Lenovo Legion Pro 7/7i Gen 8 16IRX8/16IRX8H/16ARX8H (2023)

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2023)

Manufacturer	Lenovo
Product family	Legion
Release date	January 2023 (2023-01)
Introductory price	USD 2999
Discontinued	No
Operating system	Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home Single Language
CPU	Intel Core i9-13900HX Intel Core i7-13700HX
Memory	Up to 32 GB DDR5-5600, dual-channel
Memory slots	2 DDR5 SO-DIMM slots
Storage	Up to 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
Storage slots	2 user accessible
Removable storage	No
Display	Screen size: 16 inch Panel type: IPS Coating: Anti-glare Resolution: 2560 x 1600 PPI: 189 Aspect ratio: 16:10 Refresh rate: 240 Hz Brightness: 500 Nits Contrast Ratio
Graphics	Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop 8 GB GDDR6 140 W w/ Dynamic Boost Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop 12 GB GDDR6 175 W w/ Dynamic Boost Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop 16 GB GDDR6 175 W w/ Dynamic Boost
Sound	Stereo speakers (super linear speaker), 2W x2, audio by HARMAN, optimized with Nahimic Audio, Smart Amplifier (AMP)
Camera	Front: 1080p FHD IR Camera with E-shutter
Touchpad	Buttonless Mylar surface multi-touch touchpad, 2.95 inches (7.5 cm) x 4.72 inches (12.0 cm)
Connectivity	Intel AX211 WiFi 6E Bluetooth 5.3 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C, DP 1.4) 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (DP 1.4, PD) 1 x HDMI 2.1 1 x 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack
Power brick	330W slim tip (3-pin) AC adapter
Battery	Integrated Li-Polymer 99.9 Wh
Keyboard	Per-key RGB backlit
Chassis	Color: Onyx grey Materials: Aluminium (top and bottom), plastic (interior) Cooling: Legion Coldfront 5.0 cooling system
Number pad	Yes
Fingerprint reader	No
Facial recognition	No
Predecessor	Lenovo Legion 7i (2022)
Website	Lenovo

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The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2023) is a high-end gaming laptop designed for gamers and content creators. It features Intel's 13th Gen Core processors and Nvidia's RTX 4000 series GPUs, housed in a premium aluminum chassis. The laptop is available in Onyx grey and offers a variety of configurations to suit different performance needs.

Primary Hardware

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Processor

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2023) can be configured with the following processors:

• Intel Core i9-13900HX with 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) and 32 threads, 36 MB cache, and a max frequency of 5.4 GHz.
• Intel Core i7-13700HX with 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) and 24 threads, 24 MB cache, and a max frequency of 5.0 GHz.

The Intel Core i9-13900HX processor is highly praised for its performance, making the laptop suitable for demanding tasks such as video editing and gaming. The CPU performs well, with good temperatures and power limits, capable of handling high-performance tasks and gaming. However, it is not the highest-end processor available. The Core i9-13900HX processor kicks in aggressively at ~190 W and then stabilizes at ~135W of sustained power. The CPU is power-limited in this sort of load, as the temperatures stabilize at around 85°C, allowing for higher sustained power.

Benchmarks:

• Cinebench R23:
  • Multi Core: 30,193 Points (single run), 27,722 Points (10-minute test)
  • Single Core: 2,076 Points

Graphics

The Legion Pro 7i (2023) offers the following discrete GPUs:

• Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU with 8 GB GDDR6 memory, 2175 MHz boost clock, and 140 W TGP with Dynamic Boost.
• Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU with 12 GB GDDR6 memory, 2280 MHz boost clock, and 175 W TGP with Dynamic Boost.
• Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU with 16 GB GDDR6 memory, 2040 MHz boost clock, and 175 W TGP with Dynamic Boost.

The RTX 4090 is currently the fastest mobile gaming graphics card, offering excellent performance in synthetic benchmarks and gaming tests. It ranks midway between the RTX 4090 competition with a maximum TGP of 175 watts. The RTX 4080 laptop GPU in this machine offers a significant performance improvement compared to the best laptops from last year. Custom mode allowed the RTX 4080 to run at its full 175-watt power limit consistently. The RTX 4070 provides sufficient performance for current games, with benchmark results showing it can handle most titles smoothly.

Benchmarks:

• 3DMark Time Spy:
  • RTX 4090: 22,529 Points (Graphics)
  • RTX 4080: 18,781 Points (Graphics)
  • RTX 4070: 12,000 Points (Graphics)

Memory

The Legion Pro 7i (2023) comes with DDR5-5600 memory, available in the following configurations:

• 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
• 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)

The memory is dual-channel and can be upgraded post-purchase. The RAM performs well, with AIDA64 benchmarks showing high read and write speeds.

Benchmarks:

• AIDA64 Memory Read: 86,932 MB/s
• AIDA64 Memory Write: 76,779 MB/s

Storage

The Legion Pro 7i (2023) can be configured with the following storage options:

• 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
• 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
• 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD

The SSDs offer excellent performance, with transfer rates up to 6.9 GB/s. The storage remains consistent even under sustained loads.

Benchmarks:

• CrystalDiskMark 5/6:
  • Read Seq Q32T1: 6,903 MB/s
  • Write Seq Q32T1: 5,082 MB/s

Co-processors

The Legion Pro 7i (2023) includes an AI Chip: LA2-Q, which provides additional processing power for AI-enhanced applications.

Input Devices

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Keyboard

The Legion Pro 7i features a 6-row chiclet keyboard with per-key RGB backlighting. The key travel is 1.5 mm, and the keyboard is well-spaced, making it comfortable for typing. The keyboard is praised for its layout and functionality, with customizable backlighting and good spacing.

Touchpad

The laptop comes with a buttonless Mylar surface multi-touch touchpad, measuring 2.95 inches (7.5 cm) x 4.72 inches (12.0 cm). The touchpad is responsive and offers good click feedback, although some users have reported it feels clunky.

Webcam

The Legion Pro 7i is equipped with a 1080p FHD IR camera that supports Windows Hello. The webcam provides good color replication and detail, especially after a BIOS update.

Microphone

The laptop includes a built-in dual-microphone array, which offers clear audio quality during calls and recordings.

Output Devices

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Display

The Legion Pro 7i (2023) features a 16-inch WQXGA IPS display with a 240Hz refresh rate. The display supports Dolby Vision HDR and has a peak brightness of 500 nits. It offers excellent color accuracy, covering 100% of the sRGB color gamut.

The IPS panel provides good brightness and color accuracy, making it ideal for both gaming and productivity. However, the color space coverage is a bit poor for professional users.

Benchmarks:

• Maximum brightness: ~470 cd/m²
• Contrast ratio: 1,230:1
• ΔE Color: 1.6
• ΔE Greyscale: 3.0

Audio

The Legion Pro 7i comes with stereo speakers (super linear speaker), 2W x2, audio by HARMAN, optimized with Nahimic Audio, and Smart Amplifier (AMP). The speakers are loud and clear, with good bass and mids. They can drown out fan noise during gaming.

Connectivity

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WiFi

The laptop is equipped with an Intel AX211 WiFi 6E module, which provides stable and fast wireless connectivity.

Benchmarks:

• iperf3 transmit AXE11000: ~1577 Mb/s
• iperf3 receive AXE11000: ~1619 Mb/s

Bluetooth

The Legion Pro 7i includes Bluetooth 5.3, offering improved connectivity and range.

USB

The Legion Pro 7i is equipped with the following USB ports:

• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
• 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
• 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports data transfer and DisplayPort 1.4)
• 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 and power delivery)

Display Outputs

The laptop includes the following display outputs:

• 1 x HDMI 2.1

Case

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The Legion Pro 7i (2023) features an aluminum chassis, available in Onyx grey. The design is premium and thin, but the display hinge could be stiffer for a more premium feel.

The build quality is excellent, with the keyboard and chassis exhibiting minimal flex. The device is also lighter than a MacBook Pro 16, making it more portable.

Maintenance

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The bottom panel is held on by Phillips screws, with four additional screws hidden beneath rubber covers. The RAM is upgradeable, and there are two slots for SSDs, and the WLAN module and battery can be swapped out.

Cooling System

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The Legion Pro 7i uses a vapor chamber cooling system for models with RTX 4080 and 4090 GPUs, while models with RTX 4070 GPUs use a third fan instead of a vapor chamber.

Heat

The laptop maintains good temperatures, with the GPU running in the low to mid-70s and the CPU in the 80s during gaming. The vapor chamber cooling system is effective.

Benchmarks:

• Maximum temperature on the upper side: ~53 °C
• Maximum temperature on the bottom: ~59 °C

Noise

The fans are audible but not excessively loud, even under load. The fan noise is lower at max performance compared to the M16, but still noticeable at 53-54 dB.

Benchmarks:

• Quiet mode: ~41.5 dB(A)
• Performance mode: ~46.4 dB(A)
• Turbo mode: ~52.4 dB(A)

Energy Management

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Power Consumption

The Legion Pro 7i ships with a 330W AC adapter. The laptop's power consumption is efficient, with good performance even at lower wattages.

Benchmarks:

• Idle: ~8.3 / 12.5 / 12.8 Watt
• Load: ~71.3 / 169.1 Watt

Battery Life

The laptop comes with a 99.9 Wh Li-Polymer battery. The battery life is impressive, lasting about 5 hours and 42 minutes of use before needing to charge. This makes it one of the highest-scoring aspects of the laptop, with efficient power usage and good performance on battery.

Benchmarks:

• WiFi Websurfing (150 nits): ~5h 08min
• WiFi Websurfing (max brightness): ~4h 30min*Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p: ~6h 42min
• Load (maximum brightness): ~1h 00min

Biometrics

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The Legion Pro 7i does not include a fingerprint reader but supports facial recognition via Windows Hello, facilitated by its 1080p FHD IR camera. The facial recognition works well, although the laptop does not include a fingerprint reader.

Software

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The Legion Pro 7i ships with Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, or Windows 11 Home Single Language, depending on the configuration.

Preinstalled Software

Lenovo Vantage

The Lenovo Vantage software acts as the primary control center for the Legion Pro 7i. It allows users to manage performance profiles, monitor system status, and customize RGB lighting. The software also includes features for overclocking and fan control.

Nahimic

The Nahimic software provides audio enhancements and customization options for the laptop's speakers and microphone.

Other Preinstalled Software

The laptop comes with a 1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers and a 3-month trial for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Additionally, it includes a 30-day free trial of McAfee antivirus software.

Linux Support

Linux support was tested with an Ubuntu 22.10 live CD. By default, the keyboard, touchpad, camera, ethernet, and Wi-Fi all worked fine, but the speakers did not. Keyboard shortcuts for screen brightness, keyboard brightness, keyboard effects, and performance modes all worked as they’re baked into firmware, not many other gaming laptops offer this.

Accessories & Warranty

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The Legion Pro 7i comes with a 330W AC adapter and standard paperwork. The laptop is covered by a one-year limited manufacturer warranty if purchased in the US.

Reviews Summary

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Overall Sentiment

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2023) is highly regarded for its premium build quality, excellent display, and strong performance. It is considered a significant step up from its predecessors and a strong competitor in the gaming laptop market. The laptop is praised for its efficient power usage, good battery life, and impressive audio quality. However, some drawbacks include noticeable fan noise under load, a display hinge that could be stiffer, and a plastic touchpad that feels clunky.

Problems Summary

• Noticeable fan noise under load.
• Display hinge could be stiffer.
• Plastic touchpad feels clunky.
• High idle power consumption.
• No fingerprint reader.
• Some units reported defects with loud touchpad clicks.
• High temperatures under load.

Links

Intel Core i9-13900HX, RTX 4090, 32 GB RAM, 2 TB SSD: Gizmosliptech

Intel Core i9-13900HX, RTX 4080, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD: Jarrodstech

Intel Core i9-13900HX, RTX 4090, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD: Notebookcheck

Intel Core i9-13900HX, RTX 4080, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD: Ultrabookreview