Lenovo Legion 5i with RTX 5050 GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7) Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5i with RTX 5050 $1,068 Check Deal	GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7) $1,849 Check Deal	MSI Vector 16 HX AI with RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9-275HX
Overview
Brand
Lenovo	GIGABYTE
Model
Legion 5i	A16 PRO Gaming Laptop
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
RTX 5050 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM	32GB LPDDR5X 5600MHz
8GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
512GB SSD	1TB SSD
512GB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
15.3 Inches, 1920 x 1200 pixels, 2K WUXGA IPS	16.0-inch 165Hz 2560x1600 WQXGA
Operating System
Windows 11	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.4 kg (approximate)	2.4 kg
Color
Eclipse Black	Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i7-13650HX	Intel Core Ultra 7 240H
Intel Core i7 Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 7 240H Laptops
Cores
14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores)	8 cores
Threads
20.0	16 threads
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
4.9 GHz	5.0 GHz
Cache
24MB L3 cache	24MB L3 cache
TDP
45W	45W
Display
Screen Size
15.3 Inches	16.0 inches
Resolution
1920 x 1200 pixels	2560x1600 WQXGA
Refresh Rate
165Hz (variable, AI-optimized)	165Hz
Response Time
3ms (GTG)	3ms GTG
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% sRGB
Brightness
400 nits	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-glare coating, 100% sRGB coverage	Anti-glare, Narrow Bezels
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	16GB GDDR6
TGP
Maximum 75W (with Dynamic Boost)	140W
Ray Tracing
Supported	Supported
DLSS Support
Supported	DLSS 4
Benchmark Scores
Approximate 3DMark Time Spy: 10,500	3DMark Time Spy: 18,500
Additional Features
AI-enhanced graphics, DLSS 3	NVIDIA Studio Drivers, Optimized for Gaming & Creative Work
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5 SO-DIMM	LPDDR5X
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Up to 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5	Up to 64GB (via SO-DIMM slots)
Storage
Primary Storage
512GB NVMe SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Available via M.2 slot, not included	Supported via M.2 slots, no additional HDD included
RAID Support
Supported via BIOS configuration	Supported (RAID 0, 1)
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Full-sized Legion TrueStrike keyboard with N-Key Rollover	Yes, G-keys with customizable macros
RGB Customization
White backlit keyboard with customizable RGB zones	Per-key RGB keyboard with GIGABYTE RGB Fusion
Game Optimization
Lenovo AI Engine+ for dynamic performance tuning	GIGABYTE Control Center with game mode profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
Legion Coldfront: Hyper with vapor chamber, copper heat pipes, and dual fans	GIGABYTE Windforce Cooling with vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Lenovo Vantage software	Yes, via GIGABYTE Control Center
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Turbo, Quiet	Balanced, Performance, Turbo
Benchmark Scores
See above in Graphics	3DMark Time Spy: 18,500
Battery
Capacity
80Wh	76Wh
Backup Time
Up to 9 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
Supports 100W fast charging via USB-C, 0-70% in 30 minutes	Supports 100W fast charging; 50% in 30 minutes
Power Adapter
230W AC adapter	180W USB-C Power Delivery
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2	Bluetooth 5.3
Ports
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (with Power Delivery and DisplayPort), 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm Audio Jack, Kensington Lock	2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / DisplayPort), 2 x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm Audio Jack, Ethernet (RJ45)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Legion TrueStrike full-sized keyboard with white backlight	GIGABYTE Golden Curve Mechanical Keyboard
Key Travel
1.5mm	1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Precision touchpad with multi-touch support	Precision Touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Dual 2W speakers with Nahimic 3D Audio	Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Audio Enhancements
Nahimic audio software for immersive sound	DTS:X Ultra
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes	Yes
Camera
Webcam
720p HD webcam	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum lid, plastic chassis	Aluminum chassis with magnesium alloy lid
Color Options
Eclipse Black	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, keyboard zones	Yes, keyboard RGB
Dimensions
Approx. 357 x 259 x 22 mm	355mm x 245mm x 19.45mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
No	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, Legion Coldfront: Hyper	Yes, vapor chamber cooling system
Software
Lenovo Vantage, Legion Space, AI Engine+	GIGABYTE Control Center, GIMATE AI assistant
Box Contents
Laptop
Lenovo Legion 5i	GIGABYTE A16 PRO Gaming Laptop
Power Adapter
230W AC adapter	180W USB-C charger
User Manual
Included	Included
Warranty Card
Included	Included
Additional Accessories
None specified	None
Launch Date
Release Date
August 2025	Q2 2026
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: Lenovo Legion 5i with RTX 5050 or GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7)?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7):

Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050)

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