Not every gamer needs a top-tier, ultra-expensive machine to enjoy modern games. Mid-range gaming laptops like the Lenovo 16-inch Legion 5i strike the perfect balance between performance and affordability. B&H Photo and Video is currently offering the aforementioned laptop at a discounted price of $1,199, marking a $400 reduction from its original price - making it a pretty sweet deal.
At the heart of this gaming laptop is the 14th Gen Intel Core i9-14900HX CPU. With a total of 24 cores (8 performance cores and 16 efficiency cores) and a maximum turbo frequency of 5.8 GHz, this CPU delivers great single and multi-threaded performance, making it ideal for both gaming and productivity. It's paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU with 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM. We have tested a different version of this laptop that features the Intel Core i7-14650HX (and 16 gigs of RAM instead of 32) - check out our review for the same here.
The 16-inch IPS display features a 2560x1600 QHD resolution with a 240Hz refresh rate, which is pretty good for this price point. The laptop is also equipped with 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD, providing decent storage and speedy data access for your favorite games and applications.
Connectivity options are plentiful, with USB-C ports, HDMI 2.1, and Wi-Fi 6E for modern peripherals and networks. The laptop also includes an RGB backlit keyboard, a Full HD 1080p webcam with an E-shutter, and dual speakers tuned with Nahimic Audio for immersive sound.
If you're looking for a solid-performing gaming laptop with great specs, this deal might be worth checking out. However, note that the RTX 4060, while powerful, may face limitations with ultra settings in some AAA titles, especially at higher resolutions. If that is okay with you, the Lenovo Legion 5i should be right up your alley.
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