In this article, we will explore the Lenovo Legion 5i 2022, model 15IAH7H, equipped with the latest 12th generation Intel Core i7-12700H CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. Additionally, the company offers some other configuration options depending on user needs, such as upgrading the graphics card to RTX 3070Ti, of course, the price will vary accordingly.
Design Maintains a Subtle Gamer Aesthetic
The overall exterior of the Lenovo Legion 5i 2022 has not changed much from its predecessor, still following the “subtle gamer” philosophy that has made the product line famous. We have a laptop that looks very “business-like” but is distinct from ultrabooks in being bulkier and a bit larger.
The entire body is made of a squared-off gray aluminum and magnesium alloy casing with sharp edges, and the front is minimalist with only the Lenovo and Legion branding along the edge. The device has a thickness of less than 26mm and weighs 2.4kg, providing a well-proportioned build that is not too heavy for a powerful 15.6-inch gaming laptop.
The Rear Ports Include LAN, USB Type C, HDMI, 2x USB Type A, and Power.
The port layout on the Lenovo Legion 5i 2022 remains convenient as always: Most of the important ports that you frequently need to plug in are located at the back, while the two sides are minimized to allow users to move their mouse comfortably without obstruction.
Similar to its predecessor, this laptop has hinges that are set deep into the body, allowing space for the rear connections while also providing a flexible folding mechanism that allows it to open to 180 degrees and can be easily opened with one hand.
Keyboard and Touchpad
The Lenovo Legion TrueStrike keyboard on the Lenovo Legion 5i 2022 is, as usual, a major highlight for this gaming laptop. The build quality is excellent, ensuring that you will never experience any flex while typing. Coupled with a deep key travel and good bounce, it feels very satisfying to type without being noisy. Office users will also be completely won over by the full-size layout that includes a convenient number pad.
Besides typing quality, this keyboard also features beautiful 4-zone RGB LED lighting, easily adjustable via the Lenovo Vantage software. The brightness can also be changed to save power when needed or increased for better visibility at night.
The touchpad on the device is large, smooth, and very responsive with multi-touch support, fully compatible with Windows Precision drivers for gesture swiping. Of course, gamers will primarily use an external mouse, but Lenovo Legion 5i 2022 is aimed at users who also juggle office work and studying, so the touchpad is still well-equipped.
Stunning 2K Display
The Lenovo Legion 5i 2022 features a 15.6-inch IPS display with a QHD (2560 x 1440) resolution, a familiar 16:9 aspect ratio, a refresh rate of 165Hz, and a brightness of 300 nits. Except for the slightly thicker bottom bezel, the rest is very thin, giving a spacious edge-to-edge feel.
The experience on this screen is truly impressive with the high-resolution clarity, good color reproduction, high brightness, and above all, the smoothness when gaming with a 165Hz refresh rate. Those who need a laptop for additional photo and video editing work can rest assured as it achieves 100% sRGB color coverage.
Gamers who want to use a larger screen at home to enhance their gaming experience may consider the Legion Y25-30 model. This is a professional gaming monitor with a refresh rate of up to 280Hz, a beautiful IPS panel, and a host of anti-tearing technologies like AMD Free Sync Premium, Nvidia G-Sync, and anti-glare… Additionally, the Legion Y25-30 features a smart design with flexible height adjustability and modern connectivity ports, especially the premium Thunderbolt 4 Type C.
Powerful Performance, Gaming with Confidence
As introduced at the beginning, the Lenovo Legion 5i 2022 we are experiencing has a very powerful configuration with the latest 12th generation Intel Core i7-12700H CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and 1TB NVMe SSD. We can confidently game or perform heavy tasks like video editing and 3D rendering with ease. Here are some benchmark tests and gaming trials:
First is the 3DMark software testing the GPU and CPU capabilities:
Very high graphics score.
The scores show the power of the Intel Core i7-12700H CPU from single-core to multi-core performance.
Next is the PCMark10 software to assess the overall capability of the system, with all settings at maximum at 2K resolution:
CineBench software shows the CPU’s rendering capability:
Now let’s move on to some game titles to assess the gaming performance of the Lenovo Legion 5i 2022.
First is the familiar eSports title DOTA 2:
Next is PUBG:
Shadow of the Tomb Raider:
Finally, Red Dead Redemption, which is quite demanding:
It can be seen that the Legion 5i 2022 can smoothly run almost all current games even at the highest settings and 2K resolution. Gamers can confidently use the machine to navigate through virtual worlds perfectly.
The impressive performance of the Lenovo Legion 5i 2022 is clearly supported by the Core i7-12700H processor from Intel, which delivers outstanding power. The design combines 6 high-performance cores and 8 energy-efficient cores, 20 processing threads, and a turbo frequency of 4.70Hz to deliver impressive results. Users can rest assured that this laptop will handle heavy games and 3D video editing software, which are resource-intensive, thanks to its ability to allocate application loads automatically based on Intel’s AI technology, Intel Thread Director.
Additionally, we cannot overlook Lenovo’s proprietary technology, the ColdFront 4 cooling system, which ensures that the system stays cool during gaming as well as when running high-performance software. The power delivery capability of the Legion 5i 2022 is also excellent, whether automatically or manually adjusted via the Fn + Q shortcut, providing ample energy for the CPU and GPU to handle demanding tasks.
Overall, the Lenovo Legion 5i 2022 is a high-quality mid-range gaming laptop for gamers, with perfect gaming capabilities as well as operating heavy applications while maintaining a unique, elegant appearance in the gaming segment.
The Lenovo Legion 5i 2022 is currently priced quite reasonably starting from 32.99 million VND depending on the configuration, and as usual, this laptop is also offered with Lenovo’s Legion Ultimate Support (LUS) package with a technical support team available 24/7 for hardware, software, and accessories, through phone, email, or chat.
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