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Lenovo Legion 5 (2020)

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The Lenovo Legion 5 launched in 2020 as a mid-range gaming laptop built for players who wanted a real discrete GPU without paying flagship money. It came in two chassis: Legion 5-15ARH05, built around AMD Ryzen 4000-series processors, and Legion 5i-15IMH05, built around Intel 10th Gen Core chips, both paired with NVIDIA GTX or RTX graphics. It was aimed at students and everyday gamers who needed one machine for coursework, streaming, and mid-to-high settings play. Three years on, it still holds resale value because the GPU options top out at an RTX 2060, the chassis takes real cooling seriously, and many configurations let you add memory or swap the storage drive rather than replace the whole machine. If this sounds like your laptop, pick your processor, graphics card, and condition in the tool above for an instant cash offer, or see how the process works before you commit. You can also start from the general page to sell your laptop if you want to compare against other models first.

Confirm you have the Legion 5 (2020)

The fastest way to confirm your exact build is through Windows itself. Press Windows key + R, type dxdiag, and press Enter to see the processor, installed RAM, and graphics card on the System and Display tabs. Typing msinfo32 in the same Run box brings up the full system model name under System Summary. Lenovo Vantage, if installed, also shows the exact model on its home screen.

Legion 5-15ARH05 (AMD)

  • AMD Ryzen 5 4600H or Ryzen 7 4800H processor
  • Model string ends in "ARH05" in msinfo32
  • Paired with GTX 1650, GTX 1650 Ti, GTX 1660 Ti, or RTX 2060

Legion 5i-15IMH05 (Intel)

  • Intel Core i5-10300H or Core i7-10750H processor
  • Model string ends in "IMH05" in msinfo32
  • Paired with GTX 1650 Ti, GTX 1660 Ti, or RTX 2060

Prefer a visual check? Flip the laptop over: the model number is printed on the regulatory sticker near the vents. The 2020 Legion 5 has a mostly black plastic lid with a small chrome Legion logo in the corner and rear-facing exhaust vents on the back edge, not the sides.

Core hardware configurations

Processor

  • AMD Ryzen 5 4000 series or Ryzen 7 4000 series
  • Intel Core i5 10th Gen or Core i7 10th Gen
  • H-series mobile chips, six cores on the Ryzen 5/i5 tiers, eight on Ryzen 7 and Core i7

Graphics

  • NVIDIA GTX 1650 or GTX 1650 Ti
  • NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti
  • NVIDIA RTX 2060
  • The RTX 2060 configuration moves resale value the most, since it is the only tier with ray tracing and DLSS support

Memory & storage

  • DDR4 RAM, upgradable via two SO-DIMM slots on most builds
  • M.2 NVMe SSD storage, with a second M.2 slot on several configurations
  • Higher RAM and larger SSD capacities sell for more, and both are easy to verify with dxdiag before you quote

Display & audio

15.6-inch Full HD IPS display. Refresh rate varies by configuration, with 120Hz on most units and a 144Hz panel on some higher-tier builds. Check dxdiag's Display tab to confirm which one shipped on your unit.

Stereo speakers tuned with Nahimic audio software, adequate for game audio and video calls but not a substitute for headphones during serious listening.

No fingerprint reader or IR camera on this generation. Login relies on a standard Windows password or PIN, so there is no biometric lock to clear before resale.

Ports & connectivity

The Legion 5 (2020) keeps most of its ports on the rear edge to leave both sides clear for a mouse hand and cable management.

Rear
  • Rectangular DC power connector
  • HDMI 2.0
  • Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45)
  • USB-C (data, no display output on all configurations)
Sides
  • USB-A 3.2 ports (multiple, split left and right)
  • 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack

Ryzen 4000 / Core 10th Gen Up to RTX 2060 Dual-slot RAM upgrade Second M.2 slot on select builds Up to 144Hz FHD panel Gigabit Ethernet

Battery, build & more

Plastic-and-metal chassis in Phantom Black, built more for durability than for weight savings. Expect a solid, slightly heavy feel typical of 2020 gaming laptops, not the thin-and-light profile of a modern ultrabook.

Ships with Windows 10, with most units eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 11 if the processor and TPM requirements are met. Confirm this before listing, since some Ryzen 4000 configurations fall outside official support.

Known issue: some early production units reported coil whine under load and fan noise that ramps up quickly during sustained gaming. Neither affects function, but both are worth disclosing honestly when you describe condition.

Sits in the mid-range gaming tier today. Buyers shopping this model already know it will not match a current-generation GPU, so the RTX 2060 configuration and a clean, dust-free interior are what separate a strong offer from an average one.

Frequently asked questions

01 How do I find the model number or exact configuration?
Press Windows key + R, type dxdiag, and press Enter. The System tab shows your processor and the Display tab shows your graphics card. Typing msinfo32 in the same Run box shows the full system model string, which ends in either ARH05 (AMD) or IMH05 (Intel). You can also check the sticker on the underside of the laptop near the vents, or open Lenovo Vantage if it is still installed, which lists the model on its home screen without needing to dig through menus.
02 How do I tell it apart from the 2021 Legion 5?
Check the processor generation first. The 2020 model runs AMD Ryzen 4000 series or Intel 10th Gen chips, while the 2021 refresh moved to Ryzen 5000 series and Intel 11th Gen. The 2021 model also introduced a 16-inch panel option on some builds, which the 2020 Legion 5 never offered. If dxdiag shows a Ryzen 4000 or 10th Gen Intel chip, you have the 2020 unit covered here.
03 Can I sell it with damage, a weak battery, or if it won't turn on?
Yes. Cracked hinges, dead pixels, a battery that no longer holds charge, or a laptop that won't power on are all common conditions we quote for, and the condition picker above adjusts the offer accordingly rather than rejecting it outright. The one hard requirement is that any Microsoft account tied to the device is signed out and BitLocker encryption is suspended or removed before shipping, since a locked drive cannot be tested or resold.
04 What raises the trade-in value the most?
The graphics card tier matters most. An RTX 2060 configuration commands a stronger offer than a GTX 1650 unit even in similar cosmetic condition, since it is the only build with ray tracing and DLSS. After that, higher RAM and larger SSD capacity help, along with a clean screen free of dead pixels, working keyboard backlighting, and a battery that still holds a reasonable charge. Including the original charger also helps, since it is a nonstandard barrel connector that buyers often need replaced separately.
05 How do I erase it and get paid?
Go to Settings → System → Recovery, then choose Reset this PC and select "Remove everything" with the full drive clean option. Before that finishes, sign the device out of your Microsoft account under Settings → Accounts, and suspend or decrypt BitLocker under Settings → Privacy & security → Device encryption if it is enabled. Once your quote is confirmed, shipping is free and insured, and payment goes out after inspection by PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, CashApp, or check. Full step-by-step guidance is available in our data erasure protocols.