Lenovo Legion 7
Lenovo Legion 7
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GENERAL USE: Good—7.9/10
GAMING/AI: Good—7.8/10
ENG/DESIGN: Very Good—8.2/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.6/10
CONTENT CREATION: Good—7.9/10
PORTABILITY: Good—7.0/10
BATTERY: Good—7.1/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Very Good—8.2/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Very Good—8.0/10
SIZE: 16"
The Lenovo Legion 7 offers solid performance with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card, making it suitable for gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering software. It has a 16-inch IPS display with a high refresh rate, advantageous for fast-paced games and smooth visuals. While the keyboard and build quality are rated very good, battery life is moderate, so frequent charging may be necessary. The laptop is somewhat heavy, affecting portability, although it has a good array of ports and a backlit keyboard with a number pad. If weight is not a major concern for you and you prioritize performance for gaming or intensive tasks, this could be a fitting choice. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- High refresh rate display
- Vivid screen colors
- Powerful GPU for gaming
- Backlit keyboard with number pad
- Good port selection, including Thunderbolt
Cons
- Average battery life
- Heavier, affecting portability
- Not touchscreen enabled
- No facial recognition feature
Ratings by Category
Keyboard Quality:4.7
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
Build Quality:4.6
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability.
Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify.
Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
Engineering & Design:4.5
The Lenovo Legion 7 stands out for engineering and design use with a powerful CPU and GPU that handle demanding applications smoothly and ample RAM for multitasking. Its screen delivers sharp images and vivid colors, while the laptop's build quality and keyboard are noted for being high-quality, though it's a bit heavier and less portable than some alternatives.
General Use Screen Quality:4.5
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
General Use:4.4
The Lenovo Legion 7's high-quality IPS screen with a large 16:10 aspect ratio and solid color coverage ensures a sharp, vibrant display for everyday tasks, while its powerful CPU and ample RAM allow for smooth multitasking and general use. However, with a moderate battery life and a heavier build, it's better suited for stationary use rather than frequent travel.
Gaming & AI:4.4
The Lenovo Legion 7 is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card which delivers impressive performance for gaming and 3D applications, and it features a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, providing smooth and responsive visuals.
Content Creation:4.4
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Software Development:4.2
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Battery Life:4.1
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Portability:4.0
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
Operating Noise:3.5
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10.3'' x 0.86'' | ||
Weight | 5.5 lbs | ||
Width | 14.01" | ||
Depth | 10.27" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | ||
RAM | 16 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | ||
RAM Slots | 2 | ||
Storage | 1024 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 16" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | ||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 469 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 8.5/10 | ||
Portability Score | 7/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | ||
Webcam | 720p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | No | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | Yes | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 3 | ||
USB-C ports | 3 | ||
USB-C Charging | Yes | ||
Display Outputs | 3 | ||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | ||
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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