Customer Ratings & Reviews

Chassis Overview Chassis Dimensions are 14.08 x 10.33 x 0.78 inches, which is basically identical to the Slim 7/7i from last year. It’s relatively compact and weighs exactly 5 lbs. The charger adds an additional 2 lbs., but is relatively compact. Build quality is also impressive sporting an all-aluminum chassis, with the white chassis being treated with anodized electrophoresis deposition (e-coating) for its color, which also does a remarkable job at resisting fingerprints or other markings. Because it’s not unibody, it’s still not quite at the same level as the newly-released Zephyrus G16 or a Blade 16 in terms of chassis rigidity, but it’s by no means disappointing. The 7i doesn’t exhibit any creaking when applying torque to the chassis or screen and has very little flex anywhere. The edges of the chassis have a smooth/round and shiny finish that elevates the look of it when closed, and doesn’t dig into your wrists while typing. Port Selection is also relatively well-rounded for most use cases. Some may wish for an ethernet port as well, but it does at least support Wi-Fi 6E. Input Devices (Screen, Keyboard, Trackpad) The Display is what disappointed me a little bit – not because it’s a bad display, but it now falls behind what’s available from competing devices, even from Lenovo itself. Here is some detailed info on the same panel from Notebookcheck. It’s fast and bright, but only offers 100% sRGB coverage. Games still look and feel great, but I would look elsewhere (or do a CTO option and go to the 3.2K 165Hz option for better colors) for color-sensitive workflows. The 2024 Legion Pro 7i, for example, comes with a 100% DCI-P3 16-inch IPS display and looks incredible with the extra color coverage. The Zephyrus has the 240Hz G-Sync OLED display on their 4070 unit (albeit with soldered RAM) also boasting excellent color reproduction and solid brightness. Most of MSI’s higher-end devices also offer higher color coverage with comparable brightness. The keyboard is definitely a winner in my book, though. It still uses the same layout and switches as the last few Legion Slim 7 laptops, so if you have any familiarity with prior generations, you’ll feel right at home. It offers respectable travel, isn’t particularly loud, and overall feels great to use. The RGB also looks awesome, even with the white keys and the legends illuminate well regardless of ambient conditions. A fingerprint reader is also embedded into the power button. The trackpad is the same story as the keyboard. It’s glass, well-sized, and accurate. No issues with gestures, misclicks, or ‘wobble’ when using tap-to-click (a particularly annoying issue I look out for on all of my laptops I use). Sure, it’s not GIGANTIC like a MacBook or 2024 Zephyrus, but palm rejection should never be an issue by comparison either. Power Limits & Synthetic Benchmark Performance The 2024 7i has an unlocked CPU, so the stock power limits are configurable to your wants and needs, given that you aren’t throttling or maxing out the current limits in place by Lenovo. But, by default, the 14900HX is configured with a 162W PL2, and 105W PL1 after Tau (Turbo Time Parameter) in Performance and Custom mode. In Balanced, they are 119W and 70W, and in Quiet, they are 65W and 55W, respectively. For CPU+GPU crossload, the CPU can be configured to max out at 60W in Custom mode. (This also can be pushed higher with BIOS modifications, but would advise against it without replacing the PTM7950 with liquid metal.) The 4070 has a 115W TGP with an additional 25W of Dynamic Boost available to use, though you will rarely see above 120-125W in most titles, just in benchmarks. As found previously, performance per watt severely stagnates above 100W anyway. NOTE: All tests, both synthetic and games, were ran with a +100/+500 core/memory overclock on the GPU, and a -125mV Core/-50mV cache offset on the CPU. Custom mode with max fans and max sliders, and the rear of the laptop elevated to showcase best-case scenario for the designed cooling solution. Cinebench R23 Single-Run scored 30,596 points, with an average power draw of 161W and a maximum package temperature of 95C. No thermal throttling measured. 10-Minute Run scored 25,370 points, with an average power draw of 107W recorded and a maximum package temperature of 97C. Tau expired just before thermal throttling at 100C, and averaged 79C across the run. 3DMark Time Spy CPU Score: 17,038 | GPU Score: 13,882 | Overall Score: 14,278 Link to run for specific stats: https://www.3dmark.com/spy/47279504 3DMark Port Royal GPU Score: 8,195 Link to run for specific stats: https://www.3dmark.com/pr/2909217 Anecdotal Gaming Performance & Load Temperatures I tested and monitored three titles for gaming performance: Helldivers II, Apex Legends, and The Finals. Helldivers II Settings were all maxed out with ‘Quality’ render scale. Link to recorded gameplay with OSD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qk5qlzPraUA Generally sat around ~80FPS without any noticeable hitching or stuttering. GPU pulled 110-115W and averaged 68C (memory junction temperatures were also very solid, around ~80C). The 14900HX CPU pulled 60W and typically sat around 72C with some peaks into the high-70s, rarely ever crossing 80C outside of launching the game initially. Apex Legends Competitive Settings, Low/Off Link to recorded gameplay with OSD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTzHodUXvPg Generally sat around ~195FPS, again without any major FPS drops or poor 1% lows. GPU sat at 105-110W and was always under 70C, typically 68-69C (nice). CPU also once again sat around the mid-70s, with some peaks into the 80s in certain CPU-bound scenarios. The Finals Settings were all maxed out, DLSS set to ‘Balanced’ Link to recorded gameplay with OSD: https://youtu.be/XxtNT45_SMw FPS was also quite smooth, sitting around 105-110FPS with similar power draw to the above two titles (115W GPU + 60W CPU). CPU sat closer to 77C, though, but not at all alarming or drastically different from the other two titles given the power draw was similar. Battery Life For battery testing, I used the ‘Hybrid-iGPU’ mode in Quiet profile, set display to 60Hz, and brightness to 50%, with no unnecessary applications open or in background. For YouTube playback on Edge, after 1 hour, total system discharge averaged 17.4W, which equates to just above 5.5 hours with a 99WHr battery. For general productivity (Excel/Office suite, Teams, Spotify, Discord), I tested the machine from 100% and used it 3 hours (set a timer and checked at time-up) and was left with 42% battery, once again suggesting reasonable runtimes of 5 to 6 hours depending on how demanding the workload is. Internals & Upgradeability The internal layout is a bit different thanks to now having TWO SODIMM slots, instead of having one soldered like the previous Slim 7/7i. Lenovo is also using a new method to forcibly channel intake airflow over certain areas of the cooling module, which removed the side vents and all heat is now vented out of the rear exhaust vents. (Bonus points for this, as it clearly is effective and no worries of your dominant/mouse hand getting warm or having the side vents blocked by cables or other items). It also has two m.2 slots, a fully replaceable Wi-Fi card, and a replaceable 99WHr battery. Fan Noise (Idle/Low Load, Load, Max) Fan noise while idling or under light load is exceptional. Most of the time, the fans are either completely turned off or otherwise inaudible while browsing or doing light office work unplugged, which is a big win. While plugged in, the fans may kick on a little more frequently, but at very low RPMs (1300-1400RPM). Under load, fan noise will change depending on power profile. In Balanced, expect fan noise to be between 48-49dB, depending on system temperatures. In Performance mode, fan noise rises to 52-53dB. In Custom Mode, the end-user can create their own fan profile, and to max them out. At max speed, the laptop reaches just over 55dB, which is still significantly quieter than many of MSI’s and Acer’s offerings, and very similar to the G16 2024 and prior year’s Legion devices at this fan speed. Overall Thoughts/Pros & Cons Pros: (+) Great chassis rigidity and overall build quality (+) Relatively thin (+) Respectable cooling potential and performance for its footprint (+) Upgradability of RAM, SSDs, and Wi-Fi Card (+) Excellent low-load fan curves (+) Unlocked CPU Cons: (-) Middling battery life (-) Average color reproduction on 240Hz QHD+ display (compared to recent competition) (-) Can be costly without sales ($1999 as configured is quite close to other 4080 laptops, albeit thicker) Overall, I think the device is great, though a bit niche. Many individuals that are opting for a slimmer 16-inch laptop will favor battery life over CPU performance, but there is also an audience that sees the appeal of the unlocked 14900HX in a chassis that’s still portable. I like to think it offers an alternative to the workstation-class machines, given you don’t absolutely need vPro or ECC VRAM. This is a great machine that offers an incredible balance of CPU and GPU horsepower in a relatively portable chassis that is barely bigger than the new XPS 16 (same width and thickness, Legion is just slightly deeper). Conversely, I think the Zephyrus G16 2024 (currently $1749 on 4/17/24) is also a contender for folks that are okay with 16GB of RAM and want something even smaller & lighter, an OLED display, unibody design and longer battery life at the cost of CPU performance and upgradability.

Overall Great laptop for a mid range value. The performance is smooth and I think this is a perfect combination of performance and size and weight that is required for both coding and gaming ( which were my exact requirements) If you want a slim laptop which can help you perform professional/educational tasks while at the same time let's you play games without any hassle and that too using top specs, you can go ahead with this product

Machine runs great most of the time. Sometimes it'll give a :( crash for no reason. Also has no direct ethernet port. It is certainly a lot more capable than my previous machine. If you are tall and use the head montion capture software, consider a riser or a mount. Lenovo's special software for updates does have issues with correcting failed updates. Got an NVida GeForce Experience 11 failed to install update that NEVER cleara despite restarting the devices out of the box. Not that big of a deal but it should just work... Lenovo vagtage has issues. Also, do not use older gen usb A Hubs. If you need a hub make sure its does need replaced. The rear HDMI port is hard to plug in and out of when moving the machine. It feels like it gives more resistance than it should. Same with the power cable but not as bad.

So far everything works great , rgb lightning exceptional ! The only real hiccup was this laptop gets hotter then hell quickly so I had to buy a cooling pad to get the temperature down . Other then that i recommend this powerhouse laptop!

Good laptop overall for gaming with latest high graphics and good ram and Ssd. Worth buying during the Black Friday deal!

Seriously a good laptop, not only that but a great option compared to the other laptops in the market. The screen is crisp and does really well for video. The speakers while people say aren’t really good they are decent, or rather serviceable, they don’t have bass but the audio is very clear and is on par with most other gaming laptops. Gaming on this machine is wonderful when plugged in, I did not/ haven’t tried it on battery but I can image it’s not so bad. The machine performs like a desktop. My problem with this machine is by far battery life. The battery life varies a lot even when doing the exact same tasks, I was able to get 6 hours once while most other times I was getting 4.5 hours under light load and low but acceptable brightness, but there again this is on a full charge and that’s not very sustainable long term, so realistically you’re looking at 3-4 hours max of productivity/ light use if you value your battery and max it to 80%. The computer does seem to run hot times while idle so make sure it’s on a flat surface. If you’re going for a computer that’s mostly going to be plugged in, I don’t think there’s any need to look further, as this computer is up there with many mid-high end desktops, however if you are on the move a lot and like being able to be away from an outlet for a while, this machine probably isn’t the way to go, after all its parts are very powerful and at the same time power consuming.

I really like this computer so far. The speed is very good, games run great on it, and the display is crisp and bright. The battery life is not very high even on lower settings, though. I usually get about 2-3 hours max when I'm not gaming or have a lot of programs open and a lot less when I do. Luckily, this computer does support fast charging so it can go back to 100% within an hour. The edges are also very sharp and the body of the computer can get hot quickly, so I would recommend getting a wrist pad if you plan on doing a lot typing or resting your hands on it while gaming. Other than those few issues, it is a top notch computer for everything I need it for. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good quality gaming computer.

Phenomenal gaming laptop. Nearly outperforms my desktop. Phenomenal display, rivals my desktop monitors. Only con is the battery life. This laptop must be plugged in at all times. Temperature management is also and issue. Could use some better temperature regulation, however this is a high end gaming laptop so these temperatures are on par with similiar models.

It is a great gaming/creator laptop. All cnc aluminun chasis in color white. Good I/O. Because it is thin it run hot. The i9 14900HX is a tone down desktop cpu, so its power hungry even it is limited and undervolted by the user, so the chasis get way to hot. The battery suffer because of this, even on light usage power saving.

Good rtx 4070 if you can get it under 1500. Performance is good regardless of being plugged in or not. Battery life is abysmal, as expected. You will use this plugged in. It gets very hot on top towards the power button. So it is a little bit worrisome that this will eventually melt.

The Lenovo Legion 7 delivers impressive performance for multitasking, gaming, and demanding workloads. I've been using it for nearly everything—from engineering software to entertainment—and it handles tasks smoothly with its powerful processor and GPU. The display is crisp and color-accurate, making it great for both work and media. However, the keyboard tends to get noticeably warm during extended use, which can be a bit uncomfortable. Overall, it's a high-performing, versatile machine with minor thermal drawbacks.

This laptop is beautiful and runs very fast. Build feels very solid. Screen is top. Some other brands’ screens like Asus can be over-saturated for me. In terms of quality, I think Lenovo outshines some of the the other brands I’ve tried, like Asus Rog Zephyrus and Hp omen. No fuss when installing and using different softwares. The only downside of this laptop is that it gets a little hotter for the touch than other laptops with similar specs that I’ve tried. Fan noise is good.

Love it. Works way faster than my last. I run lots of architecture programs at once so it keeps up great. Battery dies kind of quick when not plugged in though. Other than that it's amazing. I also do renders and it's super quick. I game too and graphics are really nice.

I love this laptop! It is fast and graphic is clear, but I wish the sound quality would be better.

Awesome laptop it handles everything I've thrown at it from gaming to work and the white looks great as well. Screen quality is awesome, full keyboard is a great, and it feels very robust.

I recently got the Lenovo Legion 7i 16" (Glacier White), and it has completely blown me away. The Intel 14th Gen Core i9 paired with 32GB RAM makes everything lightning fast, whether I’m gaming, editing videos, or multitasking with dozens of tabs open. The NVIDIA RTX 4070 runs all my games smoothly on high/ultra settings, and the 2.5K LCD display is both crisp and vibrant—perfect for gaming and creative work. The build feels premium and sturdy, and the Glacier White color really stands out. The RGB keyboard is customizable and super comfortable for long gaming or work sessions. Storage is no issue with the 1TB SSD, which loads games and apps instantly. The only downside is that it runs a bit warm under heavy gaming, but that’s expected for such a powerful machine. The fans kick in efficiently, so it’s never been a real problem. Battery life is decent for everyday use but short if you’re gaming unplugged—again, normal for gaming laptops. Overall, this laptop is a beast in performance, style, and design. If you want something that balances power for gaming and professional work, the Legion 7i is worth every penny.

Very good computer for gaming away from home love the picture and refresh rate.

The overall experience so far has been net positive. Build quality is much better than most Windows laptop in the market with A,C,D metal panels. The unrestricted CPU and GPU power supply is a plus echoing to other people's comments. The touch pad could make slight metal-clicking noise if it's being clicked down as it appears to be a common Lenovo Legion issue related to the touchpad position to accommodate the addition of number pad. Key travel is solid and responsive. 14900HX is indeed power hungry and runs hot, so custom mode is very much a requirement to fine tune the performance and keep it from degradation over time.

The Lenovo Legion 7i 16 is a powerhouse for gaming. I have used it standalone as well as with a 4k gaming monitor and it has not disappointed. My only complaint is the battery life. Even with power saver options the laptop only last 1 1/2 to 2 hours and that’s just standard use not gaming.

I love the keyboard, build quality, and screen. Performance is above average too.