Lenovo Legion 5 16 gaming laptop 16" WQXGA 240Hz Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5060 16GB 1TB
16-inch WQXGA 240Hz gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core processor, RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 graphics, 16GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe SSD, Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 7
- Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
- ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
- Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
- Memory size16 GB
- SSD storage1 TB PCIe
- Display resolution2560 × 1600
- 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX reaches 5.4 GHz turbo for heavy multitasking
- 16-inch WQXGA 240 Hz display delivers 2560 x 1600 resolution with smooth motion
- NVIDIA RTX 5060 8 GB GDDR7 graphics power modern titles at high settings
- Thunderbolt 4 plus USB 3.2 and HDMI 2.1 connect peripherals and external screens
- Wi-Fi 7 and 5 MP privacy camera support fast wireless and secure video calls
16" WQXGA 240Hz gaming laptop
The Lenovo Legion 5 16 is a Windows 11 gaming laptop built around a 16.0 inch WQXGA panel running at 240Hz. An Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor with 24 cores and a 5.4 GHz turbo frequency drives the system. An NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU with 8GB GDDR7 handles graphics. 16GB DDR5 memory and a 1TB PCIe SSD complete the core specification.
Competitive players and content creators
The 240Hz refresh rate and 2560 x 1600 resolution suit competitive players who need fluid motion and sharp detail. Content creators gain from the 24-core CPU and dedicated GPU for rendering and encoding tasks. Buyers who require a touchscreen or an SD card reader should look elsewhere, as neither is present. The 5.4 pound chassis and 0.85 inch profile may not fit ultra-thin carry requirements.
RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 graphics
The single specification that decides fit is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 with 8GB GDDR7 video memory. This GPU tier targets high-refresh 1600p gaming and GPU-accelerated creative workloads. If the workload demands more video memory or a higher GPU tier, this configuration will not match. If it matches the target workload, the surrounding CPU, display and storage are aligned to support it.
How it compares
Measured against everything we stock in Gaming Laptop Computers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.
- Price $1,438.99
- Cheaper than about 77% of the 5,382 comparable items (median $1,978.99).
- Screen size 16.0 in (40.6 cm)
- Typical for this category: the median of 5,361 items is 16 in.
- Video RAM 8 GB
- Typical for this category: the median of 4,061 items is 8 GB.
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Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Product line | Raider |
| Model name | Legion 5 16 |
| Product color | Gray |
| Design style | Standard |
| Product type | Gaming |
| Recommended use | Consumer |
| Processor | |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2) |
| Processor model | 1 GHz |
| CPU cores | 24-core (8P+16E) Processor |
| Turbo clock speed | 5.4 GHz |
| Memory | |
| Memory size | 16 GB |
| Storage | |
| SSD storage | 1 TB PCIe |
| Hard drive | No |
| Optical drive | No |
| Display | |
| Screen size | 16.0 in (40.6 cm) |
| Display resolution | 2560 × 1600 |
| Touch input | No |
| Display format | WQXGA |
| Graphics | |
| Graphics processor | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU |
| Video RAM | 8 GB |
| Audio & video | |
| Sound | Integrated Sound card |
| Speakers | Internal Speakers |
| Web camera | No |
| Connectivity | |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth support | Yes |
| Ports & slots | |
| USB ports | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 1 x HDMI |
| Audio jacks | 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack |
| Size & build | |
| Product weight | 5–5.9 lb (2.27–2.68 kg) |
| In the box | |
| Included items | Laptop, Charger |
| Software | |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| More details | |
| Pointing device | Yes |
| Keyboard | Yes |
| Keyboard backlight | Backlit |
Questions about this item
Will the 14.35 x 10.55 x 0.85 inch chassis fit in a standard 16-inch laptop sleeve?
The chassis measures 14.35 by 10.55 by 0.85 inches, so any sleeve rated for 16-inch laptops with at least 0.85 inches of depth clearance will accommodate it.
Which screw type secures the bottom cover for RAM or SSD upgrades?
The bottom cover uses standard Phillips-head screws; the step people miss is removing all perimeter screws before prying the cover, otherwise the plastic clips can snap.
How often should the vapor-chamber thermal paste be refreshed on the Core Ultra 9 275HX?
Lenovo does not publish a service interval; most owners re-paste only if temperatures rise noticeably after several years of heavy load.
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