Lenovo · 2021 · end of life
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro
16ACH6H, 2021
The value king of the RTX 30 era, around 850 dollars used for a Ryzen 7 5800H, a full 140W RTX 3070 and a bright 16:10 165Hz QHD+ panel.
from $850 last seen 2026-05-22
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- Best for gaming creative work programming
- Linux: minor fixes
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on display and value, with no category below average.
- Battery 6/10
- Display 9/10
- Build 8/10
- Keyboard 7/10
- Speed 7/10
- Value 9/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Bright 491-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- 165Hz screen, smoother motion
- RAM is user-upgradeable
Watch for
- Discontinued, sold from remaining stock
- NVIDIA needs the proprietary driver on Linux
- Heavy at 2.59 kg for daily carry
Linux
Excellent · Best on fedora. Confidence: medium · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Fedora Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
RPM Fusion akmod-nvidia drives the 140W RTX 3070 in Optimus hybrid mode. The legion-laptop kernel module from the LenovoLegionLinux project exposes fan curves and the quiet/balanced/performance power modes, the practical equivalent of Lenovo Vantage.
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Suspend with the dGPU needs the NVIDIA suspend services enabled to resume cleanly. On battery the driver caps the GPU to roughly 40-50W. Two SO-DIMM slots and two M.2 slots make it easy to upgrade.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop (140W) |
| RAM | 16 GB (upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Screen | 16" 2560x1600 @ 165Hz, 491 nitsbright enough for sunlight, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 2.59 kgheavy for daily carry |
| Battery | 80 Wh, around 6 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro (16ACH6H, 2021) work with Linux?
- Mostly: it runs after one or two known fixes (checked on Fedora). RPM Fusion akmod-nvidia drives the 140W RTX 3070 in Optimus hybrid mode.
- What does the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro (16ACH6H, 2021) cost?
- Last seen around 850 USD (2026-05-22). It is discontinued, so prices vary with remaining stock.
- Is the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro (16ACH6H, 2021) good for gaming?
- For gaming we score it 9/10 on value and 7/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro (16ACH6H, 2021)?
- 2.59 kg (5.71 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 80 Wh pack, around 6 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 6/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 1024 GB on this configuration.
The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro (16ACH6H, 2021) is discontinued
The price below is the last we saw, kept for reference. See the current alternatives further down.
from $850 last seen 2026-05-22
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