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Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (Gen 10, 16IAX10) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (Gen 10)

The Legion Pro 7i is the stronger laptop here: it is better for games, has the nicer screen and lasts longer on a charge.

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SpecLegion Pro 5iLegion Pro 7i
Processor
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Memory
32 GB
Screen
16" 2.5K OLED 240Hz
Storage 1 TB
Operating system Windows 11 Home

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Which one to choose

  • Performance

    Evenly matched

    Both have the power for editing and other demanding work.

  • Gaming

    Legion Pro 7i wins

    Its graphics run recent games at higher settings.

  • Display

    Legion Pro 7i wins

    Its screen is smoother.

  • Battery life

    Legion Pro 7i wins

    It should go longer between charges.

Choose the Legion Pro 7i if…

  • You want to play recent games.
  • You spend long hours looking at the screen.
  • You often work away from a plug.

Spec by spec

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SpecificationLegion Pro 5iLegion Pro 7i
Performance
There is little between them for speed: both handle demanding work like photo and video editing. For gaming the Legion Pro 7i is clearly stronger.
Processor Intel Core Ultra 9 275HXIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
CPU cores 2424
Core types 8 performance + 16 efficiency8 performance + 16 efficiency
Threads 2424
Base clock 2.7 GHz2.7 GHz
Max boost clock 5.4 GHz5.5 GHz
Cache 36 MB36 MB
Processor base power 55 W55 W
Manufacturing process TSMC N3BTSMC N3B
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 TiNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Graphics architecture BlackwellBlackwell
Graphics cores 5888 CUDA cores7680 CUDA cores
Graphics boost clock 1447–2220 MHz1500–2287 MHz
Graphics power range 60–115 W80–150 W
Graphics AI performance 992 TOPS1,334 TOPS
Graphics memory 12 GB16 GB
Graphics power (TGP) —175 W
AI engine (NPU) —13 TOPS
Memory (RAM) 16 GB32 GB
Memory type DDR5-6400MT/sDDR5-6400
Maximum memory 32 GB64 GB
Memory upgrades Upgradeable (slots)Upgradeable (slots)
Storage 1 TB1 TB
Storage type SSDSSD
Storage interface M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe
Storage slots 22
Screen
The Legion Pro 7i has the nicer screen: it is smoother.
Screen size 16"16"
Resolution 2.5K (2560 x 1600)2.5K (2560 x 1600)
Aspect ratio 16:10—
Panel OLEDOLED
Refresh rate 165 Hz240 Hz
Variable refresh (VRR) YesYes
Brightness 500 nits500 nits
Color range 100%DCI-P3100% DCI-P3
HDR HDR 1000 True BlackDisplayHDR True Black 1000
Finish GlossyGlossy
Touchscreen NoNo
Battery and size
The Legion Pro 7i should last longer between charges.
Battery life (maker claim) ——
Battery capacity 80 Wh99.9 Wh
Charger —400 W
Charges via Slim tipSlim tip (rectangle)
Weight ——
Dimensions 364.38 x 268.06 x 21.69-25.95 mm (14.35 x 10.55 x 0.85-1.02 in)364.38 x 275.94 x 21.9-26.65 mm (14.35 x 10.86 x 0.86-1.05 in)
Materials Aluminum (Top), PC-ABS (Bottom)Aluminum (Top), Aluminum (Bottom)
Color Eclipse BlackEclipse Black
Colors available Eclipse BlackEclipse Black
Ports and wireless
Ports 2x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1), 1x USB-A (USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2), Always On, 1x USB-C (USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2), with USB PD 65-100W and DisplayPort 2.1, 1x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps), with DisplayPort 2.1, 1x HDMI 2.1, up to 8K/60Hz, 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm (0.14 in)), 1x Ethernet (RJ-45), 1x Slim tip (rectangle) power connector2x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1), 1x USB-A (USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2), Always On, 1x USB-C (USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2), USB PD 95-100W, DisplayPort 2.1, 1x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps, 1x HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm (0.14 in)), 1x Ethernet (2.5GbE RJ-45), 1x Slim tip (rectangle) power connector
Thunderbolt / USB4 Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40GbpsThunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps
Ethernet 100/1000M (RJ-45)2.5GbE (RJ-45)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4
Features
Webcam 5MP5.0MP with E-shutter
Webcam privacy E-shutterE-shutter
Backlit keyboard YesYes
Keyboard 24zone RGB BacklitPer-key RGB Backlit, English
Touchpad Buttonless Mylar surface multi-touch touchpad, supports Precision TouchPad (PTP), 75 x 120 mm (2.95 x 4.72 in)Buttonless Mylar surface multi-touch touchpad, 75 x 120 mm (2.95 x 4.72 in)
Speakers Stereo speakers, 2W x2, audio by HARMAN, optimized with Nahimic Audio4 stereo speakers, 2W x2 (woofers), 2W x2 (tweeters), optimized with Nahimic Audio, Smart Amplifier (AMP)
Microphones dual microphone2x, Array
Pen NoNo
Security Firmware TPM 2.0 Enabled, E-shutterFirmware TPM 2.0, E-shutter
Software and model
The Legion Pro 7i comes with Windows Pro, which adds business tools; at home you won't notice a difference.
Operating system Windows 11 HomeWindows 11 Pro
Released —2026