Are there any alternatives?

There aren’t many direct alternatives right now, as Intel’s 12th-gen CPUs are only beginning to make their way to gaming machines. I don’t know of any that are at the same price as the Legion 5i Pro, giving it a window where it’s the best game in town.

　　You could consider either the Razer Blade 15 or the Razer Blade 17, depending on whether you want to go a little smaller or larger. Each will perform well, look great, and provide a thinner chassis and a more premium experience. Both will also cost more money.

　　If you’re okay with 1080p gaming, the HP Victus 16 will save you some money. We reviewed it with an Intel 11th-gen CPU, but an AMD Ryzen 7 5800U configuration with an RTX 3060 Ti will save you about $600. It’s worth considering if you’re short on cash.

　　

How long will it last?

The Legion 5i Pro is completely up-to-date in terms of its hardware. It should last for years before it’s no longer able to keep up. The one-year warranty is the industry standard and, as I like to point out, disappointing as usual.

　　

Should you buy it?

Yes. The Legion 5i Pro is a gaming, productivity, and creativity workhorse at an attractive price.