Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (16-Inch, 2023)

Superior productivity and creative performance Excellent gaming performance Conservative aesthetic Great gaming display Good keyboard and touchpad Relatively affordable

Thick and heavy Ray tracing performance is lacking Poor battery life

“It could pass for a workstation, but the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i packs a wallop for gamers and creatives alike.”

Bright and colorful 240Hz display ; Comfortable keyboard with RGB extras ; Generous port selection ; Full HD webcam with extra features ; Relatively affordable in its category ; Subtle design avoids gamer stereotypes

Noisy fans under heavy load ; Lacking in battery life

Lenovo's Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 delivers pulse-pounding performance in a premium package that costs far less than other top-flight gaming laptops.

But at its core, this is both a performant laptop for work by day (with the refined aesthetic to boot), and a beasty gaming system by night.

solid build quality and good ergonomics ; powerful on Performance mode, and nicely balanced on Balance and Quiet modes ; fair internal temperatures on all profiles ; updated software improves performance and efficiency ; 99Wh battery with GaN charger

no wide-gamut display option ; the keyboard feels rather shallow for this class ; high chassis temperatures, with toasty hotspots ; $500+ more expensive than the 4080 model

Excellent price-performance ratio, providing robust features and high-end internals at a relatively affordable price. ; Top-tier display, offering a sharp 16-inch, 16:10 display with a 2560×1600 resolution and a blistering 240Hz refresh rate. ;...

The audio output is subpar, with muddled audio and a lack of bass from the in-built speakers. ; Despite housing a sizable 99Whr battery, it falls short in battery life, lasting less than five hours in a video loop test. ; Some flexibility around the...

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Incredible gaming performance ; A wide keyboard with RGB lighting ; High-end specs ; Excellent port selection ; Display has a ridiculous 240Hz refresh rate

Expensive ; Horrible battery life ; Slight overheating issues ; Very heavy

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is what you think of when you imagine a desktop replacement machine. It features uncompromising gaming performance at every turn, at the cost of aesthetics and horrendous battery life.

It has amazing specs capable of running most modern games ; The sleek look is subtle and chic

Gets hot easily and the fans are loud when playing high-end games ; The battery drains quickly

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is a mid-range powerhouse that’s perfect for gamers who want the convenience to play any game anywhere.