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Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (14”, 8) Begins Shipping in August 2023
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (14”, 8) will begin shipping in August, becoming available in select markets around the world starting September.1 First introduced in March, this is the first 14-inch gaming laptop in the Legion ecosystem. Featuring up to AMD Ryzen™ 9 7940HS processors and up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4060 Laptop GPUs, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (14”, 8) laptop can be pushed to its limits through Lenovo’s AI Engine+, which harnesses the Lenovo LA1 AI chip to track key components and processes to maximize performance and battery life, growing more intelligent over time as it adapts to user habits.
The most portable PC in the Lenovo Legion lineup with a redesigned TrueStrike keyboard
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (14”, 8) was engineered for more than just performance. It was designed to also meet gamers’ demand for an ultra-portable yet powerful gaming device with jaw-dropping visuals – catering to the dynamic, on-the-go lifestyles of Lenovo Legion fans who may begin their days as students or creators and end them as gamers. In fact, the new 14-inch size available in Storm Grey required a complete redesign of its keyboard to fit the smaller form factor. Lenovo Legion has been known for the extreme quality and typing comfort of its TrueStrike keyboard, and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (14”, 8)’s keyboard is no exception. This is evident in the inclusion of dedicated PgUp and PgDn keys into the enlarged arrow key cluster, but with key spacing that is more optimized for quicker, more accurate inputs while gaming. Combined with the 1.5mm key travel and an understated white backlight, the keyboard on the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (14”, 8) delivers the responsiveness and comfort that Lenovo TrueStrike keyboards are known for.
Lenovo Legion’s first OLED display and ColdFront 5.0 thermals deliver beautiful, lightning-fast frames
Beyond being Lenovo Legion’s first 14-inch gaming laptop, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (14”, 8) also holds the title of the first laptop in the Lenovo Legion ecosystem to boast a 16:10 WQXGA+ (2880 x 1800) OLED display. This gives gamers new levels of immersion with 100% DCI-P3 color and a 120Hz variable refresh rate that allows its NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series graphics with AI-powered DLSS 3 and full ray tracing to truly shine. Coupled with up to 32GB of 6400MHz LPDDR5X RAM2,3, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (14”, 8) is blazing fast.
While the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (14”, 8) is smaller than its 16-inch sibling, it is by no means less powerful, equipped with the same ColdFront 5.0 thermal technology that keeps all Lenovo Legion laptops cool while they pump out frames, including a massive 12V dual liquid crystal polymer fan system and hybrid copper heat pipes. And with a 73.6Whr battery with Super Rapid Charge Pro4 technology and up-to-140W USB-C charging, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (14”, 8) is ready for all-day play5.
Every Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (14”, 8) laptop with Windows 11 comes with three months of free Xbox Game Pass Ultimate6,7 with hundreds of high-quality games, with new games added all the time. There’s also Nahimic by SteelSeries 3D immersive audio, and Lenovo Vantage to help users get the most out of their machines. Offering peace of mind, Lenovo’s Legion Ultimate Support8 service is available with round-the-clock tech support, guidance8 and assistance so gamers don’t have to miss a beat. And with Legion Arena, users can create their ultimate gaming hub with all their titles accessible in one place rather than having to switch between apps.
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“The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (14”, 8) embodies yet another set of innovation firsts for Lenovo’s gaming offerings. Its new 14-inch form factor and a vibrant OLED panel bring to life the expectations and imaginations of our Legion of fans,” said Jun Ouyang, Lenovo’s vice president and general manager of the Consumer Business Segment, Intelligent Devices Group. “We are excited for the future of Lenovo Legion’s ever-expanding ecosystem of gaming devices and peripherals and can’t wait for gamers to get their hands on this new laptop.”
U.S. Pricing and Availability
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (14”, 8) with AMD Ryzen processor is expected to be available starting September 2023 starting at $1,439.99 USD.1
Lenovo Slim 5 14APH8 |
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| Dimensions & Weight | (mm): 249.12 x 327.49 x 17.9 – 20.79mm (inches): 9.81″ x 12.89″ x 0.70″–0.82” Weight: 1.75kg (3.86lbs) |
| Display2 | 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) |
| Processor2 | Up to AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS |
| Graphics2 | Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 (105W) 2370MHz Boost Clock |
| Onboard AI Chip | Yes |
| Memory2,3 | Up to 32GB 6400Mhz LPDDR5X Memory |
| Storage9 | Up to PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280: 512GB / 1TB22 |
| 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)4 |
| Power Adapter | Up to 170W Slim Adapter 140W (USB Type-C® Power Delivery) |
| Keyboard | 1.5mm / White Backlight / 100% Anti-Ghosting / Swappable Key Cap |
| Camera | 1080p with E-Shutter |
| Ports | Left Side 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 Side 1 x 4-in-1 SD Card Reader 1 x E-Shutter Button 1 x Audio Combo JackRear 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)9 Starting from Bluetooth® 5.1 |
| Colors | Storm Grey |
1Prices may not include tax and do not include shipping or options and are subject to change without notice; additional terms and conditions apply. Reseller prices may vary. On-shelf dates and color options may vary by geography and products may only be available in selected markets. All offers subject to availability. Lenovo reserves the right to alter product offerings, features, and specifications at any time without notice.
2Features may vary by geography and may only be available in selected markets. All offers subject to availability. Lenovo reserves the right to alter product offerings, features and specifications at any time without notice.
3Maximum supported memory speed may vary and is contingent on the processor.
4Super Rapid Charge: 10min charge 0~30% capacity, 30min charge 0~70% capacity, 80min charge 0~100% capacity in MS/S3/S4/S5 mode. Must use charger included with device; battery must be substantially depleted; charging rate slows as charging progresses. All battery life claims are approximate and based on two methods of testing including MobileMark® 2018 battery life benchmark (with 200nits brightness and default volume level) and continuous 1080p video playback on the latest update of Windows 11 and up (with 150nits brightness and default volume level). Actual battery life will vary and depends on many factors such as product configuration and usage, software use, wireless functionality, power management settings, and screen brightness. The maximum capacity of the battery will decrease with time and use.
5 All battery life claims are approximate and based on two methods of testing including MobileMark® 2018 battery life benchmark (with 200nits brightness and default volume level) and continuous 1080p video playback on the latest update of Windows 11 and up (with 150nits brightness and default volume level). Actual battery life will vary and depends on many factors such as product configuration and usage, software use, wireless functionality, power management settings, and screen brightness. The maximum capacity of the battery will decrease with time and use.
6Current Xbox Game Pass subscribers will receive an additional three months added to their subscription.
7Credit card required. Unless you cancel, you will be charged the then current regular membership rate when the promotional period ends. Terms and exclusions apply. After term, active membership required to play games and online multiplayer. Game catalog varies over time, region, and by device. DLC sold separately; if a game is removed from catalog or your membership ends, you will need to purchase the game separately to use your DLC. If you’re already an Xbox Live Gold and/or Game Pass for Console/PC member, any days remaining in your membership(s) will be converted to Ultimate using a conversion ratio. Future code redemptions also subject to conversion ratio. All conversions to Ultimate are final. Details and system requirements at www.xbox.com/gamepass. Offer valid in all Xbox Game Pass markets excluding Russia. Digital Direct: Your digital content will be delivered directly to your device during set up; no codes required. See xbox.com/subscriptionterms.
8Legion Ultimate Support offerings are subject to availability. Service levels may vary by geographic location. Lenovo reserves the right to alter service offerings, features, and specifications at any time without notice.
9Actual available capacity is less and varies due to many factors, including formatting, partitioning and operating system, etc. which utilize part of this capacity. The available capacity may change with software updates.
10Requires separately purchased Wi-Fi router and plan that may vary by location. Additional terms, conditions and/or charges apply. Connection speeds will vary due to location, environment, network conditions and other factors.
Source: Lenovo
