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Multiple owners of 13900HX or 5 Pro 2023/2024 units report severe overheating (95-100C+), requiring undervolting or CPU limits to prevent damage, with a few describing units failing entirely after repeated thermal stress.

@MrYouYou0

Man ive been recommending lenovo laptops to all my family and friends and got 6 people to buy, but the 3 of us that bought the legion 5 pro's 2023 and 2024 versions all had huge temp problems to the point were the laptops coocked themselves to death...I dont think I can recommend them anymore sadly :( mine only survived coz I caught this early and put a frequency limit on my cpu lol and a year later it's back to cooking itself with the limit on(constant 100 degrees as soon as I did anything that used the cpu) so I had to go even lower with the frequency, RIP not sure which brand Im gonna go with once this one dies eventually. Honestly if it was 1 hit of bad luck and only 1 of us had the issue I would've ignored it and said bad luck happens but all 3 of us having the exact same problem with different versions of the 5 pro is a tough pill to swallow\n\nAnyways, love your video jarrod thanks for keeping us informed with all your reviews ^ ^launch

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August 12, 2025

@MrYouYou0

disabling cpu turbo boost on legion 5 pro 2023 was the best decision ever for keeping temps below 80 while gaming instead of 95+ leaving this here in case someone struggling with same stuff xd\nedit : i noticed 0 fps loss after doing this\nin my case to disable the boost i just set max cpu power to 99% in windows power management and i think i had to enable cpu overclock from bios for this to take effect\nEdit 2: Mine is the one with 7745hx and 4070launch

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June 3, 2024

@1untamedone

I got a Legion 5 just a few months before the pandemic. The power supply died and replace 3 times, the screen started having green horizontal lines and I replaced it, the left half of the keyboard died and i had to use an external, all within the first year. It started thermal throttling badly even after cleaning it and eventually it burnt out and wouldn't turn on. I got a new laptop and checked the old ssd, it logged almost 2 years of on time before death. Don't know if they updated the design but it doesn't handle heat very well, the logos and windows sticker all completely faded within the first month and it didn't even have a way to control fan speed.launch

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June 2, 2024

@deckwizar

7i pro 4080 owner here. The laptop is solid but across the board a common complaint with 13900 hx processors are the overheating issues. Need to undervolt to keep temperature in check while gaming for CPU in mid 70's to 80 Deg celcius. Otherwise solid machine. Highly recommend go for 4080 or 4090 for future proofing. 8 GB vram will get redundant for ultra preset gaming in a couple of years.launch

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July 23, 2023

Buyers frequently criticize current pricing as excessive, especially in regions like the UK and Europe where the laptop can cost $2000-2600, making older or discounted models seem far more attractive.

@Kumoiwa

This is Lenovo's cheapest laptop with 5070 Ti and in the cheapest configuration it's 2300€ You need to spend over 2000€ to get a laptop with more than 8gb of VRAM 💀 laptop market is crazy count me outlaunch

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August 13, 2025

@Dr.D00p

Lol.. checks price on UK version, £2000 or $2600 at current exchange rates. 😂launch

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October 26, 2024

@vardansimonyan966

i hate when ppl say its a midrange gaming laptop, while in Europe it costs 2k USD.launch

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July 9, 2024

@ChickenFriedCorgi

originally got the i7 4070 for 1700 during a sale on lenovo site, but was pretty disappointed in the performance and was just planning on getting the 3070ti variant from last year until I saw a 4080 legion 7i 2tb/32gb open box at my local microcenter for $2400 so I adjusted my budgets around and bought that instead and am way more happy. Getting double the performance in hefty games like spiderman and cyberpunk and witcher 3 with RT maxed.\n\nI don't think anyone should pay more than like $1300 for a laptop with 8gb vram. Gonna be an issue real soon, heck even for some games right now.launch

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April 18, 2023

Commenters note that recent generations dropped Thunderbolt 4, reduced base screen specs from 500 nits to 350 nits, and removed certain GPU options compared to prior years, calling it a step backward.

@geekdoh

What gaming laptop exhausted heat out of the bottom? I can't remember seeing one in the past 5 or 6 years that exhausted heat out the bottom. They would pull in cool air from the bottom and exhaust out the back and/or sides. With the side exhaust you could get that really awesome hot mouse hand. And for the laptop here, nice to see the display now has variable refresh rate and the better battery life. I have the Gen 10 Ryzen 7 350/ RTX 5070 and it has been great. Also, bummer that the new one doesn't have a 5070 option.launch

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April 17, 2026

@jonnypena7651

What I don't like about Lenovo's Legion nowadays is the lack of display options in the high end and the downgrade of the 5 Pro meaning that Lenovo won't be my next option, sadly bc I enjoy their 5 Pro 5000,launch

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May 31, 2024

@theBartSimpson

I bought Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 (AMD 7745HX/rtx4060) from Lenovo India official website.\nI got it for 1.37L (after discounts and cashback offers) in June.\n\nThis is the first time I have gone with AMD over Intel. I am hoping to not regret my decision.🤞\n\nI also saw a bunch of videos (by JarrodTech, etc.) as the product had been launched earlier across the world.\nIntel 13700HX is rebadged 12900H which is flagship processor of previous gen.\nThe processor is really powerful but it is also a power guzzler. It reportedly has overheating issues and lower battery power but the performance out is better than AMD in tests.\n\nMy requirements were basic gaming and coding.\nSo I am hoping that (5nm) 7745HX will suffice. It reportedly has slightly better thermals and better battery backup.\n\nAlso, as Thunderbolt port has been dropped from Legion Pro 5i Gen8, there was another reason for me to choose AMD as I was anyway not getting it with Legion Hen 8 model.\n\nApart from CPU, the overall quality of the laptop is amazing.\n- The 500nits screen is top-notch.\n- The keyboard is good for a laptop and it also has numpad (unlike Omen series).\n- Charging is fast\n- I spent additional 2k for MS Office lifetime and additional 2999/- for extended warranty including ADP (Accidental Cover). The total warranty is now 5 years including 3 year accidental cover.\n\nI have done a lot of research over the past few months and have realised that Legion Pro provides the Flagship experience of Windows.\nAll the components are top-notch such as:\n- DDR 5 5200Mhz RAM\n- Gen 4 SSD\n- Intel WiFi 6e card (6G ready)\n- Good build quality\n- Great screen and keyboard\n- Optimised CPU-GPU experience\n\nFinally, I also bought Lenovo G27Q-30 QHD 2K extended screen and it also performs great.\nI am creating a clean setup so... so far so good.\n\nI hope Venom brother will soon review the AMD Legion Pro 5 as well and let us know the real life comparison with Intel variant.launch

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July 23, 2023

@123Suryasis

This year's Lenovo Pro 5i is a outright downgrade from last two year's model and apart from getting CPU and GPU refresh, everything is downgraded. For example, the 500 nits 240Hz screen is an optional upgrade this year and the base models are having a 350-nits 165Hz panel, a significant downgrade from the standard 500-nits 165Hz screen in 2021 and 2022 models. Thunderbolt 4 has been removed from this year's model whereas it was there for last two year's Intel models and even last year's AMD version got USB4 via BIOS upgrade. The Screen is still providing 100% sRGB, like last two years with around 70% Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 coverage whereas Asus G, M, ROG Strix/Strix SCAR, Alienware M16, all are offering almost full DCI-P3 coverage, making them very good for Video and photo editing tasks.launch

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April 18, 2023

A handful of owners report specific hardware failures, including an unresponsive 'D' key, a soldered power port that shorts out with mobile use, and a power light that cannot be turned off.

@Thor777AHT

Me and a bunch of other people on reddit and elsewhere got a issue with our D key and its not the keyboard itself.\r\n\"Internal 'D' key fails to register in BIOS and across all OS environments, while an external USB keyboard operates normally. \r\nI had the fault after 2 months normal use....\r\nMany of us have reported that holding down the D key for 30 seconds or so and hitting another button sometimes makes the D key work for a while but its very unreliable. The issue persists after a 60-second EC hard reset and BIOS default load. This is an internal I/O scanning bus / hardware fault...launch

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September 15, 2026

@TinariKao

They STILL solder the power port directly onto the motherboard. The ONLY reason I refuse to buy Legions anymore is because my incredibly \"mobile\" use of laptops makes their proprietary power plug short out very fast. Last Legion I bought came with free Legion support for one year. First one shorted out in 8 months and someone came, tested, and replaced the motherboard at my house. That one shorted out within 6 more months and I just did DIY fixes until I found someone who could solder a new one onto the motherboard, and after 3 months and it starting to short out again, I was done with Lenovo.launch

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August 17, 2025

@MHGFTW

I've had this for over a month now, and I've been very happy with it. The only issue I've had with it is a very minor one. The light on the power button does not turn off, unless the laptop itself is off. It can go red, blue and white, depending on which mode (performance, silent and balanced), but off is not an option. Anyone that's like me, and gets distracted by lights, you might be forced to put a sticker over it.launch

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August 16, 2025

Enthusiasts complain that Lenovo prevents lowering fan sliders even when temperatures are already low, forcing louder-than-necessary fan noise in modes like balanced and performance, unlike competitors such as ASUS, HP, or XMG.

@philipphollmann6022

Would be an instant buy if Lenovo would finally allow (real) custom fan control. The forums are full of requests and complaints but Lenovo simply does not care. Look at 10:09, where temperatures on Balance are just ice cold. The fans could spin much quieter but Lenovo let them get up to 48 db which is too loud to play in the living room or with external speakers. I don't want to be forced to wear headphones when temperatures are so low that the fans could be much quieter. In custom mode you can not fix it, because Lenovo prevents you from lowering the fan sliders -_- Many other vendors like Asus, HP, XMG or their Linux subbrand Tuxedo all allow real fan control which is mandatory to optimize performance and fan noise.launch

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June 30, 2024

@thedarknightnicht

Lenovo also has a terrible fan curve for the ideapad pro 5 lineup\nIt is a well documented issue with fans ramping up at 35 °C . Lenovo has stated there will be no updates and no fixes. Also fan control is disabled by them\n\nIt makes the awesome Idea pro 5 line to a useles laptoplaunch

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February 11, 2024

Several recent buyers, including high-spec model owners, describe the built-in speakers as tinny, quiet, or cheap-sounding, needing third-party software like Nahimic or FXSound to sound acceptable.

@OleksandrHoll

Great laptop performance (275hx, 5070ti, 32gb)... But...\nI do not know what to say about the speakers... I just got my laptop, and the speakers sound like they're inside a metal jar — quiet and more like a cheap Chinese kids' toy than a top-tier $2300 laptop.\nYes, I use Nahimic, and it improved the sound a bit, but I'm still thinking about returning the laptop to the store, even though it handles every game I tested on ultra/high settings. The sound is ruining the whole impression.\nAt first, I thought my speakers were defective or something, but then I found a few Reddit threads about the same issue...\nMy Legion Y520 from 2019 sounds 100x better without any Nahimic or so. And the 5 Pro sounds awfull... terrible.\nI do not know mauby its factory issue and tbh not sure what to do...\nDoe's anyone who own this laptop faced the same pain?launch

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June 10, 2026

@xCyAx

I bought the Legion 5i Pro 5070ti core9-275hx 32gb-6400mhz last month and i'm loving it. I can finally play Cyberpunk Path Tracing using framegen 3x and have around 130fps and with the Oled screen reducing some of the latency, it actually feels like FrameGen lantecy is better and playable. I'm also using Smooth Motion(aka framegen for unsupported games) on Helldivers 2 with everything maxout and i have 150+ fps at 2560x1600. I also tried LosslessScaling but i feel in-game framegen/smoothmotion is much better in my opinion.About the sound, yes the Speakers are really bad, but i tested Dolby Access(which i bought long time ago), Nahimic(which i had on my Legion 5 2021) and this FXSound(i saw some people talk about it and it's free), and i have to say that FXSound makes it alot better, using Movie preset and these speakers feel much better now. Of course, keep in mind that it doesn't do miracles.. but still i think everyone should try it at least and try other presets. PS: also bought this thinking that it was the best laptop i could get for the money and thinking it still wouldn't beat my 2080ti on my desktop because this was mobile laptop version of the 5070ti even if 3 generations later, i was wrong it's like 15-30% faster.launch

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January 16, 2026

A user attempting a RAM upgrade found the back panel difficult to remove without risking broken plastic clips, despite reviewers making it look simple.

@coolcatdozzit6482

I use this laptop for work and gaming. I think if you can get it on Sale (i.e. Xmas etc.) go for it. It has good build quality, good Intel CPU / GPU (i.e 4060 RX or the 20% faster 4070 RX if you can afford it) and inbuilt cooling that deals with heat build up and keeps thermals in check. One thing you will need to wrap your head around though is the removal of the back panel for hardware upgrades- changes. Reviewers always make it seem as if having the right prying tools , is all that it takes. Nope, that is NOT the case. Trust me I have experience with this ( as I tried to upgrade memory RAM), and still it was a struggle to get it carefully opened without breaking any of the plastic clips that fasten the back panel to front part of the laptop. If you insist on doing the same, take your time, do not rush or get impatient, because if you do that is when you will break part of the back panel, Other people on Reddit have mentioned this too, so Be warned about this design flaw.launch

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December 21, 2024

One reviewer notes a noticeable wobble in the display hinge on a newer, slimmer model, contrasting it with older Legion units and other laptops that show no wobble at all.

@ujjwalshrotryia1230

@1.43 Look at that damn wobble. I guess, in the pursuit of slimness and portability they compromised on the hinge. \n\nEdit — The wobble in the screen at the end of the review is nasty. I don't know why these companies, make two steps ahead and one step backwards. I mean, they could have spent some more time engineering the hinge but they choose not to. I have a Legion 5 AMD (2023), an IdeaPad Slim 5i and a M1 MBA. None of them has such an atrocious wobble (actually they have no wobble at all.) I was thinking to upgrade my Legion with this but now I am reconsidering and will probably keep my old Legion, till such time a worthy successor arrives.launch

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April 17, 2026