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Legion 5 16AHP9

2024 · Windows 11 Home

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CPU76
GPU65
Display57
Memory67
Connect56
Portable56

Configuration

Scores

80+ Excellent60+ Good40+ Fair
Perf
76
Top 83% of Legion
Single
75
Multi
76
GPU
65
Top 83% of Legion
Display
57
Top 72% of Legion
Memory
67
Top 89% of Legion
Connect
56
Top 72% of Legion
Port
56
Top 44% of Legion
Value
74

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Digitecretail
05.02.2025
CHF 1’549
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CHF 1’799
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Specifications

CPUAMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (8C/16T, 5.1 GHz, 45W)
Display16" 2.5K IPS IPS · 165Hz · 350 nits
RAM16GB DDR5-5600 (2 slots) · max 32GB
Storage512 GB NVMe (2 slots)
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop 8GB · discrete
Battery80 Wh
Weight2.31 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 5.3

Form Factor

16.0"360 mm253 mmSide Profile21 mm
2.31 kg|360 × 253 × 21 mm|1.9 L
2.31 kgWeight
80WhBattery
16"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 5.3

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RAM

2 slots · DDR5-5600 · Max 32GB

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

Performance Overview

Hardware Guide

Use Case Fit

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

Linux Compatibility

Kernel 6.8++
Wi-FiIntel AX211 — iwlwifi, well-supported on 6.5+
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050/4060 Laptop — proprietary driver required; nouveau limited to basic display
FingerprintSynaptics reader — libfprint support varies by SKU
AudioRealtek HDA — standard ALSA/PulseAudio
Fedora: Fedora 40+ recommended. Install RPM Fusion for NVIDIA drivers. Use prime-run or nvidia-prime for discrete GPU switching. GNOME Wayland works with NVIDIA 530+ driver.

Community-supported. AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (Phoenix 2) is well-supported in kernel 6.5+. NVIDIA dGPU requires proprietary drivers for gaming — nouveau inadequate for 3D. AMD iGPU (Radeon 780M) available via amdgpu driver as fallback.

Analysis

DeveloperDesktop ReplacementIT FleetLight Gaming

The Legion 5 16AHP9 is a 2024 mainstream gaming laptop balancing price and performance. It pairs a AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS with 16 GB upgradeable DDR5 and a 2.5K IPS IPS panel at 16". At 2.31 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 2.31 kg

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

The Legion 5 16 Gen 9 AMD is Lenovo's mainstream 2024 gaming laptop built around AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and an NVIDIA RTX 4050 or 4060 Laptop GPU. The 2.5K 165 Hz IPS panel with 350 nits is solid for gaming without the premium of OLED. Dual SODIMM DDR5 slots mean RAM is user-upgradeable — a rare advantage in 2024 gaming laptops. The USB4 port adds versatility for external GPU docks or fast storage.

Known Issues

The 350-nit display brightness is adequate but not outstanding in bright environments. Fan noise under sustained load is audible — expected for the chassis size. The base 16 GB DDR5 configuration benefits from upgrade to 32 GB for modern titles.

Swiss Market

Available at Digitec and Brack in the CHF 1200–1500 range depending on GPU tier. The RTX 4060 configuration offers strong price-to-performance in the Swiss market. Upgradeable RAM and dual NVMe slots reduce long-term TCO.