Thanks man. I am actually currently testing out the gen 8. But might need some time to record and publish the content alongside my work. Anything in particular that you think would be a deal breaker for either generation?
Nice review - very informative - thanks!! I've just ordered one of these bad boys based heavily on this review (and a lot of reading). Here in the UK they're only £1,099 at the moment. I'll be using mine as a Linux work-horse. I just really hope I can hide the "bling" (unicorn lights).
Thank you for the kind words. I am really glad you found my content to be useful and hope the Legion treats you well. Looking forward to hear about your experience
I can't find any battery power management reviews of all AMD system with Linux. If you install AMD OpenCL Pro drivers for Blender HIP rendering, can i use fan silence modes, can i run dedicated GPU only when pluged in, can i select manually GPU based on application that i launch, can i only use iGPU for everything other than OpenCL compute, can iGPU render desktop ui same time when dGPU does OpenCL compute or video encoding?
Personally, i am considering that Gen 8 AMD one, or geting the ASUS Strix. If the screen on the Gen 8 covers 100% DCI-P3, ill probably by the Legion 7 Pro, otherwise, im more likely to get one of the ASUS ones
Yes, absolutely. You can set it up easily within the provided vantage software and make it a preset so every time the laptop starts, there are no lights in the vents / front bar
I still maintain its the value for money champ. Is reliable and can a good long term partner. For content creation, specifically for adobe premiere for example, with the AMD advantage edition, you can expect lile about 15 percent more time for rendering. But personally did not bother me. Awrsome for gaming, great thernals. It is a great all rounder.
well, I'm not so pro in gaming. I like the Legion 7 Gen 7 AMD (maxed out version). But i'm confused about its GPU. Is the RX6850M XT better than 3070ti? is is really better? Legion 7i pro almost has a similar price range.
I am actually currently testing out the new 7i pro gen 8 with the 4070 and i believe it is slighty higher priced than the 6850 one. If you like bells and whistles, rgb and all, premium feel, discrete looks, id honestly stick with the previous gen 7. And in terms of raw performance, the 6850 is going to be awesome. Goes upto 170w of TGP. While the 3070ti still would give only 130w. And honestly, the newer 23.3 amd deiver is also pretty nice. Id go for thr 6850 if it is on a good discount honesly. I also wanted to get it for myself but thought to try the 4070 first. Up front though, I am finding the gen8 with 4070 to be a bit of a dissapointment
Brother i am planning to buy thr 2021 legion 7 5800h 3070 this 2022 model is crazy expensive. How big of a difference is there between thee two 3070 is better right 140w 3070
I would say that is good value. I am really enjoying the advantage edition of the legion so far. Value for money is really great for this machine. ESPECIALLY for gaming.
In some instances yes and some not. As i mentioned for games, it really depends on the overall game development process and engine used, chances are for more games to be developed with Nvidia collaboration so there may be more games out there there performing better on the 12th gen i7 and 3070ti. But In my opinion. In the real world a frame rate difference from say 70 fps to 80 fps will not be noticeable to the causual gamer. But however if your query is relating to say media editing capabilities and 3d rendering, video edit work, intel / Nvidia will usually be faster.
I hope it treats you well. Have recently gotten the slim 7 gen 8. So far, it does not seem like a backward step but more of a refinement of the previous gen. Either way, enjoy your new device!
The last of the great legion series
Are they not doing a Gen 8 AMD version?
Great work, thanks for the review! Debating between Gen 7 and the new Gen 8 so this video helped!
Thanks man. I am actually currently testing out the gen 8. But might need some time to record and publish the content alongside my work. Anything in particular that you think would be a deal breaker for either generation?
Nice review - very informative - thanks!! I've just ordered one of these bad boys based heavily on this review (and a lot of reading). Here in the UK they're only £1,099 at the moment. I'll be using mine as a Linux work-horse. I just really hope I can hide the "bling" (unicorn lights).
Thank you for the kind words. I am really glad you found my content to be useful and hope the Legion treats you well. Looking forward to hear about your experience
Looking Chad, man!
Did you get new glasses or is it just the facial hair?
I can't find any battery power management reviews of all AMD system with Linux. If you install AMD OpenCL Pro drivers for Blender HIP rendering, can i use fan silence modes, can i run dedicated GPU only when pluged in, can i select manually GPU based on application that i launch, can i only use iGPU for everything other than OpenCL compute, can iGPU render desktop ui same time when dGPU does OpenCL compute or video encoding?
Personally, i am considering that Gen 8 AMD one, or geting the ASUS Strix. If the screen on the Gen 8 covers 100% DCI-P3, ill probably by the Legion 7 Pro, otherwise, im more likely to get one of the ASUS ones
is this better or legion 7 rtx 3070 2021 in gaming. 3070 Wins right?
yes this newr model has gen 4 andddr5 but there is no difference
This is way better
Can RGB in the vents and front bar be off while RGB on the keyboard is on?
Yes, absolutely. You can set it up easily within the provided vantage software and make it a preset so every time the laptop starts, there are no lights in the vents / front bar
Please reply me. How's your overall experience? And is it good for content creation?
I still maintain its the value for money champ. Is reliable and can a good long term partner. For content creation, specifically for adobe premiere for example, with the AMD advantage edition, you can expect lile about 15 percent more time for rendering. But personally did not bother me. Awrsome for gaming, great thernals. It is a great all rounder.
well, I'm not so pro in gaming. I like the Legion 7 Gen 7 AMD (maxed out version). But i'm confused about its GPU. Is the RX6850M XT better than 3070ti? is is really better? Legion 7i pro almost has a similar price range.
I am actually currently testing out the new 7i pro gen 8 with the 4070 and i believe it is slighty higher priced than the 6850 one. If you like bells and whistles, rgb and all, premium feel, discrete looks, id honestly stick with the previous gen 7. And in terms of raw performance, the 6850 is going to be awesome. Goes upto 170w of TGP. While the 3070ti still would give only 130w. And honestly, the newer 23.3 amd deiver is also pretty nice. Id go for thr 6850 if it is on a good discount honesly. I also wanted to get it for myself but thought to try the 4070 first. Up front though, I am finding the gen8 with 4070 to be a bit of a dissapointment
6850m xt Way better lmao
@@kazmiee 6850m xt way better and 50% more vram even when it’s not on discount you should pick Radeon
@@xruud24 cant wait for the 7000M series though. I have super high hopes
@@kazmieerx 6850mxt on legion 7 2022 goes only upto 140W
Brother i am planning to buy thr 2021 legion 7 5800h 3070 this 2022 model is crazy expensive. How big of a difference is there between thee two 3070 is better right 140w 3070
Where r u buying it from
@@advaid61 nepal
Since 2022/2023 isn't available in my country if availabke also craxy exoensive so
worth it for 1400usd including VAT ??
I would say that is good value. I am really enjoying the advantage edition of the legion so far. Value for money is really great for this machine. ESPECIALLY for gaming.
Is it faster than i7 12700h and 3070ti config?
In some instances yes and some not. As i mentioned for games, it really depends on the overall game development process and engine used, chances are for more games to be developed with Nvidia collaboration so there may be more games out there there performing better on the 12th gen i7 and 3070ti. But In my opinion. In the real world a frame rate difference from say 70 fps to 80 fps will not be noticeable to the causual gamer. But however if your query is relating to say media editing capabilities and 3d rendering, video edit work, intel / Nvidia will usually be faster.
@@kazmiee ok
It's sad how Lenovo kills a lot of nice features. I decided to get the Intel version, L7 7th Gen, and I did not regret getting it.
I hope it treats you well. Have recently gotten the slim 7 gen 8. So far, it does not seem like a backward step but more of a refinement of the previous gen. Either way, enjoy your new device!
I have to sell my kidney to buy one.
Woah. We should find you a less invasive way to get into the gaming laptop space. What budget are you working with?
Your voise like in game Oddworld😂
lol. Okay. I have not played oddworld but guess I should check it out
Have you played games like Cs-go or minecraft? Can this laptop with the rx6700m run cs go at 165 fps?
Should manage CS GO easily north of 200 fps at 1600p resolution. Dony know about minecraft though
@@kazmiee ok thanks! Do you know if the rx6850m xt uses full wattage in the legion 7?
@@kinotroikgames2818 i have not used it personally but i understand that it should practically touch 165w