Lenovo Legion T5 26IOB6 review: specs, options & used prices

Hands-on-style overview of the Lenovo Legion T5 26IOB6 (Gaming Desktop): CPU, memory and storage configurations, used-market prices and upgrade notes. Typical configuration: Core i7-11700.

What this machine is

The Lenovo Legion T5 26IOB6 is a gaming desktop, and on the used market it is one of the straightforward ways to get a complete, serviceable computer for a modest sum.

Gaming desktops are defined by their graphics card first and everything else second โ€” which is exactly what varies most between used listings of the same model line.

Only 2 tracked listings survive for this model, so treat any quoted price as indicative rather than a market consensus.

Configurations you will actually see

Configurations we track pair the Legion T5 26IOB6 with the Core i7-11700. These are 11th-generation Intel Core parts. From the 8th generation on, these generally meet Windows 11 requirements.

Memory options run from 32 GB to 32 GB (32 GB). Even the base 32 GB config is comfortable for typical office and home use; higher tiers are for specialized workloads.

Solid-state storage options include 1TB SSD and 512GB SSD.

Hard-disk listings (1TB HDD) also exist โ€” an SSD remains the single most noticeable upgrade on this class of machine.

Drive options without a clear type in the listing (2TB) should be verified with the seller.

Gaming use

On a gaming desktop the graphics card is the machine, and used listings of the Legion T5 26IOB6 vary widely in exactly that component. The configuration options we track cover CPU, memory and storage only โ€” verify the exact GPU and its VRAM in each listing before comparing prices.

Who it fits

It fits 1080p-class gaming at used prices, where verifying the exact GPU in the listing matters more than for office machines.

Full specifications, current options and tracked prices live on its spec sheet; the desktop catalog and the Lenovo desktops page help place it among the alternatives.

Verdict

The case for the Legion T5 26IOB6 is simple: standard parts, predictable supply, and a price that leaves room in the budget for upgrades.

Price data is thin for this model, so compare current listings directly rather than relying on a quoted median โ€” configuration differences dominate on this class of machine.

Our composite LB Score currently sits at 20/100 โ€” a score that mostly reflects the platform age โ€” use it to compare like with like, not against modern hardware.

Data sheet

LB Score

0โ€“100 composite of performance, versatility and value

LB 21
Processor Core i7-11700
Memory 32GB
Storage 1TB HDD ยท 1TB SSD ยท 2TB ยท 512GB SSD
Released 2021
Used-market price from $950