Lenovo Legion Slim 5i Gen 8 Gaming Notebook with up to GeForce RTX 4070 with Core i7-13700H

Lenovo introduces its latest addition to the gaming laptop market with the highly anticipated Legion Slim 5i Gen 8. Packed with a 16-inch display, formidable GPU power up to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 laptop, and cutting-edge processors including the 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700H, this sleek gaming notebook is set to impress.

Bringing forth a range of innovations, Lenovo raises the bar with the Legion Slim 5i 2023, an 8th-generation gaming notebook that delivers enhanced hardware within a remarkably slim and portable form factor.

The new generation boasts the option of the powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU, seamlessly integrated with Intel CPUs up to the 13th generation Core i7-13700H, ensuring superior performance and stunning visuals.

To tackle thermal challenges head-on, Lenovo incorporates the advanced Legion ColdFront 5.0 cooling system. This innovative solution incorporates hybrid copper heat pipes and fins, phase change thermal paste, reinforced air inlets and outlets, and a turbocharged 12V dual liquid polymer fan system, effectively preventing throttling.

Featuring the LA1 AI chip, the Legion Slim 5i Gen 8 takes advantage of the Lenovo AI Engine+ to intelligently manage heat distribution between the CPU and GPU, optimizing performance while minimizing fan noise. With a remarkable power consumption potential of up to 160 W TDP, this gaming laptop sets a new standard. Alternatively, there are GPU variants available for those seeking even slimmer designs, with a thickness of just 19.7 mm.

In addition to the impressive hardware, the Legion Slim 5i Gen 8 offers up to 32 GB of lightning-fast DDR5 RAM running at 5,600 MHz and a maximum of 1 TB PCIe SSDs (Gen 4). Gamers will delight in the 16-inch Lenovo PureSight gaming display, which boasts a WQXGA resolution of up to 2,560 x 1,600 pixels and an astounding 240 Hz refresh rate. Further specifications include a rapid 3 ms response time, 100 percent sRGB coverage, and 500 nits of brightness, all certified with DisplayHDR 400. External monitor connectivity is supported through HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort via USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C.

Powering this gaming powerhouse is an 80 Wh battery equipped with Super Rapid Charge technology. The Storm Gray or Misty Gray chassis, complete with a metal lid, is complemented by the exceptional Legion TrueStrike keyboard and Legion Spectrum 4-zone RGB lighting.

Lenovo Legion Slim 5i Gen 8 price and availability

The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 2023 with its 16-inch display and Intel processors are now available for purchase on the Newegg.com. Prices start at $1,139.99 for the base model, featuring the 13th Gen Intel Core i5-13500H Processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 GPU with 6GB GDDR6, 16 GB DDR5 RAM, 512 GB M.2 PCIe Gen4 SSD, and a 16-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS Display.

For those seeking high-performance gaming laptops at more accessible prices, we recently reviewed the Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8, showcasing top-of-the-line hardware with budget-friendly options.