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  • Lenovo Launches 15-Inch Compact Gaming Laptop with 1000-nit OLED

    Lenovo Launches 15-Inch Compact Gaming Laptop with 1000-nit OLED

    Key Takeaway

    – New Legion 5i 15IAX11 is smaller and thinner than its predecessor.
    – Features a larger 15.3-inch OLED display with 2560×1600 resolution, 165Hz refresh, and 1000 nits peak HDR brightness.
    – Packs an 80Wh battery, dual SSD slots (PCIe 5.0 and 4.0), and supports up to 32 GB DDR5-5600 RAM.
    – Currently available in the US with a Core Ultra 7 251HX and RTX 5060, priced at $2,959.
    – RTX 5070 and Core Ultra 9 options are planned for later in 2026.

    Lenovo’s New Gaming Machine Hits the US

    Towards the end of last month, Lenovo released its new Legion 5i across multiple markets, including Australia, East Asia, Southeast Asia and Europe. Now, the company has followed up by bringing that same laptop to North America, albeit in a limited form for the time being.

    Design and Size Changes from the Previous Model

    For context, the new Legion 5i 15IAX11 replaces Lenovo’s Raptor Lake-based model we reviewed in October 2025 (curr. $1,735 on Amazon). However, Lenovo’s Gen 11 model departs from its predecessor in several areas. For instance, the Legion 5i 15IAX11 is around 10 mm shorter than Lenovo’s Gen 10 model. Also, the new Legion 5 is between 5% and 16% thinner, depending on how you cut it.

    Display and Internal Specs Revealed

    Nonetheless, this year’s model contains a larger OLED display. Now spanning 15.3-inches, the glossy display outputs at 2,560 x 1,600 pixels with a 165 Hz refresh rate and 1,000 nits peak brightness in HDR mode, or 500 nits when viewing SDR content. Moreover, Lenovo includes an 80 Wh battery as standard with M.2 2242 (PCIe 5.0) and M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0) SSD slots. The Legion 5i 15IAX11 supports up to 32 GB of DDR5-5600 RAM too, although only 16 GB can be configured in the US at the moment.

    Processor and Pricing Constraints

    Additionally, Lenovo limits the gaming laptop to a Core Ultra 7 251HX processor, a 3 nm processor that contains four more efficiency cores and two fewer threads than the Core i7-13650HX in the Gen 10 model we reviewed. Currently, Lenovo charges $2,959 for the Legion 5i 15IAX11 with a GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU featuring the same 115 W TGP as its predecessor. GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB and Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus options should be available later in 2026.


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  • Lenovo Debuts RTX 5070 12GB Gaming Laptop with 165Hz OLED Display

    Lenovo Debuts RTX 5070 12GB Gaming Laptop with 165Hz OLED Display

    Key Takeaway

    – Legion 5i Gen 11 15IAX11 now officially released with OLED 15.3″ display (2560×1600, 165 Hz, 100% DCI-P3, up to 1,100 nits HDR) and 1.93 kg body.
    – Availability: sold in Australia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Malaysia, Singapore, UK; coming soon in North America.
    – Config options: Core Ultra 7 251HX or Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (Euro variant may use Core 7 245HX); GPUs up to GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB or RTX 5060 8 GB; RAM 16/32 GB DDR5-5600; 80 Wh battery.

    Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 15IAX11 debut and specs

    Yesterday, we reported that Lenovo had finally acknowledged the existence of the Legion 5 15IAX11. Added to its PSREF website, the laptop first appeared on Amazon in late March with a pair of unreleased components. Not only are the Intel Core Ultra 7 251HX and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB now official, but Lenovo has started selling the Legion 5 15IAX11, too.

    Global availability and market positioning

    Currently we can find the Legion 5i Gen 11 15-inch (15IAX11) being sold across Australia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Malaysia, Singapore and the UK. Meanwhile, Lenovo states that the laptop is ‘coming soon’ in North America. Setting that aside, the new Legion 5i departs from the Legion 5i 15IRX10 that we reviewed last year in a few areas (curr. $1,619 on Amazon).

    Display, build, and dimensions details

    For instance, the 15IAX11 moves to a 15.3-inch display to match other Legion 5i Gen 11 models. A 2,560 x 1,600 OLED panel, the display also delivers a 165 Hz refresh rate with 100% DCI-P3 colour space coverage and 500 nits peak brightness, which rises to 1,100 nits when viewing HDR Content. This larger display sits within a 1.93 kg housing that measures 344 x 244.5 x 18.95-19.95 mm, compared to 1.9 kg and 344.9 x 255.35 x 19.95-21.54 mm for OLED versions of the Legion 5i 15IRX10.

    Battery and processor options

    Moreover, Lenovo equips the 15IAX11 with an 80 Wh battery and a choice between Core Ultra 7 251HX or Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processors in most markets. A cheaper Core 7 245HX variant is available in Europe, though. Currently, these processors can be complemented by the GeForce RTX 5060 (8 GB) or the GeForce RTX 5070 (12 GB), as well as 16 GB or 32 GB of DDR5-5600 RAM.

    Pricing and regional configurations

    Pricing starts at AUD 3,279 in Australia, SGD 3,002 in Singapore, MYR 9,019 in Malaysia and HKD 23,361 in Hong Kong. Meanwhile, the same laptop has reached the UK for £1,636 and the Eurozone for €1,918-€2,209, but only when configured with the Core 7 245HX. For reference, doing so prevents one from configuring a GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB. Please see Lenovo’s website for more details.

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  • Lenovo to Launch RTX 5070 12GB Gaming Laptops with Intel Core Ultra 7

    Lenovo to Launch RTX 5070 12GB Gaming Laptops with Intel Core Ultra 7

    Key Takeaways

    1. Intel announced the new Arrow Lake HX Plus processors, with the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus currently available in Alienware gaming laptops.
    2. Upcoming gaming laptops will feature the Core Ultra 7 251HX processors, including models from Lenovo and Fnac.
    3. The new laptops may include Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB GPU, which some listings refer to as the RTX 5070 Ti.
    4. Lenovo plans to launch at least four more gaming laptops with the new GPU, updating existing models rather than introducing entirely new ones.
    5. Nvidia has an embargo on manufacturers that will be lifted around the end of April, coinciding with Lenovo’s expected launch of the Legion 5i on May 1.

    Intel recently made a big announcement about the Arrow Lake HX Plus processors. The new Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus is currently available only in three Alienware gaming laptops. However, various OEMs, such as Acer and Asus, have been confirmed to be using the 24-core processor in their devices.

    Upcoming Core Ultra 7 Laptops

    It looks like there are some upcoming gaming laptops that will feature the less powerful Core Ultra 7 251HX processors. For example, Lenovo is already offering a Legion 5i version with the Core Ultra 251HX on Amazon. Additionally, retailer Fnac has shared that a new Raider 16 HX B2WH model will also come with the same processor.

    Graphics GPU Details

    Interestingly, this laptop seems to include Nvidia’s new GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB GPU. Some listings still call this GPU the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. At the same time, an insider named Huang514613 has pointed out that Lenovo is set to launch at least four more gaming laptops featuring this new discrete GPU.

    As illustrated in the images below, these are updates to the existing models like the Legion Pro 5 16ADR10, Legion Pro 5 16IRX10, LOQ 15IRX10, and LOQ 17IRX10, rather than entirely new versions. Notably, every model except for the Legion Pro 5 16ADR10 comes equipped with Intel Arrow Lake HX processors, while the 16ADR10 uses AMD’s Dragon Range platform. Reports suggest that Nvidia has placed an embargo on manufacturers that will lift ‘around [the] end of April.’ This aligns with Amazon’s information that Lenovo is expected to launch its new Legion 5i on May 1.

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  • Lenovo Launches 15-Inch Gaming Laptop with 165Hz OLED Display

    Lenovo Launches 15-Inch Gaming Laptop with 165Hz OLED Display

    Key Takeaways

    1. Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 was launched in Europe but is not yet available in North America, expected release in April 2026.
    2. The Legion 5i features a 15.3-inch OLED display, 1 TB storage, and 32 GB RAM, priced around $4,000.
    3. Upcoming models may include the Core Ultra 7 251HX processor and a Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 with 12 GB VRAM.
    4. The Legion 5i model number 83VK0008US has been found for sale but is not yet listed in Lenovo’s official specifications.
    5. Official details for new models are likely to be revealed closer to the planned release date of May 1.

    Hardly a moments have gone by since Lenovo launched the Legion 5i Gen 11 in Europe. At this moment, these models are not available in North America. Nevertheless, Lenovo mentioned during CES 2026 that these Panther Lake SKUs are expected to come to North America in April.

    Pricing and Availability

    In the meantime, a user on X, Huang514613, has found various versions for sale on Cendirect Canada and Amazon US for $4,000. As shown in the image below, Lenovo has listed the Legion 5i featuring a 15.3-inch OLED display, 1 TB of storage, and 32 GB of RAM in an Eclipse Black design. This means it has the same hardware as the current Panther Lake variants.

    Specifications Insights

    While we are not surprised by this, Amazon also lists the not-yet-released Core Ultra 7 251HX processor. On the other hand, Cendirect Canada specifically notes a 12 GB VRAM variant of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070. With a Total Graphics Power (TGP) of up to 115 W, this upcoming GPU seems poised to debut in the Yoga Pro 7 and ROG Zephyrus G14, among other gaming laptops.

    Model Numbers and Future Release

    From what we can gather, this version has been on the market for nearly a month with the model number 83VK0008US. However, this model number does not currently show up in Lenovo’s Product Specifications Reference (PSREF), nor does the 83VK000CCC that Huang514613 also found on Cendirect Canada. Because of this, we think Lenovo will officially reveal this version closer to its planned release date on May 1.

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