In this review, we’ll dive into the Lenovo Legion 5i 2022 model 15IAH7H, featuring the latest 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. Lenovo also offers other configurations, like upgrading to an RTX 3070Ti GPU, with prices varying accordingly.
Stealthy Gamer Design
The Lenovo Legion 5i 2022 keeps its predecessor’s understated gamer look that’s become a signature for the series. It looks like a sleek business laptop but with a slightly bigger, more aggressive build compared to ultrabooks.
The chassis is made of gray aluminum-magnesium alloy with sharp edges and a minimalist front featuring just the Lenovo and Legion logos along the side. It’s under 26mm thick and weighs 2.4kg, striking a good balance between portability and power for a 15.6-inch gaming laptop.
Rear Ports Include LAN, USB Type-C, HDMI, 2x USB Type-A, and Power
The port layout remains practical: most frequently used ports are at the back, keeping the sides clear so you can move your mouse freely without obstruction.
Like before, the laptop’s hinge is recessed, allowing space for rear ports and enabling the lid to open smoothly up to 180 degrees. You can even open it easily with one hand.
Keyboard and Touchpad
The Lenovo Legion TrueStrike keyboard remains a highlight. It’s solidly built with no flex, featuring deep key travel and satisfying feedback without being noisy. The full-size layout includes a numeric keypad, perfect for gamers who also use it for office work.
The keyboard has a beautiful 4-zone RGB backlight that you can customize easily with Lenovo Vantage software. Brightness levels are adjustable to save power or improve visibility in the dark.
The touchpad is large and smooth with responsive multi-touch support and full Windows Precision drivers for gesture control. While gamers will mostly use an external mouse, Lenovo designed this touchpad to be reliable for users who also work or study on the laptop.
Sharp 2K Display
The Legion 5i 2022 sports a 15.6-inch IPS panel with QHD resolution (2560 x 1440) and a 16:9 aspect ratio. It has a 165Hz refresh rate and 300 nits brightness. The bezels are thin on all sides except the bottom, giving a nice immersive feel.
The display delivers crisp visuals, accurate colors, and smooth gameplay thanks to the high refresh rate. It covers 100% of the sRGB color gamut, making it suitable for photo and video editing as well.
For gamers wanting a bigger screen at home, Lenovo’s Legion Y25-30 monitor is a great option. It’s a pro gaming display with a 280Hz refresh rate, IPS panel, AMD FreeSync Premium, Nvidia G-Sync, anti-glare coating, and smart ergonomic design with flexible height and swivel adjustments. It also features modern ports including Thunderbolt 4 Type-C.
Powerful Performance for Gaming and More
As introduced, this Legion 5i 2022 model packs a punch with the Intel Core i7-12700H CPU, Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and 1TB NVMe SSD. It handles gaming and heavy tasks like video editing and 3D work with ease. Here are some benchmark and gaming tests:
Starting with 3DMark to test GPU and CPU power:
Graphics scores are very high.
The CPU scores show strong single-core and multi-core performance from the Intel Core i7-12700H.
Next is PCMark10 testing overall system performance at max settings in 2K resolution:
CineBench shows the CPU’s rendering capabilities:
Now, some gaming performance tests on Lenovo Legion 5i 2022.
First up, the popular eSport title DOTA 2:
Next, PUBG:
Shadow of the Tomb Raider:
Finally, the demanding Red Dead Redemption:
Overall, the Legion 5i 2022 runs nearly all current games smoothly even at high settings and 2K resolution. Gamers can confidently explore any virtual world with this machine.
The impressive performance owes a lot to Intel’s Core i7-12700H, which combines 6 high-performance cores and 8 efficiency cores, 20 threads, and up to 4.7GHz turbo clock. This setup handles heavy games and resource-intensive 3D video editing software effortlessly, thanks to AI-powered workload distribution via Intel Threat Director technology.
Lenovo’s exclusive ColdFront 4 cooling system keeps the laptop cool during gaming and demanding tasks. Power delivery is solid, whether automatic or manually adjusted via Fn + Q shortcut, ensuring the CPU and GPU get enough juice for heavy workloads.
In summary, the Lenovo Legion 5i 2022 is a top-notch mid-range gaming laptop that delivers excellent gaming performance and handles heavy applications smoothly, all wrapped in a sleek and unique design for a gaming machine.
The Legion 5i 2022 starts at a reasonable price of 32.99 million VND, depending on configuration. It also comes with Lenovo’s Legion Ultimate Support (LUS), offering 24/7 hardware, software, and accessory support via phone, email, or chat.
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