HP TPN-Q278_599J4AV
Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US
What Buyers Say
HP TPN-Q278_599J4AV
Users report that this laptop performs exceptionally well for gaming, with fast load times and powerful internal fans that prevent overheating. It is praised as a great value for the price, suitable for both gaming and work, though some note that the battery life is mediocre. A few users also mentioned an issue with Windows 11 not being activated upon arrival.
Pros
- Fast gaming performance
- Good value for money
- Effective cooling system
- Decent screen size and design
- Good sound quality
Cons
- Mediocre battery life
- Windows 11 not activated on delivery
- Short review on activation issue
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
Scores
Specifications
| HP TPN-Q278_599J4AV | Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 12450H | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 20★ |
| Frequency | 1.5 GHz | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 15.1" |
| Resolution | — | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.29 kg | 2.00 kg★ |
| Battery | 41 Wh | 80 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP TPN-Q278_599J4AV
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong gpu (75th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (73rd percentile)
- Below average portability (30th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
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
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 20 of 30 specs.
