a 4gb graphic card work well for heavy editing and gaming? Or is 6gb recommended?
Is the colour configuration under the keyboard same for the i5 version as well??
I’m stuck between a y540 with i7 9th Gen RTX 2060 144hz and a 5i with i7 10th gen 1660ti 60hz?
The y540 is $100 cheaper and used, the 5i is new with a 1year warranty.
Gaming isn’t my concern, I’ll be using it for 3D modeling for printers and CNC and Video editing.
So many different videos and specs for the legion 5i idek which one I bought. Guess I'll find out on Thursday when it gets here lol.
Webpage says rbg keyboard 3050 160hz 15.7 inch screen but I'm seeing 1060 144hz in a bunch of these videos. Idk guess we'll see lol
I just bought lenovo legion 5i.
I can't customize keyboard backlight with lenovo vantage. Even I change color or types, nothing happens. I can switch profile and it lights up well but I just can't customize.
I have faced a similar issue when I first bought my Legion 5. You must update the Lenovo Vantage app, perhaps on Microsoft Store making sure everything is updated. Hope it works :)
@@julianau6657 Thank you very much!It worked fine!!! You saved me ^^
I’m bought yo order this lab top, but with 16gig ram... as far as editing video... effects and color grading in premier does it handle well? How’s the lagging and playback ???
It handles it well. If you watch the video you can see these exact results. :)
Ben G Kaiser i watched the whole vid I ordered it bro bro ... but went with 16gig... I just hope it handles
Which processor do u prefer between i5 10300H , i7 10750H and ryzen 5 4600H for content creation ?
For me, i7 10th gen
If we are talking about single app performance I still stand by the i7-10750H. 👍
@@BenGKaiser what about the ryzen 7 4800H vs the i7 10750h?
Does the 144hz version have a better color profile?
I just ordered a legion 5i. 10gen I7 10750H. 6cores 12 threads. 7200 HDD and 512 SSD. 8GB ram.
Will this work for entry level video editing? Thanks. Got it for 950.00
Sir please help me I have I7 10th gen 1650 120hz model but iam getting less than 3 hours of backup on usage like Online classes and web browsing 😶
Please help
Can Final Cut Pro be used on this laptop?
if i want to upgrade the ram should i buy 2933 mhz or if it is 2666-3200 can work well?
Really good detailed video great job.
Thanks Lil Twice.
Hi Ben, would you recommend the 5i over the Y540? considering the differences in processor and color gamut
Hi. Can you tell me what's exactly the difference between those two?
weird his is only 60hz. mine was 120hz with i7 10th gen and gtx 1660 ti
Hi ben! Can you recommend laptop models other than legion 5i but still around its price range? I'm taking architecture in college so laptops with quadcore gpu might be better, I guess? I'm also more convinced of buying a workstation than a gaming laptop.. thanks!
zephyrus g14 🤔 because its rather expensive nowadays to build a workstation other than opt in for laptops, unless you're willing to splurge around $2k
watching this on the legion 5. got the ryzen 7 and q660ti model w 144hz the color accuracy is so much better than the 120 and 60hz model
which would you pick, msi gf65 (rtx2060, 16gb ram, i79750h) or Lenovo legion 5 (rtx2060, 16gb ram, i710750h) Is there much difference between the two?
I'd pick the MSI. I like the build of the MSI.
but lenovo says the 60hz panel has 100% srgb ! are they lying?
Tq i was looking for bouncing screen
Does legion 5i has RGB option in it or how to change it
Hmmm thought both the 60hz and 144hz got ~98%sRGB..and 120hz ver got 67%sRGB (this for gaming only)..
Great job brother.
Much appreciated
could u do a review for legion 5 gen 6 3050 model pleaseeeeee
Hello, 5-6 hours of web browsing with what settings and brightness? Hybrid mode on/off and from the Nvidia panel dGPU used or changed to integrated?
I'm wondering the same. Currently quite concerned fro the battery duration. Mine is barely touching 4 hours even after doing balanced mode, battery saver mode and what not.
Still not available in the Netherlands 😥
I'd love to see your review of the Ryzen 5 4600H vs the i7-9750H and i5-9300H
That is a great idea for a video. I will see what I can do in the future.
@@BenGKaiser Also, would you consider the i5-9300H with a GTX 1050 as a good choice for 1080p video editing and graphic design work? Between a Lenovo L340 and Asus TUF for the moment. A friend is between those two
Yes, I think that would work well for 1080p video editing.
For your friend I would choose the A15 with 16GB of RAM - amzn.to/2VMAWQW . It will be more powerful. However it will run warmer but it should not effect the performance. :)
@@BenGKaiser Thanks! I'm currently working on a HP Office desktop with an i7-3770 I found on sale in Chile for $200. But in the future I'd like a notebook once all of this lockdown is over
You're most welcome. :) Great find, hope it is working well for you.
I personally like the ledge look.
So does the 120hz display of the legion 5i also have 315 nits of brightness? And is these the same for all specs as long as the display is at 120hz? Looking forward in getting these laptop and was wondering on how much nits does this screen have. Thank you for those who may answer.
According to my tests the 120hz was able to reach 315 nits.... but Lenovo only claims 250nits.
@@BenGKaiser thank you for your response sir. Now i am confident in the laptop i am getting
I just ordered one with the 240hz screen with a claimed 400 + nits so I guess I'll see..
hi why i cant change the color of the keyboard when i set to one color? it only lights the blue color.
Had the same problem. Had to uninstall and reinstall the Lenovo Vantage software. Reinstalling wasn't working through the Windows store either. Had to do it direct from Lenovo. But it's working now as I've got red keys :) seems to be a fairly common problem
Hello Ben, can you give me a suggestion ? im confused which laptop that i have to choose for design, videography, and maybe imma move to the 3D Modelling too. I have some options : Asus G15 GA502 & Lenovo 5i. What im worried about is the display ? which one is better ? thankyou
Info timely both have poor color accuracy. However the Asus ROG G17 has 98% sRGB....but it is a far larger laptop.
Have you considered the Acer Predator Helios 300, or the MSI Prestige 15.
Both have great performance and color gamut range. :)
@@BenGKaiser Thankyou Ben, how about the creator 15 from msi ?
@@Owmega the 144 hz screen in this laptop apparently has 100%srgb
Sir How Much expandable is the RAM on AMD model . I want to buy this for Graphic Designing and Animation . Please tell me sir .... How much expandable the RAM is ? On AMD model
I have amd version with 32 GB. When buying it I did not see 64GB or more. So I cannot say if 32 is the max or it is just limitation of the store I bought the laptop
Hi Ben, which would you recommend: Legion 5 Ryzen 7 4800h + rtx 2060 with 120hz 45% NTSC screen or Acer Helios 300 with i7-10750h + rtx 2060 with 144hz 97% srgb?
For: graphic design, motion design, video editing, 3d rendering?
Where did you find a legion 5i with amd chip and rtx2060??
@@rainman6426 Amazon Spain
Thanks a lot
Happy to help
Can you do comparison helios 300 vs legion 5i
Yes, that video is coming out next week. :)
So the Ryzen 4800h versions will have better benchmarks? Best Overall Laptop for creators? They claim that the screen are 100% srgb on their website
They are claiming their 144hz screen will get 100% sRGB, I reviewed the 60Hz version.
@@BenGKaiser they also claim that the 60hz version has 100% sRGB. The only lower color gamut display option they had was the 120hz with 45% NSTC on their website. Maybe you reviewed the 120hz option by chance?
Basically for color accurate screen you have to pay more
@@benedict6728 I'm planning to buy the 45% NTSC model, can you tell me how good/bad it is in technical terms? I tried looking up but didn't get anything substantial to solve my dilemma
@@jashanthapar3364 "they claim %45CG but tbh to an average guy it seems perfectly fine, I stare at a QLED 4k 55in TV everyday and this isn't triggering me. might matter to someone who does more photo and graphic type stuff imo but I've found it acceptable" this was a statement I saw in reddit by someone who got the 120hz panel
Legion 5 AMD 4800H CB R20 Score is ~4600 😅
thats ittt!!!
Which is better? 5i or 5
@@austyap currently 5i becuase it goes up to rtx 2060. A legion 5 with 2060 will be coming out soon but as of now its stuck with a 1650(ti)
@@austyap lenovo 5 has better processor, 5i better graphic card. Soon though 5 will have the same graphic card, so worth the wait to get the 5 one
@@gzarari When is it coming out? I need a new high performing laptop that can be easily carried around for work.
Will it be fast enough for photo editing in photoshop and Lightroom?
Yes, it is plenty powerful! :)
Asus tuf a15 with Ryzen 5 and Lenovo legion 5i with intel i5 at same price which is better?(others spec's are same)
Legion has better overall thermals. They have same screens but colour accuracy is not that important for gaming and productivity. Thermals are very important when it comes to longevity of the laptop. Although asus A15 is cheaper than legion 5, but if you are planing to use it for 5+ years than go for a system with better cooling that is legion 5
The y540 for screen color accuracy or this because of upgradec specs
My 5i has 100% sRGB
Great review can you make another for the HP omen 1660ti
I should be receiving a unit for review soon.
Ben G Kaiser Subbed, liked, bell “ed” Excited for that. Thank you
Me too! It has been on back-order, but I am hoping to get it soon.
Is there not an upgrade option for a better more color accurate screen for this particular model on the website?
The 144hz version supposedly is more color accurate. But i think the 60hz version was also supposed to have 100%srgb? Clearly we cant trust this because this test proves otherwise. Other reviewers also mention that the 120hz is not bright enough
Moment productions thanks for the reply. Really appreciate it
Moment is correct. They are promising 100% sRGB out of the higher refresh rate screen.
I am waiting for lenovo legion 5 ryzen 7
I passed on both the Ryzen version and this model because of the all plastic build. Common, if you are spending over $1000 on a laptop you should expect it not to be made like a child's toy? I spent the extra on the Legion 7i.
hai ben, i gonna buy dell inspiron 5593 will it support animation 3d and other video editing software such as premier pro, maya and VFX?
The highest end model with the i7 would be a good start, but it is not going to be a top performer. I would check out something like the Gigabyte Aero 15 for 3D modeling. It is around the same price and has more power - geni.us/Aero15-1660Ti-i7-9
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@@BenGKaiser i know☺. Thanks ben
Is amd better than intel for gaming.I am looking for gaming laptop.Can anyone say which is better for gaming alone?confused between lenovo legion 5i which has greater rtx gpu and omen or zephyrus g14 ryzen 4000 series but have only 1660ti.so which one is greater for gaming?
amd is better.There's multiple videos out there proving that AMD latest CPU (I think it was Ryzen) is better and faster than Intel's latest CPU (And Cheaper too)
I have a Lenovo Legion 5i 17in, but, my keyboard don't change colors, its just white backlight. How can I change the keyboard colors??
FN+Spacebar
Funkyfuck90 that just changes the brightness, unlike shown in this video, where it changes color.
Do you think that this version with RYZEN 7-4800H could be work right for video editing and graphic design?
Yes, it would work well for those use cases.
Thanks dude, you're awesome!!
Can you please recommend a laptop for video editing under 1000$ with good battery life.?!
Under $1000 you're going to find almost no laptops with a battery life above 4-6 hours. I honestly can't even think of any off the top of my head.
It maxes out at 32gb RAM. That's what I have it mine and it reads and uses 32gb..