Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9 Review 2024

Lenovo has unveiled the Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9, their ninth-generation gaming laptop series. With capabilities targeted at both gamers and multimedia creators, the Legion 7i Gen 9 is designed to push the limits of performance and visual quality. With a starting price of $1938, prospective customers should be aware of some trade-offs in portability and noise levels.

At a price point of $2,441.49, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 16 that we tested presents a formidable rival to other high-end gaming laptops. Even while it lacks some of the features found in Lenovo’s premium Legion 9 models, it nevertheless has a sturdy construction and robust hardware. Because of this it is a great option for people who want premium performance without paying premium money.

Capable of handling even the most demanding games, it boasts an Intel Core i9 and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU that drives a 2,560-by-1,600-pixel screen at 240Hz refresh rate. For high-end gaming laptops, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 16 is the greatest option making it our editor Choice.

Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9 Review With Full Specs :

Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9 Design

Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9 ($1,999.99), pictured above with a Core i9 processor an 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB NVMe solid-state drive, is available at Best Buy.

Though it may appear to be similar to previous Legion Pro 7i generations, Lenovo’s new Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 has a few unique improvements that make it a far superior option. The main issue we had with the Gen 8 model is poor color accuracy across gamuts has been entirely resolved with the Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 processor. An Nvidia RTX 4909 graphics card and an Intel Core i9 processor are now available for it.

High Performance

The newest Intel Core i9-14900HX processor and the optional Nvidia RTX 4090 graphics are now available on the Legion Pro 7i Gen 9. The 14th-generation Intel processor does, however, offer slight but noticeable performance gains. With the same RTX 4080 graphics as the Gen 8 model, games run pretty much the same on the Legion Pro 7i Gen 9.

It is not necessary to upgrade to Gen 9 if you currently own the Legion Pro 7i Gen 8. You will notice that the Legion Pro 7i is a very powerful laptop, especially if you are upgrading from an older or less capable gaming laptop.

Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9 Battery Life

Play a locally saved 720p video file (the Blender movie Tears of Steel, which is open-source) with the audio volume set to 100% and the display brightness set to 50% to maximize the battery life of each laptop and tablet. During the test, we make sure the battery is completely charged, the keyboard is turned off and Wi-Fi is connected.

We measure a laptop screen’s color saturation—that is, the percentage of the sRGB, Adobe RGB, and DCI-P3 color gamuts or palettes the display can reveal with its 50% and peak brightness in nits (candelas per square meter)—using a Datacolor SpyderX Elite monitor calibration sensor and its Windows software.

Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9 Review In Shorts

To meet the needs of both gamers and content creators, Lenovo created the Legion 7i Gen 9 as a powerful gaming laptop. Here are some more detailed specifications:

Specification	Detail
Processor	Intel Core i9-14900HX (E-cores up to 4.10 GHz, P-cores up to 5.80 GHz)
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU with 8GB GDDR6
Display	16-inch IPS, 3.2K resolution (3200 x 2000)
OS	Windows 11 Home
Memory	32 GB DDR5-5600MHz (SODIMM) – configured as 2 x 16 GB
Storage	1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC
Battery	4-cell 99.99Whr
Camera	1080P FHD ( Dual Microphone with Electronic Privacy Shutter)
Color	Eclipse Black
Port	USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Thunderbolt 4, SD card reader, HDMI 2.1

Top-tier hardware on this laptop ensures excellent performance for tasking jobs and playing games. With 32 GB of fast DDR5 memory, the Intel Core i9-14900HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU offer outstanding processing power and graphics performance, making it easy to multitask and run demanding applications. Extra storage and quick data access are features of the 1 TB SSD.

One of the best features is the display which boasts a 16-inch IPS panel with 3.2K resolution for colorful images. The 165Hz refresh rate is ideal for content creation since it offers fluid gameplay and 100% DCI-P3 color accuracy, which guarantees superb color reproduction.

With a multiple of connectors, such as USB-C, Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1, the Legion 7i Gen 9 is compatible with an extensive array of external displays and accessories. Along with enhanced networking functions, the laptop has Wi-Fi 6E for dependable and quick internet connections.

With its best specifications and all-around gaming capabilities, Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9 is the ideal laptop for professionals and gamers seeking optimal performance and a high-end display.

Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9 Price

The MSRP of the Lenovo Legion 7i 16 Gen 9 is $1,699.99, but the model we reviewed is available at Best Buy for $1,999.99.

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is the ideal option for individuals looking to get a top-tier gaming laptop at the lowest possible cost. This year it was one of our best gaming laptops and the Gen 9 model outperforms the Gen 8 model thanks to an upgrade to a 14th-generation Intel chipset. Lenovo also addressed one of the few issues we had with that laptop by giving the Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 a far more color-accurate display.

Naturally, this laptop’s RTX 4080 laptop GPU can handle even the most demanding games, but if you feel like you need more power, you can upgrade to the RTX 4090.The Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 is a good choice if you’re willing to spend a premium for a gaming laptop that is both versatile and well-rounded.

Conclusion

Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9 is a fantastic gaming laptop with great build quality, a visually appealing display and good specifications. Despite a number of flaws, like low volume and battery life, it is still a good competitor in the market for high-end gaming laptops.

Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9 Review : 2024

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