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enovo rebranded its midrange and high-end gaming laptops into the
Legion line a few years back, and we’ve been fans of most of the Legion
models since then. The Legion Y530 and the Legion Y740 were strong
2019 entries, and the new Legion 5i ($1,599.99 as tested) evolves the line
further. Besides a streamlined naming scheme, the 5i features an evolved
design with an updated keyboard, a more logically placed webcam with a
privacy shutter, and a 10th Generation Intel Core i7 processor. The Nvidia
GeForce RTX 2060 GPU and the 144Hz display in our review model provided a
smooth, full HD gaming experience, and it’s all rounded out by plenty of
storage and ports. The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 edges it out currently as an
unmatched value, but this is an appealing 15.6-inch midrange laptop that costs
less than truly premium alternatives.Lenovo Legion 5i: A Smart
Refinement
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