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Lenovo - Legion Pro 7i 16" 2.5K OLED Gaming Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 2025 - 32GB RAM - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 - 1TB - Eclipse Black

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Lenovo - Legion Pro 7i 16" 2.5K OLED Gaming Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 2025 - 32GB RAM - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 - 1TB - Eclipse Black

Model: 83F50012US
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  • Key Specs
    • Screen Size: 16 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
    • Screen Resolution: 2560 x 1600 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
    • Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
    • Refresh Rate: 240Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
    • Brightness: 500 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
    • Processor Model: Intel Core Ultra 9 Series 2 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
    • CPU Base Clock Frequency: 2.1 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
    • Storage Type: SSD
    • Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
    • System Memory (RAM): 32 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
    • Display Connector(s): Display connection via USB port, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
    • Battery Life (up to): 6.25 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
    • Battery Chemistry: Lithium-polymer
    • 2-in-1 Design: false (A laptop and a tablet combined in one lightweight, portable device. Sometimes referred to as "convertible" or "hybrid" laptops, these devices deliver the processing power and keyboard of a laptop. When you're ready to play, either detach the screen or fold your 2-in-1 into tablet mode to comfortably watch movies, play games, read an e-book and more.)
    • Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
  • General
    • Brand: Lenovo
    • Model Number: 83F50012US
    • Product Name: Legion Pro 7i 16" 2.5K OLED Gaming Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 2025 - 32GB RAM - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 - 1TB
    • Color: Eclipse Black
    • Year of Release: 2025
  • Display
    • Display Type: OLED
    • Screen Size: 16 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
    • Screen Resolution: 2560 x 1600 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
    • Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
    • Refresh Rate: 240Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
    • Brightness: 500 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
  • Processor
    • Processor Brand: Intel
    • Processor Model: Intel Core Ultra 9 Series 2 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
    • Processor Model Number: 275HX
    • Processor Model Year of Release: 2025 (The year the processor model was initially available for sale or built into a computer.)
    • CPU Base Clock Frequency: 2.1 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
    • CPU Boost Clock Frequency: 5.4 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The maximum rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks, typically only used for a short period of time as needed. This rate may temporarily boost the processor's performance, but may result in overheating, shutdown, or damage to equipment if sustained.)
    • Number of CPU Cores: 24-core (A core, or "brain" of a CPU, allows it to receive and execute instructions. Each core can work independently or together to perform parallel operations.)
    • Number of CPU Threads: 24 (Generally, the more threads, the faster and more responsive the operating system.)
    • Neural Processing Unit (NPU): true (Whether the product comes with an integrated neural processing unit (NPU) that performs computations for AI (artificial intelligence) functions to increase proficiency of the CPU and reduce power consumption.)
    • Maximum NPU Performance: 13 trillions operations per second (The maximum neural processing unit (NPU) computations performed. NPUs increase proficiency of the CPU and reduce power consumption for AI (artificial intelligence) functions.)
  • Storage
    • Storage Type: SSD
    • Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
    • Solid State Drive Capacity: 1000 gigabytes (The amount of data that can be stored on the device's solid state drive (SSD). SSD is a flash-based storage with faster speeds than a hard disk drive (HDD).)
  • Memory
    • System Memory (RAM): 32 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
    • Type of Memory (RAM): DDR5 (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
    • System Memory RAM Speed: 6400 megahertz (How fast the information-storing hardware operates. The faster the RAM, the faster memory can be transferred to other system components. Ultimately, faster RAM improves operational efficiency.)
    • Number Of Memory Slots: 2
  • Graphics
    • Graphics Type: Dedicated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
    • GPU Brand: NVIDIA
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
    • Advanced Graphics Rendering Technique(s): DLSS 4 (Deep Learning Super Sampling) (Imaging technology designed to improve graphics rendering.)
    • GPU Base Clock Frequency: 2.3 gigahertz (The minimum rate at which the graphics controller is guaranteed to operate.)
    • GPU Boost Clock Frequency: 2.62 gigahertz (The maximum ideal rate at which the graphics controller is able to operate, typically only for a short period of time.)
    • GPU Video Memory (RAM): 16 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a GPU’s, or graphics cards, short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the GPU can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, larger amounts of RAM for gaming or video editing increases performance.)
    • GPU Video Memory Type (RAM): GDDR7 (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
  • Compatibility
    • Operating System: Windows 11 Home (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
  • Connectivity
    • Display Connector(s): Display connection via USB port, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
    • Number of HDMI Outputs (Total): 1
    • Number of DisplayPort Outputs (Total): 0
    • Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total): 1
    • DisplayPort Over USB-C: DisplayPort 1.2 (The version of DisplayPort that leverages the Alternate Mode Functional Extension of the USB-C interface. This connector allows for higher resolution, broader color space, multichannel audio support, and greater backwards compatibility with display adapters. Also known as DisplayPort Alt Mode.)
    • USB Ports: 3 x USB-A 3.2, 1 x USB-C 3.2 (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
    • Number of USB Ports (Total): 4
    • Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
    • Microphone Input: true (The device features an input for connecting an external microphone.)
    • Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
    • Wireless Standard: BE (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
    • Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
    • Number Of Ethernet Ports: 1
  • Power
    • Power Supply Input: 30-pin
    • Power Supply Maximum Wattage: 400 watts
    • Battery Life (up to): 6.25 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
    • Battery Chemistry: Lithium-polymer
  • Expansion
    • Number of M.2 Slots: 2 (This interface is most commonly used for high-speed solid state drives (SSDs), and is often used in laptops due to its small size.)
  • Camera
    • Front-Facing Camera: true
    • Front Facing Camera Megapixels: 5 megapixels (The more megapixels, the more detail that the camera facing the user can capture.)
    • Built-In Microphone: true
  • Features
    • 2-in-1 Design: false (A laptop and a tablet combined in one lightweight, portable device. Sometimes referred to as "convertible" or "hybrid" laptops, these devices deliver the processing power and keyboard of a laptop. When you're ready to play, either detach the screen or fold your 2-in-1 into tablet mode to comfortably watch movies, play games, read an e-book and more.)
    • Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
    • Customizable Keyboard Lighting: No
    • GPS Enabled: true
    • Touchpad Type: Multi-touch
    • Media Card Reader: false (A hardware device that allows for access to data on a memory card and enables the transfer of its files to a computer. These devices may have one or multiple slots for various types of memory cards, and may be integrated into the computer or available as an external device.)
    • Customizable Case Lighting: false
    • Audio Technology: Nahimic Audio Solution
    • Speaker Type: 2 x 2W Lenovo Pure Sound
    • Windows AI: Copilot
    • Security Features: Privacy camera
    • Cable Lock Slot: None
    • Casing Material: Aluminum
  • Dimensions
    • Product Height: 1.05 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Width: 10.86 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Depth: 14.35 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Weight: 5.98 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
  • Certifications Listings & Approvals
    • ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
    • EPEAT Qualified: false (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
  • Included
    • Optical Drive Type: None (An optical disk drive (ODD) uses a laser light to read data from or write data to an optical disc. These discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs. This allows you to play music or watch movies using prerecorded discs.)
    • Numeric Keypad: true
  • Warranty
    • Warranty - Parts: 1 year
    • Warranty - Labor: 1 year
  • Other
    • UPC: 198156390455

The Legion Pro 7i is designed for esports masters who demand high FPS for AAA games. Powered by Intel Core Ultra processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics for elite performance. Legion Coldfront: Vapor with integrated Hyper Chamber system combines turbo-charged fans and a 250W vapor chamber for peak cooling. Lenovo AI Engine+ optimizes in real time, while the PureSight OLED gaming display ensures fast refresh rates and low latency. With an aerospace-grade aluminum build, RGB front and tailgate lighting, Legion Truestrike keys, and Legion Space enables custom overclocking and AI-Driven game coaching.

  • Windows 11 operating system: Windows 11 brings back the Start Menu from Windows 7 and introduces new features, like the Edge Web browser that lets you markup Web pages on your screen.
  • Copilot in Windows 11 - Get answers, inspiration, and summaries: Find the relevant information and ideas you need to power your own ingenuity. Copilot in Windows 11 can deliver answers that are more relevant to you.
  • 16" 2K OLED Display: The 240Hz ultra bright 500 nits display features a 16:10 2560 x 1600 resolution that gives you more space for toolbars and tabs.
  • Intel Core Ultra Processors: Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2) deliver uncompromised performance and power efficiency for the enthusiast gamer and gaming content creator. 24-Core 3D performance hybrid architecture with powerful NPU and GPU built-in.
  • Next-Gen NVIDIA GeForce RTX Graphics: Experience a quantum leap in performance with ray tracing and AI-enhanced DLSS, designed for AAA and esports gaming.
  • Unlock Seamless Control and AI-Powered Gaming with Legion Space: Legion Space simplifies settings and device management across all Lenovo Legion devices. Save settings with Lenovo ID, update drivers, and sync RGB lighting easily. Enjoy AI-driven tools like Game Coach, Game Clip Master, and Game Companion to enhance gameplay. The Game Store offers over 7,000 games with exclusive deals for Lenovo users.
  • Legion Coldfront: Vapor with Integrated Hyperchamber: Advanced 250W Vapor Chamber with integrated Hyper Chamber technology pushes your system to blast through high FPS competitive games with ease, all while quieter with AI sound sync technology.
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Q: What is the total storage capacity of this gaming laptop?

A: The total storage capacity is 1TB SSD.

Q: What is the refresh rate of the display?

A: The refresh rate of the display is 240Hz.

Q: Which processor is used in this laptop?

A: This laptop is powered by the 15th Gen Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor.

Q: What graphics card does the laptop use?

A: It uses the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card.

Q: Does this laptop have a numeric keypad?

A: Yes, it has a numeric keypad.

Q: How much RAM does the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i have, and is it expandable?

A: It comes with 32GB of DDR5 RAM, expandable up to 96GB.

Q: What type of display does this laptop have?

A: This laptop features a 16" 2K OLED display.

Q: Will Bestbuy be selling a config like this but with 64 GB ram and Windows 11 Pro?

A: Hi JohnU, There are currently no Legion devices that match the description of what you're after that will be assorted at Best Buy. Please let us know if you have any other questions!

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Pros for Lenovo - Legion Pro 7i 16" 2.5K OLED Gaming Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 2025 - 32GB RAM - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 - 1TB - Eclipse Black
Overall Performance, OLED Quality, Portability, Heat Dissipation, Noise LevelOverall Performance, OLED Quality, Portability, Processor Speed, DesignPerformanceOverall Performance, Portability, Screen Quality, Speed, Cooling System
Cons for Lenovo - Legion Pro 7i 16" 2.5K OLED Gaming Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 2025 - 32GB RAM - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 - 1TB - Eclipse Black
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Customers are enthusiastic about the Legion Pro 7i's exceptional overall performance and its effective heat dissipation system. The OLED display quality and processor speed have also garnered positive attention. However, some customers have expressed concerns regarding the laptop's battery life.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Almost perfect...

    The Legion Pro 7i is one of the best gaming laptops on the market, minus a few niggles. DISPLAY: The 16" 240hz OLED is one of the best I've seen or used, its inky blacks, almost 1000nit HDR performance, and near instant response time makes for one of the best gaming/viewing experiences I've ever used. KEYBOARD/TRACKPAD: The Legion offers the same Thinkpad style keyboard experience as its business and flagship laptops. The slightly concave smile shaped keys make for one of the best typing experiences this side of a Macbook. The trackpad is responsive and precise, but is of the plastic variety with a cheaper feel compare to the rest of the laptop. AUDIO: The four speaker system offers excellent audio for a laptop, it doesn't have the Soundscape of something like an Asus Zephyrus G14/16 or the Macbook Pro 16, but it's not too far off. BUILD: Mostly aluminum the lid is solid with little flex and the stamped aluminum keyboard is solid as well. THERMALS: Setting the laptop in its performance mode had CPU temps in the mid to high 80s (Celsius) with the GPU seldom hitting 80c during games. The 3 fan design paired with a Vapor Chamber made for a cool and quiet gaming experience. BATTERY: For gaming you're looking at 1-2 hours depending on how graphhicslly intensive the game is. As far as normal usage goes I was getting between 5-7 hours while on the web/docs/streaming music. While not Lunar lake, Zen 5 or Apple M series laptop battery life... For a gaming laptop this size it's about as good as it gets. There were very few cons on the device, but the few I had may be an issue. The backlight on my laptop stopped working behind several keys and while attempting to add storage, the metal heatsink cover over the ram and storage had one screw head snap and one stripped out. The metal these screws are made of seems to be pretty soft, so be careful removing the cover. I would highly recommend this laptop, but be aware of the issues I had. The backlight in the keyboard could have just been badluck, but the upgrade design requiring the removal of an additional heatsink cover to access storage and ram could be handled better next gen. Just look at the Strix G16/18 and Scar 16/18 from Asus with its toolless design.

    RealFear Posted

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Choice!!!

    Amazing gaming machine. I actually use for portable gaming as well as my living room pc for gaming. Handles anything I throw at it and the fan noise is surprisingly tame for having a 400W power brick. The OLED is top tier!

    Alex Posted

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The Smartest High-End Gaming Laptop You Can Buy Ri

    I’ve tested a lot of powerful laptops over the years, and every once in a while, one surprises you. The Lenovo Legion 7i with the RTX 5080 didn’t just impress me — it genuinely made me rethink how much you really need to spend to get top-tier performance. Let’s talk about the real headline here: efficiency. Lenovo clearly focused on thermals this generation, and it shows. The redesigned airflow system isn’t just marketing — it actually allows the RTX 5080 to stretch its legs properly. Under heavy gaming loads and rendering tasks, the laptop stays remarkably composed. Temperatures remain controlled, and more importantly, performance remains consistent. What that means in real-world terms is simple: it performs closer to some RTX 5090 laptops than you would expect — and those machines cost significantly more. That’s where the Legion 7i becomes extremely interesting. Instead of chasing the absolute highest GPU tier, Lenovo optimized what they had. The 5080 in this chassis feels unleashed. Stable frame rates. Minimal throttling. Strong sustained performance. It’s the kind of tuning that makes you appreciate engineering over spec-sheet hype. In AAA games at high settings with ray tracing enabled, the Legion 7i delivers smooth, confident performance. Competitive titles feel incredibly fluid thanks to the high refresh display, and creative workloads like video editing and 3D rendering move fast and reliably. What stood out to me wasn’t just peak FPS — it was consistency over time. No sudden dips. No thermal panic. Just steady power. That’s something even more expensive laptops sometimes struggle with. Premium Feel Without the Overpriced Tag The design is clean and mature. It doesn’t scream “gaming laptop,” which I personally appreciate. You could take this into a professional setting and it would fit right in. The keyboard feels fantastic, the display is sharp and vibrant, and the overall build quality gives you that reassuring sense that you invested in something serious. But the biggest win? Value. Competing Above Its Class There are RTX 5090 laptops out there that technically sit above this machine in the lineup. But when you factor in thermal efficiency, power delivery, and price-to-performance ratio, the Legion 7i becomes a very real competitor. You’re getting near-flagship performance without paying flagship premiums. That’s rare. Final Thoughts The Lenovo Legion 7i with RTX 5080 is not just powerful — it’s intelligently designed. The improved airflow system allows it to extract more performance from its hardware, putting it in the conversation with much more expensive machines. If you’re looking for a laptop that feels future-ready, runs cool under pressure, and delivers serious performance without crossing into absurd pricing territory, this is it. It’s not about buying the most expensive GPU. It’s about buying the smartest machine. And the Legion 7i might be exactly that.

    Alejandro Posted

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