This is a very nice video ! I was actually looking to buy this one with the same specs, and I must say : your video is exactly what I needed. It’s informative, full of precisions and details, and so much more to say. Just keep up the good work man, I hope you’ll get a lot of success with your hard work because you really helped a man today (and so many more). You deserve it. Cheers !
Coming from a Razer 14’ 3070 owner who ended up trading mine in due to concern over thermals and battery issues, I saw your review as well as several others, and I ultimately landed on this exact model. I’m incredibly excited to get it!
It is a really solid all round machine! I loved the blade 14 but man did it run hot! not just internally but I hated the way the palm rest got so hot. This legion handles temps soooo much better
@@MashITTech @CobrahCai Same as me Cobrah. I bought the Razer 14" 3070 during Black Friday 2021. I was looking more at Asus, Lenovo and Alienware laptops beforehand so I hadn't did my homework on Razer (but made an impulse buy as I saw a good deal). I thought the Razer Blade 14 was built well, but the backlight not showing on the caps lock was a surprise. The webcam was poor too and the keyboard wasn't the best either, but I thought the display was nice and thermals weren't too bad for me once I dropped settings on AMD's software. I spent a week or too on the Razer subreddit. Big mistake. I came across dozens of threads about batteries bloating, batteries exploding and support being terrible. Like you, it was enough of a concern for me to ship it back.
Yay another review for a laptop I want that isn’t stocked anywhere near me 🙃 Edit: Overclockers just went live this morning with pre orders and it should arrive within the next week! So excited! 😁
@@MashITTech Not your fault, great review, thank you. Too much RGB though, with you on that. I wish they'd spent that budget elsewhere, better speakers or materials for instance, or a lower price.
Been deciding between a few gaming laptops and this review really helped me decide, I just ordered this exact laptop/specs for $1800 thanks for a great review
I don't understand why all the games today are actually the same game. A guy shooting other guys at whatever... The same game, with different scenarios... Game designers, don't you have any other ideas to make a different game ??
If you can buy it on a sale, it will not disappoint. I bought this at the beginning of the year and I absolutely love it! It plays just about anything at a crisp 1440p and the build is overall so slick.
Good review. The top spec ones (5900HX, 32GB RAM and the 16GB 3080 RTX) are unavailable in Germany and Austria ever since they came out. Got extremely lucky ordering mine in my home country Bulgaria. My parents picked it up and when I go on vacation to visit them, I'll get it. Now they are sold out in Bulgaria too. Unknown when they'll be available again. Not gonna lie tho, the top spec version costs as much as a used car and I bought it, cause I don't want to replace laptops every few years. My (still current laptop - Thinkpad S540) has been a trooper for almost 8 years now, but it is verging on being obsolete in today's computer world. Also I decided to treat myself, first time I buy the best of something shortly after it's come out. One of the first things I'll do when I'm home and fire it up is turn off the RGB lighting and it's power hungry software. I don't need a rainbow light show, as I'll use the laptop for work too. One reason I chose the Legion over other gaming laptops, is because the legion with RGB off, just looks like a high end laptop and wouldn't look out of place in an office meeting.
Great review!! been waiting for Legion 7 review since ages! mid range Legion 7 performs this good, I wonder how good the Ryzen 9 5900hx and RTX 3080 16GB 150W performs
It is an amazing laptop, I really love all the little things with this laptop, the lit ports is so handy, it has a mux switch, and amazing QHD+ screen and is really well built. It has to be one of the best laptops of 2021
Even with the "TI" gpu laptops coming out + ryzen 6th gen around the corner, its still just an insanely good laptop. in 2020 I wouldnt have ever recommended buying a laptop for gaming, even with the desktop gpu prices. but this thing is gonna be my desktop replacement actually. ordered the exact same model yesterday and itll get here somewhen next week. performance + good thermals. i just cannot find anything bad about it. i dont even mind the ICUE software since I am using a K95 platinum anyway when on my desk and I configure my macros in that software anyway. I really cant wait to get it.
@@rodolfotsang4327 The intel version is more power hungry and more pricey but you get thunderbolt via usb-c so thats a bonus if you use thunderbolt periphery. I am very happy with mine still and I haven't been running into any issues so far.
I got this exact one a week or so ago, I upgraded to 32gb of dual rank RAM as well($99 from amazon) which made a big difference in FPS. This computer is a beast, it can run Star Citizen at max settings no issues and still get 40-70 fps. The fan is pretty quiet compared to other gaming laptops ive had over the years from ACER and MSI. The RBG lighting is insane at how much you can customize it. Not only can you customize each individual key, but you can customize each individual LED on the outside and in the vents. Or group whatever combination of keys and outside LEDs together and then add different effects to those groups. Its dope. For $2k I dont think you can get a better gaming laptop as of this writing.
@@rodolfotsang4327 Correct its a 2k screen. Beautiful screen too, looks like a 2k screen from a macbook pro just without a gloss finish. And its insanely bright, comes pre calibrated too! I would say the screen is one of if not the best part about these laptops.
@@rodolfotsang4327 oh haha my bad lol. Yea I paid $2099 for mine about 3 weeks ago. They also come with a RTX 3060 for cheaper or an RTX 3080 for more. You can also pick and chose if you want more ram, a 2nd NVME, and so forth on their website I believe. I played Cyberpunk the last couple of nights maxed out and was around the 40-50fps mark and adjusting the graphics to get 60fps wasn't a huge difference so the 3070 seems perfect. Just the RAM they put in them sucks big time and I wouldnt pay Lenovo more for 32gb. Its super easy to take the back of and add another NVME and swap the ram.
Great review. I'm revisiting this video again after seeing some good deals for the Legion 7 pop up. 👍 The new Legion 5i Pro is out in a couple of weeks so I'm leaning towards holding back until pricing is out for all the new 12th gen Intel and 6000 series AMD CPUs.
well worth waiting a few weeks at the moment, the 12th gen is supposed to be a big improvement and even if it isn't you will likely get a good deal on an 11th gen or Ryzen 5000 system :)
@@MashITTech I agree. Out of interest, what laptops have caught your eye this year? On paper, I think Asus have made quite a stir by adding mux switches to their line up and webcams to their G series. I was close to buying a discounted G15 before, but was put off by the lack of a webcam. So the new version is enticing, especially as it has a QHD screen. From what people have said, the build quality isn't as good as Lenovos and Alienwares. Still, 1.9KG is better than 2.5KG when you're out and about.
Yes mate, the 3070 will hardly break a sweat and the 5800h is still a fantastic cpu so no issues there. My editor Gary has just stolen our legion 7 to be his new editing rig 🤣
@@MashITTech oh excellent. I will also be using it for editing on my TH-cam gaming channel which I have just started. I'm quite new to the process so I will be getting stuck into editing videos next.
Because of the slower RAMs Lenovo is putting into their laptops, do you recommend we should buy the 16GB to save money and manually buy/add the extra RAM for better performance, or should we go ahead with the 32GB option Lenovo has? Trying to figure out which option provides the best value…Thank you again for the help and awesome review!
I didn't try the 32gb from Lenovo but when I ordered the 32gb from Dell I got the low density so I am hoping there isn't the 16gb high density sticks out there yet.
Yes, please do a Legion 5 pro vs 7 comparison. I hope this laptop would be on sale very soon, I am getting tired of waiting. I tried buying an Asus laptop earlier but my order was cancelled. Then, I went to Lenovo's website to finally buy pro, but it's now sold out. I guess it's a sign that I should wait for Lenovo 7. I think this is the only review of the Legion 7 that I've watched where I can really see how beautiful the screen is! I don't know how you recorded it, but I am now convinced I need to get a Lenovo instead of Asus/Msi.
So I ended up grabbing the 7i, Tiger Lake, of this directly from Lenovo. Arrived two days ago. Got super lucky cuz it looks like it's out of stock. This review was super helpful to this on my radar, but the intel version with 11th gen CPU, 3080, 32gb ram, and thunderbolt 4 checks all my boxes. This kitten purrs and stays cool! Getting 6-7 hrs battery too. Only critique is lack of biometric unlock (but does have non-IR webcam) and lack of SD slot (particularly odd given the choice of 16:10). Cancelled by AW x17 preorder and not looking back!
Wow you are lucky they have told me more than 6 weeks for my 7i to arrive! by the time it gets here there will be no point reviewing it. They are great machines and I cannot believe how cheap Lenovo are selling them for (at least here in the UK)
Definitely as the chassis can easily handle the power of a 3080. You just need to weigh up if the extra cost is worth the 15% or so better performance (I am not sure how much the 3080 model is selling for where you are but in the UK it was quite a lot more)
How would you compare the 2021 Legion models (Intel or AMD) with the X17? Which do you prefer? I’m on the fence with both. The X17 is absolutely gorgeous and I do like a 17.3” screen with a 360hz refresh rate but I can get a Legion 7i with a 3080/32gb ram/1tb ssd for the exact same price as the X17 with a 3070/16gb ram/1tb ssd (which is probably single rank ram so I’ll need to spend even more on upgrading). I want the Alienware a little more because of its stylish looks and larger panel but am extremely tempted by the Legion for the more powerful hardware at the same price. Alienware is just so expensive. I purchased both to lock in the orders and plan to either cancel or return one of the units (which ever comes first).
That is a tough one as I love both and think you would be happy with either of them! In the UK when you add coupons to the Alienware I can get them for a similar price. But if the Legion 7 is much cheaper then I think you should probably vote with your wallet. Advantages for X17: bigger screen and some great gaming screen options, amazing cooling system and keyboard remains cool, machine is built like a tank, amazing keyboard typing experience but layout could be better Advantages for Legion: 16:10 high DPI screen great for work and good for gaming, lit ports at the back and a couple of ports on the side, keyboard layout is good but it is a bit cramped and the keys are too soft for my liking. Hope this helps
Thanks so much for this review! I just purchased the 7i with the 11800H and am super excited. I was just wondering if it was possible to just have a single solid color for the keyboard backlight instead of the RGB colors. Also what did you mean by "not using icue", do you mean to uninstall it or just leave it unused? Thank you again!
Just right click on the iCue icon in the taskbar and choose quit. You still have access to the built-in schemes where one is solid colour, but only in blue/cyan. You can also choose settings and disable autostart. Good luck with your new laptop. It has a slight performance advantage to my Ryzen 9 version.
@@henrikg1388 he has the i7 not i9 so ur Ryzen 9 is better right? Also I’m getting this exact laptop he has in this video, unless, do u think I should go with Intel? How much extra fps
@@nobnoby6671 It's a few fps difference, mostly in the favour of Intel. If Thunderbolt is important for you, go for 7i. If not, save yourself the price difference and go for 7.
I actually haven't got a legion 7 in the office at the moment. We only had 2 in and because they are impossible to get hold of I let two UK viewers have them. I do have a legion 5 pro I can compare with if that helps
Very nice review, can you test other games so we can compare this config (ryzen 7 + rtx3070) with jarod's legion 7 video which has a higher config (ryzen 9 + rtx3080)
Can u check the ram config too, as sticks supplied are the same as legion 5 Pro which has a known issue of hindering performance and upgrading to sticks with tighter timings boosts fps 10-20%
yes the legion 7 has the same slow sticks as the 5 pro as do all the Alienware m15r5 atm :( I have 32gb of faster R8 3200mhz ram I can switch in and test
They opened up orders for the Intel variant (11th gen with thunderbolt) of this laptop just last week. If you happen to get your hands on one, I'd like to see comparisons. I placed my order for one, but being in the US, they said there would be a 3+month delay.
Hey, I also placed an order for this laptop today, unfortunately, the 3+ months shipping delay is still there, update me if you get your piece earlier :)
@@nishantbundela did u get it? I am getting legion 7i i7 and 3070 for $2100. Website says it will ship in 12 days while amd version says 3 months. That being said you should’ve got yours by now right?
Onboard audio solutions on laptop will always suck. Do yourself a service and buy a decent studio interface like a Focusrite 3rd gen or a MOTU M2 (wich as excellent headphone amp).
@@MashITTech customer research show’s customers prefer metal laptops in grey. White laptop sales are significantly lower than darker colours plus retailers just don’t buy them. The whole point of this laptop is to be stealth and professional with lighting off, and then when you want the party to start well you know the rest
Something seems wrong with your shadow of the tomb raider benchmark at 1080p ultra it should at least do 115fps. For comparison my Legion 5 2060 gets 88 fps on ultra. Also it said the gpu utilization was 0% on yours so something weird is going on.
It is the ram they are supplying :( unfortunately due to a component shortage a few manufacturers are using really slow ram, when I changed it for decent ram I got much better scores
Price for Performance I'd choose the Legion over the Alienware. In Germany the highest spec Alienware costs 4k, whereas the Legion 7/7i maxed out is arpund 3k, 2700€ with student discount.
Hi guys! I recently bought a Legion 7 with ryzen 7 5800h, rtx 3080 and i don't know why every time I start the pc the loading circle disappear and the screen turn all black then the lenovo logo re-appear and finally the pc starts. Later on the windows screen all the background apps are opening but in a really slow time, then when i opened the task manager it took 5-7 seconds to fully opening... Have you got some suggestion to fix these issues? Thanks
On ordering lenovo legion 7 custom build same as your specs show 4+ months for shipping.. please replay how much delivery time is taken when you bought this.. I am from USA new Jersey
Thanks so much. That’s a tough call. The g15 is more portable but the legion performs much better, has more features and is more upgradeable oh and has the better screen. I personally would pick the legion
Hey, great review! One question though. How did you get the FN+R action key to work? Because when I hit the fn+r on my legion 7 gen 6 laptop it doesn't change the refresh rate? FN+Q does work..
@@MashITTech hmm will have to check when I get home which keys light up exactly. I'll also check if the drivers are up to date. I do know the nvidia driver is up to date since I updated that the day I got it.
Spoken to one of the lenovo support guys... apparantly it only works on certain models.. whyyyy😭 Not a huge deal but it's still odd that it only works for certain models.
@@MashITTech I have the lenovo legion 3070 with 5800H ryzen cpu, 16gb ddr4 RAM and 1TB ssd. I was thinking.. maybe I have to enable something in the bios? But it's still odd that the support guy said that it's only available for certain models.. I have never seen that stated anywhere.
I ma still a little while away from getting an upgrade, but I currently have a HP Omen laptop with a 1660 TI and I am just really feeling the strain for both heat and not being able to play things I want to play anymore. Even playing LoL makes it run hot during the summer. It's over 90 degrees celcius all the time. I have got no hope of running Witcher 3, the new Borderlands, Fallout 76, Red Dead or anything else I want to play in these conditions. If this is truly so much cooler, I am looking forward to one day being able to make this purchase.
Hi there, Im curious, how old and how long have you been using your laptop? I just purchased the legion 7, quite worried if it ends up like yours after 3+ years
@@chickenchowman2692 it was pretty much 3 to 4 years. One issue is that it probably had crazy dust build up but I could not get the back cover off to clean it out to see if it improved. I also bought myself a Legion now and so far it runs much cooler but also it just has better stuff.
@@enferreine ah okay, yeah the dust build up and I assume you didn’t change thermal paste as well since you couldn’t remove the back cover. May I know where are you from and how long did it take for your Lenovo legion laptop to arrive?
My legion 7 have a overheat problem, the temperature rise to 100C easily when playing Cod and world of Tanks, don't know what's going on. Probably the thermal paste didn't apply properly?
Oh no way, you are the first person I have heard with poor temps! The cooling solution is really robust and the few units I have had in all run very cool (max 80s for cpu and early 70s for gpu) I am pretty sure it’s the paste job in your case 😢
I tested lenovo 7 during a week. It goes above 90c in just three minutes if processor and card are fully loaded. In 165 fps screen mode in heavy games it was very noisy and hot as well. In 60fps screen mode everything was okay.
When will this release? Their website just says "Coming Soon." Can't find the price, either. Really want this laptop with the 3070. My budget is $2,500 USD. Think that'll be enough?
That’s right Oliver, the price in these are great just a pity about availability! I heard you should be getting some at the end of the month but that date is looming and nothing yet
They are "released" now on Lenovo website for the US, but it also says 4+ month shipping time. The Rtx3080 model Forces you to upgrade other parts making it $3000+ USD. Some people have been speculating there will be pre-built version coming soon that will ship immediately, but B&H photo have a listing for the new Legion 7 Intel 11 gen with availability as Oct 4th (3 months away) so I wonder if they haven't sacrificed AMD prebuilt parts to make the intel versions instead.
Hi Dave, quick thoughts. What would you choose between the Alienware M15 R4 i10-10870, RTX 3070 125-140W (USD 1881 on Dell US website) or the MSI GP66 Leopard RTX 3070, 125-135W (USD 1899 on Newegg). Only will be buying for gaming purposes (esports like Valorant dota2 and AAA like RDR2, Witcher equally played). No editing or any other work, want a gaming laptop that can last as long as possible.
I think if its purely for gaming I would get the MSI first, the m15r4 is also a great gaming laptop but the 15" version cooling system is nowhere near as good as the m17. And as much as I love the legion 7, it is difficult to actually buy and the 16:10 is a great screen but if you are purely gaming you are probably better off with a fast 1080p 16:9 screen
@@MashITTech Not considering the Lenovo, cant wait like crazy. So you're saying that since the MSI's cooling is better than m15's, I would probably be better off with the gp66?
yes for sure. I love the m15r4 but the cooling wasn't that brilliant. With a bit of tweaking it does ok but the MSI usually do a really good job of cooling their laptops
I'd say you're getting better at playing Apex Legends. This laptop is definitely a beast. Not sure when I get this I wanna go Intel or AMD. Intel push games hard but AMD pushes just as well. Ofc Intel cost more but it's to be expected. Maybe I'll just refer to this channel if I want to recheck performance compared to before. Definitely top gaming laptop of the year.
Haha thanks mate! I only play it for these videos so I don’t get much practice! I normally play he’ll let loose which is a completely different pace. I have the alienware x17 on the way with 3070 and 3080 so will be able to compare how well the new 11800h CPU’s compare to these Ryzen s. It value for money wise these legions can’t be beaten!
@@joelconolly5574 plz respond what did u get? I’m debating intel or amd version of this exact laptop and specs. I’m thinking intel cause it will arrive sooner and maybe a little better for gaming? Is intel still good for normal stuff too tho?
Biggest challenge for me is opening the back lid, I’m scared I will mark it, did you approach it by opening it from a corner or the middle back? I’ve got a 1 week window to test this (with intel cpu)or send my Alienware x17 back ..
The legion is a pig to get into! I got my smallest plastic prying tool and worked it into a corner, it took me a while and I tried both corners to find the easiest one. Because it’s a plastic tool it didn’t mark the laptop. Once you start to separate the corner just work your way across the front of the laptop then back
Mash IT it certainly is, managed to access it and it feels more sturdy then the Alienware x17 1 thing I’ve noticed with the display while much nicer in terms of contrast then x17s 360 hrtz it has a stuck white pixel. I know dell has zero pixel replacement but not sure with Lenovo.. I’ve opened a case with them. Have to say it does wow me more then the x17 and never thought I’d say that have various Alienware laptops since 2013.
The legion 7 and the x17 have been my standout laptops this year. My 7i should be arriving tomorrow, can’t wait to compare that with the ryzen 7 and also against the x17. Let me know how you get on with the pixel, I have not tried to use their warranty yet
I was thinking of buying a laptop, and I'm stuck between the new Alienware x17 and the legion 7. If money isn't an issue, which do you think is better in terms of performance, thermals, portability, battery life, and most of all DURABILITY
I can’t answer this yet as our x17 hasn’t arrived. It is currently in transit and should be here at the end of next week and I will be able to answer you properly then as well as doing a review of course 👍
Would you suggest me Lenovo Legion 7 5900hx RTX 3080 or Alien-wear X15 i9-11900h RTX 3080 ? I just want to know your answer as a reviewer you have better idea !
i need help idk what 1 to buy out of the 2 Lenovo Legion 7 5800h 3070 or Asus ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition im from the uk so both of time are at the same price at 1500£ its mostly for gaming and light browsing
no the 5 pro had the 3060. if they both had the same 3070 there wouldn't be much between it but the legion 7 would be cooler with the vapour chamber so may boost higher
Does the Legion 7 come with Advanced Optimus (like the Alienware 1440p m15 R5)? Also I'm just curious, in your Alienware m15 R5 review, Shadow of the Tomb Raider averages at around 112fps @ 1080p and 94fps @ 1440p. However, in this video the Legion 7 averages at around 91fps @ 1080p despite having the 140w version of the RTX 3070. I believe rest of the specs for both the laptops are exactly the same. What's the catch here? Are we missing something? On paper the Legion 7 should be faster than the m15 R5.
no the legion just has a MUX switch so you can switch from dedicated to Optimus. I think there must be an error with that benchmark, you are right that doesn't look right. I will go back and check it
@@MashITTech That's surprising considering that Lenovo had said in some of it's marketing material that the Legion 7 will have Advanced Optimus. I was reading on some forums that the Legion 5 has advanced optimus and that the Legion 7 will get it in a "future update" (whatever that means...don't know if that's possible) Also, thank you for having the benchmarks looked into again! Much appreciated!
hello mate, they are both great and have different strengths, I would say the legion makes a better all round laptop, the alienware makes a better dedicated gaming laptop
Hi, for some reason my wattage hours says the capacity is 80% and I got this laptop 2 weeks ago. Is this normal. I saw this number on the Lenovo vantage
I would get the legion 7 for sure. I love the rear lit ports, it has a vapour chamber so temps are slightly better, it’s thinner and the lid can lean back further. There are just so many little things that make the 7 a better laptop imho
Really love the review, but please hear me out. Lets say that I'm the type of gamer that would sacrifice fps and wants to play games as quietly as possible , if I were to limit the gpu to 115watt and cpu 15 watts, the fans would be quieter right?
@@MashITTech oww not the answer I was hoping for as I already bought the r4 which heats up to 90 degrees when I run cs go... :( maybe I should return it and get this one...(its only been 3 days)
@@jlb4685 yes haha apparently I can prevent it by undervolting but I thought, why do I have to spend time doing additional stuffs on my brand new laptop instead of enjoying it? It should've been done by the manufacturer not the users :( But now I gotta wait months till my new legion to be delivered haha ;(
webcam is actually pretty nice on this laptop!
This is a very nice video ! I was actually looking to buy this one with the same specs, and I must say : your video is exactly what I needed. It’s informative, full of precisions and details, and so much more to say. Just keep up the good work man, I hope you’ll get a lot of success with your hard work because you really helped a man today (and so many more). You deserve it. Cheers !
Thank you for the kind words. Just glad you enjoyed the video and I was able to help 😀👍
Coming from a Razer 14’ 3070 owner who ended up trading mine in due to concern over thermals and battery issues, I saw your review as well as several others, and I ultimately landed on this exact model. I’m incredibly excited to get it!
It is a really solid all round machine! I loved the blade 14 but man did it run hot! not just internally but I hated the way the palm rest got so hot. This legion handles temps soooo much better
@@MashITTech @CobrahCai
Same as me Cobrah. I bought the Razer 14" 3070 during Black Friday 2021. I was looking more at Asus, Lenovo and Alienware laptops beforehand so I hadn't did my homework on Razer (but made an impulse buy as I saw a good deal).
I thought the Razer Blade 14 was built well, but the backlight not showing on the caps lock was a surprise. The webcam was poor too and the keyboard wasn't the best either, but I thought the display was nice and thermals weren't too bad for me once I dropped settings on AMD's software.
I spent a week or too on the Razer subreddit. Big mistake. I came across dozens of threads about batteries bloating, batteries exploding and support being terrible.
Like you, it was enough of a concern for me to ship it back.
Yay another review for a laptop I want that isn’t stocked anywhere near me 🙃
Edit: Overclockers just went live this morning with pre orders and it should arrive within the next week! So excited! 😁
🤣🤣🤣 yup
Yeah sorry guys, it is terrible at the moment
You can always try some of the Legion discords, they have alert systems set up, so you get a ping when they are restocked, like discord.gg/HvZJAEPX
Global shortages, we have 6.6million units of PC orders right now, you have no idea how painful it is not being able to supply.
@@MashITTech Not your fault, great review, thank you. Too much RGB though, with you on that. I wish they'd spent that budget elsewhere, better speakers or materials for instance, or a lower price.
Been deciding between a few gaming laptops and this review really helped me decide, I just ordered this exact laptop/specs for $1800 thanks for a great review
Hope you enjoy it, its a fantastic little machine :)
@@MashITTechwould you recommend it for 2023? I can buy for 850 usd used.
Did you buy? @Simplicity007
Ah yes!! Thanks for the review I really looked forward to it😎👌🏼
Off course he is a best laptop reviewer
Thanks guys, I appreciate your support 😃👍
I don't understand why all the games today are actually the same game. A guy shooting other guys at whatever... The same game, with different scenarios... Game designers, don't you have any other ideas to make a different game ??
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Fantastic review as ever! I've been really loving mine, can't wait to try out more games on it!
Hey mate, glad to hear you are enjoying yours! I honestly think this is the best value gaming laptop of the year!
Please tell me about the hinge im worried about the hinge issue
If you can buy it on a sale, it will not disappoint. I bought this at the beginning of the year and I absolutely love it! It plays just about anything at a crisp 1440p and the build is overall so slick.
Good review. The top spec ones (5900HX, 32GB RAM and the 16GB 3080 RTX) are unavailable in Germany and Austria ever since they came out. Got extremely lucky ordering mine in my home country Bulgaria. My parents picked it up and when I go on vacation to visit them, I'll get it. Now they are sold out in Bulgaria too. Unknown when they'll be available again.
Not gonna lie tho, the top spec version costs as much as a used car and I bought it, cause I don't want to replace laptops every few years.
My (still current laptop - Thinkpad S540) has been a trooper for almost 8 years now, but it is verging on being obsolete in today's computer world.
Also I decided to treat myself, first time I buy the best of something shortly after it's come out.
One of the first things I'll do when I'm home and fire it up is turn off the RGB lighting and it's power hungry software. I don't need a rainbow light show, as I'll use the laptop for work too. One reason I chose the Legion over other gaming laptops, is because the legion with RGB off, just looks like a high end laptop and wouldn't look out of place in an office meeting.
Great review!! been waiting for Legion 7 review since ages!
mid range Legion 7 performs this good, I wonder how good the Ryzen 9 5900hx and RTX 3080 16GB 150W performs
Yea, I really should have got the high end too but I had already blown my monthly budget! then they sold out within a day :(
It about 10 to 15 but most 3A game only 5 % increase
I love your reviews because you are honest and know what you are talking about. I don't usually subscribe to people but you deserve it.
Thank you so much, that is very kind :)
Man i love yhe thermals for this laptop. I feel like it has the best
It is an amazing laptop, I really love all the little things with this laptop, the lit ports is so handy, it has a mux switch, and amazing QHD+ screen and is really well built. It has to be one of the best laptops of 2021
@@MashITTech would you prefer this over the new Alienware X17? I’m having a hard time deciding.
What a seriously good reviewer! Thank you sir
Thank you very much 😊
i just found you and purchased the 7 today! thank for the review, really informative! cant wait to try it!
Hope you enjoy it! Let me know how you get on 😀
You sir are probably the best reviewer out ther hands down
Wow thank you, that is very kind of you to say
Even with the "TI" gpu laptops coming out + ryzen 6th gen around the corner, its still just an insanely good laptop. in 2020 I wouldnt have ever recommended buying a laptop for gaming, even with the desktop gpu prices. but this thing is gonna be my desktop replacement actually. ordered the exact same model yesterday and itll get here somewhen next week. performance + good thermals. i just cannot find anything bad about it. i dont even mind the ICUE software since I am using a K95 platinum anyway when on my desk and I configure my macros in that software anyway. I really cant wait to get it.
Yeah, I don't think this laptop can be beaten for the price, it is such an amazing all round laptop. Hope you enjoy yours :)
@@MashITTech but y9000k 3080 still can beat 3070 in desktop，it‘s close to the ceiling of today‘s gaming computers.
Mine is i7 11800H rtx3070 8GB is it good?
@@rodolfotsang4327 The intel version is more power hungry and more pricey but you get thunderbolt via usb-c so thats a bonus if you use thunderbolt periphery. I am very happy with mine still and I haven't been running into any issues so far.
@@Krizefugl i thought Ryzen was more expensive, whay laptop you have?
I got this exact one a week or so ago, I upgraded to 32gb of dual rank RAM as well($99 from amazon) which made a big difference in FPS. This computer is a beast, it can run Star Citizen at max settings no issues and still get 40-70 fps. The fan is pretty quiet compared to other gaming laptops ive had over the years from ACER and MSI. The RBG lighting is insane at how much you can customize it. Not only can you customize each individual key, but you can customize each individual LED on the outside and in the vents. Or group whatever combination of keys and outside LEDs together and then add different effects to those groups. Its dope. For $2k I dont think you can get a better gaming laptop as of this writing.
Legion 7 is 2k?
@@rodolfotsang4327 Correct its a 2k screen. Beautiful screen too, looks like a 2k screen from a macbook pro just without a gloss finish. And its insanely bright, comes pre calibrated too! I would say the screen is one of if not the best part about these laptops.
@@loaked3000 i meant the price
@@rodolfotsang4327 oh haha my bad lol. Yea I paid $2099 for mine about 3 weeks ago. They also come with a RTX 3060 for cheaper or an RTX 3080 for more. You can also pick and chose if you want more ram, a 2nd NVME, and so forth on their website I believe. I played Cyberpunk the last couple of nights maxed out and was around the 40-50fps mark and adjusting the graphics to get 60fps wasn't a huge difference so the 3070 seems perfect. Just the RAM they put in them sucks big time and I wouldnt pay Lenovo more for 32gb. Its super easy to take the back of and add another NVME and swap the ram.
@@loaked3000 expensive laptop and where you play games??
Great review. I'm revisiting this video again after seeing some good deals for the Legion 7 pop up. 👍
The new Legion 5i Pro is out in a couple of weeks so I'm leaning towards holding back until pricing is out for all the new 12th gen Intel and 6000 series AMD CPUs.
well worth waiting a few weeks at the moment, the 12th gen is supposed to be a big improvement and even if it isn't you will likely get a good deal on an 11th gen or Ryzen 5000 system :)
@@MashITTech I agree. Out of interest, what laptops have caught your eye this year?
On paper, I think Asus have made quite a stir by adding mux switches to their line up and webcams to their G series.
I was close to buying a discounted G15 before, but was put off by the lack of a webcam. So the new version is enticing, especially as it has a QHD screen.
From what people have said, the build quality isn't as good as Lenovos and Alienwares. Still, 1.9KG is better than 2.5KG when you're out and about.
looking forward to the Asus Z13, the Alienware X14 and the new G14 most out of all the CES coverage! can't wait to start getting them in :)
I've just ordered it, arrives tomorrow and I'm pumped. Age of empires 4 action at last. Hoping it will run nicely on it.
Hope you enjoy it, what spec did you buy? AOE4 runs fine! Which reminds me, I haven’t played it for a while 😂
@@MashITTech the exact spec in the video my dude. Will age of empires be fine with that? 3070 should rock with it.
Yes mate, the 3070 will hardly break a sweat and the 5800h is still a fantastic cpu so no issues there. My editor Gary has just stolen our legion 7 to be his new editing rig 🤣
@@MashITTech oh excellent. I will also be using it for editing on my TH-cam gaming channel which I have just started. I'm quite new to the process so I will be getting stuck into editing videos next.
Oh well good luck, you ever need any advice just give me a shout 👍
Best review.I ordered mine but with 3080 … I cant wait ❤😊
Hope you enjoy it! 😀
@@MashITTech I think I will 😁
Because of the slower RAMs Lenovo is putting into their laptops, do you recommend we should buy the 16GB to save money and manually buy/add the extra RAM for better performance, or should we go ahead with the 32GB option Lenovo has? Trying to figure out which option provides the best value…Thank you again for the help and awesome review!
I didn't try the 32gb from Lenovo but when I ordered the 32gb from Dell I got the low density so I am hoping there isn't the 16gb high density sticks out there yet.
That must be the most high quality webcam I've ever seen on a laptop
Very enjoyable review, I think I will definitely get this laptop whenever it becomes available near me. Thanks!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it
Oh I am tempted.
Nice stuff. You are now my third number 1 laptop guy, right behind Jarrod and Own or Disown.
Thank you mate, and that means a lot as Jarrod and Stephen are both excellent tech you tubers 👍
Don’t forget gizmosliptech😀
Yes, he is great too! Always goes into great detail
Yes, please do a Legion 5 pro vs 7 comparison. I hope this laptop would be on sale very soon, I am getting tired of waiting. I tried buying an Asus laptop earlier but my order was cancelled. Then, I went to Lenovo's website to finally buy pro, but it's now sold out. I guess it's a sign that I should wait for Lenovo 7.
I think this is the only review of the Legion 7 that I've watched where I can really see how beautiful the screen is! I don't know how you recorded it, but I am now convinced I need to get a Lenovo instead of Asus/Msi.
I am certainly doing that video! hopefully early this week. And the screen is beautiful and one of the main reasons to get one of these legions!
So I ended up grabbing the 7i, Tiger Lake, of this directly from Lenovo. Arrived two days ago. Got super lucky cuz it looks like it's out of stock. This review was super helpful to this on my radar, but the intel version with 11th gen CPU, 3080, 32gb ram, and thunderbolt 4 checks all my boxes. This kitten purrs and stays cool! Getting 6-7 hrs battery too. Only critique is lack of biometric unlock (but does have non-IR webcam) and lack of SD slot (particularly odd given the choice of 16:10). Cancelled by AW x17 preorder and not looking back!
Wow you are lucky they have told me more than 6 weeks for my 7i to arrive! by the time it gets here there will be no point reviewing it. They are great machines and I cannot believe how cheap Lenovo are selling them for (at least here in the UK)
Amazing rev you definitely my sub. Quick question I just bought this and wondering if from your opinion if 3080 is worth it compare to 3070?
Definitely as the chassis can easily handle the power of a 3080. You just need to weigh up if the extra cost is worth the 15% or so better performance (I am not sure how much the 3080 model is selling for where you are but in the UK it was quite a lot more)
Cant wait for this laptop to be available in the US! :D
It should be soon in believe
The review is really good
Thank you mate 😀👍
@@MashITTech welcome
How would you compare the 2021 Legion models (Intel or AMD) with the X17? Which do you prefer? I’m on the fence with both. The X17 is absolutely gorgeous and I do like a 17.3” screen with a 360hz refresh rate but I can get a Legion 7i with a 3080/32gb ram/1tb ssd for the exact same price as the X17 with a 3070/16gb ram/1tb ssd (which is probably single rank ram so I’ll need to spend even more on upgrading). I want the Alienware a little more because of its stylish looks and larger panel but am extremely tempted by the Legion for the more powerful hardware at the same price. Alienware is just so expensive. I purchased both to lock in the orders and plan to either cancel or return one of the units (which ever comes first).
That is a tough one as I love both and think you would be happy with either of them! In the UK when you add coupons to the Alienware I can get them for a similar price. But if the Legion 7 is much cheaper then I think you should probably vote with your wallet.
Advantages for X17: bigger screen and some great gaming screen options, amazing cooling system and keyboard remains cool, machine is built like a tank, amazing keyboard typing experience but layout could be better
Advantages for Legion: 16:10 high DPI screen great for work and good for gaming, lit ports at the back and a couple of ports on the side, keyboard layout is good but it is a bit cramped and the keys are too soft for my liking.
Hope this helps
It would be great if it could be customise with r9 and rtx 3070 that would be a sweet spot …..
They don't do that because they want more profits. Many ppl wouldn't buy 3080 anymore and there will be liability in the stock.
Great review thank you! Has the battery drain been fixed today?
How loud is the laptop fan? is it quiet enough to bring to office environment? Great review btw!
It is until you are gaming 👍
Thanks so much for this review! I just purchased the 7i with the 11800H and am super excited. I was just wondering if it was possible to just have a single solid color for the keyboard backlight instead of the RGB colors. Also what did you mean by "not using icue", do you mean to uninstall it or just leave it unused? Thank you again!
Just right click on the iCue icon in the taskbar and choose quit. You still have access to the built-in schemes where one is solid colour, but only in blue/cyan. You can also choose settings and disable autostart. Good luck with your new laptop. It has a slight performance advantage to my Ryzen 9 version.
@@henrikg1388 he has the i7 not i9 so ur Ryzen 9 is better right? Also I’m getting this exact laptop he has in this video, unless, do u think I should go with Intel? How much extra fps
@@nobnoby6671 It's a few fps difference, mostly in the favour of Intel. If Thunderbolt is important for you, go for 7i. If not, save yourself the price difference and go for 7.
It would be nice to compare the Lenovo Legion with the new Alienware X15
Will see what I can do when my x15 finally gets here
Im waiting for 5900X and 3080 model to hit UK
Yeah, they are so slow with the stock
@@MashITTech yep like no Nvidia GPU’s and AMD struggling a bit as well
I'm waiting for this model as well, nobody knows when it will be available in the UK, even lenovo...
Love the vid mate, just wondering if you're planning to do a comparison video between this and the new Alienware X17
I actually haven't got a legion 7 in the office at the moment. We only had 2 in and because they are impossible to get hold of I let two UK viewers have them. I do have a legion 5 pro I can compare with if that helps
I’m trying to figure out which one to get as well, what did you go with and why, Matin?
Very nice review, can you test other games so we can compare this config (ryzen 7 + rtx3070) with jarod's legion 7 video which has a higher config (ryzen 9 + rtx3080)
Sure, I will watch jarrods review and try and do the same games 👍
@@MashITTech awesome!
Can u check the ram config too, as sticks supplied are the same as legion 5 Pro which has a known issue of hindering performance and upgrading to sticks with tighter timings boosts fps 10-20%
yes the legion 7 has the same slow sticks as the 5 pro as do all the Alienware m15r5 atm :(
I have 32gb of faster R8 3200mhz ram I can switch in and test
@@MashITTech looking forward to it
What is better Razer blade 14 rtx 3070, ryzen 9 5900hx, or this laptop?
Your mic needs an upgrade. But thanks for the video 🙌🏽
Yeah thanks mate, audio is something I am really struggling with! Bought a couple of good mics and still can’t get it right 😢
They opened up orders for the Intel variant (11th gen with thunderbolt) of this laptop just last week. If you happen to get your hands on one, I'd like to see comparisons. I placed my order for one, but being in the US, they said there would be a 3+month delay.
I will see if it is in the UK store yet
Hey, I also placed an order for this laptop today, unfortunately, the 3+ months shipping delay is still there, update me if you get your piece earlier :)
@@nishantbundela did u get it? I am getting legion 7i i7 and 3070 for $2100. Website says it will ship in 12 days while amd version says 3 months. That being said you should’ve got yours by now right?
@@sassysteve6700 Yeah, I recieved mine yesterday :), have been setting it up since then, till now I'm satisfied with the games I have played.
How is the Dolby vision?? Does it makes any difference?
Onboard audio solutions on laptop will always suck. Do yourself a service and buy a decent studio interface like a Focusrite 3rd gen or a MOTU M2 (wich as excellent headphone amp).
Frankly speaking, the color of the laptop doesn’t go with RGB at all. It would have looked so much better if the laptop was black/white.
That’s a fair comment, and I certainly agree I would prefer it with white like the alienware m17r4!
@@MashITTech customer research show’s customers prefer metal laptops in grey. White laptop sales are significantly lower than darker colours plus retailers just don’t buy them. The whole point of this laptop is to be stealth and professional with lighting off, and then when you want the party to start well you know the rest
u can just buy a skin like dbrand
LOLL what a stupid thing to say..
Something seems wrong with your shadow of the tomb raider benchmark at 1080p ultra it should at least do 115fps. For comparison my Legion 5 2060 gets 88 fps on ultra. Also it said the gpu utilization was 0% on yours so something weird is going on.
It is the ram they are supplying :( unfortunately due to a component shortage a few manufacturers are using really slow ram, when I changed it for decent ram I got much better scores
Uuuugh you just caused me utter confusion. Now I don’t know which laptop to get …the Legion 7 or Alienware 17. 😁
I am going to be doing a comparison video very soon as I just got the legion 7i in the office!
Price for Performance I'd choose the Legion over the Alienware. In Germany the highest spec Alienware costs 4k, whereas the Legion 7/7i maxed out is arpund 3k, 2700€ with student discount.
Great review what the Legion can say about the new Asus Rog M16
we have got the legion 7i out now with 11800h, that should beat the ROG M16 IMHO but I am still waiting for my review unit to arrive
Would you say it better then Alienware and is it worth buying cos looking to buy a new laptop
Better than m15r5 for sure. Not sure about the new x series as they haven’t arrived yet but hopefully they will be here late next week 👍
@@MashITTech how about the Alienware m17 r4 or Legion 7 which you reckon better
I also love your channel thank you for replying
the m17r4 is probably a better dedicated gaming laptop if you only plan to game. The legion is a better all round laptop
@@MashITTech why is it better than m15r5? due to thermals heating only or other factors as well?
looks good. probably just difficult to get hold of as you said.
yes unfortunately :(
Hi guys!
I recently bought a Legion 7 with ryzen 7 5800h, rtx 3080 and i don't know why every time I start the pc the loading circle disappear and the screen turn all black then the lenovo logo re-appear and finally the pc starts.
Later on the windows screen all the background apps are opening but in a really slow time, then when i opened the task manager it took 5-7 seconds to fully opening...
Have you got some suggestion to fix these issues? Thanks
That is not right at all! Can you send me a message on Instagram and I will try and help you (can send pictures etc there)
On ordering lenovo legion 7 custom build same as your specs show 4+ months for shipping.. please replay how much delivery time is taken when you bought this.. I am from USA new Jersey
Should I get RYZEN or intel version? I want to do more video and photo editing not much gaming
Personally I would get the intel if the price is similar, these new 11th gen chips are no slouch plus you get thunderbolt which might be handy for you
Can you turn off the light bar and fan rgb while keeping the keyboard rgb on?
Good question! I did try that, will be back I the office later and check that for you
@@MashITTech thank you!
With ICue you can control every single key and every led point around your laptop as well. It is possible to have keyboard only.
@@rideflattolive we have to disable icue because of battery issues so icue is out of the question
@@MashITTech any luck?
when is the follow up video coming?
Damn that split Left SHIFT key is a deal breaker though. Anyway getting it with a regular shift key?
that is the UK keyboard, if you are USA you will get the long shift
Hey David, I am choosing between the Legion 7 amd and 7i right now. Do you have any suggestions?
I havent tested the 7i yet but the 11800h is a great cpu and if there isnt much difference in cost I would get that one
Would you recommend this over the zephyrus g15? 🤔... Great review btw!
Thanks so much. That’s a tough call. The g15 is more portable but the legion performs much better, has more features and is more upgradeable oh and has the better screen. I personally would pick the legion
I would!
It has way more USER OPTIONS than anything asus brings out and they are WAY MORE affordable.
#lenovo4ever
@@PhillipLemmon Lenovo for the win!
@@dee_hfgblank1617 DAMN STR8!
Bot nade at the start, well done
:)
Hey, great review! One question though. How did you get the FN+R action key to work? Because when I hit the fn+r on my legion 7 gen 6 laptop it doesn't change the refresh rate? FN+Q does work..
hmmm that us odd. When you press the Fn key what keys light up on your keyboard? have you made sure your drivers are upto date?
@@MashITTech hmm will have to check when I get home which keys light up exactly. I'll also check if the drivers are up to date. I do know the nvidia driver is up to date since I updated that the day I got it.
Spoken to one of the lenovo support guys... apparantly it only works on certain models.. whyyyy😭 Not a huge deal but it's still odd that it only works for certain models.
wow that is news to me. what config have you got?
@@MashITTech I have the lenovo legion 3070 with 5800H ryzen cpu, 16gb ddr4 RAM and 1TB ssd. I was thinking.. maybe I have to enable something in the bios? But it's still odd that the support guy said that it's only available for certain models.. I have never seen that stated anywhere.
What software do you use instead of the Cosair icue software that supports the same RGB and other functions?
I ma still a little while away from getting an upgrade, but I currently have a HP Omen laptop with a 1660 TI and I am just really feeling the strain for both heat and not being able to play things I want to play anymore.
Even playing LoL makes it run hot during the summer. It's over 90 degrees celcius all the time.
I have got no hope of running Witcher 3, the new Borderlands, Fallout 76, Red Dead or anything else I want to play in these conditions.
If this is truly so much cooler, I am looking forward to one day being able to make this purchase.
Hi there, Im curious, how old and how long have you been using your laptop?
I just purchased the legion 7, quite worried if it ends up like yours after 3+ years
@@chickenchowman2692 it was pretty much 3 to 4 years. One issue is that it probably had crazy dust build up but I could not get the back cover off to clean it out to see if it improved.
I also bought myself a Legion now and so far it runs much cooler but also it just has better stuff.
@@enferreine ah okay, yeah the dust build up and I assume you didn’t change thermal paste as well since you couldn’t remove the back cover. May I know where are you from and how long did it take for your Lenovo legion laptop to arrive?
@@chickenchowman2692 I am from Australia and I got it in a few days while one was on sale for a good price.
i bough this beauty for 870 dollars
it is an amazing laptop :)
wow amazing price
My legion 7 have a overheat problem, the temperature rise to 100C easily when playing Cod and world of Tanks, don't know what's going on. Probably the thermal paste didn't apply properly?
Oh no way, you are the first person I have heard with poor temps! The cooling solution is really robust and the few units I have had in all run very cool (max 80s for cpu and early 70s for gpu) I am pretty sure it’s the paste job in your case 😢
I tested lenovo 7 during a week. It goes above 90c in just three minutes if processor and card are fully loaded. In 165 fps screen mode in heavy games it was very noisy and hot as well. In 60fps screen mode everything was okay.
Rainbow keyboard coincides with PRIDE here in America 🙌
Haha I forgot about that!
@@MashITTech A complementary, convenient coincidence... 🙌
Sheesh them apex skills.
lol sorry I am terrible, I dont play it other than to do these reviews :)
@@MashITTech naw man you atleast hit 70-80% of your shots unlike me. Great video tho, amazing detail.
Amazing Review
How can you stop de Corsair iCUE?
Just don't load it, it doesn't load automatically fortunately
Hi. Please compare 16:10 vs 16:9 gaming (such as Forza horizon 4_ Shadow of the Tomb raider_COD:Warzone_ CS:GO and...)
That’s a great idea, thanks! Leave it with me
+ 16:10 vs 16:9 in some applications and contant creation apps. Thanks a lot 😊
On it, this is a brilliant idea for a video
Seems like Lenovo UK, they took down all 5 Pro and 7 listings. Guess there was too much demand. :(
Yes, they all sold out within 24 hours 😢
Can you take the battery out easily?
When will this release? Their website just says "Coming Soon." Can't find the price, either. Really want this laptop with the 3070. My budget is $2,500 USD. Think that'll be enough?
Yep, that will be even enough for the rtx 3080 if you find it at a good location.
That’s right Oliver, the price in these are great just a pity about availability! I heard you should be getting some at the end of the month but that date is looming and nothing yet
They are "released" now on Lenovo website for the US, but it also says 4+ month shipping time. The Rtx3080 model Forces you to upgrade other parts making it $3000+ USD.
Some people have been speculating there will be pre-built version coming soon that will ship immediately, but B&H photo have a listing for the new Legion 7 Intel 11 gen with availability as Oct 4th (3 months away) so I wonder if they haven't sacrificed AMD prebuilt parts to make the intel versions instead.
Hi Dave, quick thoughts.
What would you choose between the Alienware M15 R4 i10-10870, RTX 3070 125-140W (USD 1881 on Dell US website) or the MSI GP66 Leopard RTX 3070, 125-135W (USD 1899 on Newegg).
Only will be buying for gaming purposes (esports like Valorant dota2 and AAA like RDR2, Witcher equally played). No editing or any other work, want a gaming laptop that can last as long as possible.
I think if its purely for gaming I would get the MSI first, the m15r4 is also a great gaming laptop but the 15" version cooling system is nowhere near as good as the m17. And as much as I love the legion 7, it is difficult to actually buy and the 16:10 is a great screen but if you are purely gaming you are probably better off with a fast 1080p 16:9 screen
@@MashITTech Not considering the Lenovo, cant wait like crazy. So you're saying that since the MSI's cooling is better than m15's, I would probably be better off with the gp66?
yes for sure. I love the m15r4 but the cooling wasn't that brilliant. With a bit of tweaking it does ok but the MSI usually do a really good job of cooling their laptops
@@MashITTech Awesome! Thanks so much for replying!
@@MashITTech msi ge76 or legion 7 for cooling and long term usage?
Great video but fix the volume/microphone on all your videos.
Thank you mate. Can you let me know what is wrong with the mic? is the volume too quiet or the quality of the sound not good enough? thanks in advance
Do you think rtx3060 (6gb vram) will hold up or good performance in next 3-4 years in terms of triple A gaming and productivity?
4 years? Probably not. The 6gb vram is the biggest problem.
Yes, it will if you play games on 1080p low settings but if you play on high settings the laptop will not last you long
I'd say you're getting better at playing Apex Legends.
This laptop is definitely a beast. Not sure when I get this I wanna go Intel or AMD. Intel push games hard but AMD pushes just as well. Ofc Intel cost more but it's to be expected. Maybe I'll just refer to this channel if I want to recheck performance compared to before. Definitely top gaming laptop of the year.
Haha thanks mate! I only play it for these videos so I don’t get much practice! I normally play he’ll let loose which is a completely different pace. I have the alienware x17 on the way with 3070 and 3080 so will be able to compare how well the new 11800h CPU’s compare to these Ryzen s. It value for money wise these legions can’t be beaten!
@@MashITTech definitely value for money. It makes Intel machine a run for its money. Can't wait for the Alienware series then 🥂
@@joelconolly5574 plz respond what did u get? I’m debating intel or amd version of this exact laptop and specs. I’m thinking intel cause it will arrive sooner and maybe a little better for gaming? Is intel still good for normal stuff too tho?
Biggest challenge for me is opening the back lid, I’m scared I will mark it, did you approach it by opening it from a corner or the middle back? I’ve got a 1 week window to test this (with intel cpu)or send my Alienware x17 back ..
The legion is a pig to get into! I got my smallest plastic prying tool and worked it into a corner, it took me a while and I tried both corners to find the easiest one. Because it’s a plastic tool it didn’t mark the laptop. Once you start to separate the corner just work your way across the front of the laptop then back
Mash IT it certainly is, managed to access it and it feels more sturdy then the Alienware x17 1 thing I’ve noticed with the display while much nicer in terms of contrast then x17s 360 hrtz it has a stuck white pixel. I know dell has zero pixel replacement but not sure with Lenovo.. I’ve opened a case with them. Have to say it does wow me more then the x17 and never thought I’d say that have various Alienware laptops since 2013.
The legion 7 and the x17 have been my standout laptops this year. My 7i should be arriving tomorrow, can’t wait to compare that with the ryzen 7 and also against the x17. Let me know how you get on with the pixel, I have not tried to use their warranty yet
Hello there! Do you think this is a better laptop than the Alienware M17 R4 and X17? Cheers ✌️
I love them both so it would boil down to price, in the UK the legion is cheaper so I would buy it. Also the screen is amazing on the legion
@@MashITTech Thanks bro, love your videos by the way!
@@MashITTech L7 screen better visuals than X17? does alienware not have QHD or UHD?
I'm a student and will you recommend this to me?
I also considered zephyrus g15 and strix scar 15
I want something that will last long
Legion 7 bro no cap
The way you turned off the rgb on the sides of the laptop, is that the program that drains the battery? or by keys
No, that’s the built in effect and has no drain. It is just the icue software to control the per key rgb and effects that causes the drain
@@MashITTech thank you
@@MashITTech How much is the legion 7 3070 and 3080? price? Netherlands/UK price?
in the UK my 3070 model was £1649, I am not sure what the 3080 cost
@@MashITTech Would you recommend the legion 7 3070 or legion 5 pro 3070? So I know what to buy.
"feels solid with a nice heft" = heavy AF cool to see the have-a-wank switch
I was thinking of buying a laptop, and I'm stuck between the new Alienware x17 and the legion 7. If money isn't an issue, which do you think is better in terms of performance, thermals, portability, battery life, and most of all DURABILITY
I can’t answer this yet as our x17 hasn’t arrived. It is currently in transit and should be here at the end of next week and I will be able to answer you properly then as well as doing a review of course 👍
Legion 7 is very robust and now the hinges are redesigned to last in the 2021 model.
@@MashITTech got an idea yet to which is better?
Would you suggest me Lenovo Legion 7 5900hx RTX 3080 or Alien-wear X15 i9-11900h RTX 3080 ? I just want to know your answer as a reviewer you have better idea !
Can you wait until my 3080 X17 arrives? I will be able to give you a good idea before that but want to test it before I give you a concrete answer 👍
@@MashITTech Sure !
@@MashITTech any suggestion yet?
does the 3060 model get the tobii tracking?
i need help idk what 1 to buy out of the 2 Lenovo Legion 7 5800h 3070 or Asus ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
im from the uk so both of time are at the same price at 1500£
its mostly for gaming and light browsing
Mash when you said you compared it to l5 pro, do they have the same spec and it beat it?
no the 5 pro had the 3060. if they both had the same 3070 there wouldn't be much between it but the legion 7 would be cooler with the vapour chamber so may boost higher
Does the Legion 7 come with Advanced Optimus (like the Alienware 1440p m15 R5)?
Also I'm just curious, in your Alienware m15 R5 review, Shadow of the Tomb Raider averages at around 112fps @ 1080p and 94fps @ 1440p. However, in this video the Legion 7 averages at around 91fps @ 1080p despite having the 140w version of the RTX 3070. I believe rest of the specs for both the laptops are exactly the same. What's the catch here? Are we missing something? On paper the Legion 7 should be faster than the m15 R5.
no the legion just has a MUX switch so you can switch from dedicated to Optimus. I think there must be an error with that benchmark, you are right that doesn't look right. I will go back and check it
@@MashITTech That's surprising considering that Lenovo had said in some of it's marketing material that the Legion 7 will have Advanced Optimus. I was reading on some forums that the Legion 5 has advanced optimus and that the Legion 7 will get it in a "future update" (whatever that means...don't know if that's possible)
Also, thank you for having the benchmarks looked into again! Much appreciated!
@@MashITTech any updates?
Hi David. Better than an Alienware x17?
hello mate, they are both great and have different strengths, I would say the legion makes a better all round laptop, the alienware makes a better dedicated gaming laptop
does this model have 1Rx8 or 1Rx16 Ram
Hi, for some reason my wattage hours says the capacity is 80% and I got this laptop 2 weeks ago. Is this normal. I saw this number on the Lenovo vantage
Can you do a video on Alienware X15 rtx 3070 and Alienware X17 pleaseeeeee?
Of course! I am just waiting for them to arrive! X17 should be here in a few days 👍
Forgot to ask, is the keyboard per key RGB or backlit? I just ordered mine with the RTX 3070 config, but it says its backlit
It will be per key on the legion 7 👍
soo who is better, The Alienware M15 with 3070 or this Lenovo?
The Lenovo imho
Between this and alienware m15 r5 rtx 3070 spec, which one is better?
The legion 7 by a long shot
Would you recommend this or The top model of legion 5 pro? Both are rtx 3070 and same cpu right?
I would get the legion 7 for sure. I love the rear lit ports, it has a vapour chamber so temps are slightly better, it’s thinner and the lid can lean back further. There are just so many little things that make the 7 a better laptop imho
@@MashITTech Thanks!
The typing experience seems very uncomfortable.
who is better in peformance and temp lenovo legion 5 pro or this one
Legion 7, the vapour chamber cooling is a fair bit better, not that the 5 pro cooling is bad though
Would this run valve index and half life Alyx?
Really love the review, but please hear me out. Lets say that I'm the type of gamer that would sacrifice fps and wants to play games as quietly as possible , if I were to limit the gpu to 115watt and cpu 15 watts, the fans would be quieter right?
In theory yes. Certain laptops react better to this than others depending on the firmware. Let me have a play and let you know how I get on.
@@MashITTech Thank you very much for testing this out!
I've undervolted the 3070 in my Legion 7 to get a quieter system at the same performance.
nice one rodpad. I am going to have a look when I get in my office, I also want to try ryzen controller to cap teh CPU too
@@rodpad Thats very nice to know that
Thanks for your review :) this or 5900hx rtx3070 m15 r4?
This hands down even though I love the r4
@@MashITTech oww not the answer I was hoping for as I already bought the r4 which heats up to 90 degrees when I run cs go... :( maybe I should return it and get this one...(its only been 3 days)
@@MashITTech I ordered one with 5800h rtx 3070 and 32gb ram >_< Dell is taking Alienware r5 back
@@EdukatedDeveloper smart choice. I saw the temps on the R5. Ouch.
@@jlb4685 yes haha apparently I can prevent it by undervolting but I thought, why do I have to spend time doing additional stuffs on my brand new laptop instead of enjoying it? It should've been done by the manufacturer not the users :(
But now I gotta wait months till my new legion to be delivered haha ;(