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can you compare it with your legion 5 from 2021 (5800h 3060 130w) in gaming? Would be nice to see how much the chips are improved for the past 3 years.
@@JarrodsTech Hello, excuse me, can u tell me please, what if 1 of the coolers are broken (legion 7 2022), and i disconnected it, can the system make any limits on laptops performance, cuz after disconnecting it, my graphics card loads only 30-55%, is it possible?
Well, look at it like this. Any laptop that has the hinges break because of that kind of short term testing probably has huge quality issues. Hinge issues usually show up after quite a while.
I personally purchased this model and had some challenges. My model had a creaky hinge and it got warm if it sat on anything other than than a flat desktop type surface. I returned mine for the hinge and not the heat. It was disconcerting the laptop made noises from the hinge and it was still new.
@@goldmastersimulations That isn't very good though. It has liquid cooling that doesn't really do anything good, it has a weird keyboard and touchpad layout, and is way too expensive for what it offers.
Looks like a great laptop. A few months ago, I bought an Acer Predator Helios 300 with an RTX 3070, i7 12700H, and 1440p 165hz IPS screen for $930. I was debating whether or not to go for it since the parts are 1-2 generations old, but there hasn't been much improvement on the CPU or GPU side in that price range. Overall I'm very happy with it, the most demanding game I play is Elden Ring, and it maintains 60 fps at 1440p max settings (no RT) in 95% of cases. I would've loved to get something like this, but it costs ~50%-100% more than what I bought so I'm still very happy with my purchase.
Just bought this laptop and its a beast!!!! It can run any game I want it to with the 4070 and i9 14th gen!! The only issues I saw was battery life and it does get a little hot when playing games. None of those things are issues for me!! I love how this laptop looks!
No, pretty much all of them do lmao, it’s just less noticeable depending on material. For example two laptops running at 80 under load, one is metal and one is a worse plastic construction, of course it will feel hotter on the metal laptop. But no gaming laptop will run “cool” to the touch
@@ArjunChauhan-qv2jw its pretty terrible since on normal stuff I get like 2-3 hours. I am usally close to a power point so it doesnt matter to me though
Dude, thanks so much for this. I’ve been pulling my hair out trying to decide on so many laptops for my small business and personal use. After much back and forth and research and getting out of my own head to have the most flagship device I decided on one of these. And I’m glad I did because I got a WQXGA model with all the bells and whistles for $1800 through the Lenovo Business shop. Plus I get 2x points so the deal was just too good to pass up. I had to just go with the black model because the white was priced higher for no reason whatsoever but I can’t thank you enough for your thorough review. It made the purchase decision much easier.
I love your attention to detail man, I bought a Lenovo legion 6 gen 17 inch after you reviewed it a couple years back. I'm very much happy with it. this one is similar priced to what i paid but more powerful in every way ,definitely considering upgrading.
This has to be the sexiest laptop I have ever seen in my entire life. The white color is truly amazing, which sets it aside from the typical gray or black.
I guess the only reason to get this over the Slim 5 might be the better build quality and some nice to have stuff like per key RGB, glass TouchPad, higher res screen, better speakers and all. Coz when factoring in the charger, it weighs the same as the Slim 5 (although it is very Slim for sure).
Bought it a couple days ago maxed options, glacier white, 32 ram, 1TB storage, windows 11 pro and can’t wait for it to arrive. I’ll come back to the video and comment after a week of use what I think and if I think you should get it 🫡
I was sold after your review. to buy that model laptop in Ireland quite is expensive. The white model with i9 CPU 4070 GPU 1TB 16GB ram Lenovo wanted €2760.00. I got onto their text chat customer services online and managed to negotiate the price down to €2300.00. I know its still a bit pricey for a RTX4070 but the brand is solid and I also need it for work so it has dual purpose.
I have the same config with the 2560x1600 screen, and absolutely love it. The build quality is great, and they did a good job color matching the different materials. Feels proper premium (as it should for the money).
Hey pal! Is the keyboard deck made of plastic or metal? (psref says "bottom" is made out of metal, just wondering is the "bottom" includes the keyboard deck or it's just the panel.
@@eugeneshkoda8756 It's all alluminum as far as I can tell. The sides are brushed, top and bottom are coated. I've been inside already (to install an extra SSD), and it feels really well put together. It's not a MacBook Pro tbh, but close enough for what it is.
@@eugeneshkoda8756 As far as I can tell, it's all aluminium. The sides are brushed, the top and bottom coated. I've already been inside (to install an extra SSD) and it feels really well put together. I'm writing this for the second time, because RUclips somehow deleted my earlier reply. Hope this works now... :)
@@eugeneshkoda8756 As far as I can tell, it's all aluminium. The sides are brushed, the top and bottom coated. I've already been inside (to install an extra SSD) and it feels really well put together. I'm writing this for the second time, because RUclips somehow deleted my earlier reply. Hope this works now... :)
@@eugeneshkoda8756 Hey, RUclips keeps deleting my replies for some reason. Have I been a naughty boy? (maybe) As far as I can tell the whole thing is aluminium. The sides are brushed, the top, bottom and the lid are coated. I've been inside it already to install an extra SSD, and it feels very well put together.
This is top tier laptop review, holy smokes, thanks for testing all those aspects, it's difficult to know if some parts won't resist the wear and tear. But your videos certainly help to get a glimpse into the real build quality and durability under load for this products!! Your reviews actually helps the consumer in the process of actually choosing a good piece for the money, specially nowadays, when everyone wants to nickle and dime the consumer!! Thanks, much love PS: thanks for testing linux!!
I dunno why i should take this one instead of the new Yoga 9. You get a full aluminum body, a better mini LED high contrast ratio 1200 nits display and much better battery life in low performance tasks (Core Ultra CPU). Thoughts?
Depends what you need. Sounds like the Yoga will be better for you; this machine will be better for people prioritising performance over efficiency/battery.
hi dear friend i just bought the omen 16 Transcend with the following specs: i7 13700 HX 16 cores 24 thread , 16GB RAM , screen IPS near to Qled 165 Hz refrech rate and 400 nits with 100 SRGB, RTX 4060 8GB , 1000 GB SSD NVME 4 and battery 97 mA about 9 hours of battery life, but it is and exellent LAPTOP PC i bought it for 2500 dollars
I'd rather save bit more for a Scar16..with an RTX4080 comparatively cheaper than others. Also , they're having better display than even legion 7 pro series. So good balance for me I think😅 What do u think sir?
Great review Jarrod So im contemplating to buy between Legion 7i and Zephyrus G16. Would like to know which is great value for its spec? My research show is either 7i (Upgradability & Performance) VS G16 (OLED & Built Quality/Design) User review show G16 run quite loud and hot during normal task. Would appreciate comments on these 2 products since it would cost 1999 usd to get these upgrades. *coming from Lenovo Y510p 660 USD @ 2013😂. Thanks
I like it, but It's interesting that you are picking a laptop with a 4070. I am on the fence between a 4070 and a 4080 for a laptop for video editing and some gaming.
Hey man, I know I'm a bit late, but I really appreciate how simple you made everything. I'm no computer wizard, and was having trouble finding an affordable laptop to play games on, when I found this exact model on sale. Your video really helped explain what I'd be getting, I appreciate it.
Thanks for the review! I'm debating between this legion 7i and the Yoga Pro 9i. I don't play the most demanding games but i do play rdr or fifa after work for a few hours and on weekends. I value display, battery life and low fan noise. Any advice? Thanks!
I was also looking at these two. It seems the battery life is similar on both. The 7i has a more power hungry HX chip but that is offset by a larger battery than the Yoga, so they should be similar. Battery life in general is not great on these machines, only Asus has decent battery life but they have annoying fan noise and some reliability and warranty issues. The Yoga has a better miniLED display, but at the same price range as the 7i it comes with a 4060 instead of a 4070, not a huge difference but worth noting. In terms of fan noise they have both reviewed quite well, see Dave2D’s vid. In theory the Yoga should be quieter but Im not sure if you could tell in real world use. I personally went with the Legion 7i, I recommend seeing both at a best buy and seeing what you prefer, it sounds like either would be fine for your needs.
Still prefer the 2022 Models, Make 2 lines up one competes with the more Thicc laptop 💻 from ASUS Strix and MSI, this design competes with Razer Blade and ROG Zephyrus.
I'm seriously considering buying this laptop but the Legion Pro 7i 16 is only available in my country with the RTX 4080 card instead of the RTX 4070 in this test. I was wondering if anyone knows if the Legion with RTX 4080 will make more noise than the Legion with RTX 4070? I wouldn't want more noise than I'm hearing in this test. In that case I might consider the Asus ROG Strix G16 which only has a RTX 4070 but 2 TB SSD and cost 15% less than the Legion.
Just bought it today with 3.2k dosplay and i9 4060 best choice for me and i really loved it but 1 issue i find that some games doesnt go on 16:10 and It gives a 2 line on the bottom and top rest the laptop is working really gr8
Id happily get it but the charging port on my 2019 legion gave up and I can’t trust it again. Especially when it’s still the same charging port/jack. Soldered a new one but issue came back
I happened to have a legion 5i 13700HX and 4070. On the day it was delivered after updating the graphics driver the brightness got stuck at Max and later Lenovo just refunded the laptop. I had it customised so it took them almost a month to deliver and after that I got problems like this and later that week they took it back
Picked this exact laptop up a few weeks ago. Glad it got your stamp of approval! Do you have a recommendation for a 140W USB-C charger? Looking for one to keep in my backpack.
Just ordered one. My Asus Zephyrus G14 from 2022 has been a real pain in recent months. Thermals were so bad I couldn't touch the keyboard anymore. Keys stopped working and today I finally just gave up and bought a Lenovo. The quality seems much higher than Asus. Let us pray.
Which one would you recommend between Lenovo Legion 7i (2024) with 4070 and i9-14900HX and Asus Rog Strix G16 (2024)with 4080 and i9-14900HX. I am in middle east and both are available for the same price. Essentially i wanna go for the Strix G16 with 4080 but i’ve seen a lot of people complain about the loud coil whine and backlight bleed issues with that? Please help me out
Hi Jarrod, I returned my Legion 7i as I was having black screen issues after 20 days of use, now I am stuck between getting this again or the new Yoga 9i with meteorlake CPU, will you ever do a comparison of both, I want to know if the slight less gaming and 3D software performance is worth the extra battery efficiency, thanks
I don't use the external monitor for gaming, only to extend my developer tools. So here is my question: Which port do I need to connect the monitor, in the top one, that uses the nvidea or the other one that uses integrated grafics?
14650hx 4070 16gb ram Aorus 16x I am considering the Region 7i 4070 product. Legion 7i is approximately $1,650 and Aorus 16x is approximately $1,250. Aorus 16x is about $400 cheaper. Which of the two is better?
Highly considering buying one of these or a g14. Could you explain why in some instances (like with the g14) the cooling pad will reduce noise and others (like the 7i) it won’t? I’m assuming it’s the profile completely maxxing the fans regardless of thermals. Thanks!
It has to do sometimes with the design of the bottom panel. If there aren't enough holes for air to get in, no amount of cooling pads will make a difference 🙂
First laptop to make me justify a purchase since 2013. Laptops were so underpowered compared to desktops before. The fact that a 14900hx is similar to a 12700k in performance is crazy.
What is the point of twisting land pushing parts? In more than a decade of laptop usage, I’ve never twisted the screen, pressed down hard the keyboard or seen anyone do these things to one
Hi Jarrod, I am going for a laptop, but am a bit confused between Lenovo legion 7i 4070 GPU and Acer Predator helios 16 4080 GPU. Can you suggest which one shall I go with.
Good day, perhaps the question is completely off topic, but I really need your help to find out about Legion 7 2022, my right cooler is broken, it was buzzing very loudly (it sometimes made strange sounds), I turned it off so as not to damage the component in the first place and no matter how annoying the sound is, the question is, in all games the card is loaded at less than 50%, and the processor is not working at its full potential, maybe this is a limitation of the system itself?
Hey Jarrod, i have a doubt please clarify...i have two options for a laptop RN. 1. Asus rog strix g16 with i7 13650Hx and rtx 4070 at 2000$ 2.Lenovo legion 7i with i7 14650HX and rtx 4070 at 2156$ which one should i opt for? Please help me from this wreck :,(
Interesting so should i just get the legion 7i with the 3080ti then? Or this 7i? Both are around $1700 but he 3080ti is pre-owned...OR shell out 400$ more for a 4080?
Great review! I like you describe everthing, then run tests. I hate reviews that re-state the marketing literature and specs with no value added, except ai re-writing! I agree it would be better to have the I/O moved backwards.... The laptop is suddenly occuping a lot of desktop space. I have heard the Legion 7i is based on the 2023 Slim, but I think you said it correctly, it replaces the slim 7i. There is no new 2024 Slim 7i model for US, Canada, Europe, or Aus/NZ per psref. Thanks
That’s what I’m wondering! Seems to be that this laptop doesn’t come with an optional OLED but it receives more power so its gpu will do better. From my own research it seems to just be what do you need out of the laptop
I had a G16 and am now typing this from the 7i after returning it. Much happier with this machine. G16 has a nicer screen but I really like the one on 7i as well. Better keyboard, and the fans don’t sound like death which is why i returned the G16
Does 1080p or 1440p videos on RUclips or watching netflix in 1080p in 3.2k display looks blurry? I going to buy my first high end laptop so i have this doubt.... Should I normally watch only on high pixel videos on 3.2k display?
cooling pad will not help as it relies on a surface space as chambers use negative pressure to keep the laptop cool. They used same principals as some mITX cases. I was also wondering why does this laptop have Tobii experience when it doesn't have ir sensor?
Good day everyone. Got a question. Should I trade my 1.5-year-old Lenovo Legion 5 (11400h+3050+165 hz display+all plastic build) for a 2024 LOQ (13650HX+3050 6gb+144hz display)? Tnx a ton for helping
The 2024 models have the same chips as the much cheaper 2023. Intel had the big jump from the 11th to the 12th gen and a much smaller ones after. It also seems like 6gb is not enough to play games at nicer settings I would get something with a 3060 or 70 or maybe even 4060 or 70. When it comes to comfort features I can't give any feedback because it is a bit subjective
Hi Jarrod. Thank you for your review. What would be your recommendation between this year legion 5i vs 7i both with rtx 4070? Is there much difference in game performance between the i7 and i9? Thank you
I have been researchong for months to upgrade from my almost 7 year old Acer laptop. This definitely seems like a great upgrade to it thats within my price range. My only real question is how future proof it is.
guys i have the last year slim 7i , just to be honest u even cannot utilise this machine fully , so practically tbh there is no sense of buying the 2024 variant , until until u use some very very demanding cpu intensive software , i have the i9 13900 h along with 4060 , its quite a beast , the only drawback i feel are the speakers ((**casual to semi pro gamers ))
I managed to get a good deal on a 12th gen i7 - 4070 Asus TUF for less than $1k US. I don't think ill need an upgrade for years to come. After months of use, I wish the VRAM buffer was larger than 8GB's. Great video
I have a question about Intel 13th and 14th gen prossesors. There has been lots of people getting big issues with those prossesors in their computers including crashes and the cpu receiving higher operating voltage than it should, effectively harming its lifespan. Im not knowledgeable enough to know if thats only a problem for Desktop computers or if its also an issue for laptops with those 13th/14th gens. Are those prossesors also defective on laptops? I want to try a Levono Legion laptop but on my local stores all of them have intel 13th or 14th gen prossesors. The only ones that have something different are the slim versions, those have AMD, but I find the slim version way to small for my liking...
What should I choose between 1600p vs 3.2k display? Pls anyone tell me... I'm bit confused (I like gaming more as well as other activities like watching movies, 3d modelling...)what will you recommend me?
Personally, I prefer performance and features over it being thin and sleek. I don’t mind it being thicker or a little bit loud to get the extra performance and features that I really want. I wish Lenovo would’ve made a line specifically for users like this.
Have you reviewed the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 AMD laptop yet? I’d love to know whether it’s worth the cost… I’m looking to spend money on either that or a MacBook Pro M3 Max and no clue what to do I love gaming and apple aren’t there yet with it but I think soon they will be gaming cable machines.. I also need a laptop for working that’s portable and lightish… but also gaming capable and I have a large chunk of money to spend so just wondering what’s the best to get right now
I am looking at this for my next laptop. I am looking at 2 different configurations from best buy, an i7 and 4060, and an i9 and 4070. There's a $300 (USD) price difference. And some of the reviews comparing the i9 in this to the 7i pro show noticeable hits in the CPU performance due to thermals to the point where the Core i7 seems like a more reasonable CPU option, but then I have to go down to the 4060 graphics. I would love to see a comparison of these 2 configs to see how much of a difference it is between them really is to see if the i9/4070 is worth the extra $300.
Please help. I finally bought one after watching your legion 7i videos on repeat …My first gaming laptop😅I’m so confused by all the people saying to keep on charge always 24/7 on conservative mode and some saying to keep it on charge when in use but to turn off charge when not in use. Do you leave it on charge 24/7 and if yes, Do you leave the lid open or closed? As someone say leaving it on charge 24/7 over heats and will damage screen. I would appreciate any help 🙏
Hey, superb video. I just have a question, as the laptop can be considered slim laptop, well it is a rebranded slim, Will the thermals overtime deteriorate the components and thermal throttle ? over the span of just 2-3 years
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Please get Zeyphrus G16 4080 or 4090 version for testing
YOu showed temperature are normal under control under what conditions. were the cpu coring were throttled. Thats only thing that explain lower temp.
I hope that you add Germany to your website as fast as possible
Please review one of the new MSI stealth AI studio.
I want to see how they perform.
can you compare it with your legion 5 from 2021 (5800h 3060 130w) in gaming? Would be nice to see how much the chips are improved for the past 3 years.
It's really impressive that they achieved such temps without vapor chamber.
That white color loooks so nice. I just can’t help but admire it. I need the laptop now!
Thank you
I went to Best Buy the other day and saw one of the display models and I have to say I was impressed. The build quality is top notch.
I have white one too i love it and the rbg per key too
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No Ethernet ? This is a major issue to a lot of customers in some regions
Welcome to thin
Facts
Just get a framework laptop 16.
I would recommend a HUB
Use a thunderbolt Ethernet adapter
OMG i stopped following laptop updates 1 year ago when I decided to get a desktop, and this caught me on surprise. What a amazing laptop!
Thank you Jarrod, been wait for months since I last ask you about this!!!!
No problem!
can't wait to afford this 4 years from now
Yeah
Yeah mate, lets wait together 😊
I got mine for $1300 plus tax here in the US.
If you don't need the i9 variant get the i7 with the RTX 4060 I honestly think that's enough.
Great review! Easily the most comprehensive on this laptop that I have seen. Huge thanks!
Cheers
@@JarrodsTech Hello, excuse me, can u tell me please, what if 1 of the coolers are broken (legion 7 2022), and i disconnected it, can the system make any limits on laptops performance, cuz after disconnecting it, my graphics card loads only 30-55%, is it possible?
it makes me anxious how you test the hinges of the laptop and specs aside, the color is absolutely gorgeous
Jarrod is doing us a favour testing the hinge. Nobody will test it the same way after buying, however there might be issues.
Well, look at it like this. Any laptop that has the hinges break because of that kind of short term testing probably has huge quality issues.
Hinge issues usually show up after quite a while.
The most common repair in my shop is broken hinges, to me, his hinge test is the most important test in the entire video.
I would rather see a reviewer break a hinge in a short test than find that after a year I have a broken hinge.
I personally purchased this model and had some challenges. My model had a creaky hinge and it got warm if it sat on anything other than than a flat desktop type surface. I returned mine for the hinge and not the heat. It was disconcerting the laptop made noises from the hinge and it was still new.
Finally a worthy successor to the 2022 Legion 7i!
I still using this and still happy. Best buy ever!
I guess that's probably meant to be the Pro 7i based on the GPU specs it can have
@@JarrodsTech how is the hindi audio track in your voice ?
Legion 9i is closer to that than this. Hoping Gen 10 redesigns it so it doesn’t has to have inverted motherboard just like XMG’s 2024 Neo laptops.
@@goldmastersimulations That isn't very good though. It has liquid cooling that doesn't really do anything good, it has a weird keyboard and touchpad layout, and is way too expensive for what it offers.
I love my 7 Pro and the specs are still fine even with the 3060. But upgrading only for this WHITE color is VERY tempting.
Again, thank you very much for covering Linux support, Linux support start to become more important topic lately
Truueeee, thanks Jarrod!
why is linux support becoming importnat lately?
@@JKovaskarmaybe because many people are starting to use linux
@@JKovaskar linux support has been becoming important lately for 20 years already
@@JKovaskar Eventually we'll need to ditch Windows. Maybe 😆.
Looks like a great laptop. A few months ago, I bought an Acer Predator Helios 300 with an RTX 3070, i7 12700H, and 1440p 165hz IPS screen for $930. I was debating whether or not to go for it since the parts are 1-2 generations old, but there hasn't been much improvement on the CPU or GPU side in that price range. Overall I'm very happy with it, the most demanding game I play is Elden Ring, and it maintains 60 fps at 1440p max settings (no RT) in 95% of cases.
I would've loved to get something like this, but it costs ~50%-100% more than what I bought so I'm still very happy with my purchase.
Is undervolting, under/overclocking unlocked on the Predator Helios 300 2022 models like yours???
Just bought this laptop and its a beast!!!! It can run any game I want it to with the 4070 and i9 14th gen!! The only issues I saw was battery life and it does get a little hot when playing games. None of those things are issues for me!! I love how this laptop looks!
Of course it gets hot. All gaming laptops do lol
not all gaming laptops it just depends how good the cooling solution is
No, pretty much all of them do lmao, it’s just less noticeable depending on material. For example two laptops running at 80 under load, one is metal and one is a worse plastic construction, of course it will feel hotter on the metal laptop. But no gaming laptop will run “cool” to the touch
how many hours can you get out of it in normal usage at an average
@@ArjunChauhan-qv2jw its pretty terrible since on normal stuff I get like 2-3 hours. I am usally close to a power point so it doesnt matter to me though
Dude, thanks so much for this. I’ve been pulling my hair out trying to decide on so many laptops for my small business and personal use. After much back and forth and research and getting out of my own head to have the most flagship device I decided on one of these. And I’m glad I did because I got a WQXGA model with all the bells and whistles for $1800 through the Lenovo Business shop. Plus I get 2x points so the deal was just too good to pass up. I had to just go with the black model because the white was priced higher for no reason whatsoever but I can’t thank you enough for your thorough review. It made the purchase decision much easier.
I was about to jump off the fence regarding this laptop and the Linux compatibility segment sold me, thanks Jarrod!!
Your accent in Hindi hits me differently. God Bless AI 💀
Cursed voice
The first time I heard Hindi-Australian 😁😁😁
It's awkward 😂😂
Man vs wild graphics
I love your attention to detail man,
I bought a Lenovo legion 6 gen 17 inch after you reviewed it a couple years back.
I'm very much happy with it.
this one is similar priced to what i paid but more powerful in every way ,definitely considering upgrading.
5070 would be a worthy upgrade imo .If you have the 3070 or 3070ti .
Definitely still love my 2023 slim 7i with 4070 and i9. Couldn’t get more grateful
This has to be the sexiest laptop I have ever seen in my entire life. The white color is truly amazing, which sets it aside from the typical gray or black.
Meanwhile, budget gamers are eagerly waiting for JT's Legion 5i pro review
I guess the only reason to get this over the Slim 5 might be the better build quality and some nice to have stuff like per key RGB, glass TouchPad, higher res screen, better speakers and all. Coz when factoring in the charger, it weighs the same as the Slim 5 (although it is very Slim for sure).
Yeah 5 is still quite good if you don't need some of the extras
Bought it a couple days ago maxed options, glacier white, 32 ram, 1TB storage, windows 11 pro and can’t wait for it to arrive. I’ll come back to the video and comment after a week of use what I think and if I think you should get it 🫡
I was sold after your review. to buy that model laptop in Ireland quite is expensive. The white model with i9 CPU 4070 GPU 1TB 16GB ram Lenovo wanted €2760.00. I got onto their text chat customer services online and managed to negotiate the price down to €2300.00. I know its still a bit pricey for a RTX4070 but the brand is solid and I also need it for work so it has dual purpose.
Please compare 13700hx vs 13900hx vs 14700hx vs 14900hx because we all are confused? Which CPUs laptop to buy, since old models are cheaper.
I know it's technically last gen, but will there be a review for Legion Pro 7 with the AMD 7945HX?
Nope
How does the build quality compared to 2024 ROG Zephyrus G16? Is there noticeable difference in rigidity?
Very good thermals in particular here, good job Lenovo!
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What about noise and nvidi GPU power management??
how did bro reply 2 days before the vid come out?????
easy to do when you gimp a HX CPU to 60W.......
@@ieatwatermelonandchicken members can access the videos before subscribers
I have the same config with the 2560x1600 screen, and absolutely love it. The build quality is great, and they did a good job color matching the different materials. Feels proper premium (as it should for the money).
Hey pal! Is the keyboard deck made of plastic or metal? (psref says "bottom" is made out of metal, just wondering is the "bottom" includes the keyboard deck or it's just the panel.
@@eugeneshkoda8756 It's all alluminum as far as I can tell. The sides are brushed, top and bottom are coated. I've been inside already (to install an extra SSD), and it feels really well put together. It's not a MacBook Pro tbh, but close enough for what it is.
@@eugeneshkoda8756 As far as I can tell, it's all aluminium. The sides are brushed, the top and bottom coated. I've already been inside (to install an extra SSD) and it feels really well put together. I'm writing this for the second time, because RUclips somehow deleted my earlier reply. Hope this works now... :)
@@eugeneshkoda8756 As far as I can tell, it's all aluminium. The sides are brushed, the top and bottom coated. I've already been inside (to install an extra SSD) and it feels really well put together. I'm writing this for the second time, because RUclips somehow deleted my earlier reply. Hope this works now... :)
@@eugeneshkoda8756 Hey, RUclips keeps deleting my replies for some reason. Have I been a naughty boy? (maybe) As far as I can tell the whole thing is aluminium. The sides are brushed, the top, bottom and the lid are coated. I've been inside it already to install an extra SSD, and it feels very well put together.
This is top tier laptop review, holy smokes, thanks for testing all those aspects, it's difficult to know if some parts won't resist the wear and tear.
But your videos certainly help to get a glimpse into the real build quality and durability under load for this products!!
Your reviews actually helps the consumer in the process of actually choosing a good piece for the money, specially nowadays, when everyone wants to nickle and dime the consumer!!
Thanks, much love
PS: thanks for testing linux!!
The lack of OLED display is a disappointment for me
Yes it would be good for creators to get true blacks 😢
I dunno why i should take this one instead of the new Yoga 9. You get a full aluminum body, a better mini LED high contrast ratio 1200 nits display and much better battery life in low performance tasks (Core Ultra CPU). Thoughts?
Depends what you need. Sounds like the Yoga will be better for you; this machine will be better for people prioritising performance over efficiency/battery.
Excellent thermals, Lenovo did a great job there.
hi dear friend i just bought the omen 16 Transcend with the following specs: i7 13700 HX 16 cores 24 thread , 16GB RAM , screen IPS near to Qled 165 Hz refrech rate and 400 nits with 100 SRGB, RTX 4060 8GB , 1000 GB SSD NVME 4 and battery 97 mA about 9 hours of battery life, but it is and exellent LAPTOP PC i bought it for 2500 dollars
I'd rather save bit more for a Scar16..with an RTX4080 comparatively cheaper than others. Also , they're having better display than even legion 7 pro series. So good balance for me I think😅
What do u think sir?
I assume we'll have a problem getting them in Europe, as we always do with the Legion 7 series 😥
What exactly is Optimus, Advanced Optimus, MUX switch, and how do they differ from each other?
He made a video about it. You should watch it.
We've made a few videos and also written this resource on all those things:
jarrods.tech/what-is-a-mux-switch-for-gaming-laptops/
Lenovo still dominates, happy to see it
Thank you so much for the great video and even the option on your website to see deals in germany, subscription def. worth it🙌😄
My Legion 5 Slim with 4070 runs so much cooler than my Legion 5 with 3060 did. It's so much better on my lap when gaming.
Do you mean cool in regards to how hot the laptop feels or your CPU/GPU temps?
@@Andorski How it feels.
Great review Jarrod
So im contemplating to buy between Legion 7i and Zephyrus G16. Would like to know which is great value for its spec?
My research show is either 7i (Upgradability & Performance) VS G16 (OLED & Built Quality/Design)
User review show G16 run quite loud and hot during normal task.
Would appreciate comments on these 2 products since it would cost 1999 usd to get these upgrades. *coming from Lenovo Y510p 660 USD @ 2013😂. Thanks
I want to compare them in a dedicated video I'm just waiting on ASUS For ages to lend us a G16.
I like it, but It's interesting that you are picking a laptop with a 4070. I am on the fence between a 4070 and a 4080 for a laptop for video editing and some gaming.
Hey Jared I’m considering this laptop but would you recommend the i9 14900HX or i7 14700HX variant? As I’m concerned about the i9 throttling to 40W?
I want to know thiss too
Hey man, I know I'm a bit late, but I really appreciate how simple you made everything. I'm no computer wizard, and was having trouble finding an affordable laptop to play games on, when I found this exact model on sale. Your video really helped explain what I'd be getting, I appreciate it.
Thanks for the review! I'm debating between this legion 7i and the Yoga Pro 9i. I don't play the most demanding games but i do play rdr or fifa after work for a few hours and on weekends. I value display, battery life and low fan noise. Any advice? Thanks!
7i since the ram is not Soldered
I was also looking at these two. It seems the battery life is similar on both. The 7i has a more power hungry HX chip but that is offset by a larger battery than the Yoga, so they should be similar. Battery life in general is not great on these machines, only Asus has decent battery life but they have annoying fan noise and some reliability and warranty issues.
The Yoga has a better miniLED display, but at the same price range as the 7i it comes with a 4060 instead of a 4070, not a huge difference but worth noting.
In terms of fan noise they have both reviewed quite well, see Dave2D’s vid. In theory the Yoga should be quieter but Im not sure if you could tell in real world use.
I personally went with the Legion 7i, I recommend seeing both at a best buy and seeing what you prefer, it sounds like either would be fine for your needs.
If you want a decent battery life check out intel ultra series, in this hx series efficient not a deal because of use cases
Still prefer the 2022 Models, Make 2 lines up one competes with the more Thicc laptop 💻 from ASUS Strix and MSI, this design competes with Razer Blade and ROG Zephyrus.
Just got this bad boy, can’t wait to play on it!
How’s it?
I'm seriously considering buying this laptop but the Legion Pro 7i 16 is only available in my country with the RTX 4080 card instead of the RTX 4070 in this test. I was wondering if anyone knows if the Legion with RTX 4080 will make more noise than the Legion with RTX 4070? I wouldn't want more noise than I'm hearing in this test. In that case I might consider the Asus ROG Strix G16 which only has a RTX 4070 but 2 TB SSD and cost 15% less than the Legion.
Just bought it today with 3.2k dosplay and i9 4060 best choice for me and i really loved it but 1 issue i find that some games doesnt go on 16:10 and It gives a 2 line on the bottom and top rest the laptop is working really gr8
Id happily get it but the charging port on my 2019 legion gave up and I can’t trust it again. Especially when it’s still the same charging port/jack. Soldered a new one but issue came back
I happened to have a legion 5i 13700HX and 4070. On the day it was delivered after updating the graphics driver the brightness got stuck at Max and later Lenovo just refunded the laptop. I had it customised so it took them almost a month to deliver and after that I got problems like this and later that week they took it back
Hi, What is the best RTX 4060 and i7 laptop currently? Is it the Legion 5i Pro?
Picked this exact laptop up a few weeks ago. Glad it got your stamp of approval! Do you have a recommendation for a 140W USB-C charger? Looking for one to keep in my backpack.
Lenovo C170 adapter
Just ordered one. My Asus Zephyrus G14 from 2022 has been a real pain in recent months. Thermals were so bad I couldn't touch the keyboard anymore. Keys stopped working and today I finally just gave up and bought a Lenovo. The quality seems much higher than Asus. Let us pray.
In my opinion, they should place the power button in the corner for easier access..
Which one would you recommend between Lenovo Legion 7i (2024) with 4070 and i9-14900HX and Asus Rog Strix G16 (2024)with 4080 and i9-14900HX. I am in middle east and both are available for the same price. Essentially i wanna go for the Strix G16 with 4080 but i’ve seen a lot of people complain about the loud coil whine and backlight bleed issues with that?
Please help me out
Hi Jarrod, I returned my Legion 7i as I was having black screen issues after 20 days of use, now I am stuck between getting this again or the new Yoga 9i with meteorlake CPU, will you ever do a comparison of both, I want to know if the slight less gaming and 3D software performance is worth the extra battery efficiency, thanks
Battery life should be similar on both units since the 7i has a larger battery to offset the higher CPU power
I don't use the external monitor for gaming, only to extend my developer tools. So here is my question: Which port do I need to connect the monitor, in the top one, that uses the nvidea or the other one that uses integrated grafics?
14650hx 4070 16gb ram Aorus 16x I am considering the Region 7i 4070 product.
Legion 7i is approximately $1,650 and Aorus 16x is approximately $1,250.
Aorus 16x is about $400 cheaper. Which of the two is better?
I'm not getting a new laptop this year but i do hope they keep this form factor next year and up to the time we get rtx 5000 series graphics cards
Please compare it with legion pro 5i of 2024
Waiting for an in-depth review of the Asus Zephyrus G16. I wonder how it compares to this.
Improvements come so fast to legion laptops of all models it seems . Love being a legion fan , and a Jarrod fan 👍🏽
Highly considering buying one of these or a g14.
Could you explain why in some instances (like with the g14) the cooling pad will reduce noise and others (like the 7i) it won’t?
I’m assuming it’s the profile completely maxxing the fans regardless of thermals. Thanks!
It has to do sometimes with the design of the bottom panel. If there aren't enough holes for air to get in, no amount of cooling pads will make a difference 🙂
@@penkatadrums oh that makes way more sense than what i said! Thanks :)
Im trying to decide between this and the g14 for $100 less. What do you think? Is this a but cooler and a better performer than asus g14?
First laptop to make me justify a purchase since 2013. Laptops were so underpowered compared to desktops before. The fact that a 14900hx is similar to a 12700k in performance is crazy.
Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is currently on sale in Best Buy for 800+ but unfortunately they use the 45% NTSC monitor, Should I buy it?
So what should one buy??? Zephyrus g16 or legion pro 7i??? Soooo damn confused!
yeah a review from jarrod lets goooo!
I've had this computer for two months now and my only complaint is that the keyboard RGB settings randomly reset to default.
What is the point of twisting land pushing parts? In more than a decade of laptop usage, I’ve never twisted the screen, pressed down hard the keyboard or seen anyone do these things to one
Hi Jarrod, I am going for a laptop, but am a bit confused between Lenovo legion 7i 4070 GPU and Acer Predator helios 16 4080 GPU. Can you suggest which one shall I go with.
Good day, perhaps the question is completely off topic, but I really need your help to find out about Legion 7 2022, my right cooler is broken, it was buzzing very loudly (it sometimes made strange sounds), I turned it off so as not to damage the component in the first place and no matter how annoying the sound is, the question is, in all games the card is loaded at less than 50%, and the processor is not working at its full potential, maybe this is a limitation of the system itself?
How does the Lenovo legion 7i 2024 compare to the Acer predator helios neo 16 2024?
Hey Jarrod, i have a doubt please clarify...i have two options for a laptop RN. 1. Asus rog strix g16 with i7 13650Hx and rtx 4070 at 2000$ 2.Lenovo legion 7i with i7 14650HX and rtx 4070 at 2156$ which one should i opt for? Please help me from this wreck :,(
I read information that on this laptop you can unlock the undervolt in throttlestop through the BIOS. This is true?
I got the same laptop with a 4060. I-9 14900HX 32GB RAM. Its a legion 5 from costco. $1299
Interesting so should i just get the legion 7i with the 3080ti then? Or this 7i? Both are around $1700 but he 3080ti is pre-owned...OR shell out 400$ more for a 4080?
Getting into Blender and Unreal Engine lately, can this laptop handle it? Need to upgrade from my 2019 MacBook Pro 😅
Great review! I like you describe everthing, then run tests. I hate reviews that re-state the marketing literature and specs with no value added, except ai re-writing! I agree it would be better to have the I/O moved backwards.... The laptop is suddenly occuping a lot of desktop space.
I have heard the Legion 7i is based on the 2023 Slim, but I think you said it correctly, it replaces the slim 7i. There is no new 2024 Slim 7i model for US, Canada, Europe, or Aus/NZ per psref. Thanks
Definitely very interested to see how this stacks up against the G16!
That’s what I’m wondering! Seems to be that this laptop doesn’t come with an optional OLED but it receives more power so its gpu will do better. From my own research it seems to just be what do you need out of the laptop
I had a G16 and am now typing this from the 7i after returning it. Much happier with this machine. G16 has a nicer screen but I really like the one on 7i as well. Better keyboard, and the fans don’t sound like death which is why i returned the G16
Does 1080p or 1440p videos on RUclips or watching netflix in 1080p in 3.2k display looks blurry? I going to buy my first high end laptop so i have this doubt.... Should I normally watch only on high pixel videos on 3.2k display?
cooling pad will not help as it relies on a surface space as chambers use negative pressure to keep the laptop cool. They used same principals as some mITX cases. I was also wondering why does this laptop have Tobii experience when it doesn't have ir sensor?
So do these LPE cores do anything for battery life as advertised when 14th gen was announced?
This doesn't have LPE cores, those are found in Meteor Lake processors. In general Meteor Lake seems a bit better in battery life though
@@JarrodsTech Thanks a lot, I got so confused with the whole LPE core thing.
Good day everyone. Got a question. Should I trade my 1.5-year-old Lenovo Legion 5 (11400h+3050+165 hz display+all plastic build) for a 2024 LOQ (13650HX+3050 6gb+144hz display)? Tnx a ton for helping
The 2024 models have the same chips as the much cheaper 2023. Intel had the big jump from the 11th to the 12th gen and a much smaller ones after. It also seems like 6gb is not enough to play games at nicer settings I would get something with a 3060 or 70 or maybe even 4060 or 70.
When it comes to comfort features I can't give any feedback because it is a bit subjective
Hi Jarrod. Thank you for your review. What would be your recommendation between this year legion 5i vs 7i both with rtx 4070? Is there much difference in game performance between the i7 and i9? Thank you
I'm torn between this and the 2023 model. the same specs cost $350 more in my country. any recommendation?
I have been researchong for months to upgrade from my almost 7 year old Acer laptop. This definitely seems like a great upgrade to it thats within my price range. My only real question is how future proof it is.
Hi Jarrod, nice review!
Also, which is the best budget gaming laptop of 2024?
guys i have the last year slim 7i , just to be honest u even cannot utilise this machine fully , so practically tbh there is no sense of buying the 2024 variant , until until u use some very very demanding cpu intensive software , i have the i9 13900 h along with 4060 , its quite a beast , the only drawback i feel are the speakers ((**casual to semi pro gamers ))
I managed to get a good deal on a 12th gen i7 - 4070 Asus TUF for less than $1k US. I don't think ill need an upgrade for years to come. After months of use, I wish the VRAM buffer was larger than 8GB's. Great video
I have a question about Intel 13th and 14th gen prossesors. There has been lots of people getting big issues with those prossesors in their computers including crashes and the cpu receiving higher operating voltage than it should, effectively harming its lifespan. Im not knowledgeable enough to know if thats only a problem for Desktop computers or if its also an issue for laptops with those 13th/14th gens. Are those prossesors also defective on laptops? I want to try a Levono Legion laptop but on my local stores all of them have intel 13th or 14th gen prossesors. The only ones that have something different are the slim versions, those have AMD, but I find the slim version way to small for my liking...
What should I choose between 1600p vs 3.2k display? Pls anyone tell me... I'm bit confused (I like gaming more as well as other activities like watching movies, 3d modelling...)what will you recommend me?
Personally, I prefer performance and features over it being thin and sleek. I don’t mind it being thicker or a little bit loud to get the extra performance and features that I really want. I wish Lenovo would’ve made a line specifically for users like this.
Have you reviewed the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 AMD laptop yet? I’d love to know whether it’s worth the cost… I’m looking to spend money on either that or a MacBook Pro M3 Max and no clue what to do I love gaming and apple aren’t there yet with it but I think soon they will be gaming cable machines.. I also need a laptop for working that’s portable and lightish… but also gaming capable and I have a large chunk of money to spend so just wondering what’s the best to get right now
I am looking at this for my next laptop. I am looking at 2 different configurations from best buy, an i7 and 4060, and an i9 and 4070. There's a $300 (USD) price difference. And some of the reviews comparing the i9 in this to the 7i pro show noticeable hits in the CPU performance due to thermals to the point where the Core i7 seems like a more reasonable CPU option, but then I have to go down to the 4060 graphics. I would love to see a comparison of these 2 configs to see how much of a difference it is between them really is to see if the i9/4070 is worth the extra $300.
Please help. I finally bought one after watching your legion 7i videos on repeat …My first gaming laptop😅I’m so confused by all the people saying to keep on charge always 24/7 on conservative mode and some saying to keep it on charge when in use but to turn off charge when not in use.
Do you leave it on charge 24/7 and if yes, Do you leave the lid open or closed? As someone say leaving it on charge 24/7 over heats and will damage screen. I would appreciate any help 🙏
Hi can you suggest a gaming laptop for 1600 usd. I thought of buying Alienware M16 R2 now and would like to hear other opinions
I'm struggling between buying this or legion 5i, I can get this for a couple of hundred more, should I?
Hey, superb video.
I just have a question, as the laptop can be considered slim laptop, well it is a rebranded slim, Will the thermals overtime deteriorate the components and thermal throttle ? over the span of just 2-3 years