Lenovo Legion 5 15.1" 15AKP10 Eclipse Black 2025

The Ryzen AI 7 350 ranks in the 99th percentile of our database—it's one of the fastest laptop chips we've seen. Paired with an RTX 5070 and a 165Hz OLED that's in the top 11% of displays, gaming and creative work are a joy. The catch? Port selection is barebones, and battery life will be short, so plan accordingly.

In our database, the Ryzen AI 7 350 out-muscles all but a handful of desktop replacements. 99th percentile CPU performance means compile times, 3D renders, and heavy pipelines fly. The RTX 5070 isn't the absolute top GPU (88th percentile), but with 8GB of VRAM it pushes well over 100 fps at 1440p in most modern titles, and the 165Hz OLED makes every frame pop. Moving onto memory, 32GB of DDR5 (88th percentile) is overkill for gaming but perfect for streaming or running VMs. The 1TB SSD sits at the 81st percentile, so it's plenty fast, though you might want to add a second drive if you're hoarding 4K footage.

Against the MacBook Pro M4 Max, this Legion trades blows differently: the M4 Max will crush it in efficiency and single-core speed, but it can't match the raw gaming horsepower of the RTX 5070. The ASUS ROG Flow GZ302EA-XS99 might pack a higher-wattage GPU, but our data shows the Legion's CPU and screen still lead. If you're eyeing the MSI Prestige or Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro, know that you'll sacrifice graphics power for thinner designs. The Legion 5 stakes its claim as the no-compromise performance machine for gamers who also need a top-tier display.

Prices swing from $2,574 to $3,834 across retailers. The best deal we've spotted is on Newegg, where you'll often find the fastest shipping and top customer service. For that kind of money, you're getting a CPU that rivals desktop chips and a display that outclasses many creator monitors. The RTX 5070 isn't a 5080, but it's no slouch—$2,800ish for a 99th-percentile CPU plus a vibrant OLED feels fair, especially if you can snag it at the low end of that range.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 here is a top-tier performer, landing in the 99th percentile of our laptop CPU rankings. That means it's faster than nearly every mobile chip we've tested, and it shows in everything from gaming to video exports. Pair that with an RTX 5070 (88th percentile) and a gorgeous 15.1-inch 2560x1600 OLED display (89th percentile), and you've got a machine that absolutely sings for both work and play. But not everything is golden. The port selection is a letdown—we're seeing just one HDMI, Ethernet, and no sign of Thunderbolt, which lands it in the 32nd percentile. That's rough for a laptop that otherwise screams high-end. And at 2kg, it's not ultrabook light, though the compact rating sits right at average (51st percentile). Still, for raw power and eye candy, this Legion 5 is a serious contender.

Skip this if you need a laptop with a full array of ports or long battery life. Our data shows the port selection sits at the 32nd percentile, so creatives relying on multiple external monitors and fast storage will feel the pinch. Ultralight road warriors should also look elsewhere—at 2kg it's not heavy, but it's not going to disappear in your bag.

If you want a laptop where the CPU is genuinely best-in-class and the screen makes your games look like art, this Legion is your pick. Just accept that you'll be living the dongle life and probably near a wall outlet. For raw performance per dollar, especially at the lower end of its price range, it's a killer package.