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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Legion 5 15AHP10 and ThinkPad X270 within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | Legion 5 15AHP10 | ThinkPad X270 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Lenovo | Lenovo |
| Product Family | Legion | ThinkPad |
| Model | Legion 5 | ThinkPad X270 |
| Model Number | 15AHP10 | — |
| Part Number / SKU | 83M00002US | — |
| Launch Year | 2025 year | 2017 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Gaming | Premium / Ultraportable |
| Color | Eclipse Black | — |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home 64 | Windows 10 |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |
| Processor Family | AMD Ryzen 7 | Intel Core i5 |
| Processor Model | AMD Ryzen 7 260 | Intel Core i5 7200U 2.5GHz |
| Processor Generation | AMD Ryzen 200 Series | 7th Gen |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| CPU Process Node | 4 nm | 14 nm |
| CPU Cores | 8 cores | 2 cores |
| Efficiency Cores | — | 0 cores |
| CPU Threads | 16 threads | 4 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 3.8 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | — |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 3 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 45 W | 15 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | 54 W | — |
| CPU Manageability Technology | — | Not Intel vPro eligible |
| AI / NPU | ||
| NPU | Yes | — |
| NPU Model | AMD Ryzen AI | — |
| NPU Performance | 16 TOPS | — |
| Platform AI Performance | 38 TOPS | — |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Discrete | Integrated |
| GPU Manufacturer | NVIDIA | Intel |
| GPU Model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
| GPU Architecture | Blackwell | Intel Gen9.5 |
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 0 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared system memory |
| GPU TGP | 115 W | — |
| GPU Boost Clock | 2497 MHz | — |
| MUX Switch | Yes | — |
| Maximum External Displays | 3 displays | 3 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (8K@60Hz) | 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Memory Speed | 5600 MT/s | 2400 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | SODIMM | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Slots | 2 slots | 1 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel capable | 2 |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 1024 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | — |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe Gen4 | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 2242 | — |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 2 drives | — |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 2 slots | — |
| RAID Support | — | — |
| Card Reader | — | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | — | MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Card Reader Standard | — | UHS-I / SD-family |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 15.1 inch | 12.5 inch |
| Display Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Resolution Class | WQXGA | FHD |
| Display Technology | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Panel Type | OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Brightness | 500 nits | 300 nits |
| Peak HDR Brightness | 1000 nits | — |
| DCI-P3 Color Gamut | 100 % | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000:1 | 700:1 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Response Time | 1 ms | — |
| Display Finish | Glossy | Anti-glare |
| HDR Support | Yes | — |
| VESA DisplayHDR Certification | DisplayHDR True Black 600 | — |
| Dolby Vision | Yes | — |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | — | — |
| Viewing Angle | 89° / 89° / 89° / 89° degree | 170 horizontal / 170 vertical degree |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 90 % | — |
| Low Blue Light Certification | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light | — |
| Flicker-Free | Yes | — |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 5 MP | — |
| Camera Privacy Shutter | Yes | — |
| Camera Features | Fixed focus; E-shutter | Fixed focus |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | Stereo Harman speakers | Stereo speakers |
| Speaker Power | 2 W x 2 W | 1.5 x 2 W |
| Audio Technology | Nahimic Audio | HD Audio |
| Microphone Configuration | Dual-microphone array | Dual-array microphone |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | 6-row gaming keyboard with multimedia Fn keys and numeric keypad | Spill-resistant |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | — |
| Keyboard RGB | Yes | — |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | 24-zone | 0 zones |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | — |
| Spill-Resistant Keyboard | — | Yes |
| Key Travel | 1.6 mm | — |
| Copilot Key | Yes | — |
| Touchpad Type | Buttonless Mylar multi-touch Precision TouchPad | Buttonless multi-touch clickpad |
| Touchpad Dimensions | 120 x 75 mm | — |
| Touchpad Material | Mylar | Mylar surface |
| Pointing Stick | — | Yes |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | 802.11be | 802.11ac |
| Wi-Fi Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | 2x2 | 2x2 |
| Wi-Fi Module | — | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 / 8260 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | — |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | Gigabit Ethernet | 1 GbE |
| WWAN | No | Optional |
| SIM Slot | — | Micro-SIM |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 3 ports | 2 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | 3x USB-A 5 Gbps; one Always On | USB 5Gbps |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 2 ports | 1 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | 1x USB-C 10 Gbps with PD and DP 2.1; 1x USB4 40 Gbps with DP 1.4 | USB 5Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort |
| USB4 Port Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| USB4 Speed | 40 Gbps | — |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | HDMI 2.1 | 1.4b |
| DisplayPort Output | DisplayPort 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 over USB-C | via USB-C |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | Optional |
| Security Lock Slot | — | Yes |
| Dedicated Docking Connector | — | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 2x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 slots | M.2 storage, WLAN and optional WWAN slots |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | — |
| Battery Chemistry | Rechargeable lithium-ion | Li-Ion |
| Removable Battery | — | Yes |
| Battery Life | 5.6 hours | — |
| Battery Life Test Method | MobileMark 30 at 250 nits | — |
| Fast Charging | Yes | — |
| Fast Charge Level | 70 % | — |
| Fast Charge Time | 30 min | — |
| Power Connector | Slim-tip power connector | USB-C or Lenovo slim-tip |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes |
| USB Power Delivery Version | USB Power Delivery 3.0 | USB Power Delivery (revision not stated) |
| Maximum USB-C Charging Power | 100 W | 65 W |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 344.9 mm | 305.5 mm |
| Depth | 255.35 mm | 208.5 mm |
| Thickness | 21.54 mm | 20.3 mm |
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 1.36 kg |
| Chassis Material | Aluminum lid; PC-ABS/talc base | Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic |
| Lid Material | Aluminum | Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic |
| Base Material | PC-ABS with 20% talc | Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic |
| Hinge Opening Angle | 180 degree | 180 degree |
| MIL-STD Testing | — | MIL-STD-810G |
| IP Rating | — | No rated ingress protection |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | Firmware TPM 2.0 | dTPM 1.2 / 2.0 |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Secure Boot | — | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | — | No Intel vPro platform eligibility |
| Smart Card Support | No | Optional |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | Self-healing BIOS | — |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | — | ENERGY STAR 6.1 |
| EPEAT | — | Gold |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | Yes |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | 5 to 35 °C | 5 to 35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 8 to 95 % RH | — |
| Storage Temperature | 5 to 43 °C | — |
| Warranty | 1 years | — |
| Warranty Type | Courier or carry-in | — |
Legion 5 15AHP10 and ThinkPad X270 share specifications such as Brand (Lenovo), Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (64-bit), CPU Architecture (x86-64).
The main differences: Processor Model (Legion 5 15AHP10: AMD Ryzen 7 260, ThinkPad X270: Intel Core i5 7200U 2.5GHz); GPU Model (Legion 5 15AHP10: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU, ThinkPad X270: Intel HD Graphics 620); Installed Memory (Legion 5 15AHP10: 16 GB, ThinkPad X270: 8 GB); Storage Capacity (Legion 5 15AHP10: 1024 GB, ThinkPad X270: 256 GB).
Legion 5 15AHP10 may suit users who need its differing values, while ThinkPad X270 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
