Lenovo has officially opened preorders for the highly anticipated 2025 model, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 gaming laptop. This powerhouse of a machine is loaded with top-tier components, including the latest Intel processor and Nvidia graphics card, a stunning high-resolution OLED display, and ample RAM and SSD storage right out of the box. While the laptop is still listed as a preorder, Lenovo has already begun shipping units, with deliveries expected to commence as early as late April.
New Release: Lenovo Legion Pro RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop
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, an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and 2TB (2x1TB) of SSD storage. The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX offers significantly more power than the Core Ultra 9 185H CPU found in previous generation flagship laptops, which focused more on energy efficiency and was not a true successor to the i9-14900HX processor. The new processor pairs exceptionally well with the GeForce RTX 5080 mobile GPU.
Additional cutting-edge features that bring the Legion Pro up to date include WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 support, USB Type-C with up to 140W of Power Delivery, Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort 2.1 (40Gbps), and a USB Type-A port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 specifications. The laptop retains an RJ45 ethernet port, a rarity in modern designs, along with a privacy shutter for the webcam. The chassis remains constructed from durable aluminum and magnesium, ensuring both longevity and a premium feel.
We've reviewed an RTX 5080 equipped gaming laptop
While we have yet to test Lenovo's latest Legion laptop, we have reviewed a gaming laptop featuring the RTX 5080 GPU. The RTX 5080 offers only a marginal improvement over the RTX 4080 in terms of raw rasterized performance but significantly excels when games support DLSS 4.0 with multi-frame generation. The Gigabyte Aorus Master laptop, equipped with an RTX 5080 with a 150W TGP rating and a 2560x1600 display, delivered performance that should be comparable to what the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i can achieve, given its similar specs.
Gigabyte Aorus Master 16" RTX 5080 Laptop Review by Chris Coke
"Nvidia's 50-series GPUs are heavily focused on AI capabilities rather than pure native rendering performance. While the RTX 5080's performance might not significantly outpace the RTX 4080, its true potential shines with games that support multi-frame generation. The concept of 'fake frames' may be controversial, but when implemented effectively, it can dramatically boost performance. This varies by game; for instance, Alan Wake 2 may experience increased latency at higher settings, whereas Cyberpunk 2077 does not. As technologies like neural shaders emerge in future games, investing in these advancements could prove beneficial. However, it's a forward-looking purchase that depends on Nvidia and game developers expanding support in upcoming titles."
