This is not a drill: the weekend is here and you’ve got a date with some serious gaming. But, oh no, how will you run and gun in Doom: The Dark Ages without a powerful gaming laptop? Here to save the day is this $480 price drop on the Legion Slim 5 Gen 9, a hot deal for a midrange laptop that packs a lot of punch. We gave the previous gen our Editors’ Choice award for midrange gaming laptops, which should speak volumes of what this stellar gaming laptop has to offer.

Our expert reviewed the previous model, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8, in 2023 and praised some shared aspects, including the sharp and fast 2,560-by-1,600 display, sturdy build, and excellent keyboard layout. The difference between generations lies in the components, namely, the speedier AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS CPU. Sporting what our expert calls a “souped-up GPU and ace display,” your gameplay has never looked better, especially at this price point.

That price point just got lower because the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 9 model is on sale right now for 26% off retail. This model’s Editors’ Choice award-winning formula shines through, including all the things our expert loved and upgraded components. But, wait, there’s more! You’re getting three months of Xbox PC Game Pass, a $35 value that grants access to an expanding catalogue of video games and exclusive discounts in the Xbox Store. Hop into some new titles or try an older one you’ve been meaning to for a while, all included in this purchase.

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When she isn’t perusing online stores for deals, Jade enjoys playing video games (mostly JRPGs and roguelikes), sorting board game components neatly into containers, and building Gundam models. Her love of electronics has persisted through her youth and has resulted in a collection of gaming peripherals including keyboards and controllers, scale figures, and art work. Jade lives in blissful harmony with her wife, cat, and two chinchillas—as well as a host of houseplants.

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