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Lenovo 82K00045US-3878-25671 Legion 5 Gaming Laptop + MS 365

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A 17.3-inch gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 5, GTX 1650 graphics, 32GB RAM, and a bundled Microsoft 365 subscription.

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Overview

The Lenovo Legion 5 (82K00045US) is a 17.3-inch gaming laptop that combines AMD's Ryzen 5 5600H six-core processor with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB dedicated graphics card, positioning it as an entry-level gaming and productivity machine. The 5600H's six cores and twelve threads at up to 4.2GHz turbo make it a capable processor for multitasking, content creation, and CPU-bound games, while the 32GB of DDR4 RAM ensures you will not hit memory bottlenecks in normal use. The Full HD IPS display spans 17.3 inches diagonally, providing a spacious workspace and immersive gaming view, though the 60Hz refresh rate is a notable compromise compared to higher-end gaming laptops.

Storage is the most obvious limitation at just 256GB on a SATA SSD — enough for the operating system and a handful of applications or games, but far from sufficient for a serious gaming library. Connectivity is a strong point, with four USB 3.2 ports, HDMI 2.1 for external displays, two USB-C ports, wired Ethernet, and an SD card reader covering most peripheral and display needs. The 80Wh battery is sizable for a 17-inch gaming laptop, though the 230W power adapter reflects the machine's power demands under load. This bundle also includes a Microsoft 365 subscription, adding Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneDrive access for productivity use alongside gaming.

Key Features

17.3" Full HD (1920x1080) 60Hz IPS Display; 802.11ax Wifi, Bluetooth 5.2, Ethernet LAN (RJ-45), 720p HD Webcam, Backlit, .

AMD Ryzen 5 5600H Hexa Core 5th Gen AMD Ryzen 5 5600H 3.30GHz Processor

32GB DDR4 SODIMM; 230W Power Supply, 4-Cell 80 WHr Battery; Phantom Blue Color, .

256GB SATA SSD; 4 USB 3.2 Gen1, 1 x HDMI 2.1, USB 3.2 Type-C Gen1, USB 3.2 Type-C Gen2, Windows 10 Pro-64.,

Includes Microsoft 365 Personal 1 Year Subscription for 1 User

Specifications

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 5600H 3.30GHz (up to 4.2GHz, 16MB Cache, 6-Core, 12-Thread)
Memory
32GB DDR4 SO-DIMM
Storage
256GB SATA SSD
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB GDDR6
Display
17.3" Full HD (1920x1080) 60Hz IPS
Operating System
Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
Wireless
802.11ax Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2
Webcam
720p HD
Ports
4x USB 3.2 Gen1, HDMI 2.1, USB-C Gen1, USB-C Gen2, SD Card Reader, Headphone/Mic Combo, RJ-45 Ethernet
Battery
4-Cell 80WHr with 230W Power Supply
Color
Phantom Blue
Brand
Lenovo
Model
Legion 5 (82K00045US)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • 32GB of DDR4 RAM is generous for this price tier, supporting multitasking and memory-hungry games without an immediate upgrade.
  • The 17.3-inch IPS display provides a large, comfortable viewing area with good color and viewing angles for gaming and media.
  • AMD Ryzen 5 5600H six-core processor delivers strong multi-threaded performance for both gaming and productivity tasks.
  • Comprehensive port selection includes HDMI 2.1, multiple USB 3.2 ports, USB-C, Ethernet, and SD card reader.
  • Bundled Microsoft 365 subscription adds productivity software value out of the box.

👎 Cons

  • The 60Hz display limits the smoothness of gameplay, falling behind competing gaming laptops that offer 120Hz or 144Hz panels.
  • The 256GB SSD fills up quickly with modern game installs, making additional storage an almost immediate necessity.
  • The GTX 1650 is an entry-level gaming GPU that struggles with newer AAA titles at high settings.
  • At 17.3 inches and with a 230W power adapter, this laptop is heavy and not particularly portable.
  • Ships with Windows 10 Pro rather than Windows 11, requiring a manual upgrade for the latest OS features.

Frequently Asked Questions

The GeForce GTX 1650 with 4GB GDDR6 handles esports titles and older AAA games well at 1080p medium-to-high settings. More demanding modern titles will require reduced settings to maintain smooth frame rates on the 60Hz display.
This particular Legion 5 configuration uses a 17.3" 1080p IPS panel at 60Hz, which is adequate for general gaming and productivity but does not offer the smoother motion of 120Hz or 144Hz panels found on higher-tier configurations.
The bundle includes a Microsoft 365 subscription providing access to Office applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneDrive cloud storage, adding immediate productivity value alongside the gaming hardware.
The storage capacity is limited at 256GB, which fills up quickly with modern games. The laptop's internal layout may support additional storage, but buyers should verify available M.2 or SATA slots for their specific configuration.
The Legion 5 offers four USB 3.2 Gen1 ports, one HDMI 2.1 output, two USB-C ports (Gen1 and Gen2), an SD card reader, a headphone/mic combo jack, and an RJ-45 Ethernet port.