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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion 7 offers a strong performance for gaming with its higher GPU capabilities and high-refresh-rate screen, making it suitable for gaming and fast-motion visuals. However, its battery life is shorter. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, while having a higher-resolution screen and longer battery life, making it better for tasks involving high-definition visuals and extended working periods away from a power source, might not handle gaming as well due to a less powerful GPU. If your priority is high-level gaming or tasks requiring a strong GPU, choose the Legion 7; for engineering and professional work with the need for a high-resolution display and longer battery life without gaming, go for the ThinkPad P16. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good battery life
- Excellent speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.9
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 7 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, making it particularly suitable for responsive gameplay and smooth 3D rendering. In contrast, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has the professional-grade Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU geared more towards stability and accuracy in applications, its screen refresh rate is lower at 60Hz which is ample for most engineering and gaming needs but may not be as fluid as the Legion 7 for fast-paced gaming.
Software Development
7.6
8.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.3
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
469.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 7 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Lenovo Legion 7 and ThinkPad P16 offer clear, sharp images and good visibility in various lighting conditions due to their high-resolution screens and luminance. In engineering and design contexts, both laptops excel with wide color gamuts, providing accurate color representation crucial for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates make them less suitable, as they do not provide the fluid motion visuals that are essential for an immersive and responsive experience.
Battery
6.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The Lenovo Legion 7 has good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
469.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 7 is equipped with a high-refresh-rate screen and a powerful combination CPU and GPU, making it suitable for gaming and heavy multitasking, but its portability and battery life are compromised. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers a high-resolution display and long battery life, along with a professional-grade GPU and a CPU that excels in demanding tasks, yet it is heavier and less portable.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and Lenovo Legion 7 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion 7, equipped with an AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, coupled with a high refresh rate display, is tailored for engineering sophistication and enhanced visual performance, which may be less portable due to its build. Meanwhile, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 boasts a higher resolution screen and more color accurate display powered by an Intel CPU and Nvidia RTX professional-grade GPU, making it well-suited for precision design work but with added weight and reduced portability.
Content Creation
7.9
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is good.
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, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 7 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$1,449
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion 7 has a price of $1,500 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 costs $1,449.
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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion 7 | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,449 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | July 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10.3'' x 0.86'' | 14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.5 lbs | 6.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 14.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.27" | 10.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 94 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 469 nits | 569 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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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Eric Grevstad | February 2023
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
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About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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