Lenovo Legion Pro 7/7i Gen 9 16IRX9H (2024)

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024)

Manufacturer	Lenovo
Product family	Legion
Release date	January 2024 (2024-01)
Discontinued	No
Operating system	Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home Single Language No preload operating system
CPU	Intel Core i9-14900HX
Memory	Up to 32 GB DDR5-5600 MHz
Memory slots	Two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, dual-channel capable
Storage	Up to 2 TB PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Storage slots	Two M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots
Display	Screen size: 16 inch Panel type: IPS Coating: Anti-glare Resolution: 2560 x 1600 Aspect ratio: 16:10 Refresh rate: 240 Hz Brightness: 500 nits DCI-P3: 100 % VRR: Yes (NVIDIA G-SYNC) Color Calibration: X-Rite® factory color calibration
Graphics	Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop 12 GB GDDR6 Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop 16 GB GDDR6
Sound	Stereo speakers (super linear speaker), 2W x2, audio by HARMAN, optimized with Nahimic Audio, Smart Amplifier (AMP)
Camera	Front: FHD 1080p with E-shutter, fixed focus HD 720p with E-shutter, fixed focus
Touchpad	Buttonless Mylar® surface multi-touch touchpad, 75 by 120 millimetres (3.0 in × 4.7 in)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6E, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.3 Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.3 1 x USB-C (USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2), with Lenovo PD 140W and DisplayPort 1.4 1 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps), with DisplayPort 1.4 1 x HDMI 2.1
Power brick	330W slim tip tiny GaN (3-pin) AC adapter
Battery	Integrated Li-Polymer 80Wh or 99.9Wh
Keyboard	Per-key RGB backlight or white backlight
Chassis	Color: Eclipse black Materials: Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Cooling: Hybrid thermal solution (air cooling + liquid metal)
Number pad	Yes
Fingerprint reader	No
Facial recognition	No
Special features	DisplayHDR™ 400, Dolby Vision®, TÜV Low Blue Light, TÜV High Gaming Performance
Website	Lenovo

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The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) is a high-performance gaming laptop designed for gamers and creators, featuring powerful hardware and a premium build. It is equipped with Intel's 14th generation Core i9 processors and Nvidia's RTX 4000 series GPUs, making it suitable for demanding gaming and creative tasks. The laptop is available in Eclipse Black with an all-metal chassis, offering a sleek and modern design.

Primary Hardware

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Processor

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) is powered by the Intel Core i9-14900HX processor:

• Intel Core i9-14900HX with 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) and 32 threads, 36 MB cache, and a max frequency of 5.8 GHz (P-core) and 4.1 GHz (E-core).

The Intel Core i9-14900HX processor is designed to handle intensive tasks such as gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering. It delivers exceptional performance, achieving a C bench score of around 29,000, comparable to high-end desktop CPUs. The processor excels in CPU-intensive tasks, showcasing its capabilities in demanding scenarios.

Reviewers have praised the processor for its performance in both plugged and battery modes, with minimal performance drop in single-thread tasks. The Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 showed that its brand-new CPU was mightier than the Alienware's AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and other laptops' previous-gen Intel parts.

Benchmarks:

• Cinebench R23 Multi: ~32,996 points
• Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core: ~18,289 points
• 7-Zip 18.03: ~124,444 MIPS

Graphics

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) offers the following GPU configurations:

• Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU with 12 GB GDDR6 memory, 175W TGP.
• Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU with 16 GB GDDR6 memory, 175W TGP.

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 GPUs are designed for high-performance gaming and content creation, with support for advanced features like ray tracing and DLSS 3.5. The RTX 4080 provides excellent frame rates in demanding games, while the RTX 4090 offers even higher performance for the most demanding titles.

Reviewers have noted that the GPU performance is outstanding, capable of running modern games at high settings without issues. The cooling and thermal design of the Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 allows it to deliver more power to the GPUs, resulting in superior performance.

Benchmarks:

• 3DMark Fire Strike: ~36,245 points
• 3DMark Time Spy: ~19,518 points
• The Witcher 3 (1920x1080 Ultra): ~186.1 fps

Memory

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) supports dual-channel memory and comes with the following configurations:

• Up to 32 GB DDR5-5600 MHz RAM

The memory is fast and adequate for multitasking and demanding applications. The RAM operates in dual-channel mode, providing adequate bandwidth for gaming and content creation tasks.

Benchmarks:

• AIDA64 Memory Copy: ~79,039 MB/s
• AIDA64 Memory Read: ~86,537 MB/s

Storage

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) offers the following storage options:

• Up to 2 TB PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD

The storage is user-replaceable, and the SSD offers fast read and write speeds. Reviewers have noted that the SSD provides excellent performance, capable of fast loading times for games and applications.

Benchmarks:

• CrystalDiskMark Read: ~7,066 MB/s
• CrystalDiskMark Write: ~6,106 MB/s

Co-processors

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) includes an AI Chip: LA2-Q for AI-based tasks, enhancing efficiency.

Input Devices

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Keyboard

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) offers a TrueStrike keyboard with the following features:

• Per-key RGB backlight or white backlight
• 1.5mm key travel, swappable keycaps

Reviewers have noted that the keyboard is comfortable for typing and gaming, with a good overall typing experience. The keys have a firm resistance and minimal flex, making it one of the best on the market.

Touchpad

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) features a buttonless Mylar® surface multi-touch touchpad measuring 75 by 120 millimetres (3.0 in × 4.7 in). The touchpad is responsive and supports gestures and two-finger scrolling effectively.

Webcam

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) comes with a 1080p FHD webcam with E-shutter. The webcam provides decent quality images and includes a privacy shutter, making it suitable for video conferencing.

Microphone

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) includes an integrated dual-microphone array. Reviewers have noted that the microphone quality is adequate for video calls and voice commands.

Output Devices

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Display

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) features a 16-inch IPS display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 and a refresh rate of 240 Hz. The display offers excellent color accuracy, high contrast, and good brightness levels, with a measured brightness of 500 nits.

The display is praised for its vibrant and crisp visuals, making it excellent for gaming and media consumption. It supports Dolby Vision and NVIDIA G-SYNC, ensuring smooth visuals and rich colors during gameplay.

Benchmarks:

• Maximum Brightness: ~487 cd/m²
• Color accuracy: ΔE of 1.12 (calibrated: 0.54)

Audio

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) comes with stereo speakers (super linear speaker), 2W x2, audio by HARMAN, optimized with Nahimic Audio, Smart Amplifier (AMP). The speakers provide good sound quality, with a maximum loudness of 84 dB.

Connectivity

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WiFi

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) offers two Wi-Fi options:

• Wi-Fi 6E, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.3
• Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.3

Reviewers have noted that the Wi-Fi performance is strong, achieving high data rates under optimal conditions, making it suitable for online gaming and streaming.

Bluetooth

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) includes Bluetooth 5.3, depending on the Wi-Fi module selected.

SD Card Reader

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) does not include an SD card reader.

USB

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) is equipped with the following USB ports:

• 1 x USB-C (USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2), with Lenovo PD 140W and DisplayPort 1.4
• 1 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps), with DisplayPort 1.4
• 1 x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1), Always On
• 3 x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1)

Reviewers have noted that the port selection provides good connectivity options for peripherals and charging.

Display Outputs

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) includes the following display outputs:

• 1 x HDMI 2.1, up to 8K/60Hz
• Supports up to 4 independent displays (native display and 3 external monitors via HDMI and USB-C)

The HDMI port supports high-quality video output to external displays, enhancing the gaming and multimedia experience.

Case

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The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) features a sturdy, matt-black aluminum chassis with a modern design. The laptop is well-built with a smooth surface and stiff hinges, providing a premium feel and durability.

The design is sleek and stylish, with a dark color that is fingerprint-resistant. However, reviewers have noted that the laptop collects fingerprints easily. The laptop feels robust and well-built, suitable for gaming and everyday use.

Maintenance

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The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) is designed to be user-serviceable to some extent. The bottom cover can be removed for access to internals, allowing for upgrades.

Upgradeable components:

• RAM (replaceable/upgradable)
• Two SSD slots (user-replaceable)

Cooling System

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The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) features an advanced cooling system with liquid metal thermal compound and extensive ventilation. The cooling system is effective, keeping surface temperatures manageable even under heavy load.

Heat

The cooling system effectively manages heat, keeping temperatures in check during intensive tasks. The laptop remains relatively cool even under load, thanks to its advanced cooling design.

Noise

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) is praised for its quiet operation. The fans are audible but not annoying, with a less intrusive pitch compared to previous models. However, noise levels can reach up to 56 dB(A) under load in Performance mode, which may be distracting in quiet environments.

Energy Management

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Power Consumption

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) ships with a 330W slim tip tiny GaN (3-pin) AC adapter. The laptop's power consumption is reasonable given its high-performance components, allowing for efficient operation during both gaming and productivity tasks.

Battery Life

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) comes with an integrated Li-Polymer 80Wh or 99.9Wh battery. The battery supports Super Rapid Charge, with Lenovo claiming it can charge up to 70% in 30 minutes. Reviewers have noted that the battery life is decent for a gaming laptop, with around six to eight hours during productivity tasks.

Benchmarks:

• WiFi Websurfing: ~6h 13min

Biometrics

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The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) does not include biometric login options, relying on passwords for security.

Software

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The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) ships with Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Home Single Language, or no preload operating system, depending on the configuration. The laptop comes with several preinstalled Lenovo apps and software.

Preinstalled Software

• Lenovo Vantage: Acts as the primary control center for system vitals, lighting, power, and fan profiles.
• Nahimic audio enhancement
• Dolby Vision video tools
• Tobii head-tracking app
• McAfee LiveSafe (Trial)
• Microsoft 365 (Trial)

Linux Support

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) has limited Linux support, as the laptop is primarily designed for Windows.

Accessories & Warranty

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The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) comes with a 330W slim tip tiny GaN (3-pin) AC adapter and paperwork. The laptop includes a one-year limited manufacturer warranty if purchased in the US.

Reviews Summary

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Overall Sentiment

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) is considered a strong contender in the gaming laptop market. It is praised for its performance, display quality, and overall build. The laptop is suitable for both gaming and content creation, offering a balance between performance and price. However, it has some drawbacks, such as loud fan noise during heavy workloads and the absence of biometric login options.

Problems Summary

• Loud fan noise during heavy workloads.
• Absence of biometric login options.
• Collects fingerprints easily.
• Limited Linux support.

Links

• TechGuyBeau Review
• PCMag Review
• XDADevelopers Review
• NotebookCheck Review