Lenovo Legion 7vsLenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2

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Lenovo
Lenovo Legion 7
Legion 7

Quick Stats

The Lenovo Legion 7 delivers nearly flawless performance with exceptional gaming and raw CPU results overall consistently.
The Lenovo Legion 7 boasts a sturdy build quality with a metal aluminum lid and bottom panel primarily.
The Lenovo Legion 7's standout feature is its excellent display with good response time and brightness.
The Lenovo Legion 7 boasts impressive specs including a powerful RTX 3080 graphics card feature.
Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2
ThinkPad P17 Gen 2

Quick Stats

The Intel Xeon W11-855M processor delivers impressive performance in professional applications with certified smooth execution guaranteed.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 boasts a rock-solid build quality that screams durability and justifies its premium price.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 boasts an impressive 4K UHD display with exceptional brightness and color accuracy.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 boasts powerful professional-grade features including ISV certifications and a 94Wh battery.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo Legion 7
Winner
#326
Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2
#328
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo Legion 7
#215
Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2
#111
Winner
Display
Lenovo Legion 7
#450
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2
#529
Performance
Lenovo Legion 7
#247
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2
#254
Build
Lenovo Legion 7
#742
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2
#763
Features
Lenovo Legion 7
#564
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2
#577

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo Legion 7
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2
up to 64GB
up to 128GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 24000GB SSD
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
Intel Core i7-11850H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Laptop, 165W)
NVIDIA T1200
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe slot See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo Legion 7

Strengths

The Lenovo Legion 7 has a nice build quality with a metal aluminium lid and bottom panel, giving it a premium feel.
It features a 16-inch 165Hz screen with good response time, decent color gamut, no backlight bleed, and gets fairly bright.
The Legion 7 has plenty of RGB lighting if that's your thing, with 6 built-in firmware effects that don't need software.
You can disable Optimus to result in a speed boost, which is not an option on other laptops.
The battery life can be improved by pressing the function and R shortcut, changing the screen's refresh rate from 165Hz to 60Hz.

Weaknesses

The Legion 7 has a major issue with battery drain when running the Corsair software, drawing between 40-50 watts from the wall.
Closing the Corsair software and stopping the Corsair service can improve battery life, but this means you don't have the option to customize the lighting.
There is no fan control option on the Legion 7, which may be a concern for users who want more customization options.
The power brick is quite large at 300 watts, making it less portable even if you choose a lower-spec model.
The absence of an SD card slot may be a drawback for creators and users who need that feature.

Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2

Strengths

A very interesting and powerful workstation
Bright sharp 4k display
Excellent keyboard with tactile feedback and good key travel
Good battery life with its 94 watt hour battery, up to 9 hours of continuous web surfing test over Wi-Fi at 115
Excellent touchpad with two-finger scrolling
Trackpoint responsive as well
Optional 5G and great array of ports

Weaknesses

Big and bulky, weighing nearly eight pounds
720p webcam is lacking
Not perfect for everyday users, but rather specialized towards professional applications
Price tag may be a concern, starting at around $1800
Stereo speakers are lacking in basic sound quality
Display's brightness can make it hot to the touch
Mobile workstation may not be as portable as expected
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Lenovo Legion 7

The Lenovo Legion 7 is a strong contender in the gaming laptop market, boasting impressive specs such as a Ryzen 9 5900HX processor and full-powered NVIDIA RTX 3080 graphics. Its 16-inch 165Hz screen and decent color gamut make it an appealing option for gamers. However, there's one significant issue that stands out - battery drain, which can be mitigated by disabling the Corsair software.

Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2

The Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 is a powerful mobile workstation designed for professionals who require top-notch performance in specialized applications. With an Intel Xeon W-11 855M mobile processor and a bright, sharp 4K UHD display, this device delivers exceptional visuals and processing power. The sturdy build quality and excellent keyboard make it a joy to work with, while the 94Wh battery provides all-day runtime. Starting at around $5,000, this workstation is not for everyone, but those who need its capabilities will appreciate its rock-solid performance.

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