Lenovo Legion 5i Pro (2024) vs Lenovo Legion Go
The Verdict
Lenovo's 2024 lineup presents two fundamentally different devices for contrasting use cases. Legion 5i Pro delivers a powerful 16-inch workstation with Intel Core i9-14900HX, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and a stunning 2560x1600 240Hz display, making it ideal for professional work, content creation, and demanding gaming. Battery life reaches 7 hours, and the aluminum chassis provides durability. Conversely, Legion Go is a portable 8.8-inch gaming handheld weighing just 854 grams with AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme and detachable controllers, offering portability and gaming convenience with 1.5-6 hour battery life depending on load. Price gap of $1000 reflects their different purposes. Choose Legion 5i Pro for desktop replacement productivity and high-performance gaming, or select Legion Go for on-the-go gaming and casual computing at a fraction of the cost.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro (2024) if…
- →240Hz QHD+ display is exceptional for competitive and AAA gaming
- →RTX 4070 Laptop GPU delivers excellent 1440p gaming performance
- →i9-14900HX is a powerhouse for streaming and content creation
Buy the Lenovo Legion Go if…
- →Largest display at 8.8 inches with QHD+ 2560 x 1600 resolution
- →144Hz refresh rate is the highest among gaming handhelds
- →Detachable controllers enable tabletop mode like Nintendo Switch
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Lenovo Legion 5i Pro (2024)
Pros
- 240Hz QHD+ display is exceptional for competitive and AAA gaming
- RTX 4070 Laptop GPU delivers excellent 1440p gaming performance
- i9-14900HX is a powerhouse for streaming and content creation
- Dual M.2 SSD slots allow up to 4 TB of storage
- Excellent Lenovo Legion Coldfront cooling keeps temps manageable
Cons
- 5.4 lbs makes it cumbersome for daily carry
- 7-hour battery life drops to 2-3 hours during gaming
- Only one Thunderbolt 4 port
- No SD card reader
- Speakers are adequate but not impressive for a $1,699 laptop
Lenovo Legion Go
Pros
- Largest display at 8.8 inches with QHD+ 2560 x 1600 resolution
- 144Hz refresh rate is the highest among gaming handhelds
- Detachable controllers enable tabletop mode like Nintendo Switch
- Built-in kickstand for hands-free tabletop gaming
- FPS mode with mouse-like right controller trackball is innovative
Cons
- Very heavy at 854 g with controllers — fatiguing for handheld use
- Battery life is poor at 1.5-6 hours depending on settings
- Windows 11 is clunky for handheld navigation without a mouse
- QHD+ resolution is demanding — most games need to run at 720p/1080p anyway
- Detachable controller latency can occur occasionally
Full Specifications
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Pro (2024) | Lenovo Legion Go |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 5.4 lbs (2.45 kg) | 854 g (with controllers) |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic chassis with detachable controllers |
| Dimensions | 14.24 x 10.06 x 0.84 inches | 299 x 131 x 40.7 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | — | |
| USB-A ports | 2 | — |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 1 | — |
| Microsd | — | |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 7 hours | 1.5-6 hours (game dependent) |
| Capacity | 80 Wh | 49.2 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16 inches | 8.8 inches |
| Type | IPS | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 500 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe (dual slot) | — |
| Expandable storage | — | |
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 32 GB DDR5 | 16 GB LPDDR5x (7500 MT/s) |
| Cores | 24 cores (8P + 16E) | 8-core CPU, RDNA 3 (12 CUs) integrated GPU |
| Chipset | Intel Core i9-14900HX (14th Gen) | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (Zen 4, 8-core / 16-thread, up to 5.1 GHz) |
| Memory | ||
| Storage options | — | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD, 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
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