Lenovo Legion 9i
Lenovo Legion 9i
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GENERAL USE: Very Good—8.4/10
GAMING/AI: Excellent—9.2/10
ENG/DESIGN: Best in Class—9.7/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Very Good—8.3/10
CONTENT CREATION: Very Good—8.7/10
PORTABILITY: Fair—6.3/10
BATTERY: Poor—5.1/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Best in Class—9.7/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Best in Class—9.7/10
SIZE: 16"
The Lenovo Legion 9i is a high-end laptop with a durable build and high-quality keyboard. It's equipped with a large amount of storage, plenty of RAM, a powerful Intel i9 processor, and an Nvidia RTX graphics card, making it suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks. However, it is less portable due to its weight and has a battery life appropriate for only a few hours of typical use, so it may not be the best choice for those who need to work on the go. The device has a Mini LED screen with a high refresh rate, excellent color coverage, and a high resolution, which contributes to a great visual experience, whether for work or entertainment. Additionally, it includes multiple USB-C and Thunderbolt ports, but the high performance and features come at a higher price. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- High-resolution 16 inch display
- Powerful i9 CPU and RTX 4090 GPU
- Excellent screen color accuracy
- Robust build quality and heat management
- Top-notch general and engineering performance
Cons
- Heavy at 5.64 pounds
- Fair portability due to size
- Only 3 hours battery life
- No touchscreen capability
Ratings by Category
General Use Screen Quality:5.0
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.
Engineering & Design:4.9
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design, CAD and 3D 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.
Gaming & AI:4.8
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability as well as AI performance, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
While performance (especially graphics performance) is the most important factor determining this score, we also give modest weight to screen quality, heat management, keyboard quality, and storage.
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.
Content Creation:4.6
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.
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.
General Use:4.5
The Lenovo Legion 9i excels in general use primarily due to its high-performance CPU and ample RAM, which enable it to handle multitasking and demanding applications smoothly. Additionally, its Mini LED screen offers excellent quality visuals, enhancing the user experience for both work and entertainment.
Software Development:4.5
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.
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.
Portability:3.4
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $3,888 | ||
Release Date | October 1, 2023 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.9'' x 1.01'' | ||
Weight | 5.64 lbs | ||
Width | 14.08" | ||
Depth | 10.93" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | Intel i9-13980HX | ||
RAM | 32 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | ||
RAM Slots | 2 | ||
Storage | 1024 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 3 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 16" | ||
Display Technology | Mini LED | ||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | ||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 682 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 8.5/10 | ||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.8/10 | ||
Webcam | 1080p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | Yes | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 2 | ||
USB-C ports | 3 | ||
USB-C Charging | Yes | ||
Display Outputs | 3 | ||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | ||
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PCMag
Matthew Buzzi | December 2023
"The Lenovo Legion 9i is meant as a top-end flagship showcase for enthusiasts, and on that, it delivers. You'll find flashier designs in this price tier—Razer’s all-metal build in a similarly sized laptop like the Blade 16, or monstrous 18-inch machines—but this is a well-thought-out laptop. The chassis is trim for a 16-inch powerhouse, the lid is unique, and bespoke liquid cooling takes performance to the next level."
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