Lenovo Legion 5 2021 (Ryzen 7) Overview:
Here’s a short description of the design aesthetic, chipset, and battery life of the Lenovo Legion 5 2021 (Ryzen 7).
Design, Display
The 2021 edition of Legion 5 features an all-plastic build quality. There’s a subtle “Legion” branding on the top left corner of the laptop’s lid and a “Lenovo” branding on the bottom right. As for cooling, Lenovo says its “Legion Coldfront 3.0” technology helps deliver great performance with zero throttling even under long gaming sessions. The slightly more premium Legion 5 Pro has an even better thermal system, by the way.
Anyway, this cooling solution includes two fans with quad-channel exhaust and a large air intake vent at the bottom and underneath each keyboard switch. The laptop comes in two finishes: Phantom Black and Phantom Blue. But you can also find the Stingray White color option in certain markets.
Upfront, you’re getting a 15.6″ Full HD IPS LCD screen with an anti-glare coating on top. Likewise, the Legion 5 (2021) is available with two display configurations in total:
- 120Hz refresh rate, 250 nits brightness
- 165Hz refresh rate, 300 nits brightness, 100% sRGB, Dolby Vision
Performance
In terms of performance, this gaming laptop brings AMD + NVIDIA combo. It is available with a single CPU choice, i.e. Ryzen 7 5800H, whereas GPU options range from RTX 3050 to RTX 3070. Only the RTX 3050 Ti (95W) and RTX 3060 (130W) variants are currently available in Nepal. These GPUs have been complemented with 4GB and 6GB of GDDR6 VRAM, respectively.
As for memory, you can install up to 32GB DDR4-3200 RAM here. The Legion 5 (2021)’s base model usually arrives with 512GB SSD but you can bump it up to 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD as well.
Others
Moving on, this gaming laptop features a Legion TrueStrike keyboard with 4-zone RGB lighting. You can customize the lighting pattern under the Lenovo Vantage app. Port options on the Legion 5 (2021) include 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack, and an E-shutter button on the right. Contrary to a physical webcam shutter, this button toggles the camera on/off.
When it comes to battery, this gaming laptop has been paired with either a 60 or 80 Wh battery depending on the GPU configuration. Similarly, they fuel up via a 230W or a 300W AC adapter, respectively.
Lenovo Legion 5 2021 (15ACH6) Price
Lenovo Legion 5 2021 (15ACH6) | Price in Nepal | Price in the US | Price in India |
Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3050 Ti, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 15.6" FHD 165Hz | NPR 145,000 | USD 1,200 | N/A |
Lenovo Legion 5 2021 (Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3050 Ti, 16GB, 512GB, 15.6" FHD 165Hz) Specifications Compare
Announced | August 2021 |
Market Status | In Stock |
Laptop Type | Gaming |
Related Laptops |
Dimension | 362.56 x 260.61 x 25.75 mm |
Weight | 2.40 kg |
Color Options | Phantom Black, Phantom Blue |
CPU Series | AMD Ryzen 5000 Series (Cezanne) |
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H |
Base / Boost Clock | 3.20 GHz / 4.40 GHz |
Cores / Threads | 8 Cores / 16 Threads |
L3 Cache | 16MB |
GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti |
Graphics Type | Dedicated |
VRAM | 4GB GDDR6 |
TGP | 95W Maximum Graphics Power |
Boost Clock | 1695 MHz |
Installed RAM | 16GB |
Configuration | 2x 8GB |
Soldered Memory | No |
Memory Type | DDR4 |
Frequency | 3200 MHz |
Channel | Dual Channel |
Maximum Capacity | 32GB (2x SO-DIMM Slots) |
HDD | N/A |
SSD | 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe |
SSD Slots | 2x M.2 PCIe (1x Used, 1x Available) |
Optical Drive | N/A |
Size | 15.6 inches |
Panel Type | IPS-Type LCD |
Touchscreen | No |
Finish | Matte (Anti-Glare) |
Resolution |
Full HD (1920 x 1080)
16:9 aspect ratio
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Refresh Rate | 165Hz |
Variable Refresh Rate | AMD FreeSync Premium |
Response Time | 3ms (Overdrive Support) |
Maximum Brightness | 300 nits (cd/m2) |
Color Gamut | 100% sRGB |
Others | DC Dimmer, Dolby Vision |
Ports | 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A |
USB Type-C |
1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery)
1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort)
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Display | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
Audio | 1x 3.5mm Headphone/Microphone Input/Output |
Media Card | 1x SDXC Memory Card Reader |
Ethernet | 1x RJ45 (LAN) |
WiFi | WiFi 6 (802.11 ax), Dual-Band (2.4/5 GHz) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 |
Security | TPM 2.0 chip |
Keyboard | Legion TrueStrike 4-Zone RGB Backlit Keys |
Trackpad | Windows Precision Trackpad |
Webcam | 720p HD Camera With E-Shutter |
Speakers | 2x 2W Speakers With Nahimic Audio |
Microphone | Dual-Array Microphones |
Capacity | 4-cell 60 Wh LiPo |
Charging |
230W Slim Tip (3-pin)
Supports Rapid Charge Pro
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Operating System |
Windows 10 Home
(Upgradable to Windows 11)
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Preloaded Software |
Lenovo Vantage
McAfee LiveSafe
Microsoft Office (Trial)
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