Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US
Dell Premium 16.3" LDA16250-7131SLV-PUS Platinum 2025
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
Dell Premium 16.3" LDA16250-7131SLV-PUS Platinum 2025
The Dell Premium 16 laptop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its powerful performance, stunning 4K OLED display, and premium build quality. Users highlight its speed for coding and multitasking, excellent battery life, and versatile capabilities for both work and mid-level gaming. Minor criticisms include the lack of a numpad, a hidden touchpad without markings, and stripped screws on the underside, but overall it is highly recommended for professionals and hybrid users.
Pros
- Powerful performance for coding and multitasking
- Stunning 4K OLED display with vibrant colors
- Premium build quality and sleek design
- Excellent battery life
- Great speakers with clear audio
Cons
- No numpad on keyboard
- Hidden touchpad without markings
- Stripped screws on underside
- Only USB-C ports (no USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet)
- Keyboard keys lack visible edges
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US | Dell Premium 16.3" LDA16250-7131SLV-PUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | 2.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 24 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.1" | 16.3" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100 percent |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.00 kg★ | 2.11 kg |
| Battery | 80 Wh★ | 65 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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 (91st percentile)91st %ile
Dell Premium 16.3" LDA16250-7131SLV-PUS Platinum 2025
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ram (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.