Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) Review
Legion Pro · 2025 · Released 2025-03-25 · Tested 2025-11-25 · Test Bench 1.2 · published
Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025)
7.6/10
Overall · Test Bench 1.2
- Best for
- Gaming, workstation, video editing
- Not ideal for
- Travel and all-day battery use
- Tested config
- Intel Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 1000GB
- Current price
- $2,499
- MSRP
- $2,799
- Warranty
- 1-year limited
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BestLaptop.ca Test Team
Reviewed and tested in-house · Updated 2025-11-25 · Test Bench 1.2
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Quick Verdict
The Legion Pro 5 is a strong choice for buyers who want high-frame-rate gaming and heavy multitasking at a relatively sensible price. It performs well for gaming and creative export, but it is heavy and battery life is short.
Pros
- Excellent gaming and creative performance
- Fast 240Hz display
- Upgradeable RAM and storage
- Full port selection with Ethernet
Cons
- Heavy and bulky
- Short battery life
- Plastic-heavy chassis
- Runs warm under sustained load
Score Breakdown
Each sub-score is weighted to produce the overall score. How scoring works.
Use-Case Scores
How this laptop performs for specific needs. Each score weights our test categories differently.
School6.0
Measures how well the Legion Pro 5 (2025) suits school use, weighting the most relevant test categories. Methodology.
Business6.2
Measures how well the Legion Pro 5 (2025) suits business use, weighting the most relevant test categories. Methodology.
Gaming9.4
Measures how well the Legion Pro 5 (2025) suits gaming use, weighting the most relevant test categories. Methodology.
Multimedia9.0
Measures how well the Legion Pro 5 (2025) suits multimedia use, weighting the most relevant test categories. Methodology.
Workstation9.2
Measures how well the Legion Pro 5 (2025) suits workstation use, weighting the most relevant test categories. Methodology.
Programming8.6
Measures how well the Legion Pro 5 (2025) suits programming use, weighting the most relevant test categories. Methodology.
Travel4.8
Measures how well the Legion Pro 5 (2025) suits travel use, weighting the most relevant test categories. Methodology.
Battery5.2
Measures how well the Legion Pro 5 (2025) suits battery use, weighting the most relevant test categories. Methodology.
Value7.6
Measures how well the Legion Pro 5 (2025) suits value use, weighting the most relevant test categories. Methodology.
Design, Build & Portability
The Legion Pro 5 (2025) uses a plastic / aluminium chassis, weighs 2.5 kg, and measures 364 x 276 x 26 mm. It earned a build score of 8.0 and a portability score of 5.0 in our testing.
Gamers and creators who want strong performance and upgradeability at a fair price.
Display
The 16-inch IPS panel runs at 2560 x 1600 (16:10) and 240Hz. We measured 512 nits of brightness, 100% sRGB and 86% DCI-P3 coverage, and a colour accuracy of Delta E 1.8.
It does not have a touchscreen. See full display measurements →
Keyboard, Touchpad, Webcam & Speakers
The keyboard scored 8.2 in our typing tests. The webcam, speakers, and microphone feed the multimedia score of 9.0, which matters most for video calls and media.
Ports & Connectivity
Ports: 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2, 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet, 3.5mm audio. Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3. Connectivity earned a score of 9.2.
Performance, Gaming & Creative Work
With the Intel Core i9-14900HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (140W), the Legion Pro 5 (2025) scored 9.4 for performance. It posted a Geekbench multi-core score of 19,200, a Cinebench multi-core score of 28,400, and averaged 118 FPS across our 1080p gaming suite. Our 4K video export test finished in 3.4 minutes.
SSD read/write speeds measured 7,100 / 5,600 MB/s.
Battery Life & Charging
In our fixed-brightness tests, the Legion Pro 5 (2025) lasted 6.4 hours of web browsing and 7.8 hours of video playback, earning a battery score of 5.2. It charged to 80% in about 48 minutes.
Thermals & Noise
Under sustained load we measured 51 dB of fan noise (28 dB at idle), a CPU temperature of 95°C, and a keyboard surface temperature of 47°C. Thermals and noise scored 7.8.
Software, Configuration & Upgradeability
It runs Windows 11. RAM (32GB DDR5) is user-upgradeable. Storage (1000GB PCIe 4.0 SSD) is user-replaceable.
Canadian Pricing & Availability
The Legion Pro 5 (2025) carries an MSRP of $2,799 and currently sells for around $2,499 in Canada. It represents solid value at current pricing.
Compared to Similar Laptops
| Laptop | Overall | Battery (web) | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) | 7.6 | 6.4 h | 2.5 kg | $2,499 |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 | 8.4 | 11.8 h | 1.09 kg | $2,199 |
| Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | 8.5 | 18.4 h | 1.51 kg | $1,649 |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | 8.1 | 8.6 h | 1.5 kg | $2,699 |
Final Verdict
The Legion Pro 5 is a strong choice for buyers who want high-frame-rate gaming and heavy multitasking at a relatively sensible price. It performs well for gaming and creative export, but it is heavy and battery life is short.
Buy it if: Gamers and creators who want strong performance and upgradeability at a fair price. Skip it if: Anyone who needs portability or long unplugged battery life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) worth it?
The Legion Pro 5 is a strong choice for buyers who want high-frame-rate gaming and heavy multitasking at a relatively sensible price. It performs well for gaming and creative export, but it is heavy and battery life is short.
Who should buy the Legion Pro 5 (2025)?
Gamers and creators who want strong performance and upgradeability at a fair price.
What is the battery life of the Legion Pro 5 (2025)?
In our web browsing test at a fixed brightness, it lasted 6.4 hours; video playback lasted 7.8 hours.
How much does the Legion Pro 5 (2025) cost in Canada?
It currently starts around $2,499 in Canada, down from an MSRP of $2,799.
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