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alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 reviews of Lenovo Legion Tower 5i (2021). The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Desktops for all reviews. Reviews about the size and reliability are overall positive. The design and price also get good feedback. Opinions are divided on the usability.
price, design, reliability, size
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Lenovo Legion Tower 5i (2021) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 97/100 = Excellent quality.
Expert review by : Ural Garrett (techradar.com)
A solid budget 1080p gaming desktop
Respectable 1080p performance ; Quiet when pushed to the max ; Approachable entry price
Lacks dust filtration ; Only one USB-C ; Included keyboard and mouse aren't gamer-friendly
Budget gamers looking for low-to-mid-range 1080p performance should give the Lenovo Legion Tower 5i a shot. Starting at $1,149, the Intel Core i5, Nvidia RTX 4060, 16GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD is more than enough for playing competitive online titles...
Expert review by : Ural Garrett (techradar.com)
Purpose built for entry level PC gaming
Solid 1080p Performance ; Great For Esports ; Easily Upgradable ; Affordable
Entry level model GPU lacks ray tracing & DLSS ; Low SSD storage ; Included keyboard and mouse are useless
If you're looking for an inexpensive gateway into the world of PC gaming, you'll get plenty of mileage out of the Lenovo Legion 5i. Just keep the base model’s modest specs in consideration as the GTX 1660 Super lacks more modern GPU standards like ray...
Expert review by : Charles Jefferies (tomshardware.co.uk)
Lenovo's Legion Tower 5i provides excellent 1080p gaming performance and ample features for value-oriented gamers.
Good 1080p performance for the money ; Quiet cooling and operation ; Solid build quality ; Customizable RGB lighting
Lacks front USB Type-C port ; Cable management is a bit haphazard
Lenovo’s Legion Tower 5i is a fantastic option for entry-level 1080p gaming, powered by a Core i5 CPU and GeForce RTX 4060. It also includes premium features, like a tempered glass case with customizable RGB lighting.
Expert review by : Jacob Roach (digitaltrends.com)
It seemed like the era of gaming desktops under $1,000 was behind us, but the Lenovo Legion Tower 5i proves that sweet spot gaming desktops are alive and well.
Under $1,000 ; Great performance for 1080p ; Space to upgrade storage ; Minimal bloatware
Platform upgrades not possible ; Weaker CPU
“The Lenovo Legion Tower 5i proves you can get great gaming performance under $1,000.”
Expert review by : Charles Jefferies (pcmag.com)
Lenovo's Legion 5i Tower Gen 8 gaming desktop impresses on features and performance, but you'll want to look for this budget tower discounted from list price.
Expert review by : Charles Jefferies (pcmag.com)
Lenovo's entry-level Legion Tower 5i gaming desktop delivers improved performance and style at a low price.
Expert review by : Charles Jefferies (pcmag.com)
Lenovo undercuts the competition with its new mid-tower gaming desktop, the Legion Tower 5i. It's a top-notch performer at a great price.
Expert review by : Mark Knapp (cnet.com.au)
This PC has the right stuff for 1080p gaming, though as with all budget models you have to watch for the tradeoffs.
Strong 1080p performance for the money ; Lovely case design and lighting ; Good base specifications ; A few user upgrade options
Lacks dust filtration ; Some unsightly components ; Just one USB-C port
Expert review by : Kyle Funk (techaeris.com)
Our Legion 5i (26L) gaming desktop review looks at a system that includes an Intel Core i5 CPU, an Nvidia RTX 3060 video card, 16GB RAM, three ARGB fans, and more.
Appealing PC case ; Latest Intel CPU ; RTX 3060 ; ARGB lighting ; Affordable price
Locked BIOS ; Stock cooler for lower end model ; Incorrect RAM clock speeds
Is the Lenovo Legion 5i gaming desktop worth buying? Absolutely. Despite the minor flaws I came across, those wanting to purchase their first PC or upgrade to something more recent could benefit from Lenovo’s newest Legion 5i gaming PC. As we found out...
Expert review by : Scott Schaen (geekspin.co)
Lenovo's Legion Tower 5i Gaming Desktop is a $999 Windows 11 machine that offers a ton of bang and beauty for your buck. This model features an Nvidia GeForce GTX Super graphics card and the Lenovo Legion Tower 5i gaming desktop review - This packs a...
Great value ; Runs quietly ; Powerful performance ; Case has transparent panel made of strong glass ; Lighting is exquisite and customizable ; Included keyboard is surprisingly premium ; Nearly bloatware-free ; Powerful enough for almost all PC games ;...
No display cables included ; Mouse feels cheap ; No handle on the case for transporting ; Only 8GB of RAM ; Won’t play all games in 4K
The Lenovo Legion Tower 5i gaming desktop packs a lot of power and punch for a sub $1000 machine. It’s spec’d out almost perfectly for most gamers and power-users alike. It’s beautiful inside and out with its clear siding, personalized lighting,...
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