Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IAX10, 83F00012CF) / MSI Vector A18 HX A9WIG-223US

Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IAX10, 83F00012CF): 83F00012CF: Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU 8 GB (115 W), 1 × 16 GB DDR5-5600, 1 TB SSD, 15.1-inch 2560 × 1600 OLED 165 Hz, Eclipse Black, French/English keyboard. 15IAX10 configurations with the RTX 5060/5070 and the Legion 5i 15IRX10 with Core i7-13650HX/14700HX are separate models.

MSI Vector A18 HX A9WIG-223US: Vector A18 HX A9WIG-223US: Ryzen 9 9955HX, RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16 GB, 32 GB DDR5, 1 TB SSD, 18-inch QHD+ 240 Hz, Cosmo Gray. The A9WIG-076US comes with 64 GB / 2 TB and Windows 11 Pro; the RTX 5070 Ti A9WHG and other display options are separate SKUs.

SpecificationLenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IAX10, 83F00012CF)MSI Vector A18 HX A9WIG-223US
Release year20252025
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 255HX; 20 cores (8 performance + 12 efficiency), 20 threads, up to 5.2 GHz, 30 MB Intel Smart Cache

The Intel AI Boost NPU, rated at up to 13 TOPS, is built into the processor.

Lenovo		AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX; 16 cores / 32 threads, 2.5–5.4 GHz

This is the Zen 5 version with 64 MB of L3 cache; the 9955HX3D with 128 MB of cache is a separate processor. AMD gives a 55 W default TDP with a 55–75 W configurable range.

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GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU, 8 GB GDDR7; 2662 MHz boost, 115 W TGP, 440 AI TOPS

115 W TGP is among the higher power limits used for this GPU in laptops; the same RTX 5050 runs at lower power in thinner chassis. The graphics chip is soldered. Lenovo also offers the RTX 5060 and 5070 Laptop GPU in this chassis at 115 W.

Lenovo		NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, 16 GB GDDR7; up to 175 W with Dynamic Boost; boost up to 2287 MHz

The laptop RTX 5080 is a different chip from the desktop RTX 5080. 175 W is the top power limit for this GPU; with MSI OverBoost Ultra the combined CPU and GPU power reaches 260 W. The GPU is soldered and cannot be replaced.

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Display15.1-inch WQXGA (2560 × 1600) OLED; 165 Hz, 500 nits typical / 1000 nits peak, 100% DCI-P3, glossy surface, DisplayHDR True Black 600, Dolby Vision

DisplayHDR True Black 600 is the VESA tier verifying 600-nit peak brightness and very low black level on OLED panels. The panel is factory colour-calibrated and TÜV-certified for low blue light and flicker-free operation; it is not a touchscreen. The platform sheet does not list G-SYNC for this panel.

Lenovo		18-inch 16:10 QHD+ (2560 × 1600), 240 Hz, IPS-level panel, 100% DCI-P3

The same family also has SKUs with FHD+ 144/165 Hz, UHD+ 220 Hz and UHD+ Mini LED 120 Hz panels. 240 Hz shows motion more smoothly in fast games, provided the game reaches high frame rates.

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Memory16 GB (1 × 16 GB) DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM; 2 slots, dual-channel capable

With one module fitted at the factory, memory runs in single channel; adding a matching module to the free slot enables dual channel. The highest capacity Lenovo has tested is 32 GB.

Lenovo		32 GB (2 × 16 GB) DDR5-5600

There are two SO-DIMM slots; MSI supports up to 96 GB. Actual speed depends on the memory combination and the processor.

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Storage1 TB M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD; 2 × M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots

A second SSD can be fitted in the free M.2 slot.

Lenovo		1 TB NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen4 x4)

Of the two M.2 slots one is PCIe Gen4 and the other PCIe Gen5 compatible; a second SSD can be added.

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Ports1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps USB-C (DisplayPort 2.1), 1 × USB-C 10 Gbps (USB PD 95–100 W, DisplayPort 2.1), 3 × USB-A 5 Gbps (one always on), 1 × HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K 60 Hz), 1 × RJ-45 gigabit Ethernet, 3.5 mm headset jack, slim-tip power input

USB-C charging works only through the 10 Gbps port; the Thunderbolt 4 port does not accept power. Up to 3 external displays are supported alongside the built-in panel: HDMI up to 8K 60 Hz, USB-C up to 5K 60 Hz. There is no SD card reader.

Lenovo		2 × USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.1); 3 × USB-A; HDMI 2.1; RJ45 2.5 GbE; SD card reader; headphone/mic jack

MSI describes the USB-C ports as Thunderbolt 4 compatible. HDMI 2.1 outputs 8K at 60 Hz or 4K at 120 Hz. The USB-A generation differs between MSI documents, so it is not given here.

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WirelessWi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2 × 2, Bluetooth 5.4 LenovoMediaTek Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 5.4 MSI
Battery and power80 Wh lithium-ion; 245 W slim-tip adapter, Super Rapid Charge

Lenovo rates battery life at 4.4 hours in MobileMark 30 and 10.8 hours in local 1080p video playback. Super Rapid Charge goes from 0 to 30% in 10 minutes and to 70% in 30 minutes; the battery must be at least 10 °C while charging.

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Keyboard and touchpad24-zone RGB backlit keyboard (French/English); 75 × 120 mm buttonless Mylar-surface touchpad Lenovo—
Audio, camera and security2 × 2 W HARMAN speakers, Nahimic Audio; 5 MP camera with e-shutter; firmware TPM 2.0

This model has no IR camera or fingerprint reader, so Windows Hello biometric sign-in is not supported.

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ChassisEclipse Black; aluminium lid (sandblasted anodised), PC-ABS plastic bottom Lenovo—
Operating systemWindows 11 Home (French/English) Lenovo—
Size and weight344.9 × 255.35 × 19.95–21.54 mm; from 1.9 kg Lenovo404 × 307.5 × 24–32.05 mm; 3.6 kg MSI
Certifications and warrantyENERGY STAR 9.0, EPEAT Gold; 1-year courier or carry-in warranty on the Canadian model

Warranty length varies by country.

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Keyboard and camera—SteelSeries 26-zone RGB keyboard (99 keys, with number pad); IR FHD camera with privacy shutter

The IR camera enables Windows Hello face sign-in.

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Audio—4 × 2 W speakers; array microphone MSI
Battery and adapter—4-cell 99.9 Wh lithium-ion; 400 W adapter

Gaming performance is available on the adapter; power limits drop on battery.

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Operating system and warranty—Windows 11 Home; 1-year limited warranty (including 1-year global coverage) MSI