India, Oct. 7 -- Gaming laptops have always been powerful, but rarely portable. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 wants to be both. At around 2.4 kg, it trims the bulk of traditional rigs without cutting too deep into performance. It handles modern titles, offers a sharp 165 Hz display, and stays cooler than expected for a slim body. But like any compromise machine, it comes with caveats.

The Slim 5 skips the loud "gamer" look. Its metal chassis feels premium, sturdy, and subtle enough for classrooms or meetings. It's slimmer and lighter than Lenovo's full-sized Legion 7 or 9, though still not in ultrabook territory.

The Legion TrueStrike keyboard is comfortable for both typing and gaming, with good key travel and feedback. The layout is roomy, ...