Full Specifications
| GPU | RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 · 115W TGP |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · 24 cores |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5 · two SODIMM slots · upgradeable |
| Storage | 1TB PCIe NVMe · two M.2 2280 slots |
| Display | 16" 2560×1600 OLED 240Hz · 500 nits typical (Lenovo) |
| Weight | Less than 2.0kg (Lenovo) |
| Battery | 84Wh · 245W adapter |
| Price | Check current price |
Specifications above follow Lenovo's PSREF for the 16IAX10 platform (checked September 28, 2026) and the retail listing's 240Hz OLED, Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5070, 32GB and 1TB. Lenovo offers both DDR5-5600 and DDR5-6400 models, so check the memory speed on the exact listing. Lenovo lists two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots; Ultrabookreview reports one PCIe 5.0 and one PCIe 4.0 slot on its unit.
Gaming Performance and 3DMark
Exact-configuration publisher results are shown below. Resolution, preset, rendering mode, GPU power, averages, lows, and synthetic score type remain separate.
Thermals & Noise
The figures below come from Ultrabookreview's test of a Core Ultra 9 275HX / RTX 5070 / 32GB DDR5-6400 unit with a 165Hz OLED. The processor, graphics and cooling match the retail configuration; the panel does not. They are not FRAMELIMIT measurements.
| Profile (gaming, on a stand) | GPU power | CPU temp | GPU temp | Noise at head level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | ~105W | 78–90°C | 78–82°C | ~48 dBA |
| Custom, max fans | 115W | Higher than Performance | Higher than Performance | 50+ dBA |
| Balance | Capped | Mid 70s °C | Low 70s °C | ~42 dBA |
| Quiet | ~55W | 60s °C | 60s °C | Under 35 dBA |
Ultrabookreview reports no thermal throttling in its 3DMark stress loop, flat on a desk or on a stand, and calls the laptop well cooled but loud in Performance mode. Custom mode added only about 2–3% to frame rates over Performance. Sustained CPU power is about 95W in Performance mode, so the 275HX scores roughly 7–8% below the same processor in the Legion Pro 7i. With the laptop flat on a desk, CPU temperatures in the CPU test reached the low to mid 90s °C.
Display
Lenovo lists the 240Hz panel as a glossy 16-inch 2560×1600 OLED with 500 nits typical and 1,100 nits peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR True Black 1000 and G-SYNC. Ultrabookreview's 165Hz OLED reached close to 500 nits of sustained SDR brightness and uses high-frequency PWM at all brightness levels. Its measurements belong to the 165Hz panel and are not transferred to the 240Hz panel. Glossy OLED reflects more in bright rooms than a matte IPS panel.
Battery
The battery is 84Wh. Ultrabookreview measured roughly 4–6 hours of light use (text editing, video, browsing) at about 120 nits and 60Hz. It did not publish a gaming runtime, so none is quoted here. The laptop also accepts USB-C charging.
Pros & Cons
- 240Hz OLED, 500 nits typical, True Black 1000 (Lenovo)
- Aluminium chassis under 2kg (Lenovo)
- No throttling in Ultrabookreview's stress loop
- Core Ultra 9 275HX sustains about 95W in Performance mode
- Upgradeable RAM and storage, two M.2 slots
- 8GB RTX 5070 is the highest GPU option in this chassis
- About 48 dBA in Performance mode (Ultrabookreview)
- GPU ran at about 105W, below its 115W maximum, in Performance mode
- Glossy OLED reflects in bright rooms
Who Should Buy This?
You want an OLED display at mid-range pricing and game primarily at 1440p. Excellent all-round machine for single-player gaming.
You need RTX 5080 performance for 4K gaming or content creation. Compare the current price difference with the performance your workload needs.
Related Reviews and Alternatives
Compare the thinner RTX 5070 model with the Legion Pro 7i RTX 5080 review, the Lenovo Legion 5i review, and the compact ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 review.
Graphics-memory correction checked September 15, 2026: Lenovo PSREF lists an 8GB RTX 5070 option for this platform; the previous 16GB claim was incorrect.
Benchmark context
No additional synthetic score is assigned to this configuration. A matching GPU name alone cannot establish matching performance: CPU, graphics power, memory and cooling can change the result.
For game-specific comparisons, use Notebookcheck’s game database and inspect the contributing laptop, resolution and preset. Separate native rendering, upscaling and frame generation. In 3DMark result search, inspect the individual run and configuration before comparing; a leaderboard entry is not a typical retail result.
The buying verdict
Is Lenovo Legion 7i right for you?
Choose it for
A fast OLED screen and replaceable memory.
Consider another option if
You need a confirmed retail offer or more graphics headroom.
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