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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 Pro 5i
Legion Pro 5i

Quick Stats

The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i's performance remains largely unchanged, with a minor gaming boost and slight CPU decline.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i's build shows no significant upgrade, with quality feeling robust but unchanged.
The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro's display is a standard IPS panel with good color accuracy and 165Hz refresh rate.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i's features remain largely unchanged from last year's model with some CPU updates.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo Legion 7i
#184
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
Winner
#183
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo Legion 7i
#559
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
#107
Winner
Display
Lenovo Legion 7i
#126
Winner
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
#264
Performance
Lenovo Legion 7i
#243
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
#54
Winner
Build
Lenovo Legion 7i
#736
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
#727
Winner
Features
Lenovo Legion 7i
#559
Winner
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
#782

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo Legion 7i
Lenovo Lenovo Legion Pro 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 4070 (Laptop, 140W)
N/A
2x 2242 / 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 Pro 5i

Strengths

The laptop still goes all the way back almost 180°, which is a convenient feature.
The display options remain the same, including a good IPS panel with a respectable color gamut and 165 HZ refresh rate.
The RTX 4060 GPU provides sufficient performance for most games.
The webcam has improved AI features to help with background noise.
The laptop stays below 90°C Celsius, which is a decent temperature for gaming laptops.
The internal layout remains the same, with thick heat pipes and large fans, indicating good cooling capabilities.
The laptop's design is still solid, with a weighted build of about 5.5 lb.

Weaknesses

The laptop is almost identical to last year's model, with only minor changes, such as the co-pilot key instead of control key.
There is no significant performance difference between this year and last year's models, except in some games where it performed slightly better.
The stickers on the 2024 model are a bit crooked compared to the 2023 model.
The laptop still uses an i7 14th Gen processor, which is not significantly different from last year's 13th Gen processor.
The battery life is only around 5 hours and 25 minutes, which may be short for some users.
There is no dual Channel memory in this model, which explains why some productivity-based tests were faster on the 2023 model.
The laptop still uses a relatively low TGP (thermal design power), with only two to three more watts compared to last year's model.
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 Pro 5i

The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro has been revamped for 2024, but don't let the new year fool you - this laptop is essentially identical to its predecessor. With the same aluminum top lid, weighted design, and port lineup, it's a repeat performance from last year's model. The only notable changes are a swapped-out key on the keyboard and a slightly different CPU configuration. This raises questions about whether upgrading to the new model is worth the investment.

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