Our test model carries a Core i7-10750H processor, 16GB of memory, a GeForce
RTX 2060 GPU, and a 1TB solid-state drive. At the time I wrote this, it’s the
standard listing at B&H Photo, with limited stock at a sale price of $1,299. The
$1,599.99 model on Lenovo.com is the same as ours aside from the storage,
with a 512GB SSD and a 1TB hard drive. So you’ll want to hunt at various
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The $1,099.99 model comes with a Core i5-10300H processor, 8GB of memory,
a GeForce GTX 1650 GPU, and a 128GB SSD. The two middle models on
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game requirements.
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To provide context for the Legion 5i’s performance, I’ve put together a batch of
competing laptops. Most are other 15-inchers, though the ROG Zephyrus G14
has really broken the mold on value and performance, so it’s included as well.
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lower- and higher-priced models. The Acer Predator Helios 300 ($1,199.99 as
tested) represents the best entry-level value over $1,000; the Dell G5 15 SE is an
all-AMD alternative at the same price. The Zephyrus G14, as mentioned, is a
superb midrange value at $1,449.99.