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Lenovo
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
Legion Pro 7i

Quick Stats

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i delivers impressive performance in gaming and demanding tasks with ease always.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i boasts an impressive sturdy build with metal cover for real ventilation.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i's display boasts vibrant colors, accurate viewing angles, and a smooth 165Hz refresh rate perfectly.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i boasts impressive features with up to 64GB DDR5 RAM and dual M.2 SSD slots.
Alienware
Alienware x16 R1
x16 R1

Quick Stats

The Alienware x16 R1 boasts exceptional performance with no major throttling, ideal for competitive gaming and seamless visuals.
The Alienware x16 R1 boasts an impressively thin and sturdy build with a premium feel overall.
The Alienware x16 R1's display offers vibrant colors, crisp text, and smooth visuals with a 240Hz refresh rate.
The Alienware x16 R1 boasts a 16-inch QHD+ display with 240Hz refresh rate, providing an immersive gaming experience.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
Winner
#16
Alienware x16 R1
#20
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
#558
Alienware x16 R1
#236
Winner
Display
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
#125
Winner
Alienware x16 R1
#177
Performance
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
#57
Alienware x16 R1
#9
Winner
Build
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
#735
Alienware x16 R1
#425
Winner
Features
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
#117
Alienware x16 R1
#20
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
Alienware Alienware x16 R1
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 8000GB SSD
up to 8000GB SSD
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Intel Core i9-13900HK
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (Laptop)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (Laptop, 175W)
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 + 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i

Strengths

The laptop has a powerful CPU, which provides great performance in gaming and other demanding tasks.
It has two RAM slots, allowing users to upgrade to 32 or 64GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, which is faster than some other gaming laptops.
The Legion Pro 7i has a choice of getting the boot 1TB SSD as either PCI4 or PCIe5, and another slot that supports PCIe4.
It has good ventilation, with actual real vents and not just faux ones like some other gaming laptops.
The laptop's performance is impressive, with Cyberpunk 2077 playing at ray tracing medium settings at native resolution and doing 80+ frames without frame generation.

Weaknesses

There isn't much information about the laptop's display or battery life in the text.
One of the M.2 SSD slots is only thick enough to accommodate a single-sided drive, which may limit upgrade options.
The Legion Pro 7i has a relatively thin spot for one of its SSDs, requiring a singlesided SSD that may have limited capacity options.
There isn't much discussion about the laptop's port selection or other features beyond gaming performance.
Some games like Monster Hunter Wild might require frame generation to run smoothly at high quality settings.

Alienware x16 R1

Strengths

The 16-inch QHD plus 240 hertz display is a great option
Ultra low profile mechanical keyboard was great with excellent feedback
Excellent CPU and GPU performance as well as Competitive Gaming performance
No major throttling detected, thinner than most 16-inch gaming laptops
Has excellent audio with a six-speaker sound system

Weaknesses

Relatively short battery life of around 1 hour 7 minutes in gaming test
No 4K or even OLED option as far as the display is concerned
Touchpad is on the small side, especially for a 16 inch gaming laptop
The keyboard and touchpad are not perfect for everyday use
Not suitable for those who need long battery life
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Lenovo Legion Pro 7i

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is a powerhouse gaming laptop that promises to deliver exceptional performance in a sleek package. With its latest Intel Core i9 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics, this machine is built to handle even the most demanding games and applications. We put it through its paces to see if it lives up to its lofty claims, testing its frame rates, graphics capabilities, and overall gaming experience.

Alienware x16 R1

The Alienware x16 R1 is a powerful gaming laptop that impresses with its 16-inch QHD+ display and ultra-low profile mechanical keyboard. Equipped with an excellent CPU and GPU performance, it delivers competitive gaming capabilities. Despite some drawbacks, including relatively short battery life and no 4K or OLED display options, this laptop stands out for its portability in a compact 16-inch form factor. The x16 R1 is an attractive option for gamers seeking a more portable experience without sacrificing performance.

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