{"id":764,"date":"2020-10-29T05:57:17","date_gmt":"2020-10-29T05:57:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/?p=1325757"},"modified":"2020-10-29T05:57:17","modified_gmt":"2020-10-29T05:57:17","slug":"lenovo-legion-7i-review-a-great-gaming-laptop-for-grown-ups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/?p=764","title":{"rendered":"Lenovo Legion 7i review: a great gaming laptop for grown-ups"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I enjoy gaming as much as the next nerd, but I\u2019m not about that RGB life, or one for edgy industrial design in my hardware. Thankfully, a few PC and peripheral brands have begun accommodating people like me lately, and I\u2019m glad to see Lenovo get in line with its Legion range of gaming laptops, including the all-powerful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lenovo.com\/in\/en\/laptops\/legion-laptops\/legion-7-series\/Lenovo-Legion-7\/p\/88GMY701410\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Legion 7i<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Packed to the gills with top-end components for serious performance, the Legion 7i doesn\u2019t immediately give away the fact that it\u2019s built to obliterate baddies with. Its design allows for commendable cooling, narrow bezels around the screen, a comfortable keyboard, and a webcam above the display where it should be \u2014 making for a laptop that I\u2019m happy to use for work and play.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1325873 lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0003-The-Lenovo-Legion-7i-features-a-lovely-matte-metal-finish.jpg\" alt=\"The Lenovo Legion 7i features a lovely matte metal finish\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1090\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0003-The-Lenovo-Legion-7i-features-a-lovely-matte-metal-finish.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0003-The-Lenovo-Legion-7i-features-a-lovely-matte-metal-finish-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0003-The-Lenovo-Legion-7i-features-a-lovely-matte-metal-finish-406x270.jpg 406w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0003-The-Lenovo-Legion-7i-features-a-lovely-matte-metal-finish-203x135.jpg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0003-The-Lenovo-Legion-7i-features-a-lovely-matte-metal-finish-796x529.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0003-The-Lenovo-Legion-7i-features-a-lovely-matte-metal-finish-1592x1058.jpg 1592w\"><figcaption>Credit: Abhimanyu Ghoshal \/ TNW<\/figcaption><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/plugged\/2020\/10\/29\/lenovo-legion-7i-review-a-great-gaming-laptop-for-grown-ups\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2020%2F10%2F29%2Flenovo-legion-7i-review-a-great-gaming-laptop-for-grown-ups%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The Lenovo Legion 7i features a lovely matte metal finish\" data-title=\"Share The Lenovo Legion 7i features a lovely matte metal finish on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The Lenovo Legion 7i features a lovely matte metal finish on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>The Lenovo Legion 7i features a lovely matte metal finish<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I\u2019ll break down this baby at length, but let me start with the specs of the model I tested.<\/p>\n<h2>Specifications<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>10th-gen 8-core Intel Core i7 processor (10875H @ 2.30GHz)<\/li>\n<li>16GB DDR4 RAM<\/li>\n<li>Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, 8GB GDDR6<\/li>\n<li>1TB SSD<\/li>\n<li>15.6-inch anti-glare 1080p display with 144Hz refresh rate<\/li>\n<li>Intel Wi-Fi 6<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s a major upgrade from the Legion Y740, with a notable bump up to a 10th-gen Intel CPU with 8 cores and 16 threads. The 7i also gets a few improvements in the keyboard, and the trackpad is now 39% larger and gets Windows Precision Drivers. The revamped design achieves an 85% screen-to-body ratio, and the screen rests on a 180-degree hinge that makes it easy to open with one hand.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1325879 lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9987-The-build-quality-on-the-Lenovo-Legion-7i-is-fantastic-though-the-rear-protrusion-makes-for-a-tight-fit-in-some-bags-and-backpacks.jpg\" alt=\"The build quality on the Lenovo Legion 7i is fantastic, though the rear protrusion makes for a tight fit in some bags and backpacks\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1386\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9987-The-build-quality-on-the-Lenovo-Legion-7i-is-fantastic-though-the-rear-protrusion-makes-for-a-tight-fit-in-some-bags-and-backpacks.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9987-The-build-quality-on-the-Lenovo-Legion-7i-is-fantastic-though-the-rear-protrusion-makes-for-a-tight-fit-in-some-bags-and-backpacks-248x210.jpg 248w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9987-The-build-quality-on-the-Lenovo-Legion-7i-is-fantastic-though-the-rear-protrusion-makes-for-a-tight-fit-in-some-bags-and-backpacks-319x270.jpg 319w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9987-The-build-quality-on-the-Lenovo-Legion-7i-is-fantastic-though-the-rear-protrusion-makes-for-a-tight-fit-in-some-bags-and-backpacks-160x135.jpg 160w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9987-The-build-quality-on-the-Lenovo-Legion-7i-is-fantastic-though-the-rear-protrusion-makes-for-a-tight-fit-in-some-bags-and-backpacks-796x673.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9987-The-build-quality-on-the-Lenovo-Legion-7i-is-fantastic-though-the-rear-protrusion-makes-for-a-tight-fit-in-some-bags-and-backpacks-1592x1345.jpg 1592w\"><figcaption>Credit: Abhimanyu Ghoshal \/ TNW<\/figcaption><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/plugged\/2020\/10\/29\/lenovo-legion-7i-review-a-great-gaming-laptop-for-grown-ups\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2020%2F10%2F29%2Flenovo-legion-7i-review-a-great-gaming-laptop-for-grown-ups%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The build quality on the Lenovo Legion 7i is fantastic, though the rear protrusion makes for a tight fit in some bags and backpacks\" data-title=\"Share The build quality on the Lenovo Legion 7i is fantastic, though the rear protrusion makes for a tight fit in some bags and backpacks on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The build quality on the Lenovo Legion 7i is fantastic, though the rear protrusion makes for a tight fit in some bags and backpacks on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>The build quality on the Lenovo Legion 7i is fantastic, though the rear protrusion makes for a tight fit in some bags and backpacks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What\u2019s great about the Legion 7i<\/h2>\n<p>The 7i is currently among the most powerful gaming laptops you can buy right now, and it\u2019s sensibly appointed for that purpose. The CPU and GPU work great to deliver high frame rates in all the latest titles, with settings cranked to the max or nearly there \u2014 including ray tracing for better lighting and reflection effects, thanks to the beefy RTX 2080 Super Max-Q.<\/p>\n<p>The hardware is complemented by a fantastic display that allows for high frame rates (up to 144 Hz) for smooth animations sans screen tearing, thanks to Nvidia G-Sync. It\u2019s also bright and vibrant to boot; Lenovo says it manages 100% of Adobe\u2019s sRGB color gamut, and also supports HDR.<\/p>\n<p>Firing up <em>Forza Horizon 4,&nbsp;<\/em>and<em> Rage 2, <\/em>as well as Ray Tracing-enabled titles like<em> Bright Memory, <\/em>and <em>Ghostrunner<\/em>, I got frame rates above 100 fps with graphics settings turned all the way up at 1080p. When plugged into my TV via HDMI, most games also ran at that display\u2019s limit of 60fps at 4K resolution, though I did have to turn the odd graphics setting down to keep things running smoothly at that resolution.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1325877 lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9984-The-Lenovo-Legion-7i-has-a-great-keyboard-complete-with-numpad-and-per-key-RGB-lighting.jpg\" alt=\"The Lenovo Legion 7i has a great keyboard, complete with numpad and per-key RGB lighting\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1093\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9984-The-Lenovo-Legion-7i-has-a-great-keyboard-complete-with-numpad-and-per-key-RGB-lighting.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9984-The-Lenovo-Legion-7i-has-a-great-keyboard-complete-with-numpad-and-per-key-RGB-lighting-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9984-The-Lenovo-Legion-7i-has-a-great-keyboard-complete-with-numpad-and-per-key-RGB-lighting-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9984-The-Lenovo-Legion-7i-has-a-great-keyboard-complete-with-numpad-and-per-key-RGB-lighting-203x135.jpg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9984-The-Lenovo-Legion-7i-has-a-great-keyboard-complete-with-numpad-and-per-key-RGB-lighting-796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9984-The-Lenovo-Legion-7i-has-a-great-keyboard-complete-with-numpad-and-per-key-RGB-lighting-1592x1061.jpg 1592w\"><figcaption>Credit: Abhimanyu Ghoshal \/ TNW<\/figcaption><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/plugged\/2020\/10\/29\/lenovo-legion-7i-review-a-great-gaming-laptop-for-grown-ups\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2020%2F10%2F29%2Flenovo-legion-7i-review-a-great-gaming-laptop-for-grown-ups%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The Lenovo Legion 7i has a great keyboard, complete with numpad and per-key RGB lighting\" data-title=\"Share The Lenovo Legion 7i has a great keyboard, complete with numpad and per-key RGB lighting on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The Lenovo Legion 7i has a great keyboard, complete with numpad and per-key RGB lighting on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>The Lenovo Legion 7i has a great keyboard, complete with numpad and per-key RGB lighting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The keyboard offers good feedback, and is a delight to type and play on, thanks to well spaced keys. You also get a numpad, and the large&nbsp;trackpad is easy to use as well.<\/p>\n<p>Build quality on the 7i is solid. It gets an aluminium chassis with a sophisticated matte finish that looks sleek on the keyboard deck as well as the exterior. There\u2019s also an oleophobic coating on the deck, which seemed to hold up pretty well over the past few weeks. No, I\u2019m not snacking at my desk, but you usually see spots on the most frequently hit keys on other laptops within just a few days; the 7i still looks clean at the end of my review schedule.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1325880 lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9988-Yup-theres-RGB-lighting-in-the-cooling-vents-too.jpg\" alt=\"Yup, there's RGB lighting in the cooling vents too\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1093\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9988-Yup-theres-RGB-lighting-in-the-cooling-vents-too.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9988-Yup-theres-RGB-lighting-in-the-cooling-vents-too-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9988-Yup-theres-RGB-lighting-in-the-cooling-vents-too-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9988-Yup-theres-RGB-lighting-in-the-cooling-vents-too-203x135.jpg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9988-Yup-theres-RGB-lighting-in-the-cooling-vents-too-796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9988-Yup-theres-RGB-lighting-in-the-cooling-vents-too-1592x1061.jpg 1592w\"><figcaption>Credit: Abhimanyu Ghoshal \/ TNW<\/figcaption><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/plugged\/2020\/10\/29\/lenovo-legion-7i-review-a-great-gaming-laptop-for-grown-ups\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2020%2F10%2F29%2Flenovo-legion-7i-review-a-great-gaming-laptop-for-grown-ups%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Yup, there\u2019s RGB lighting in the cooling vents too\" data-title=\"Share Yup, there\u2019s RGB lighting in the cooling vents too on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Yup, there\u2019s RGB lighting in the cooling vents too on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>Yup, there\u2019s RGB lighting in the cooling vents too<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The large-ish vents along the back and sides have RGB lights within; there\u2019salso&nbsp; per-key RGB lighting, as well as lights for the logo on the lid, and a strip along the bottom. Thankfully, you can configure all of it, and set them to a single subtle color, or turn them off if you like.<\/p>\n<p>The speakers just above the keyboard are also fairly decent, and get loud enough to drown out the fans while you\u2019re gaming. As with most laptop speakers, I wouldn\u2019t listen to music on them \u2014 But I\u2019ll happily catch a movie or TV show with these speakers in a pinch.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1325876 lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9967-You-can-close-the-shutter-of-the-Lenovo-Legion-7is-webcam-with-a-physical-switch.jpg\" alt=\"You can close the shutter of the Lenovo Legion 7i's webcam with a physical switch\" width=\"1640\" height=\"712\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9967-You-can-close-the-shutter-of-the-Lenovo-Legion-7is-webcam-with-a-physical-switch.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9967-You-can-close-the-shutter-of-the-Lenovo-Legion-7is-webcam-with-a-physical-switch-280x122.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9967-You-can-close-the-shutter-of-the-Lenovo-Legion-7is-webcam-with-a-physical-switch-540x234.jpg 540w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9967-You-can-close-the-shutter-of-the-Lenovo-Legion-7is-webcam-with-a-physical-switch-270x117.jpg 270w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9967-You-can-close-the-shutter-of-the-Lenovo-Legion-7is-webcam-with-a-physical-switch-796x346.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9967-You-can-close-the-shutter-of-the-Lenovo-Legion-7is-webcam-with-a-physical-switch-1592x691.jpg 1592w\"><figcaption>Credit: Abhimanyu Ghoshal \/ TNW<\/figcaption><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/plugged\/2020\/10\/29\/lenovo-legion-7i-review-a-great-gaming-laptop-for-grown-ups\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2020%2F10%2F29%2Flenovo-legion-7i-review-a-great-gaming-laptop-for-grown-ups%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: You can close the shutter of the Lenovo Legion 7i\u2019s webcam with a physical switch\" data-title=\"Share You can close the shutter of the Lenovo Legion 7i\u2019s webcam with a physical switch on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share You can close the shutter of the Lenovo Legion 7i\u2019s webcam with a physical switch on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>You can close the shutter of the Lenovo Legion 7i\u2019s webcam with a physical switch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Lastly, the 7i offers enough ports to make this laptop easy to live with. You\u2019ve got a couple of USB-C ports on one side, a USB-A port on the other, and a couple more on the back, along with HDMI and power. We\u2019ve seen a lot of gaming laptops adopt this rear port panel lately, and I\u2019m glad Lenovo followed that playbook here. Oh, and the webcam gets a physical switch to block its view if you\u2019re paranoid about that kind of thing.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1325882 lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9998-Can-all-laptops-please-follow-this-rear-panel-port-layout-please.jpg\" alt=\"Can all laptops please follow this rear panel port layout please?\" width=\"1640\" height=\"269\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9998-Can-all-laptops-please-follow-this-rear-panel-port-layout-please.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9998-Can-all-laptops-please-follow-this-rear-panel-port-layout-please-280x46.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9998-Can-all-laptops-please-follow-this-rear-panel-port-layout-please-540x89.jpg 540w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9998-Can-all-laptops-please-follow-this-rear-panel-port-layout-please-270x44.jpg 270w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9998-Can-all-laptops-please-follow-this-rear-panel-port-layout-please-796x131.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_9998-Can-all-laptops-please-follow-this-rear-panel-port-layout-please-1592x261.jpg 1592w\"><figcaption>Credit: Abhimanyu Ghoshal \/ TNW<\/figcaption><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/plugged\/2020\/10\/29\/lenovo-legion-7i-review-a-great-gaming-laptop-for-grown-ups\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2020%2F10%2F29%2Flenovo-legion-7i-review-a-great-gaming-laptop-for-grown-ups%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Can all laptops please follow this rear panel port layout please?\" data-title=\"Share Can all laptops please follow this rear panel port layout please? on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Can all laptops please follow this rear panel port layout please? on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>Can all laptops please follow this rear panel port layout please?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What\u2019s not so great about the 7i?<\/h2>\n<p>I only have a couple of minor gripes with the 7i, and I imagine these are common to most gaming laptops, especially those with high-end specs. It\u2019s a tad heavy at 2.25 kg (4.96lb) \u2014 the exact weight will vary depending on the configuration you choose \u2014 and a bit too large to fit into a bunch of bags and backpacks that fit other general-purpose 15-inch laptops.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019d also have liked to see support for USB-C charging, a smaller power brick, and better battery life for work tasks. The 80Wh battery should last you about 5.5 hours with productivity software (but not graphics-intensive games); but my mileage varied depending on my workload and the combinations of apps I used. Between Chrome with several tabs, Photoshop 2020, Slack, and a couple more Electron-based tools, I got closer to four hours with battery saver settings enabled.<\/p>\n<p>As for keeping the 7i cool while gaming \u2014 sadly, even with these large vents and \u2018vapor chamber\u2019 cooling, the machine can still run uncomfortably hot when taxed. It\u2019s not a deal-breaker, but this isn\u2019t exactly the gold standard for thermal performance.<\/p>\n<h2>Should you consider the Legion 7i?<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re in the market for a top-shelf gaming laptop right now, this is an excellent performer that can deliver the goods when it comes to the latest titles.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1325874 lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0006-The-Lenovo-Legion-7i-gets-a-neat-badge-on-the-lid-with-an-inset-LED-that-you-can-configure.jpg\" alt=\"The Lenovo Legion 7i gets a neat badge on the lid, with an inset LED that you can configure\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1093\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0006-The-Lenovo-Legion-7i-gets-a-neat-badge-on-the-lid-with-an-inset-LED-that-you-can-configure.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0006-The-Lenovo-Legion-7i-gets-a-neat-badge-on-the-lid-with-an-inset-LED-that-you-can-configure-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0006-The-Lenovo-Legion-7i-gets-a-neat-badge-on-the-lid-with-an-inset-LED-that-you-can-configure-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0006-The-Lenovo-Legion-7i-gets-a-neat-badge-on-the-lid-with-an-inset-LED-that-you-can-configure-203x135.jpg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0006-The-Lenovo-Legion-7i-gets-a-neat-badge-on-the-lid-with-an-inset-LED-that-you-can-configure-796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0006-The-Lenovo-Legion-7i-gets-a-neat-badge-on-the-lid-with-an-inset-LED-that-you-can-configure-1592x1061.jpg 1592w\"><figcaption>Credit: Abhimanyu Ghoshal \/ TNW<\/figcaption><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/plugged\/2020\/10\/29\/lenovo-legion-7i-review-a-great-gaming-laptop-for-grown-ups\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2020%2F10%2F29%2Flenovo-legion-7i-review-a-great-gaming-laptop-for-grown-ups%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The Lenovo Legion 7i gets a neat badge on the lid, with an inset LED that you can configure\" data-title=\"Share The Lenovo Legion 7i gets a neat badge on the lid, with an inset LED that you can configure on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The Lenovo Legion 7i gets a neat badge on the lid, with an inset LED that you can configure on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>The Lenovo Legion 7i gets a neat badge on the lid, with an inset LED that you can configure<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Depending on the variant you choose and where you shop, you can get a pretty good deal on the 7i that beats out most of the competition with similar specs, like those from Razer and Alienware. In India, this model will set you back by Rs. 249,990 ($3,373), and I couldn\u2019t find anything else with these specs near this price point in the country. Lenovo has a similar model (part number 81YT0005US) priced at $2,750, but it\u2019s currently available at $2,210 \u2014 and this one comes with double the RAM and an additional 512GB SSD.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lenovo.com\/us\/en\/laptops\/legion-laptops\/legion-y-series\/Lenovo-Legion-7\/p\/88GMY701410\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">an even more powerful model equipped with an Intel i9-10980HK chip<\/a> for shoppers in the US (<span>81YT0006US)<\/span>; Lenovo has it priced at $3,200 on its site. I guess it might make sense for futureproofers, but that model doesn\u2019t seem to deliver as much bang for your buck as the one I played around with.<\/p>\n<p>All in all, the 7i is well put together, and handles gaming, content creation, and productivity tasks with aplomb \u2014 and it\u2019s not trying to pass off as a spaceship.<\/p>\n<p>Find the Lenovo Legion 7i <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lenovo.com\/in\/en\/laptops\/legion-laptops\/legion-7-series\/Lenovo-Legion-7\/p\/88GMY701410\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">on the company\u2019s site in India<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lenovo.com\/us\/en\/laptops\/legion-laptops\/legion-y-series\/Lenovo-Legion-7\/p\/88GMY701410\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">on the company\u2019s US site<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><i>For more gear, gadget, and hardware news and reviews, follow Plugged on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/plugged\">Twitter<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/flipboard.com\/@thenextweb\/plugged-54nihknvy\">Flipboard<\/a>. <\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-post-pubDate\"> Published October 29, 2020 \u2014 05:57 UTC <\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/plugged\/2020\/10\/29\/lenovo-legion-7i-review-a-great-gaming-laptop-for-grown-ups\/\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I enjoy gaming as much as the next nerd, but I\u2019m not about that RGB life, or one for edgy industrial design in my hardware. 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