Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US
HP Victus 15.6" TPN-Q279_598U1AV Silver 2023
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
HP Victus 15.6" TPN-Q279_598U1AV Silver 2023
Users report mixed experiences with this gaming laptop. While performance for gaming and professional software like ArcGIS Pro is praised, several critical hardware issues emerge: one verified buyer received a modified unit with only 16GB instead of the advertised 32GB, others face charger failure within months, a sticky touchpad, WiFi disconnections, and poor battery life under two hours. Value is good only if the unit works correctly; otherwise, reliability is a major concern.
Pros
- Good gaming performance
- Handles professional software like ArcGIS Pro
- Lightweight design
- Quick boot up time
- Quiet operation
Cons
- Advertised 32GB but only 16GB delivered
- Charger stops working within months
- Touchpad sticks and unresponsive
- WiFi disconnects frequently
- Poor battery life under 2 hours
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US | HP Victus 15.6" TPN-Q279_598U1AV | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX★ | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | 4 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.1" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.00 kg★ | 2.29 kg |
| Battery | 80 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
HP Victus 15.6" TPN-Q279_598U1AV Silver 2023
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong ram (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong gpu (72nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average portability (30th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.
