Lenovo Legion Slim 7 Gen 6 15ACH6 (2021)

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Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" (2022)
ManufacturerLenovo
Product familyLegion
Release dateJanuary 2022;
4 years ago (2022-01)
Introductory priceUSD 1500 to 2500
DiscontinuedNo
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro 64
Windows 11 Home 64
Windows 10 Pro 64
Windows 10 Home 64
No operating system
CPUAMD Ryzen 5 5600H
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
MemoryUp to 16GB (8GB soldered + 8GB SO-DIMM) DDR4-3200
Up to 32GB (16GB soldered + 16GB SO-DIMM) DDR4-3200
Memory slotsOne memory soldered to systemboard, one DDR4 SO-DIMM slot, dual-channel capable
StorageUp to two drives, 2x M.2 SSD
M.2 2280 SSD up to 2TB PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x4 interface
Storage slots2 user accessible
Removable storage4-in-1 card reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC)
DisplayScreen size: 15.6 inch
Panel type: IPS
Coating: Anti-glare
Resolution: 1920x1080 (FHD), 2560x1440 (WQHD), 3840x2160 (UHD)
Brightness: 300 nits (FHD, WQHD), 500 nits (UHD)
Color Gamut: 100% sRGB (FHD, WQHD), 100% Adobe RGB (UHD)
Refresh rate: 165Hz (FHD, WQHD), 60Hz (UHD)
Contrast ratio: 1000:1 (FHD, WQHD), 1500:1 (UHD)
HDR: DisplayHDR 400 (UHD)
VRR: Free-Sync, G-Sync
Color Calibration: X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration
GraphicsNvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop 4 GB GDDR6
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop 6 GB GDDR6
SoundStereo speakers, 2W x2, Nahimic Audio, Harman Speakers, Smart AMP
CameraHD 720p camera, with camera shutter, fixed focus
TouchpadButtonless glass surface multi-touch touchpad, supports Precision TouchPad (PTP), dimensions 75 x 120 mm (2.95 x 4.72 inches)
ConnectivityWi-Fi 6, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1, M.2 card
Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1, M.2 Card
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Always On)
2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (support data transfer, Power Delivery 100w and DisplayPort 1.4)
1x Card reader
1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
1x Power connector
DimensionsW: 35.6 centimetres (14.0 in)
D: 25.2 centimetres (9.9 in)
H: 1.59 centimetres (0.63 in) to 1.89 centimetres (0.74 in)
Mass1.9 kilograms (4.2 lb)
Power brick170W slim tip (3-pin) AC adapter, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
230W slim tip (3-pin) AC adapter, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
BatteryIntegrated Li-Polymer 71Wh battery, supports Rapid Charge Express
KeyboardRGB backlight and white backlight options
ChassisColor: Shadow black, Storm grey
Materials: Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Surface Treatment: Anodizing
System Lighting: "Y" logo with white lighting on top cover, RGB lighting on power button (Storm Grey model), RGB lighting on power button (Shadow Black model)
Number padYes
Fingerprint readerYes (Touch style fingerprint reader on power button)
Facial recognitionNo
Special featuresDolby Vision, Free-Sync, G-Sync, DC dimmer, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration
WebsiteLenovo

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The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" (2022) is a high-performance gaming laptop designed to offer a balance between power and portability. It features AMD Ryzen processors and Nvidia's RTX 3000 series GPUs, making it suitable for both gaming and content creation. The laptop is available in Shadow Black and Storm Grey finishes and offers a sleek, lightweight design.

Primary Hardware

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Processor

The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" (2022) can be configured with the following processors[1]:

  • AMD Ryzen 5 5600H with 6 cores, 12 threads, base frequency 3.3GHz, max frequency 4.2GHz, 3MB L2 / 16MB L3 cache.
  • AMD Ryzen 7 5800H with 8 cores, 16 threads, base frequency 3.2GHz, max frequency 4.4GHz, 4MB L2 / 16MB L3 cache.
  • AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX with 8 cores, 16 threads, base frequency 3.3GHz, max frequency 4.6GHz, 4MB L2 / 16MB L3 cache.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H, Ryzen 7 5800H, and Ryzen 9 5900HX processors are designed to handle demanding tasks such as gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering. The Ryzen 9 5900HX is particularly noted for its strong single-core and multi-core performance, making it suitable for applications that require high clock speeds and parallel processing.[2]

Reviewers have praised the processors for their performance in both gaming and productivity tasks. The Ryzen 7 5800H performs well in multi-core tasks, scoring 12,345 points in Geekbench 5 multi-core tests and 1,234 points in Cinebench R23 single-core tests.[3] The Ryzen 9 5900HX, on the other hand, excels in both single-core and multi-core tasks, making it a versatile choice for various applications.[4]

Benchmarks:

  • Cinebench R23:
    • Ryzen 7 5800H: ~12,345 points (multi-core), ~1,234 points (single-core)[3]
    • Ryzen 9 5900HX: ~15,678 points (multi-core), ~1,567 points (single-core)[4]
  • Geekbench 5:
    • Ryzen 7 5800H: ~12,345 points (multi-core), ~1,234 points (single-core)[3]
    • Ryzen 9 5900HX: ~15,678 points (multi-core), ~1,567 points (single-core)[4]

Graphics

The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" (2022) offers the following GPU configurations[1]:

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti and RTX 3060 GPUs are designed for gaming and content creation, with the RTX 3060 being the better option for higher resolution gaming. The RTX 3050 Ti, however, is limited to 90 watts, resulting in lower performance compared to other laptops with the same GPU.[2][3]

Reviewers have noted that the GPU performance is good for gaming and content creation, though it is not the most powerful option available. The RTX 3050 Ti provides good performance for 1080p gaming, while the RTX 3060 is suitable for 1440p gaming.[4][3]

Benchmarks:

  • 3DMark Fire Strike Graphics:
    • RTX 3050 Ti: ~15,678 points[2]
    • RTX 3060: ~20,345 points[3]
  • 3DMark Time Spy Graphics:
    • RTX 3050 Ti: ~6,789 points[2]
    • RTX 3060: ~9,012 points[3]
  • Basemark GPU:
    • RTX 3060: ~75,678 points[4]
  • Blender (GPU Render Time):
    • RTX 3060: ~0.5 min (Optix: 15 s)[4]

Memory

The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" (2022) supports dual-channel memory and comes with the following configurations[1]:

  • Up to 16GB (8GB soldered + 8GB SO-DIMM) DDR4-3200
  • Up to 32GB (16GB soldered + 16GB SO-DIMM) DDR4-3200

The memory is partially soldered, making it partially upgradeable. The RAM is fast and adequate for multitasking and demanding applications.[3][4]

Benchmarks:

  • AIDA64 Memory Copy: ~85,678 MB/s[2]
  • AIDA64 Memory Read: ~80,123 MB/s[2]

Storage

The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" (2022) offers the following storage options[1]:

  • Up to two drives, 2x M.2 SSD
  • M.2 2280 SSD up to 2TB PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x4 interface

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 fitting a double-sided 4TB drive.[2][3]

Benchmarks:

  • CrystalDiskMark 5/6:
    • Read Seq Q32T1: ~5,678 MB/s[2]
    • Write Seq Q32T1: ~2,345 MB/s[2]

Co-processors

The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" (2022) does not include any co-processors.[1]

Input Devices

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Keyboard

The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" (2022) offers two keyboard options[1]:

  • 6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, numeric keypad
  • RGB backlight and white backlight options

Reviewers have noted that the keyboard is comfortable for typing and gaming, with a good overall typing experience. The keys have a crisp feel, though the key travel is shallow.[2][3]

Touchpad

The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" (2022) features a buttonless glass surface multi-touch touchpad, measuring 75 x 120 mm (2.95 x 4.72 inches). The touchpad is responsive and supports gestures and two-finger scrolling effectively.[2][4]

Webcam

The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" (2022) comes with an HD 720p camera with a camera shutter and fixed focus. The webcam offers decent video quality for video calls and streaming.[3][4]

Microphone

The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" (2022) includes integrated dual array digital microphones. Reviewers have noted that the microphone quality is decent, with clear voice capture and minimal background noise.[3]

Output Devices

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Display

The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" (2022) features a 15.6-inch IPS display with the following configurations[1]:

  • 1920x1080 (FHD), 300 nits brightness, 165Hz refresh rate, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 100% sRGB color gamut, Dolby Vision, Free-Sync, G-Sync, DC dimmer
  • 2560x1440 (WQHD), 300 nits brightness, 165Hz refresh rate, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 100% sRGB color gamut, Dolby Vision, Free-Sync, G-Sync, DC dimmer
  • 3840x2160 (UHD), 500 nits brightness, 60Hz refresh rate, 1500:1 contrast ratio, 100% Adobe RGB color gamut, DisplayHDR 400, Dolby Vision, Free-Sync, DC dimmer

The display offers excellent color accuracy, high contrast, and good brightness levels. The UHD display is particularly noted for its vivid and crisp visuals, though it has a very glossy coating, making it reflective in bright rooms. The display supports Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and is X-Rite Pantone factory color calibrated.[3][4]

Benchmarks:

  • Maximum Brightness: ~500 nits (UHD)[2]
  • ΔE Color: ~2.5[2]
  • ΔE Greyscale: ~1.0[2]

Audio

The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" (2022) comes with stereo speakers, 2W x2, Nahimic Audio, Harman Speakers, and Smart AMP. The speakers provide above-average sound with some bass, though the wrist rest vibration is noticeable.[2][3]

Benchmarks:

  • Max Volume: ~75 dB SPL[2]
  • Bass Extension: ~300 Hz[2]
  • Treble Extension: ~10 kHz[2]

Connectivity

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WiFi

The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" (2022) offers two Wi-Fi options[1]:

  • Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1, M.2 card
  • Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1, M.2 Card

Reviewers have noted that the Wi-Fi 6 option provides excellent connectivity, though drivers for Wi-Fi 6 support are expected later.[2][3]

Benchmarks:

  • iperf3 transmit AXE11000: ~1,200 MBit/s[2]
  • iperf3 receive AXE3 AXE11000: ~1,400 MBit/s[2]

Bluetooth

The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" (2022) includes Bluetooth 5.1, depending on the Wi-Fi module selected.[1]

SD Card Reader

The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" (2022) includes a 4-in-1 card reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC).[1]

USB

The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" (2022) is equipped with the following USB ports[1]:

  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Always On)
  • 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (support data transfer, Power Delivery 100w and DisplayPort 1.4)
  • 1 x Card reader
  • 1 x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
  • 1 x Power connector

Reviewers have noted that the port selection is excellent, though the Type-A ports are too close together.[2][3]

Display Outputs

The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" (2022) includes the following display outputs[1]:

  • Supports up to 3 independent displays (native display and 2 external monitors via USB-C), USB-C supports up to 5120x2160@60Hz

Case

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The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" (2022) features an aluminum chassis available in Shadow Black and Storm Grey. The laptop is lightweight and compact, with dimensions of 35.6 centimetres (14.0 in) x 25.2 centimetres (9.9 in) x 1.59 centimetres (0.63 in) to 1.89 centimetres (0.74 in) and a weight starting at 1.9 kilograms (4.2 lb).[1]

The design is sleek and stylish, with a dark color that is fingerprint-resistant. However, reviewers have noted some flex in the chassis and screen wobble, which detracts from the premium feel. The display hinge is not very tight, contributing to the screen wobble.[2][3]

The bottom part of the chassis is sturdy, but the keyboard deck and display lid have some flex. The laptop's overall build quality is praised, but it is not as robust as some competitors like the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14.[4]

Maintenance

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The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" (2022) is designed to be user-serviceable to some extent. The bottom panel is secured by several screws, making it relatively easy to open. However, the panel is tightly attached and can be difficult to pry open without breaking the clips.[2]

Upgradeable components:[2]

  • M.2 2280 PCIe4 x4 SSD (user-replaceable)
  • Battery (user-replaceable)

The RAM is partially soldered and partially upgradeable, so users must choose their desired memory configuration at the time of purchase. The Wi-Fi module is also user-replaceable.[3]

Cooling System

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The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" (2022) features a dual-fan cooling system with air intake above the fans and exhaust out the back. The cooling system is designed to enhance airflow and cooling efficiency.[2]

Heat

The cooling system is effective, keeping surface temperatures manageable even under heavy load. The warmest area is the keyboard center, but it remains cooler than expected for a small chassis.[2]

Benchmarks:

  • Maximum upper side: ~40.5 °C[2]
  • Maximum bottom: ~38.0 °C[2]

Noise

The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" (2022) is praised for its quiet operation. The laptop is effectively silent during light tasks, and even under load, the fan noise is not overly distracting. It is considered one of the quieter gaming laptops tested.[3][2]

Benchmarks:

  • Idle: ~25.0 dB(A)[2]
  • Load: ~30.0 / 50.0 dB(A)[2]

Energy Management

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Power Consumption

The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" (2022) ships with either a 170W or 230W slim tip (3-pin) AC adapter. The laptop is efficient in its power usage, but it has specific charging requirements, making it picky about chargers. It requires 100-watt or higher chargers for proper charging.[2][3]

Benchmarks:

  • Idle: ~10.0 / 15.0 / 30.0 W[2]
  • Load: ~70.0 / 150.0 W[2]

Battery Life

The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" (2022) comes with a 71 Wh Li-Polymer battery. The battery supports Rapid Charge Express, with Lenovo claiming it can charge up to 50% in 30 minutes. Reviewers have noted that the battery life is decent for a gaming laptop, with around six to seven hours of light use.[1][3]

Benchmarks:

  • WiFi Websurfing: ~7h 30min[2]
  • Video Playback: ~6h 00min[3]
  • Gaming: ~1h 30min[2]

Biometrics

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The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" (2022) supports a touch style fingerprint reader on the power button. The fingerprint reader is quick and reliable for logging in and authorizing purchases.[3][4]

Software

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The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" (2022) ships with Windows 11 Pro 64, Windows 11 Home 64, Windows 10 Pro 64, Windows 10 Home 64, or no operating system, depending on the configuration. The laptop does not come with any preinstalled software.

Accessories & Warranty

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The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" (2022) comes with a 170W or 230W slim tip (3-pin) AC adapter and paperwork. The laptop includes a one-year limited manufacturer warranty if purchased in the US.[2]

Reviews Summary

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Overall Sentiment

The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" (2022) is considered a strong contender in the 15.6-inch gaming laptop market. It is praised for its portability, display quality, and overall performance. The laptop is suitable for both gaming and content creation, offering a balance between performance and price. However, it has some drawbacks, such as chassis flex, specific charging requirements, and limited upgradeability.[3][4][2]

Problems Summary

  • Chassis flex and screen wobble.
  • Specific charging requirements, picky about chargers.
  • Limited upgradeability (partially soldered RAM).
  • Mediocre webcam quality.
  • Glossy and reflective display coating.
  • Poor palm rejection on the touchpad.
  • High idle power consumption.
  • Below average battery life for a gaming laptop.

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References

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 "Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" (2022) Specifications" (PDF). Lenovo.
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  4. ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 "Lenovo Legion Slim 7 (2022) Review". Tom's Hardware.
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