IF you’re the casual laptop user, content with just the usual tasks of sending emails, internet browsing, or even some occasional video and music streaming, look away. This ultra-powerful laptop ain’t for you. Well, maybe it is, too, if just for the bragging rights because it is something that is too cool not to flaunt. However, if you’re a serious creator looking to churn out amazing videos and graphic designs with ease, or an avid gamer, who wants to stay on top of his or her game, then the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is the right beast for you.
The latest generation of Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is powered by top-of-the-line 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 40 Series graphics. This machine is perfect for anyone looking for the right laptop that can handle the demands of both hardworking professionals or students and massive gamers. And get this. It boasts of what is taking the tech world by storm– AI.
Design
Overall, the build and design of the Legion Slim 5i scream “premium”, with a sleek aluminum lid and a base that extends a bit at the back. Our unit came in Storm Grey and looked stunning with its matte finish, accentuated by a glossy shiny Legion logo on the lid. Those looking for a lighter colorway might prefer the other option, Misty Grey.
The laptop’s thickness is at 25.2 mms on the more powerful RTX4070 GPUs and weighs around 2.30 kgs.
While some, who are more used to heftier gaming devices may be disappointed by its slim built, the Legion Slim 5i feels just right for someone like me, looking for portability and power rolled in one.
There are two USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 2) ports, two USB Type-C 3.2 (Gen. 2) ports, an HDMI 2.1 port with up to 8K 60Hz or a 4K 120Hz signal, an SD card reader, a LAN port, and a 3.5 mm audio jack.
I particularly like the webcam’s shutter option which I can rely on in times when I don’t want to be seen wearing my pajamas during Zoom meets.
Display
The display selection of the Legion Slim 5i includes a base configuration with a 16:10 Full HD IPS 144Hz display. Its 100% sRGB color accuracy, 500 nits of brightness, with HDR 400 support, can lead to enjoyable content creation and game playing.
Its advanced Optimus automatically switches between the discrete and integrated GPUs without the need for a restart. G-Sync and FreeSync support is also present, for an even better gaming experience.
Specifications/features
The Legion Slim 5i we got our hands on has both the Alder Lake and Raptor Lake processors, with the Core i7-13700H. In terms of graphics, our model offers the RTX 4070.
The Legion Coldfront 5.0 setup keeps the machine cool even during intense gaming. This built-in thermal management system uses thermal compounds, larger copper heat pipes, and an increased air intake and exhaust, with liquid crystal polymer fans. This way, you can focus on gaming or content creation because the computer runs much quieter.
We tried out a couple of SpiderMan and DOTA 2 games and we are extremely pleased that Intel’s performance hybrid architecture delivered the kind of power needed for gamers who want to bring their a-game. We wish we had extra time to enjoy more games!
Artificial Intelligence
And for the most exciting part: AI!
The AI Engine+, powered by the Lenovo LA AI chip, uses a software-machine learning algorithm to optimally tune the laptop’s performance. The chip uses software machine learning, deployed through the Lenovo Vantage, to help monitor in-game FPS and dynamically adjust for the highest performance output.
In a nutshell, when you play a game or edit a video, the AI in the Legion Slim 5i learns what your games and work or school deliverables need from the laptop’s system. As it learns your playing, working, creating, and streaming habits, it will intelligently control the laptop’s thermal performance, allocate wattage dynamically between CPU and GPU, and ultimately, provide you an overall better experience.
We have been using our unit for almost a week now and we’re already satisfied. We can only imagine what it would be like if we had the laptop long enough for it to analyze and customize our experience.
Verdict
Gaming laptops often cost an arm and a leg but if you want something that’s going to give you the best experience in many, significant fronts of your digital necessities, then making an investment will definitely be worth it with the Legion Slim 5i. With its exceptional build, quality, usability as well as its, stunning display, cutting-edge gaming performance, and elevated user experience with the integration of AI technology, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is an excellent choice.
Legion Ultimate Support
The investment users will make on Legion devices is made even sweeter with Legion Ultimate Support. The brand stays true to its commitment to provide “Stylish Outside, Savage Inside” offerings through a one-stop shop that will propel gamers to the lead.
First launched in March 2021, Legion Ultimate Support is the only gamer-centric support services among competitors that provides users 24/7 access via phone, chat, or email to technicians who are armed with gamer-centric knowledge such as hardware optimization, software assistance, in-game settings for some of the most popular AAA games and more. It also includes on-site support and fast repairs for those tricky problems and overall technical support to keep the device running in tip-top shape. Elite-level Lenovo technicians have a wealth of product knowledge to keep Legion devices at 100% performance, 100% of the time to help gamers maintain optimal performance all throughout the day and night with their device.
This year’s Lenovo Legion devices are more than just the standard PCs and with the three-year Legion Ultimate Support, gamers are guaranteed the complete and ultimate Legion experience.
Getting the best value for money when it comes to devices shouldn’t stop at great new features and specifications. With Lenovo, users not only get to enjoy a wide offering of powerful and innovative technology, but they also have the privilege of unparalleled, reliable Support Services that cover everything needed to keep the product running across its lifecycle.
Accidental Damage Protection
A Lenovo device is a valuable investment and the last thing any user would want is for untoward incidents to happen, thereby compromising the device and the data stored in it.
But Lenovo has its customers backs with its 3-Year Accidental Damage Protection offering in-person assistance on a wide array of laptop services, from accidental drops, spills and bumps to structural failures, including electrical surges. Lenovo’s trained technicians can perform comprehensive diagnostic tests on-site and make quick fixes using Lenovo-Qualified parts to reduce the need for more intensive repairs.
With Accidental Damage Protection, if the PC is not damaged beyond repair, the end users’ own PC is returned. If repair is not possible, the entire system will be replaced at no additional charge.
The Legion Slim 5i is now available in stores starting P129,995.