Lenovo Legion 7i Review: A Beast of a Gaming Laptop

The Lenovo Legion 7i is the ultimate champion of customizable RGB lighting and unmatched gaming power. This beauty features an Intel 14th Gen i9 HX processor and an Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, ensuring top-tier performance in a sleek, stylish design. But how does this latest gaming laptop from Lenovo fare in real-life usage?

Unboxing the Lenovo Legion 7i

The Lenovo Legion 7i came packed in a classic black box with Legion written on top. Also included in the box is a 230W power adapter with cable for charging, along with a Quick Start Manual.

Design and Display

The Lenovo Legion 7i is a looker, no doubt about it. While Lenovo promotes the Glacier White model for its premium feel, our Eclipse Black review unit also holds its own. It embraces a classic design with a matte black finish and sharp edges that complement its impressive lightness. The black finish does attract fingerprints, but the Glacier White offers a solution for those who prefer a cleaner look.

The sleek and stylish design of the Lenovo Legion 7i

Moving beyond aesthetics, the Legion 7i boasts a comprehensive port selection fit for any gamer’s needs. It features a 4-in-1 SD card reader, a versatile USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port that doubles as a DisplayPort 1.4, supports 140W power delivery, and delivers blazing-fast 10Gbps data transfer speeds.

Performance and Thermals

The Lenovo Legion 7i packs some serious muscle. Our review unit features the 32GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD storage that runs on the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, along with Intel Core i9-14900HX CPU. So naturally, I expected it to be a beast, and it mostly didn’t disappoint. I threw some super intense games at it, like AAA titles on 1080p with all the graphics cranked up. Most games ran buttery smooth, averaging between 97 and 112 FPS. Even games like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla looked incredible and played without any hiccups.

The Lenovo Legion 7i’s impressive gaming performance

Battery and Power

Also, like most gaming laptops, the Legion 7i’s battery life isn’t amazing. It’s a 99.99Wh unit, which translates to roughly 3 hours on a full charge. Not ideal for long unplugged sessions, but the good news is that the included 230W charger is a beast! It can fully juice this thing up in just over an hour.

Software

As for software, the Legion 7i comes with Windows 11 pre-installed, so you’re good to go right out of the box. Bonus points for including a free trial of Xbox Game Pass PC – three whole months to try out tons of awesome games!

Price and Verdict

The Legion 7i starts at ₹1,64,500 for the base variant. But the top-of-the-line model with the RTX 4070 can set you back much more at ₹2,09,990.

The Lenovo Legion 7i might not offer the absolute best value, but it’s undeniably cool-looking and caters perfectly to gamers who prioritize aesthetics and performance. If you’ve got the cash, and want a head-turning laptop to dominate the competition, the Legion 7i could be your champion.

The Lenovo Legion 7i: A gaming laptop that’s hard to ignore