(Begins Shipping in August 2023)
Overview of the New Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (14”, Gen 8)
The highly anticipated Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (14”, Gen 8) gaming laptop begins shipping in August and will be available starting September 2023. As the first 14-inch model in the Legion series, it combines portability and power in a redesigned ultra-slim body. Packed with up to an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics, it harnesses AI optimization to push limits.
Despite its compact size, the Legion Slim 5 (14”, Gen 8) delivers desktop-level performance. The integrated Lenovo AI Engine+ with LA1 AI chip optimizes key components to maximize frame rates and battery life, continually improving over time as it learns user habits.
Specification
Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Width: 249.12 mm Depth: 327.49 mm Height: 17.9 – 20.79 mm 9.81″ x 12.89″ x 0.70″–0.82” |
| Weight | 1.9 kg (4.19 lbs) |
| Display | 14.5”, 2.8K OLED; 16:10 (120Hz / 1 ms Response Time / 100% DCI-P3 / 400nits / Up to VESA TrueBlack 400 Certified / Dolby Vision Support / TÜV Rheinland Certified: Hardware Low Blue Light & High gaming Performance / X-Rite Pantone Certified) |
| Processor | Up to AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS |
| Graphics | Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU 8GB GDDR6 (105W) 2370MHz Boost Clock |
| Onboard AI Chip | Yes |
| Memory | Up to 64GB 6400Mhz LPDDR5X Memory |
| Storage | Up to PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280: 512GB / 1TB |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home |
| Battery | 4-cell 73.6WHr Super Rapid Charge (10-min Charge is up to 0~30%, 30-min Charge is up to 0~70% Capacity, 80-min Charge is up to 0~100% Capacity) |
| Power Adapter | Up to 170W Slim Adapter 140W (USB Type-C Power Delivery) |
| Keyboard | 1.5mm key travel White Backlight 100% Anti-Ghosting Swappable Key Caps |
| Camera | 1080p with E-Shutter |
| Ports | Left: 1 x USB Type C (USB 3.2 Gen2 + DisplayPort 1.4 + 140W Power Delivery) 1 x USB Type C (USB 3.2 Gen2 + DisplayPort 1.4) Right: 1 x 4-in-1 SD Card Reader, 1 x E-Shutter Button, 1 x Audio Combo Jack Rear: 1 x DC-In, 1 x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen2, 1 x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen2 (Always-on 5V2A), 1 x HDMI 2.1 |
| Audio | 2 x 2W Speakers with Nahimic Audio |
| Connectivity | 2 x 2 Intel Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 ax); Starting from Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Colours | Storm Grey |
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Designed for Portability and Performance
Engineered for mobility without sacrificing power, the Storm Grey Legion Slim 5 (14”, Gen 8) required a full keyboard redesign to fit the 14-inch chassis. The TrueStrike keyboard retains exceptional comfort with optimized 1.5mm key travel. Dedicated PgUp/PgDn keys join the arrow cluster for quicker inputs.
Beautiful OLED Display and Lightning-Fast Frames
As Lenovo Legion’s first OLED laptop, the 16:10 WQXGA+ (2880 x 1800) display enables incredible visuals with 100% DCI-P3 colour saturation and 120Hz refresh rate. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 graphics fully utilize the panel with AI-powered DLSS 3, ray tracing, and up to 64GB LPDDR5X RAM for lightning speeds.
ColdFront 5.0 Keeps Things Cool
Despite the compact design, ColdFront 5.0 cooling includes a large dual liquid crystal polymer fan system and hybrid copper heat pipes to maintain smooth high FPS gaming through advanced thermals.
Long Battery Life and Super Rapid Charging
The large 73.6Whr battery enables all-day gaming. Super Rapid Charge Pro and 140W USB-C charging rapidly recharge when needed.
Enhanced Gaming Experience
Windows 11, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Nahimic 3D audio, and Lenovo Vantage software optimizes the gaming experience. Legion Ultimate Support provides 24/7 tech assistance. Legion Arena consolidates game libraries into one hub.
Pricing and Availability
The AMD-powered Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (14”, Gen 8) shipping begins this August 2023, starting at USD 1,439.99. Available on the Lenovo website. May also be available at other retailers.
Final Thoughts
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (14”, Gen 8) strikes an ideal balance between performance and portability as Lenovo’s first 14-inch gaming laptop. It packs power in an ultra-slim body with next-gen components and a vibrant OLED display. Designed for gamers on the move, it offers smooth high FPS gameplay, rapid charging, and long battery life. With premium features and support, it sets a new standard for thin, light, and powerful gaming.
In short…
The portable Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (14”, Gen 8) gaming laptop delivers desktop-level power in a superslim 14-inch design.
