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Lenovo
Lenovo Legion 7i
Legion 7i

Quick Stats

The Lenovo Legion 7i delivers excellent performance with easy handling of demanding tasks like video editing smoothly.
The Lenovo Legion 7i's strongest aspect is its sturdy and premium build design with a compact size.
The standout feature of the Lenovo Legion 7i is its stunning display with a high refresh rate.
The Lenovo Legion 7i offers impressive features, including a high-refresh-rate display, USB-C ports, and great speakers overall.
Lenovo
Lenovo Legion 5i
Legion 5i

Quick Stats

The Lenovo Legion 5i delivers impressive performance with Intel's Raptor Lake CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU.
The Lenovo Legion 5i boasts a sturdy and well-made build, perfect for a mid-range gaming laptop.
The Lenovo Legion 5i's display offers excellent image quality with vibrant colors and above-average brightness always.
The Lenovo Legion 5i features a high-performance display and up to 115W RTX GPU capabilities prominently.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo Legion 7i
#184
Lenovo Legion 5i
Winner
#181
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo Legion 7i
#559
Lenovo Legion 5i
#100
Winner
Display
Lenovo Legion 7i
#126
Winner
Lenovo Legion 5i
#261
Performance
Lenovo Legion 7i
#243
Lenovo Legion 5i
#53
Winner
Build
Lenovo Legion 7i
#736
Lenovo Legion 5i
#708
Winner
Features
Lenovo Legion 7i
#559
Winner
Lenovo Legion 5i
#780

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo Legion 7i
Lenovo Lenovo Legion 5i
up to 32GB
up to 64GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 8000GB SSD
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Intel Core i9-14900HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (Laptop)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (Laptop, 175W)
N/A
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo Legion 7i

Strengths

A great machine for creators with excellent performance when editing videos
Smaller and lighter than most other gaming machines
Several USBC ports for convenient connectivity
An SD card reader for easy file transfer
Great pricing for the specifications it offers
Perfect for casual gamers who want a good gaming experience without top-of-the-line performance
The laptop is great looking, one of the best looking gaming laptops in this glacier white color
Good speakers with clear vocals and solid sound quality

Weaknesses

Battery life is less than 2 hours, which is a significant drawback
Laptop can feel warm after heavy workloads and gaming
Not ideal for gaming on the go due to battery life concerns
Pricing may be higher compared to other similar laptops
Less-than-ideal performance in specific games like Call of Duty multiplayer (although this is not a major concern for casual gamers)
Laptop can get warm in certain areas, particularly near the power button
Battery life could be improved with settings adjustments in the Lenovo app
Not as powerful or efficient as a MacBook Pro

Lenovo Legion 5i

Strengths

The Lenovo Legion 5i offers impressive performance numbers, making it a clear recommendation for those looking for a gaming notebook that can do it all without breaking the bank.
The laptop has a great port selection, with a generous IO setup including USB-A, USB-C, and an HDMI 2.1 connector.
The keyboard is well-suited for both games and work, with a generous 1.5 mm of travel and satisfying tactility.
The Legion 5i's snappy QHD+ display is well-suited for a mid-range gaming machine, offering above-average brightness and pretty all-right contrast.
The laptop has impressive battery life, especially considering the power-hungry CPU, lasting around 7.5 hours.

Weaknesses

The Lenovo Legion 5i can be quite loud, with fan noise being a significant issue, even in balance mode.
The placement of IO ports is somewhat of an issue, as it's scattered all over the place, which might make for a cluttered setup.
The webcam is not particularly special and may cause issues during Zoom calls.
The SSD can throttle quite significantly during torture tests, but performs well in everyday use.
The keyboard area has a bit more flex due to the chosen materials, although this is only an issue if you apply force.
Read Full Reviews

Lenovo Legion 7i

The Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9 is a standout gaming laptop that boasts an impressive design and robust performance. This sleek device features a durable aluminum build and a vibrant 16-inch display with a 240Hz refresh rate, making it ideal for creators and gamers alike. With its powerful Intel Core i9 CPU and dedicated graphics, the Legion 7i delivers seamless performance for demanding tasks such as video editing and gaming. This review will delve into the device's capabilities and weigh its strengths and weaknesses.

Lenovo Legion 5i

The Lenovo Legion 5i kicks off 2024 with a mid-range powerhouse that defies its price tag. This sleek laptop boasts pure performance, making it a great option for gamers without breaking the bank. With Intel's new Raptor Lake refresh CPU and NVIDIA's RTX 4060 GPU, this machine delivers smooth gameplay and snappy performance, despite some caveats. A solid review of Lenovo's latest gaming notebook begins here.

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