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Legion Pro 5i 16IRX10

2025 · Windows 11 Home

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CPU98
GPU85
Display57
Memory82
Connect66
Portable52

Configuration

Scores

80+ Excellent60+ Good40+ Fair
Perf
98
Top 17% of Legion
Single
94
Multi
100
GPU
85
Top 17% of Legion
Display
57
Top 72% of Legion
Memory
82
Top 44% of Legion
Connect
66
Top 22% of Legion
Port
52
Top 83% of Legion
Value
64

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Digitecretail
05.02.2025
CHF 2’299
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05.02.2025· Lenovo CH MSRP
CHF 2’499
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Specifications

CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX (24C/32T, 5.8 GHz, 55W)
Display16" 2.5K IPS IPS · 165Hz · 350 nits
RAM32GB DDR5-5600 (2 slots) · max 64GB
Storage1 TB NVMe (2 slots)
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB · discrete
Battery84 Wh
Weight2.52 kg
Ports1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45, 1x 3.5mm
WirelessWi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4

Form Factor

16.0"360 mm253 mmSide Profile25 mm
2.52 kg|360 × 253 × 25 mm|2.3 L
2.52 kgWeight
84WhBattery
16"Screen
7portsTotal I/O
I/O Breakdown
1x Thunderbolt 41x USB-C 3.2 (DP)2x USB-A 3.21x HDMI 2.11x RJ451x 3.5mm
Wi-Fi 7Bluetooth 5.4

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RAM

2 slots · DDR5-5600 · Max 64GB

Storage (Slot 1)
Storage (Slot 2)
Memory Score
Current
82

Performance Overview

Hardware Guide

Use Case Fit

OverkillOffice / Productivity
ExcellentSoftware Development
OverkillGaming
OverkillVideo Editing
OverkillData Science / ML
OverkillVirtualization

Linux Compatibility

Kernel 6.10++
Wi-FiIntel BE200 — iwlwifi, 6.8+ for BE200 support
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060/5070/5070 Ti Laptop (Blackwell) — NVIDIA proprietary driver 570+ required
AudioIntel HDA — sof-firmware
Fedora: Fedora 41+ recommended. RPM Fusion for NVIDIA Blackwell (570+ driver). Core Ultra 7/9 275HX (Arrow Lake HX) — full support in 6.10+.

Community-supported. Intel Arrow Lake HX + RTX 5060–5070 Ti Laptop — 2025 Intel professional gaming platform. NVIDIA driver 570+ required. Thunderbolt 4 functional for eGPU and docking.

Analysis

DeveloperDesktop ReplacementIT FleetLight Gaming

The Legion Pro 5i 16IRX10 is a 2025 competition-grade gaming laptop with maximum GPU power. It pairs a Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX with 32 GB upgradeable DDR5 and a 2.5K IPS IPS panel at 16". At 2.52 kg with a 84 Wh battery, it is desk-friendly.

Strengths

  • 165 Hz smooth refresh rate
  • 32 GB memory for heavy multitasking
  • User-upgradeable RAM (2 SODIMM slots)
  • Dual M.2 storage slots
  • 1 TB+ onboard storage
  • Large 84 Wh battery for all-day use
  • Thunderbolt 4 connectivity
  • Built-in Ethernet (RJ45)
  • Wi-Fi 7 for next-gen wireless speeds
  • Discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8 GB VRAM)
  • Capable of heavy gaming at 1080p
  • High-performance 24-core CPU

Limitations

  • No SD card reader
  • Heavy at 2.52 kg

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

The Legion Pro 5i 16 Gen 10 is the Intel counterpart to the Pro 5 AMD — Core Ultra 7 or 9 275HX with RTX 5060, 5070, or 5070 Ti Laptop GPU options. The RTX 5070 Ti option pushes this into near-flagship territory. Thunderbolt 4 connectivity is standard. Available in 2.5K IPS or OLED display configurations. The Arrow Lake HX platform excels in single-threaded gaming performance while the HX-class core count handles streaming and content creation simultaneously.

Known Issues

The RTX 5070 Ti configuration draws significant power — ensure the 300W adapter is connected for peak performance. Arrow Lake HX platform has higher idle power draw than AMD equivalent — expect shorter battery life during light tasks. BIOS updates for early units are expected.

Swiss Market

Expected CHF 2100–2800 at Digitec and Brack depending on GPU tier. The RTX 5070 Ti option provides the best performance-to-value at the upper end. Competes directly with MSI Vector and ASUS ROG Strix G16 in the Swiss pro-gaming segment.