Lenovo has kicked off preorders for its cutting-edge 2025 model, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 gaming laptop. This powerhouse comes packed with the latest Intel processor and Nvidia graphics card, a stunning high-resolution OLED display, and ample RAM and SSD storage right out of the box. Even though it's listed as a preorder, shipments have already begun, with deliveries expected as early as late April.
New Release: Lenovo Legion Pro RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 16" 2560x1600 OLED Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop with 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD
$3,599.99 at Lenovo
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i boasts a 16" 2560x1600 240Hz OLED display, powered by the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU. It comes equipped with 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM and a robust 2TB (2x1TB) of SSD storage. The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX significantly outperforms the Core Ultra 9 185H found in previous flagship models, offering true successor performance to the i9-14900HX and perfectly complementing the RTX 5080 mobile GPU.
The Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 is loaded with modern features including WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C with up to 140W Power Delivery, Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort 2.1 (40Gbps), and a USB Type-A port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 spec. It also retains the increasingly rare RJ45 ethernet port and includes a privacy shutter for the webcam. The laptop's chassis is crafted from durable aluminum and magnesium, ensuring both longevity and a premium feel.
We've Reviewed an RTX 5080 Equipped Gaming Laptop
Although we haven't tested Lenovo's latest Legion laptop yet, we have evaluated a gaming laptop featuring the RTX 5080 GPU. The RTX 5080 offers marginally better performance than the RTX 4080 in terms of raw rasterization, but shines significantly brighter when DLSS 4.0 with multi-frame generation is supported. Our review of the Gigabyte Aorus Master laptop, which also has an RTX 5080 with a 150W TGP rating and a 2560x1600 display, suggests that the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i should deliver comparable gaming performance.
Gigabyte Aorus Master 16" RTX 5080 Laptop Review by Chris Coke
"Here's the key point: Nvidia has emphasized the 50-series' AI capabilities over pure native rendering performance. While the RTX 5080's performance is disappointingly close to the RTX 4080, this gap closes when playing games that support multi-frame generation. Though 'fake frames' might be mocked, they can be truly impressive and significantly boost performance. This varies from game to game, depending on how well they manage latency. For instance, Alan Wake 2 can feel laggy at higher multiplier settings, whereas Cyberpunk 2077 does not. With future technologies like neural shaders on the horizon, there's a strong case for investing in these upcoming innovations. However, you're essentially buying into a promise as Nvidia and game developers continue to enhance support in both new and existing titles."
