Who Is This For?
The Legion Pro 5i is for gamers who also need a laptop that works outside of gaming. It’s the better pick if you:
- Game and work from the same laptop — the 1080p webcam and bigger battery make a real difference
- Travel or attend classes — the 99.99 Wh battery pushes 6+ hours of productivity
- Create content — the SD card reader and color-accurate display help photographers and video editors
If gaming performance is your only priority and you never video call anyone, the ROG Strix G16 saves you $100.
Gaming Performance
| Game | Settings | FPS |
|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | WQXGA, Ultra, DLSS Quality | 92 fps |
| Fortnite | WQXGA, Epic | 175 fps |
| Starfield | WQXGA, High | 70 fps |
| Baldur’s Gate 3 | WQXGA, Ultra | 85 fps |
| CS2 | WQXGA, High | 290+ fps |
Performance is within 3-5% of the ROG Strix G16 — the same CPU and GPU means the difference comes down to thermals and power delivery, which are nearly identical.
Display
The 16-inch WQXGA (2560x1600) 240Hz IPS panel is functionally identical to what you get in the Strix G16. 100% sRGB coverage, fast response times, and the 16:10 aspect ratio gives you extra vertical space for productivity.
Battery and Portability
The 99.99 Wh battery is the legal max you can bring on a plane, and it shows. Expect 6-7 hours of web browsing and document editing. Gaming still drains it in under 2 hours, but that’s true of every gaming laptop.
The Bottom Line
The Legion Pro 5i 16 is our top pick for a gaming laptop that doubles as a daily driver. The $100 premium over the Strix G16 buys you a webcam, a bigger battery, and an SD card reader — worth it for anyone who doesn’t game 100% of the time.