Lenovo has revealed to the world the 2022 version of the Legion 7 series gaming laptops that rocks the most up-to-date silicon and computing parts.
First, we have the Legion 7 (7i) entering the eyesight with its sleek and stylish design featuring an improved hinge and I/O dashboard installed into an aluminum and magnesium aerospace-grade alloy chassis followed by a cleanly CNC machined trim surrounded by ambient RGB. Lenovo also snagged the chance to debut the 2022 edition duo by making them the world’s 1st gaming laptop utilizing a 16-inch WQXGA display for a great gaming experience in addition to the presence of Tobii Horizon for consistent head tracking to deliver improved immersion and Tobii Aware to protect user privacy. The Legion TrueStrike keyboard has also been optimized to run curved keys that provide deeper travel and if needed, the WASD Force Sensor technology emulates analog input to give object movement more life-like control.
Here are the main points that you should know if you’re planning to get them soon.
| Â | Legion 7i | Legion 7 |
CPU | Intel Core i9-12900HX / Intel Core i7-12800HX | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX /Â AMD Ryzen 7 6800H |
GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | AMD Radeon RX6850 XT / AMD Radeon RX6700M |
Display | 16-inch WQXGA 16:10 IPS (165Hz, 3ms, 100% sRGB, VESA DisplayHDR 400, Dolby Vision, NVIDIA G-SYNC) * Optional 165-240Hz VRR Panel Available | 16-inch WQXGA 16:10 IPS (165Hz, 3ms, 100% sRGB, VESA DisplayHDR 400, Dolby Vision, AMD FreeSync) * Optional 165-240Hz VRR Panel Available |
RAM | 16GB / 32GB DDR5 4800MHz | |
Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD | |
I/O | 2x Thunderbolt 4 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP 1.4, PD) 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 1x HDMI 2.1 1x 2.5Gb Ethernet 1x Combo Audio Jack | 1x USB-C 4.0 (DP 1.4) 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP 1.4) 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP 1.4, PD) 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 1x HDMI 2.1 1x 2.5Gb Ethernet 1x Combo Audio Jack |
Wireless Connectivity | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i Dual Radio Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1650 2×2 Intel Wi-Fi 6E | 2×2 Wi-Fi 6E |
Battery | 99.9WHr | |
On the other hand, the Legion Slim 7 (7i) cuts back on both the weight and RGB game to really make them the stealthy machines they are known for. Using a similar chassis of multi-metal alloy and CNC machined trim, most of the good points found on the Legion 7 series are here as well with just more limited selections applied to the internal parts. If a great gaming machine is both light and thin with reduced stress upon your wallet, then it is better to go for one of these.
Gaze upon the spec sheet and you’ll realize that, yes, the 12th Gen Intel Core HX mobile processor isn’t in here. Only the Legion 7 gets it.
| Â | Legion Slim 7i | Legion Slim 7 |
CPU | Intel Core i9-12900HK / Intel Core i7-12700H / Intel Core i5-12500H | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX / AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / AMD Ryzen 5 6600H |
GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 | AMD Radeon RX6800S / AMD Radeon RX6600S |
Display | 16-inch WQXGA 16:10 IPS (165Hz, 3ms, 100% sRGB, VESA DisplayHDR 400, Dolby Vision, NVIDIA G-SYNC) * Optional 165-240Hz VRR Panel with/without Mini-LED Available 16-inch WUXGA 16:10 IPS (165Hz, 100% sRGB) | 16-inch WQXGA 16:10 IPS (165Hz, 3ms, 100% sRGB, VESA DisplayHDR 400, Dolby Vision, AMD FreeSync) * Optional 165-240Hz VRR Panel Available 16-inch WUXGA 16:10 IPS (165Hz, 100% sRGB) |
RAM | 8GB / 16GB / 24GB DDR5 4800MHz | |
Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD | |
I/O | 1x Thunderbolt 4 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP 1.4, PD) 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 1x HDMI 2.1 1x 2.5Gb Ethernet 1x 4-in-1 SD Card Reader 1x Audio Jack | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP 1.4, PD) 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 1x HDMI 2.1 1x 2.5Gb Ethernet 1x 4-in-1 SD Card Reader 1x Audio Jack |
Wireless Connectivity | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690 / Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1650 / Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 | 2×2 Wi-Fi 6E / 2×2 Wi-Fi 6 |
Battery | 99.9WHr | |
Starting Price and Availability
Although not the localized info for Malaysia that you hoped for, at least there’s some foreign reference for the Lenovo Legion 7 series gaming laptops so you can prepare your wallets accordingly.
- Legion 7i – Starts from USD2,449, available within May 2022
- Legion 7 – Starts from USD2,059, available starting June 2022
- Legion Slim 7i – Starts from USD1,589, available within May 2022
- Legion Slim 7 – Starts from USD1,519, available starting June 2022
