Lenovo Legion 7vsLenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3

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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 T16 Gen 3
ThinkPad T16 Gen 3

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 delivers improved performance with seamless multitasking capabilities effortlessly.
The ThinkPad's build quality is satisfactory, but the matte finish is surprisingly prone to fingerprints and smudges.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3's display offers a more efficient use of space with its 16:10 panel.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 boasts impressive features that offer a solid balance of performance.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo Legion 7
#326
Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3
Winner
#325
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo Legion 7
#215
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3
#556
Display
Lenovo Legion 7
#450
Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3
#268
Winner
Performance
Lenovo Legion 7
#247
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3
#355
Build
Lenovo Legion 7
#742
Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3
#733
Winner
Features
Lenovo Legion 7
#564
Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3
#558
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo Legion 7
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
Intel Core Ultra 7 165U
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Laptop, 165W)
Intel Graphics (4-Cores)
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe slot See photo
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

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 T16 Gen 3

Strengths

I've been very happy with this laptop, and now that I've upgraded it to 64 gigabytes of Ram, I'm even happier.
It gets your need for general stuff like email, web browsing, and office work covered.
16 by 10 aspect ratio is a nice feature.
Lenovo seems to be moving to 16 by 10 aspect ratio across their lineup.
Having used now 16 by 10 and 3X2, I definitely prefer those to 16 by 9.
This laptop gets recommended from me for general stuff and some photo editing or something on the side.
I love the feel of this laptop.

Weaknesses

The screen cleaner link in show notes is a reminder that cleaning the laptop requires more than just a microfiber cloth.
It might be a bit of a pain in the ass to have to whole thing with the screen cleaner case for a laptop.
16 by 9 aspect ratio can be preferred over 16 by 10, but I personally prefer the latter.
Lenovo's lead on making laptops user repairable is good, but not perfect.
The screen cleaner might need improvement in terms of design.
Cleaning the laptop requires wiping it down before use, which might not be ideal for all users.
Wiping the laptop frequently can become a hassle.
Read Full Reviews

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 T16 Gen 3

The Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 is a business laptop that packs a punch with its 16:10 display, 64GB of RAM, and user-repairable design. This versatile machine excels in everyday tasks, while also offering enough power for photo editing and other creative pursuits. With its matte finish, the laptop may require more frequent cleaning than expected. In this review, we'll delve into the T16 Gen 3's strengths and weaknesses, exploring whether it's a great choice for those seeking a reliable and upgradable business companion.

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