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Nov 15, 2023 1:35 AM

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i: 16" QHD+ 240Hz, i9-13900HX, RTX 4070, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD

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B&H Photo Video has Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gaming Laptop (Onyx Gray, 82WK0083US) on sale for $1399. Shipping is free.

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Specs (source):
  • Intel Core i9-13900HX, 24C (8P + 16E) / 32T, P-core 2.2 / 5.4GHz, E-core 1.6 / 3.9GHz Processor
  • 16" 2560x1600 240Hz 500nits IPS Display
    • 100% sRGB, DisplayHDR 400, Dolby Vision, G-SYNC, Low Blue Light, High Gaming Performance, Anti-glare
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 Graphics
  • 32GB (2x16GB) SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 Memory
  • 1TB M.2 2080 PCIe Gen4 NVMe Solid State Drive
  • Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax 2x2 MU-MIMO + Bluetooth 5.1
  • 1080p Camera with Dual-Mic Array & E-shutter
  • 4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard
  • Ports:
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (support data transfer, Power Delivery 140W and DisplayPort 1.4)
    • 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (support data transfer and DisplayPort 1.4)
    • 4x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (1x Always On)
    • 1x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
    • 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
    • 1x Power connector
  • Windows 11 Home
  • 80 Whr Battery w/ 300W Slim Adapter
  • 14.31 x 10.25 x 1.05" (5.6 lbs)
Warranty: 1-Year Courier or Carry-in

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B&H Photo Video has Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gaming Laptop (Onyx Gray, 82WK0083US) on sale for $1399. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.Wajahat for sharing this deal.

Specs (source):
  • Intel Core i9-13900HX, 24C (8P + 16E) / 32T, P-core 2.2 / 5.4GHz, E-core 1.6 / 3.9GHz Processor
  • 16" 2560x1600 240Hz 500nits IPS Display
    • 100% sRGB, DisplayHDR 400, Dolby Vision, G-SYNC, Low Blue Light, High Gaming Performance, Anti-glare
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 Graphics
  • 32GB (2x16GB) SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 Memory
  • 1TB M.2 2080 PCIe Gen4 NVMe Solid State Drive
  • Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax 2x2 MU-MIMO + Bluetooth 5.1
  • 1080p Camera with Dual-Mic Array & E-shutter
  • 4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard
  • Ports:
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (support data transfer, Power Delivery 140W and DisplayPort 1.4)
    • 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (support data transfer and DisplayPort 1.4)
    • 4x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (1x Always On)
    • 1x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
    • 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
    • 1x Power connector
  • Windows 11 Home
  • 80 Whr Battery w/ 300W Slim Adapter
  • 14.31 x 10.25 x 1.05" (5.6 lbs)
Warranty: 1-Year Courier or Carry-in

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Nov 16, 2023 3:48 PM
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leprechaun17Nov 16, 2023 3:48 PM
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Quote from Deal-R-Dash View quoted comment :
Wait until you see the power brick lol!
Lol, I just bought a back up one off Amazon and it's almost as big as some laptops.
Nov 16, 2023 4:38 PM
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LeakyAneurismNov 16, 2023 4:38 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

Quote from somethingobvious View quoted comment :
Is it worth waiting out for a 4080 deal? Just not sure it's worth the price difference for the extra performance.
I am typing on this computer right now. The one from this deal. Very pleased with it. Not a lot of bloatware, nice bright screen, good picture quality, and haven't been disappointed with the gaming performance (when plugged in). Battery life in super extreme saver mode is not stellar. I can muster about 3 hours of web use and light video watching on it with a lot of manipulation on the settings.

With the latest Nvidia drivers, I got a 3dmark of around 13,500 in TimeSpy, if that helps.
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Nov 16, 2023 4:42 PM
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LeakyAneurismNov 16, 2023 4:42 PM
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Quote from Deal-R-Dash View quoted comment :
Wait until you see the power brick lol!
The brick is literally a brick. Both in weight and size. Looks like you might be able to use a 100W USB-C charger, but those aren't cheap either. Haven't tried. The AC adapter for this delivers 300W .
Nov 16, 2023 5:45 PM
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BigAppleFanNov 16, 2023 5:45 PM
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Chiming in to provide some additional information for anyone on the fence about this laptop...

I purchased this laptop in store from the deal posted in the older deal thread when it was $1499. Before the purchase, I compared the Costco, Lenovo site, Microcenter and Bestbuy deals at that time and this was the best bang for the buck deal.

First off the laptop is a pretty big and heavy, over 5lbs. The size of the power brick is about 20% the size of the laptop itself and weighs over a pound. This is a gaming desktop replacement for me so the size and weight are not an issue for me. If you are lugging this around daily, size and weight may be a bigger consideration. Although I do not feel that it is overly large compared to other 16" laptops.

As for the battery supply, I cannot comment on that as I have only had it plugged in during usage. There are three modes of power consumption that you can toggle with function keys. I mainly use the silent mode during browsing and email and it is super quiet. The fans automatically crank up during gaming mode and the fan sound is noticeable as well as the heat coming out from the side vents. The screen is bright and beautiful and I like the higher resolution over 1080p. I've only done some gaming on D4 and graphics on the native resolution on high setting looks good and runs smooth. Reflections and lighting effects are beautiful.
The only hiccups I had were maybe due my network connection lagging. Haven't had a chance to try any FPS yet.

The build is pretty solid. Top lid is metal and bottom case is plastic but it feels pretty solid with no flex that I noticed. Keyboard and keys had minimal flex when gaming. The trackpad is a good size and sometimes my hand hit the trackpad during gaming but I think there is a way to turn off the trackpad during gaming. Ports on side and mainly the back of the machine is handy.

Since this was my first PC gaming laptop (mainly mac guy), I consulted my friends who are PC users and they all recommended Lenovo's build quality. Some are going on 6 years with their laptops. I checked out the selection of laptops they had in the store and the Razor Blade laptops were nice but for the similarly spec'ed ones you are looking at $$$$.

As for the warranty, it comes with the most basic 1 year from Lenovo. There are two other higher tiered warranties that you can buy either from B&H or Lenovo. I just purchased it with a credit card that extends the warranty an extra year. There is not a lot of bloatware and the ones that do pop up, you can turn off.

As for B&H, I cannot comment on the return policy but after the price dropped, I called for a price adjustment and it was super quick and easy. They matched my order to my phone and offered a refund to my credit card. No questions asked.

TLDR: For a gaming laptop, its got good specs for a good price (better now that it is $100 cheaper). Size and battery may be a concern if you need to carry it around and cannot find a power outlet. Other than that, I have no regrets and feel I should have gotten a gaming laptop sooner.
Nov 16, 2023 5:54 PM
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WhisperPntrNov 16, 2023 5:54 PM
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Quote from PorterRanchDB View quoted comment :
Ordered one of these previously from BHPhoto and have had nothing but issues. Laptop works fine for gaming if running off battery but continually crashes when plugged in. This laptop needs to be plugged in. Sent to warranty twice now.
Crashing seems to be a pretty serious issue specific to the Pro5i based on a quick search
https://www.reddit.com/r/LenovoLe..._plz_help/
https://www.reddit.com/r/LenovoLe..._crashing/

For those who are doing price and feature comparison shopping some reviewers stated a 3070TI video card compares favorably to the 4070 with a decent discount:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITmbT6reDsw

So right now I'm hoping to score a Predator Helios 300 for a sub 900 ebay refurb price on BF (comparison for those interested [nanoreview.net]) however I am disappointed with the purported issues for this machine because I really love Lenovo laptops.

I may wait for the same machine at a similar price from a different retailer...

While I do work in IT and can fix lemons I'd rather not knowingly buy one...

Here's hoping it's just a software/firmware issue....
Last edited by WhisperPntr November 16, 2023 at 10:13 AM.
Nov 16, 2023 6:06 PM
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WhisperPntrNov 16, 2023 6:06 PM
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Quote from BigAppleFan View quoted comment :
Chiming in to provide some additional information for anyone on the fence about this laptop...

I purchased this laptop in store from the deal posted in the older deal thread when it was $1499. Before the purchase, I compared the Costco, Lenovo site, Microcenter and Bestbuy deals at that time and this was the best bang for the buck deal.....
Thanks for the comprehensive review. Have you noticed any problems with serious gaming while the AC power is plugged in? Also thank you for confirming the massiveness of the machine as well as the price adjustment. I'm still on the fence because of the crashes and the size, but if the crashes can be remedied the deal is still attractive.
Last edited by WhisperPntr November 16, 2023 at 10:09 AM.
Nov 16, 2023 6:10 PM
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premslick84Nov 16, 2023 6:10 PM
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Quote from PurpleTree974 View quoted comment :
I picked up the i7 13700hx version of this from Microcenter for $100 less. Is the HDR/DV something I'll miss out on or is it gimmicky at 500 nits?

Same here. hug

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Nov 16, 2023 6:29 PM
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BigAppleFanNov 16, 2023 6:29 PM
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Quote from WhisperPntr View quoted comment :
Thanks for the comprehensive review. Have you noticed any problems with serious gaming while the AC power is plugged in? Also thank you for confirming the massiveness of the machine as well as the price adjustment. I'm still on the fence because of the crashes and the size, but if the crashes can be remedied the deal is still attractive.
I cannot comment on any "serious" gaming yet. Since I have had the laptop, I have only played about 5-6 hours of Diablo 4. I haven't had any problems and it was plugged in all the time that I was playing. Although I play on high settings, I don't think D4 is a high CPU and GPU demanding game. I have yet to try FPS games that are more demanding on the laptop.

Just FYI, there is a ton of updates that needs to be done upon first boot up. Either from Microsoft, Nvidia or Lenovo, your first few boot ups is going to be updating the machine.

Hope this helps.
Nov 16, 2023 6:51 PM
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pennst8r06Nov 16, 2023 6:51 PM
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extremely interested in this. does anyone think anything comparable will go on sale for BF/CM? only a week+ away and i'm not sure how long this sale will last.
Nov 16, 2023 7:35 PM
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knet2010Nov 16, 2023 7:35 PM
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Costco have almost same configuration except with GeForce RTX 4060 for $1299.99.
A friend of mine bought one yesterday.


https://www.costco.com/lenovo-leg...09385.html
Nov 16, 2023 8:07 PM
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samveeNov 16, 2023 8:07 PM
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This or ASUS m16?
Nov 16, 2023 9:26 PM
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BraveLumber2196Nov 16, 2023 9:26 PM
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Is this laptop good with 3d program?
Nov 16, 2023 10:48 PM
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Medic311Nov 16, 2023 10:48 PM
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Lots of issues with Lenovo Legions over the years. Refuse to buy another.
I could go on and on, but head over to the Lenovo Community Forum and you can see what the on-going "trending" issues are with their Legion lineup.

I don't know what it is with the Legion, but their BIOS is always shit.
Never any issues with IdeaPads I buy for my family and parents, but I've been constantly burned with Legions and BIOS issues. Lenovo tech support always wants to blame Windows, but I call bullshit on that.
Nov 16, 2023 10:51 PM
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Medic311Nov 16, 2023 10:51 PM
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Quote from Deal-R-Dash View quoted comment :
Wait until you see the power brick lol!
lol almost the same size as a brick

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Nov 17, 2023 12:45 AM
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ReconFXNov 17, 2023 12:45 AM
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Quote from WhisperPntr View quoted comment :
Crashing seems to be a pretty serious issue specific to the Pro5i based on a quick search
https://www.reddit.com/r/LenovoLe..._plz_help/
https://www.reddit.com/r/LenovoLe..._crashing/

For those who are doing price and feature comparison shopping some reviewers stated a 3070TI video card compares favorably to the 4070 with a decent discount:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITmbT6reDsw

So right now I'm hoping to score a Predator Helios 300 for a sub 900 ebay refurb price on BF (comparison for those interested [nanoreview.net]) however I am disappointed with the purported issues for this machine because I really love Lenovo laptops.

I may wait for the same machine at a similar price from a different retailer...

While I do work in IT and can fix lemons I'd rather not knowingly buy one...

Here's hoping it's just a software/firmware issue....


The first guy who posted about the crashes, I feel bad for him, but also according to popluar history on slickdeals, alot of ppl chime in on a thread about a product that seems similar to the one posted but in fact isnt. This is the same with this one too I'm betting. I'm betting he got the laptop that you also found reddit posts on.

The main thing is.. that laptop is not this laptop. This is the 13900HX model with 32GB of RAM and a 2175mhz 4070. It feeds about 280w, it's not going to have the same issues as the 13700HX model that most likely also comes with a 4060 and 16GB 4800mhz RAM. Also the 3070 Ti laptop u linked will not do DLSS FG and the only reason I'm looking at 40 series laptops is to get FG over my older Dell G15 RTX 3060 laptop.. it makes all the difference in playable fps vs sub-60 fps.

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