Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" WQXGA 165Hz Gaming Laptop vs HyperX OMEN 15.3" Gaming Laptop
Buy the HyperX OMEN 15 if you want the same RTX 5060 graphics for far less: $1,199 at Walmart as of November 3, versus $2,849 at Newegg for the Legion 5i. Buy the Legion 5i only if an OLED screen and a stronger Intel CPU justify roughly $1,650 more. The OMEN is the better value for most gamers; the Legion is the better display and CPU machine.
Today the HyperX OMEN 15.3" Gaming Laptop costs $1,650.00 less at its best price.
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Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" WQXGA 165Hz Gaming Laptop
4.4Choose the Legion 5i if you want a 15.1-inch 2560 x 1600 OLED panel, a 165Hz refresh rate and an Intel Core i7-14700HX, and you are willing to pay $2,849 at Newegg as of November 3.
- OLED panel at 2560 x 1600 gives deep blacks and sharp text
- Core i7-14700HX is the faster CPU of the two
What separates them
| Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" WQXGA 165Hz Gaming Laptop | HyperX OMEN 15.3" Gaming Laptop | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,849 at Newegg as of November 3 | $1,199 at Walmart as of November 3 |
| Display panel | 15.1-inch OLED, 2560 x 1600 | 15.3-inch IPS, 1920 x 1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165Hz | 165Hz |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14700HX | AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX, 8 cores, 16 threads, up to 5.1GHz |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 8GB GDDR7 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 |
| Memory and storage | 16GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD | 16GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD |
| Weight | 1.9 kg | Not listed |
| Bundled extras | 3-month Microsoft 365 Personal |
Price history
- Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" WQXGA 165Hz Gaming Laptop: lowest $809.00 on Nov 1; $1,358.00 on Nov 4.
- HyperX OMEN 15.3" Gaming Laptop: lowest $1,199.00 on Oct 30 at Walmart; $1,199.00 on Nov 4.
Prices at every store
Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" WQXGA 165Hz Gaming Laptop
- Newegg.comNew
In stockSold by Master Electronics
$2,849.00Observed at 9:35 PM
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HyperX OMEN 15.3" Gaming Laptop
- WalmartNew
In stock
$1,199.00Observed at 12:01 AM - eBayNew
In stockSold by certrbtech
$1,449.00Observed Nov 3, 2026, 4:45 AM - Newegg.comNew
In stockSold by DISCOUNT TECH
$1,573.99Observed Nov 3, 2026, 4:45 AM
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Specs compared
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" WQXGA 165Hz Gaming Laptop | HyperX OMEN 15.3" Gaming Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| color | Black | Black |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14700HX | AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX 8-Core, 16-Thread |
| Storage | 1 TB SSD | 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD |
| Display size | 15.1 in | 15.3" |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 |
| Display resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA/FHD+) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165Hz |
| edition | 16GB RAM|1TB SSD | — |
| RAM | 16 GB |
What reviewers say
Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" WQXGA 165Hz Gaming Laptop
The Legion 5i line rates well with owners, 4.4 out of 5 from 485 ratings here, and the OLED panel and cooling are the most common praise. Complaints tend to center on fan noise under load and the 16GB memory ceiling.
- Bright, color-accurate OLED screen
- Strong cooling for the chassis size
- Solid build and keyboard feel
- Good frame rates at 1600p in most games
- Fans get loud in performance mode
- 16GB RAM limits heavy multitasking
- Battery drains fast unplugged
- Some units ship with extra software to remove
HyperX OMEN 15.3" Gaming Laptop
With 4.6 out of 5 from 13 ratings, feedback is limited but positive. Owners tend to like the fast 165Hz 2K screen and the performance per dollar; the main complaints are fan noise and weight.
Questions and answers
- Which is better for gaming?
- Both use the RTX 5060, so frame rates will be close. The Legion 5i has the stronger CPU and sharper OLED screen; the OMEN costs $1,650 less at $1,199 at Walmart as of November 3.
- Is the Legion 5i worth the extra money?
- Only if you value the OLED display and the i7-14700HX. For pure gaming value, the OMEN at $1,199 does the same GPU work for far less.
- Which has the better screen?
- The Legion 5i. Its 15.1-inch OLED runs 2560 x 1600; the OMEN's 15.3-inch IPS runs 1920 x 1200. Both refresh at 165Hz.
- Which lasts longer on a charge?
- Neither listing gives battery capacity or runtime, so there is no reliable figure to compare. Treat battery life as unconfirmed for both.
- Can I upgrade the RAM and storage?
- Both ship with 16GB DDR5 and a 1TB NVMe SSD. Neither listing states whether the memory is soldered, so check the service manual before buying for upgrades.
- Which is better for video editing?
- The Legion 5i, mainly for its i7-14700HX and color-accurate OLED panel. The OMEN's Ryzen 7 8745HX is capable but behind on CPU-heavy exports.
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