Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10) vs Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
59.3Performance59.2
44.8Display75.1
73.3Battery78.7
54.4Portability56.9
2 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10)6 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) wins this laptop face-off, 67.1 to 57.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+30) and battery (+5). Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10)
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $1,599
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
- Stronger display score: 75 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 73
- 120% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 500 nits
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 17% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 21.5 mm
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.1 ″ | 16 ″+6% |
| Panel type | OLED (PureSight) | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz+45% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,100 nits+120% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14700HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 or DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,895Top 33% | 2,935+1%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,711+2%Top 22% | 17,431Top 24% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh | 84 Wh+5% |
| Charging | 245 W | 245 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.9 kg+4% | 1.98 kg |
| Thickness | 21.5 mm | 17.9 mm+17% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x USB-A 5Gbps, 2x USB-C 10Gbps (one with DisplayPort 2.1 and up to 100W PD), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, PD 95-100W, DP 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 95-100W, DP 2.1), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP with e-shutter | 5MP with IR and e-shutter |
| Biometrics | None | IR camera face unlock (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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