Lenovo Legion 7i (Gen 9) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (Gen 10)
Intel Core i9-14900HX against Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 2.24 vs 2.57 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | Legion 7i (Gen 9) | Legion Pro 7i (Gen 10) |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price (India) | ₹1,77,990 | ₹2,49,990 |
| Announced | January 2024 | January 2025 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home (Windows 11 Pro optional) | Windows 11 Home (Windows 11 Pro optional) |
| Model Numbers | Legion 7 16IRX9 (machine type 83FD) | Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H (machine type 83F5) |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 357.7 x 262.5 x 19.8 mm | 364.38 x 275.94 x 26.65 mm |
| Thickness | 19.8 mm (17.6 mm at the front) | 26.65 mm (21.9 mm at the front) |
| Weight | 2.24 kg | 2.57 kg |
| Body Material | Anodised aluminium | Anodised aluminium |
| Lid Material | Anodised aluminium | Anodised aluminium |
| Colours | Eclipse Black, Glacier White | Eclipse Black (Glacier White in some markets) |
Display | ||
| Size | 16-inch | 16-inch |
| Resolution | 3200 x 2000 (236 ppi); 2560 x 1600 (189 ppi) in some markets | 2560 x 1600 (189 ppi) |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED |
| Anti-Glare | Yes | No (glossy) |
| HDR | Dolby Vision | True Black 1000, Dolby Vision |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz (3.2K), 240 Hz (WQXGA) | 240 Hz |
| Brightness | 430 nits (3.2K), 500 nits (WQXGA, DisplayHDR 400) | 500 nits SDR, 1100 nits peak HDR |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 (3.2K), 100% sRGB (WQXGA) | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | Intel Core i7-14700HX, Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (Core Ultra 7 255HX in some markets) |
| Top Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX, 24-core CPU (8P + 16E), 32 threads, up to 5.8 GHz, 36 MB cache | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 24-core CPU (8P + 16E), up to 5.5 GHz, 36 MB cache |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB / RTX 4070 8GB (both 130W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB (140W) / RTX 5080 16GB (175W) / RTX 5090 24GB (175W) |
| NPU | None (Lenovo LA3 AI chip) | Intel AI Boost, up to 13 TOPS |
| RAM Options | 16 GB / 32 GB | 32 GB / 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Slots | 2 SODIMM | 2 CSODIMM |
| Storage Options | 512 GB / 1 TB | 1 TB / 2 TB |
| Storage Type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe NVMe SSD |
| M.2 Slots | 2 (M.2 2280) | 2 (1 x PCIe 5.0, 1 x PCIe 4.0) |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 99.9 Wh | 80 Wh (99.9 Wh on some models) |
| Battery Life | Up to 8.7 hours | Up to 4.25 hours (80 Wh) |
| Battery Life (Video) | Up to 8.7 hours (1080p) | Up to 6.25 hours (99.9 Wh) |
| Charger | 230W slim tip adapter (USB-C 140W charging supported) | 400W slim tip adapter |
Ports and wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, PD 140W, DisplayPort 1.4) | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1) |
| USB-C | 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 140W, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-C 5Gbps | 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 95 to 100W, DisplayPort 2.1) |
| USB-A | 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on) | 2x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on) |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| SD Card Slot | SD card reader | None |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm combo jack | 3.5 mm combo jack |
| Charging Port | DC-in (slim tip) | DC-in (slim tip) |
| Ethernet | None | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 in some markets) | Wi-Fi 7 (2x2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 5 MP |
| Privacy Shutter | E-shutter | E-shutter switch |
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 4 speakers |
| Speaker Power | 2 x 2W | 4 x 2W (2 woofers, 2 tweeters) |
| Microphones | Dual-array | Dual-array |
| Audio Tuning | HARMAN, Nahimic Audio | Nahimic, smart amplifier |
| Keyboard Backlight | White or per-key RGB | Per-key RGB |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key Travel | 1.5 mm | 1.6 mm |
| Copilot Key | Not published by Lenovo | Yes |
| Per-Key RGB | Optional | Yes |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes (power button) | No |
| TPM | Firmware TPM 2.0 | Firmware TPM 2.0 |
| Notable Features | 19.8 mm all-aluminium chassis, 3.2K 165 Hz display, 99.9 Wh battery with Super Rapid Charge, Lenovo LA3 AI chip, no Ethernet port | RGB Legion logo and front/rear light lenses, Super Rapid Charge (70% in 30 min), Lenovo LA3 AI chip, PCIe 5.0 SSD slot, Pantone validated display |