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Legion 5 15ARP8

2023 · Windows 11 Home

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CPU75
GPU65
Display54
Memory67
Connect51
Portable54

Configuration

Scores

80+ Excellent60+ Good40+ Fair
Perf
75
Top 89% of Legion
Single
73
Multi
76
GPU
65
Top 83% of Legion
Display
54
Top 100% of Legion
Memory
67
Top 89% of Legion
Connect
51
Top 83% of Legion
Port
54
Top 72% of Legion
Value
94

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01.02.2025
CHF 1’199
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CHF 1’399
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Specifications

CPUAMD Ryzen 7 7840HS (8C/16T, 5.1 GHz, 45W)
Display15.6" 2.5K IPS IPS · 165Hz · 300 nits
RAM16GB DDR5-4800 (2 slots) · max 32GB
Storage512 GB NVMe (2 slots)
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop 8GB · discrete
Battery80 Wh
Weight2.40 kg
Ports1x USB-C (USB 4), 1x USB-C 3.2, 2x USB-A 3.2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45, 1x 3.5mm
WirelessWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2

Form Factor

15.6"351 mm246 mmSide Profile21 mm
2.4 kg|351 × 246 × 21 mm|1.8 L
2.40 kgWeight
80WhBattery
15.6"Screen
7portsTotal I/O
I/O Breakdown
1x USB-C (USB 4)1x USB-C 3.22x USB-A 3.21x HDMI 2.11x RJ451x 3.5mm
Wi-Fi 6EBluetooth 5.2

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RAM

2 slots · DDR5-4800 · Max 32GB

Storage (Slot 1)
Storage (Slot 2)
Memory Score
Current
67

Performance Overview

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Use Case Fit

ExcellentOffice / Productivity
ExcellentSoftware Development
OverkillGaming
ExcellentVideo Editing
ExcellentData Science / ML
ExcellentVirtualization

Linux Compatibility

Kernel 6.5++
Wi-FiIntel AX211 — iwlwifi, well-supported on 6.1+
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop — NVIDIA proprietary driver required; nouveau limited
FingerprintSynaptics sensor — libfprint support varies
AudioRealtek HDA — ALSA/PulseAudio
Fedora: Fedora 39+ or Fedora 40 recommended. RPM Fusion for NVIDIA. AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS (Phoenix) well-supported — solid amdgpu iGPU (Radeon 780M) as fallback.

Community-supported. AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS + RTX 4060 Laptop — a mature 2023 gaming platform. AMD iGPU available; NVIDIA proprietary driver needed for full dGPU gaming. Good community Linux support.

Analysis

DeveloperDesktop ReplacementIT FleetLight Gaming

The Legion 5 15ARP8 is a 2023 mainstream gaming laptop balancing price and performance. It pairs a AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS with 16 GB upgradeable DDR5 and a 2.5K IPS IPS panel at 15.6". At 2.4 kg with a 80 Wh battery, it is desk-friendly.

Strengths

  • 165 Hz smooth refresh rate
  • User-upgradeable RAM (2 SODIMM slots)
  • Dual M.2 storage slots
  • Large 80 Wh battery for all-day use
  • Built-in Ethernet (RJ45)
  • Discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8 GB VRAM)
  • Capable of heavy gaming at 1080p
  • High-performance 8-core CPU

Limitations

  • No SD card reader
  • Heavy at 2.4 kg
Upgrade path: Legion 5 15AHP10

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

The Legion 5 15 Gen 8 AMD introduced AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS (Phoenix) with RTX 4060 Laptop in Lenovo's 2023 mainstream gaming line. The 15.6-inch 2.5K 165 Hz IPS panel was a step up from prior 1080p panels in the series. Dual SODIMM DDR5 and dual NVMe slots retain full user upgradeability. A well-balanced 2023 gaming laptop that ages well.

Swiss Market

Now at clearance pricing CHF 900–1200 at Digitec and Brack. The Ryzen 7 7840HS remains performant for current titles. A strong second-hand value pick if found below CHF 900 with 32 GB RAM.