Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 9 (16", 2024) review
Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 9 (16", 2024) — from 2024, 2.1 kg, performance 88.
Technical specifications
| Type | Gaming |
| Release year | 2024 |
| Screen | 16" · 2560x1600 |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS , AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS , AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop 6GB , GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB , GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB |
| Max. RAM | 64 GB |
| Weight | 2.1 kg |
| Battery | 80 Wh |
Performance scores
Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 9 (16″, 2024) — the balanced refresh with a 4050 and no flags
The Legion Slim 5 Gen 9 at $1,152 pairs a Ryzen 7 7735HS with a GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop (6 GB) and 64 GB of RAM. Reliability is the flagged strength at 83 (57% above the gaming-class median, top quartile), the CPU posts 87.23 (enthusiast) and mobility 39 clears the low gaming bar into the top quartile. No weakness is flagged.
Where it holds up
3D modeling and engineering CAD both top the sheet at 95 — top band — with photo design at 94 (top) and office at 91.91 (top) behind; overall performance adds 87.52 (top). The 64 GB tier sits at the class median rather than below it — the standing Legion weakness solved in this generation. The measured fits clear recommended bars across Overwatch, GTA V and Rainbow Six Siege, with Premiere and Photoshop minimums passing, and value reads 71.2 (high).
Where it falls short
Portability at 33.7 (low) is the one low-band axis on the sheet — the honest floor of a full 16-inch slim build. The 18% cohort rate places the steepest depreciation stretch in the recent past, and value, while high, trails the $922 siblings that defined this line.
Price and depreciation
No depreciation anchor is recorded (base $0); no curve or projection applies. The 2024 cohort rate is 18% per year — a steep modern gaming slope.
Alternatives to consider
The Legion 5i Gen 9 at the same $1,152 posts an even higher top-band trio with mobility 38 and an HX-class CPU. The Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 16 at $922 delivers photo 99 with value 79.2 for $230 less. The Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 at $922 is the fuller-chassis route with modeling 99 and value 88.1.
Bottom line
Fairly priced for the class. The no-flag refresh: modeling 95, CAD 95, photo 94 and office 91.91 with 64 GB at the class median — portability 33.7 the single low band on a solved-sheet build.
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⭐ What stands out
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reliability is higher than typical gaming class (+56.6%) (high tier).
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mobility is higher than typical gaming class (+34.5%) (low tier).
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CPU performance is higher than typical gaming class (+34.2%) (enthusiast tier).
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🎮 What it can run
⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration easily handles AAA games at ultra settings, 4K video editing, and engineering applications.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 53) ↔ price (median 749.6).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 29) ↔ overall performance (median 73.9).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 100) ↔ battery life (median 2.5).
Legion Slim 5 Gen 9 (16", 2024): verdict
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