Lenovo has exciting news for gaming enthusiasts with the launch of preorders for its highly anticipated 2025 model, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 gaming laptop. This powerhouse of a machine comes packed with the latest technology, including cutting-edge Intel processors and Nvidia graphics cards, paired with a stunning high-resolution OLED display. With ample RAM and SSD storage right out of the box, this laptop is designed to cater to the most demanding gamers. Although listed as a preorder, Lenovo has begun shipping the Legion Pro 7i, with deliveries expected as early as late April.
New Release: Lenovo Legion Pro RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop
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Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 16" 2560x1600 OLED Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop with 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD
$3,599.99 at Lenovo
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is equipped with a 16" 2560x1600 240Hz OLED display, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a robust 2TB (2x1TB) SSD storage setup. The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX significantly outperforms the Core Ultra 9 185H found in previous flagship models, which focused more on energy efficiency. Unlike its predecessor, the 275HX is a true successor to the i9-14900HX, making it an ideal pairing with the GeForce RTX 5080 mobile GPU.
The Legion Pro 7i also features the latest in connectivity with WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 support, alongside versatile USB options including Type-C with up to 140W Power Delivery and Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort 2.1 (40Gbps). It retains practical features like an RJ45 ethernet port and a webcam privacy shutter, all housed in a durable aluminum and magnesium chassis that exudes a premium feel.
We've Reviewed an RTX 5080 Equipped Gaming Laptop
-------------------------------------------------While we have yet to test Lenovo's latest Legion Pro 7i, we have hands-on experience with a gaming laptop featuring the RTX 5080 GPU. In our tests, the RTX 5080 showed a marginal improvement over the RTX 4080 in raw rasterized performance. However, it significantly enhances performance in games that support DLSS 4.0 with multi-frame generation. The Gigabyte Aorus Master, equipped with an RTX 5080 at a 150W TGP and a 2560x1600 display, mirrors the specs of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, suggesting comparable gaming performance.
Gigabyte Aorus Master 16" RTX 5080 Laptop Review by Chris Coke
"Nvidia emphasizes the AI capabilities of its 50-series GPUs over pure native rendering performance. The RTX 5080's performance is disappointingly close to the RTX 4080, but this gap narrows in games utilizing multi-frame generation. While the concept of 'fake frames' has stirred some debate, when implemented effectively, it significantly boosts performance. The effectiveness varies by game; for instance, Alan Wake 2 may experience increased latency at higher settings, whereas Cyberpunk 2077 does not. With upcoming technologies like neural shaders on the horizon, investing in these GPUs could be a forward-looking choice, albeit one that hinges on future game support and enhancements."
