Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US
Acer Chromebook Spin 12.2" R857TN Black
What Buyers Say
Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US
Users mostly praise the Lenovo Legion 5i for its excellent OLED display, smooth performance, and competitive price. The Intel Core Ultra processor paired with an RTX 5060 (or 5070) handles games and heavy workloads well. However, several reviewers note poor battery life (around 2 hours on Quiet mode), WiFi connectivity issues, and the need to keep GPU mode enabled for sustained performance. Overall, it's considered a solid gaming laptop for the price, with caveats about battery and software quirks.
Pros
- Excellent OLED display
- Smooth performance with Intel Core Ultra and RTX 5060/5070
- Competitive price
- High quality build
- Runs demanding software (games, SolidWorks) well
Cons
- Poor battery life (around 2 hours)
- WiFi connectivity issues
- Requires GPU mode for sustained performance
- Software quirks (taskbar icons disappear)
- Bulky included charger
Acer Chromebook Spin 12.2" R857TN Black
The Acer Chromebook Spin 512 offers a solid 10-hour battery life for web browsing, which is a strong point for users. However, there is limited information on processor performance, warranty details, stylus support, and storage upgradeability, leaving some questions unanswered. Overall, the product seems reliable for basic tasks but lacks clarity on key features.
Pros
- 10-hour battery life for web browsing
Cons
- Limited information on processor performance
- Unclear warranty coverage details
- No confirmation of stylus support
- Storage not upgradeable
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US | Acer Chromebook Spin 12.2" R857TN | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX★ | Intel N-Series N250 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | eMMC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.1" | 12.2" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | — |
| USB Ports | 3★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.00 kg★ | — |
| Battery | 80 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | ChromeOS |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong screen (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Acer Chromebook Spin 12.2" R857TN Black
- Strong portability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average cpu (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average storage (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average reliability (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average ram (14th percentile)14th %ile
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 20 of 30 specs.