When deciding between the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro and the Lenovo V15, consider that the Legion 7i Pro has superior performance suitable for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning, thanks to its high-end processor and advanced graphics card, but it's less portable due to its heavier weight and larger size. On the other hand, the V15, while more affordable and lightweight, making it easy to carry, has modest specs that are suitable for general use, like web browsing, office tasks, and video streaming, but it may struggle with more intensive applications. The Legion 7i Pro also has a significantly better display, both in terms of size and quality, which might be important if you work with visual content. The V15 will give you the essentials without breaking the bank, while the Legion 7i Pro, with its higher price tag, is geared towards high performance and advanced tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
Good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.4/10
7.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
469.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for general use, while the Lenovo V15 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 7i Pro is highly suitable for general use because it has a powerful CPU, abundant RAM, a high-quality IPS screen with superior resolution and color coverage, and effective heat management, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo V15, with its adequate processor, sufficient RAM for basic tasks, and longer battery life, offers good general use performance and better portability due to its lighter weight and smaller thickness, although its screen and speaker quality are less impressive compared to the Legion 7i Pro.
Gaming and AI
9.1/10
6.1/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
9.3/10
6.3/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i boasts a powerful Intel i9 processor, a high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, and more RAM, which significantly enhance its performance for demanding tasks like engineering and design software, plus it has a high-quality IPS display.
Content Creation
8.5/10
7.3/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo V15 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.
Software Development
8.2/10
7.1/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for software development, while the Lenovo V15 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
8.7/10
5.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
469.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i offers a display with high resolution and brightness, making text and images sharp and easily visible, while the Lenovo V15's lower resolution and brightness make it less vibrant and harder to view. In engineering and design, the Pro 7i excels with a wider color gamut, providing accurate color representation crucial for precise work, but the V15's limited color range can lead to less accurate color representation. When it comes to 3D and gaming, the Pro 7i's lower refresh rate could result in less fluid motion compared to laptops designed for gaming, while the V15 may not meet the necessary criteria in refresh rate or resolution for optimal 3D experiences.
Battery
5.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 has 8 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
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo V15 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
6.7/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has very good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,000
$579
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a price of $2,000 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.
"Passionate gamers who want to play demanding modern titles with maximum details and don't mind spending the moolah will find the Lenovo Legion 7 Pro to be the right choice. The bright, sharp, and color-accurate 16:10 QHD 240 Hz display makes for an immersive viewing experience. The hardware is housed in a stylish chassis that feels premium and scores well in terms of workmanship and stability. Other aspects such as sound quality, input devices, and connectivity also seem to be near-perfect."
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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