I own this laptop. It is amazing, battery will never compare to regular laptop. If you are not gaming you should be able to get a a few hours for basic computer needs. This computer is for people who want gaming, creation, and portability in the sense that you travel.
agree with you on that I went form a aorus gigagyte 2070 max q to a asus rog zephyrus with a 4080 and to screens. Going from getting like 8 to 9 hours of battery to not more than 3 and a half hits different lol. I did always love that this laptop had good battery life and was decently powerful.
@@J_Johnson.Productions nice, thinking I'll get the i9 4060 model and just 16gb ram that I'll upgrade right away with 64gb ram and a 4tb SSD. Photo, video, programming, and the occasional gaming session. I wanted the yoga pro 9i but after a lot of research, I think the legion is the safer bet
2023 Legion Slim 7i here (i9 [H], 4070, 32G ram). Couldn't wait for the 2024 model to be released. Also, about $500-800 more than what I got. White isn't available in Canada, which I have to admit looks slick! Thanks for taking the time!
I almost got that one, but was trying to be patient for the 2024 to be released. Considering NVIDIA hasn't released any new graphics card, the 2023 models are a better value. However, I haven't seen the 2023 Slim 7i go on sale, so in this case, they were the same price. I'm sure it'll drop now this one it out, but I will be sticking with what I have.
@@techwithashley Good idea! The max'd out dgpu is the same (4070) but the cpu is 14th gen and HX. I sincerely doubt, performance-wise, it's a significant difference from the 13th gen, i9 (H). In any case, the 2023 Slim, with my spec, is hard to find online. Got mine from Best Buy Open Box for $2099 CAD. Hard to find it even now. Yes, I would definitely stick with what you have. Really nice!
You have the PRO model then vs the slim or regular 7 as these max out only to a 4070. Imo the 7i looks better than the Pro. Also the Pro is missing some key features for me like weight and having a FPS. If I want a 4080 or 4090 I would get an 9i instead but those are more expensive.
@@volcalstone I got a really good deal on mine back in August last year. I wish it had certain things like lit up port identifiers and a mini led screen, but TBH it does everything I've asked of it and I have zero regrets. Would I take a white one? Yeah. Do I need one? :)
I had this machine for a few days. I personally had an issue with the case. The monitor hinge creaked when I would open the machine. Also, I found the machine would get rather warm when the device was not a flat, desktop type surface. When I would place the machine on my desktop mat, the temperatures would then get high enough that it would throttle. I ended up returning the device and purchasing the Legion Pro 7i, which has been fantastic.
I had to RMA my Legion 7i after 4 hours of use. It got stuck in a BIOS self-healing loop and then failed to POST or BIOS. This was 4 hours of updating BIOS, windows, drivers, and testing a game for about 30 minutes. 4 hours, during one of the many restarts, it died. Replacement unit arrives tomorrow....
What were you using it for that would get it hot if you don't mind me asking? I have heard that it has cooler *internal* temps than some others which seems more attractive to me as someone who lives in a warm region in the summer, but I'm semi unsure if it will end up being an issue for me to actually use
@@shaeisgae8952 Every time Lenovo customer service transferred my call, the call dropped. This happened four times during the RMA process. Once we actually established a cross shipment RMA, it was easy. Return labels sent, new unit shipped, and it was fine. I almost ran into the same BIOS problem with the new/current unit. I won't purchase another Legion 7i and may opt for other manufacturers for future purchases. I do not see the 7i lasting as long as my 2015 Alienware 17 R3, which is still running to this day; all I did is replace the battery a few years ago. Still running strong after almost a decade later. One of my biggest gripes with the Legion 7i is the build quality. Every TH-camr saying the build quality is super high are indeed the people that are super high. They are probably paid actors. The screen flex is very concerning. The left and right swivels are rigid, but the center has zero support. That is where all the heat is. I always open the lid slowly. the screen also has a lot of bend and flex to it which is probably why a lot of users report inconsistent backlight; the variations in manufacturing probably cause small bend radius in the screen, thus warping the backlight. The shell itself is solid, but prone to scratching and fingerprints. The screen is an easy risk. I generally do not spend more than $2,000 on a laptop. My target is buying something akin to my desktop, where it can do everything my desktop can, in the event my desktop goes down for whatever reason. The Legion 7i can do that without sacrificing much of anything. At the price I paid, ~$1,550, and just over $1,700 after tax, I am neither totally confident nor totally against the purchase. I got a killer deal on a brand new unit with equal specs to that of @techwithashley , minus the RAM. Mine had 16GB, which I upgraded to 48GB Crucial DDR5 @ 5600MHz. I would NOT buy the Legion 7i at full retail, nor would I at 10 - 20% off. Buy it when you get such a low margin deal like I did. I could not find anything with those specs at that price. Should I make a review on my RTNBroadcasting channel?
@shaeisgae8952 Nothing special. Normal day to day activities. As soon as I removed the mat, the machine cooled down some, but it still would get fairly warm. I have the Legion Pro 7i and it has been fantastic. That laptop stays relatively cool in conparison.
I really enjoyed watching this video! You're quite good at Call of Duty. Sadly, I'm terrible at shooting games lol so I'm a cozy gaming and I enjoy it a lot!!
I just ordered one of these with the exact same specs. Wanted white but all they had was black. Oh well. But for US$1660, I'm not upset. My other laptop is a HP Spectra 360 and I love it, but I wanted something with a little more power for CAD work and gaming.
I just subscribed to your channel. The Legion 7i and 7i PRO are a good compromise between the 5i and 9i. You’re right about the battery life. This isn’t a good school laptop. The new 9th Generation has a new fan design that has increased cooling. The white version is the best. I have an 8th generation Lenovo Legion Pro laptop and I LOVE IT 😊
I have this laptop and it's really beast of a machine . I mean it can run almost any game at fps more than 160 and it is really useful for daily drive , work and entertainment
Good stuff! TH-cam suggested your channel, probably because I've been looking at comparisons between the new Zephyrus G14 and the 7i. (I'm a fashion/editorial photographer but also love gaming and needed something new to replace my 2022 G14 that just died.) I'm glad it did though because I like your style of unboxing/reviewing and you convinced me to go 7i instead of G14 so thanks! Also, you should stream your gaming because you've got a great voice and chill personality for it! Thanks for the great video!
I LOVE how it looks but I didn't like the port layout. I have a Legion 5i from 2022 and one of the things I love about it is that there are so many ports on the backside. I always have my keyboard and mouse plugged in and because there are two Type-A ports behind (where I keep my mouse and keyboard always plugged in), my setup looks so clean !!! If the ports were on the side, my setup would be so messy.
Yeah, I like the option of having more ports on the back, seems very convenient for sure. Luckily I never have too many things plugged in to where it’s an issue.
Since you are using it as your personal laptop I wanted to ask whether your laptop is facing the same problem of Intel processor failure cause I also thought to get the laptop but was worried after reading on reddit that the HX series is facing problem of crashing
So I returned this laptop (not because it was a bad one), but during the time I had it - I did not have any issues with the computer crashing, and I did not even know what was a problem.
@dremercer08 I needed it primarily for video editing, and it was able to edit and render videos but the MacBook Pro just ended up being a better pick because it rendered slightly faster and had wayyyyy longer battery life .... Also did not get hot when doing so. If I had the money I'd buy this laptop again tbh, but it just wasn't the right tool for me for what I needed.
lmao i ordered the same exact spec in the same color, watching every single video on it cause there are like less than 10 in total on youtube. also ordered it a week ago as a cto, still going to take a week more to come (this is early in india btw😭😭)
thank you for the video! i am looking at maybe switching from mac to windows - i want a laptop for gaming but also content creation and this might be the one!
I will have to say that the games youve played really did perform well. Even with or without the charger plugged in, the FPS for such a competitve esports game was solid for a thinner laptop compared to the Legion 7i Pro. Will definitely consider this as I plan on building my own PC in the future, especially to replace my laptop i have currenrly (i7-9750H, GTX 1660 TI)
Just ordered one. But with 14700hx and 512 gb ssd. I can upgrade it later, the battery life though, I hear what you said about its battery, but I prefer to start with it. My current laptop is Aspire with the battery life running down to 45 min after a few years. Compare that to my small HP Chromebook thats runs battery for 8 to 9 hrs.
😁 At the stickers and what guy said. I usual keep the graphic and CPU stickers but with thus white deck I might just take it all off for that clean look. I might pick this up at BB tomorrow since it's on sale rn. One good thing about having BB plus which I do have but not TT is that you have a 60 day price protection instead of just 14 days. If this gets a little cheaper soon then it's a solid deal for what you get. At $1,850 it's decent deal. Hopefully this will have an OLED screen next year to make it even more slim. 😊 Edit: 2 Masters, instant subbed. Hehe kidding but pretty cool content so far and yes I did sub cause of your humor. I don't play FPS so you're probably way better than me by a mile. 😊
Did you end up getting one? I love Best Buy 60 day return and definitely take advantage of it lol Thanks for the sub, I’m glad someone enjoys my humor.
@@techwithashley yeah I did. It looks soooo good. I do like it for the most part but like I stated originally that the price of this should be $1,500 instead due to it only having a 4070 115W. After tax and it being around $2K gives me some doubts. Yes that 60 day return window is awesome as well. I'll see if I really keep this tho as I'm comparing it to my 2022 Flow X16 3060 130W. I do see a performance boost for sure but is it enough to warrant a $2K upgrade? I'm not sure. In Forza Horizon 5 I could basically go from High to Ultra settings while keeping around the same FPS. So I might return it to get the Asus G16 4080 instead at $2,700. It's $850 more from the sale price or $700 more from the MSRP. To me it might be worth it for the extra GPU power at 125W, OLED screen, and better speakers. Oh and it has Windows Hello vs a FPS on the 7i. Still a lot of money but it would be more of an upgrade vs a minor one with the 7i. I will miss the per key RGB tho. I know they make the G16 in white but I believe it's more of a silver finish which I'm not a fan of. The G14 is in white I think but I want a larger display. Call me old 😊 Please do a review of the G14 and G16. I believe you haven't yet I don't think. 😊 Also I already got a 4090 rig at home so I don't have to have the best while on the go. Just something decent enough with great battery life. The G16 has Intel Meteor Lake CPUs. It's weaker than the 14th gen Raptor Lake CPUs when it comes to high output performance but trades that for better performance at low wattages leading to better battery life overall. They finally went AMD which I actually prefer.
Mine came with default Windows background and after updating I had to reset my PIN twice. When starting a game the screen freezes for 3-5 seconds and then everything comes back to normal…. Returned it ASAP to Best Buy. Currently giving it a shot for a second time and so far I’m just installing the updates and I did indeed had the PIN issue and default windows background, but I’ll continue testing.
Hey I just saw your video of the yoga pro 9i review because I just bought one. I’ve noticed you camera is awesome. Being as your a tech review channel could you review your camera, lens, mic setup? Or just tell me what they are/link in your descriptions lol.
Oh I didn't know people wanted to know that lol maybe I'll start including it in my description like you mentioned! Main camera: Sony A7IV Main Lens: Tamron 17-28mm Top down camera: Sony FX30 Top down Lens: Tamron 11-20mm Mic: Rode wireless go
Thanks for actually responding. But yeah, as someone who doesn’t know anything about cameras and what not it takes the confusion out of the process to hear directly from somebody who knows more than you do.
Don't buy ASUS products. My laptop had it's keyboard sttop working and killing 2 chargers (i wasn't even using the keyboard). The legion has better customer service
@@techwithashleythe 3.2K screen is nicer but it's mainly for content creators that needs a more accurate screen. Also it's only at 165Hz vs 240Hz which gamers will notice a difference. Now will the 4070 reach 240fps? Not really on recent titles even on low settings. The 3.2K screen will put more pressure on the 4070 as well. At 16" 1600p 2.5K is perfectly fine while 3.2K or 4K would be more ideal for 18" if anything.
@@markpolo7 you will still only get the HD feed anyways and the last time I checked this is a gaming labtop first vs a media content consumption device.
Hey, great video. I just wanted to know if you managed to remove those stickers. How did you manage to get them off? Did it affect the white coating or paint?
Personally, I have not had any instances or the palm rest area getting too warm to where it's uncomfortable. If I experience high temps later on (since I've only had the laptop for a week), I'll be sure to give an update.
Hey. Awesome video. I have some questions (please be patient with me, lol). How long does the battery last? Is the display nice? (does it have good accurate colors because it seems to be a matte screen and glossy screens may have better/brighter colors. Sub questions- is it anti-glare? Is your reflection in the screen really blurry or can you actually see yourself, just not as clearly as on a glossy screen?) Why do you think the 2023 Legion Slim 7i with lower specs might be more expensive on Best Buy than this 2024 model? Sorry for the barrage of questions. I'm just genuinely interested.
The battery lasts ~2 hours for me lol I haven’t done much tweaking to see if I can get more, so it might be possible. I’d say the colors are accurate, but there is a 3.2k screen option that will have more accurate colors if that’s what you’re going for. The screen is matte enough to not see reflections etc. I’m not too sure behind the reasons on the price when compared to the 2023 model, maybe Lenovo is just restructuring their price point for this model moving forward but I have no idea.
Omg I almost didn’t leave a comment, but I’m so glad I noticed the OBS! Do you have any problems using OBS on this? Would you recommend this one for streaming? Or do you think the pro would be a better fit? I’m really obsessed with their glacier white- but the 5 hr battery life is a little concerning 😫 ( even though I only stream 2-3 hrs )
Great review But I have a question what would the lifespan of this laptop be I am thinking of buying the 5i pro and I want to know the life span I will take proper care of it
@@yassinmohamed3135 I'd guess maybe 3-5 years. Since it doesn't have the best battery life (what gaming laptop does?) it eventually might have to stay plugged in… maybe past 5 years? I'm not too sure.
I got the 5i with the 4070, 32gb ram and 14900hx. Games are eye candy on this thing. A little confused on why full size SD cards matter so much, then again i'm gonna use this for computer science at school and not for content creation, so dont think it matters for me anyway. PS my stickers are also misaligned 😂
Just ran across your review. Wondering if you had any issues with it at all? What’s funny is I’ve been watching the price and actually was returning a five because it did not have thunderbolt. And what strange as I’ve been watching how fast these things get picked up at open box at Best Buy. I’ve seen quite a few come in and then they go right back out again as soon as they pop up. So I’m wondering why people would be returning them? Other than they get a little warm compared to the 5i. And to be honest, I could care less about heat as on my razor you could cook eggs legitimately.
I think it has really good performance for a thinner gaming laptop. Naturally it does get warm, but it wasn’t anything too crazy that bothered me. It did seem to have a bug where when doing anything that turns on the dedicated GPU (like launching ANY games) the screen went completely black and I had to force restart. Turning HDR on in windows prevented this from happening, but hopefully that’s something they fix with a software update. I ended up returning mine, not because it wasn’t a great laptop but I need a laptop to be a video editing machine first, and gaming second and unfortunately it didn’t render any faster than my M1 MacBook Pro. And since I have a desktop PC I made the decision to swap it out for a M3 Max MacBook, even if I can’t game on it 😭 If my needs were different or money wasn’t an object I’d buy it again.
@@techwithashley I was thinking about getting the 7i for rendering (architecture student)... so do you think it's not a great option? I can't decide since I need a windows laptop, thank you🙏
Im Gonna Buy It- BUT not so much for gaming only for content creation-oh and school. SO can you give us your thoughts on how it is perfoming so far for that. tankz
I’ve only have it for about two weeks, but so far it’s been good. The battery life isn’t great, but that’s not a surprise. I truly love the keyboard though.
I haven't looked into that model too much, but Razer Blades are known to have good performance and build quality, but they also have a "premium" price tag. If you have the money for a premium device, then I am sure they are a good buy, but you can buy similar specs with a cheaper price tag. And OLEDs are gorgeous, so that's always a plus.
I m kinda confused. I don’t game a lot, my main use is college work/ online classes, Netflix and stuff….and ms office work…. So should I buy legion 7i with 4070 or hp spectre x360 with ultra 7 155
Personally, I'd go with the HP Spectre for school. You'll get better battery life, and I've seen it go on sale at Best Buy quite a few times now. The spectre also feels more premium.
I haven't looked too much into the G16, but have heard good things. I think it's ram is soldered though (that's the case for the G14), so that's a bit disappointing since you have to pay a higher premium for the ram configuration that you want.
@@techwithashley yeah it's unfortunate. I'm in the market myself for replacing my laptop that crashed about 4 months ago. I'm torn between the legeon pro 9i (I get a discount were I work) and the strix scar 16. I like the design and astetic of the 9i but I like the easier upgradability of the scar 16
Thanks! I think the main differences are the build quality and the 7i is supposed to have slightly more CPU power. The 7i has a glass trackpad and an aluminum build body versus the plastic on the 5i pro. Both seem like solid choice though.
I returned the laptop and got a MacBook because it was better for my needs at this time. Overall I think it is a great laptop and would buy it again for gaming.
I remember seeing the black version for $1580 on the Lenovo site before and even the white one, stacked with coupons, credit card cashbacks and stuff does come down to ~$15-1600. But yeah the usual price is a bit much.
@techwithashley love you video. I am also a pretty big gamer myself. More of a console gamer than PC. Have a PS4 PS2 PS5 XBox series S meta quest 2 and just brought a entry level gaming laptop. To play Command and Conquer generals
@@techwithashley Actually I am on a very old Lenovo Yoga I7 6th Gen GTX 940M Laptop. As my Dell G7 17 7700 I7 RTX 2070 With 300hz just got lost.... 😢 😭
I’ve been watching so much videos I want this laptop now 😂 I maybe wait until it’s cheaper for me is almost 1.8k dollars hahaha 😂 maybe my old acer will suffice for 2 years
Specs:
Lenovo - Legion 7i 16" Gaming Laptop WQXGA
14900HX
NVIDIA RTX 4070
32GB ram (expandable to 64GB)
1600p screen option
1tb SSD
TGP of rtx 4070?
@@Neptus7140W
Well if you watch JarrodTech Video you never even reach 100w anyway so I wish it was a 4080 💀
How about Lenovo 7i? 14th generation core i7, Rtx 4060, 16gb ram, isn't good or bad? I'm gathering some information about this laptop
I’d love to own this stallion of a laptop 🎉😢😢😢
I own this laptop. It is amazing, battery will never compare to regular laptop. If you are not gaming you should be able to get a a few hours for basic computer needs. This computer is for people who want gaming, creation, and portability in the sense that you travel.
I own it as well i7 with a 4060 and 64 gigs of RAM. I’m an architecture student and video editor.
agree with you on that I went form a aorus gigagyte 2070 max q to a asus rog zephyrus with a 4080 and to screens. Going from getting like 8 to 9 hours of battery to not more than 3 and a half hits different lol. I did always love that this laptop had good battery life and was decently powerful.
how long does the battery last if you just use it for multitasking? like daily tasks on work, multiple tabs on chrome and video uploading?
@@J_Johnson.Productions nice, thinking I'll get the i9 4060 model and just 16gb ram that I'll upgrade right away with 64gb ram and a 4tb SSD. Photo, video, programming, and the occasional gaming session. I wanted the yoga pro 9i but after a lot of research, I think the legion is the safer bet
@karikaru good to hear bro, mine has been doing well so far so genuinely I can give my approval
You showed how the different modes would effect your gameplay and performance, I thank you a lot, im planning on buying my own just saving up! :)
Cool, your channel just appeared in my recommendations. Rare TH-cam Win.
Great stuff. Keep it up!!
Thank you, I appreciate it. I also enjoy your channel!
Techguy and techwithashley, you guys gave nice reviews. More power to you both!
Yo tech guy is here
2023 Legion Slim 7i here (i9 [H], 4070, 32G ram). Couldn't wait for the 2024 model to be released. Also, about $500-800 more than what I got. White isn't available in Canada, which I have to admit looks slick! Thanks for taking the time!
I almost got that one, but was trying to be patient for the 2024 to be released. Considering NVIDIA hasn't released any new graphics card, the 2023 models are a better value. However, I haven't seen the 2023 Slim 7i go on sale, so in this case, they were the same price. I'm sure it'll drop now this one it out, but I will be sticking with what I have.
@@techwithashley Good idea! The max'd out dgpu is the same (4070) but the cpu is 14th gen and HX. I sincerely doubt, performance-wise, it's a significant difference from the 13th gen, i9 (H). In any case, the 2023 Slim, with my spec, is hard to find online. Got mine from Best Buy Open Box for $2099 CAD. Hard to find it even now. Yes, I would definitely stick with what you have. Really nice!
White is now available in Canada on the Lenovo website.
That thing sure is pretty! I have the Gen 8 with a 4080 and it has been an absolute beast!!!
You have the PRO model then vs the slim or regular 7 as these max out only to a 4070. Imo the 7i looks better than the Pro. Also the Pro is missing some key features for me like weight and having a FPS. If I want a 4080 or 4090 I would get an 9i instead but those are more expensive.
@@volcalstone I got a really good deal on mine back in August last year. I wish it had certain things like lit up port identifiers and a mini led screen, but TBH it does everything I've asked of it and I have zero regrets. Would I take a white one? Yeah. Do I need one? :)
I have bought the same exact model and its arriving this Tuesday..Damn excited😍😍
I have heard of the Legion Smart Phone.. now this laptop! Wow! Looks amazing.. cool. Keep it up! Nicely done as usual.. 😊
Ordered mine with the same specs in black, I spect it arrive in 3 days. Looks like a hell well made machine
Nice! It's been great so far, hope you enjoy yours.
TGP of rtx 4070?
Great video quality, thanks! Good luck with your channel
@@yarik1778 thank you!
I had this machine for a few days. I personally had an issue with the case. The monitor hinge creaked when I would open the machine. Also, I found the machine would get rather warm when the device was not a flat, desktop type surface. When I would place the machine on my desktop mat, the temperatures would then get high enough that it would throttle. I ended up returning the device and purchasing the Legion Pro 7i, which has been fantastic.
I had to RMA my Legion 7i after 4 hours of use. It got stuck in a BIOS self-healing loop and then failed to POST or BIOS. This was 4 hours of updating BIOS, windows, drivers, and testing a game for about 30 minutes.
4 hours, during one of the many restarts, it died.
Replacement unit arrives tomorrow....
@@SgtFurby if you're able to answer that would be a big help, how did the replacement go? Also how was their customer service?
What were you using it for that would get it hot if you don't mind me asking? I have heard that it has cooler *internal* temps than some others which seems more attractive to me as someone who lives in a warm region in the summer, but I'm semi unsure if it will end up being an issue for me to actually use
@@shaeisgae8952 Every time Lenovo customer service transferred my call, the call dropped. This happened four times during the RMA process.
Once we actually established a cross shipment RMA, it was easy. Return labels sent, new unit shipped, and it was fine. I almost ran into the same BIOS problem with the new/current unit.
I won't purchase another Legion 7i and may opt for other manufacturers for future purchases. I do not see the 7i lasting as long as my 2015 Alienware 17 R3, which is still running to this day; all I did is replace the battery a few years ago. Still running strong after almost a decade later.
One of my biggest gripes with the Legion 7i is the build quality. Every TH-camr saying the build quality is super high are indeed the people that are super high. They are probably paid actors. The screen flex is very concerning. The left and right swivels are rigid, but the center has zero support. That is where all the heat is. I always open the lid slowly. the screen also has a lot of bend and flex to it which is probably why a lot of users report inconsistent backlight; the variations in manufacturing probably cause small bend radius in the screen, thus warping the backlight.
The shell itself is solid, but prone to scratching and fingerprints. The screen is an easy risk.
I generally do not spend more than $2,000 on a laptop. My target is buying something akin to my desktop, where it can do everything my desktop can, in the event my desktop goes down for whatever reason. The Legion 7i can do that without sacrificing much of anything.
At the price I paid, ~$1,550, and just over $1,700 after tax, I am neither totally confident nor totally against the purchase. I got a killer deal on a brand new unit with equal specs to that of @techwithashley , minus the RAM. Mine had 16GB, which I upgraded to 48GB Crucial DDR5 @ 5600MHz.
I would NOT buy the Legion 7i at full retail, nor would I at 10 - 20% off. Buy it when you get such a low margin deal like I did. I could not find anything with those specs at that price.
Should I make a review on my RTNBroadcasting channel?
@shaeisgae8952 Nothing special. Normal day to day activities. As soon as I removed the mat, the machine cooled down some, but it still would get fairly warm. I have the Legion Pro 7i and it has been fantastic. That laptop stays relatively cool in conparison.
The legion looks good! I'm thinking about picking up one of these for IT and some gaming!
The laptop is gorgeous ✨
I really enjoyed watching this video! You're quite good at Call of Duty. Sadly, I'm terrible at shooting games lol so I'm a cozy gaming and I enjoy it a lot!!
Thank you! To be fair I probably play the Sims 4 more than I do call of duty lol I love cozy games too!
I just ordered one of these with the exact same specs. Wanted white but all they had was black. Oh well. But for US$1660, I'm not upset. My other laptop is a HP Spectra 360 and I love it, but I wanted something with a little more power for CAD work and gaming.
That's not bad, and I also have the HP Spectre 360! Both are very nice.
@@techwithashleyOhh my god
I am seeing apple pc in the back and you have lenove +hp🙄💀
I just bought this for CAD! What do you think about your purchase? does it work well for CAD?
It’s for professionals so likely it will be good for cad, probably better than you would need for cad, I’m excited for it certainly
Great informative video.
Thanks for the Review ive been planning to buy this Laptop and I think its pretty good
Hope you enjoy it!
I just subscribed to your channel. The Legion 7i and 7i PRO are a good compromise between the 5i and 9i. You’re right about the battery life. This isn’t a good school laptop. The new 9th Generation has a new fan design that has increased cooling. The white version is the best. I have an 8th generation Lenovo Legion Pro laptop and I LOVE IT 😊
Your gameplay is 10/10 too its fun to watch
Thanks!
I have this laptop and it's really beast of a machine . I mean it can run almost any game at fps more than 160 and it is really useful for daily drive , work and entertainment
It is a great laptop!
It's a shame that LENOVO has not made the white color available on the Legion Pro Version.
Good stuff! TH-cam suggested your channel, probably because I've been looking at comparisons between the new Zephyrus G14 and the 7i. (I'm a fashion/editorial photographer but also love gaming and needed something new to replace my 2022 G14 that just died.) I'm glad it did though because I like your style of unboxing/reviewing and you convinced me to go 7i instead of G14 so thanks! Also, you should stream your gaming because you've got a great voice and chill personality for it! Thanks for the great video!
Legion 7i is better bro...i am using it
Great video.
Love this
Thank you!
I LOVE how it looks but I didn't like the port layout. I have a Legion 5i from 2022 and one of the things I love about it is that there are so many ports on the backside.
I always have my keyboard and mouse plugged in and because there are two Type-A ports behind (where I keep my mouse and keyboard always plugged in), my setup looks so clean !!!
If the ports were on the side, my setup would be so messy.
Yeah, I like the option of having more ports on the back, seems very convenient for sure. Luckily I never have too many things plugged in to where it’s an issue.
@@techwithashley 🍻👍🏼
Great video!
Thanks!
Since you are using it as your personal laptop I wanted to ask whether your laptop is facing the same problem of Intel processor failure cause I also thought to get the laptop but was worried after reading on reddit that the HX series is facing problem of crashing
So I returned this laptop (not because it was a bad one), but during the time I had it - I did not have any issues with the computer crashing, and I did not even know what was a problem.
@@techwithashley Can I ask why you returned it?
@dremercer08 I needed it primarily for video editing, and it was able to edit and render videos but the MacBook Pro just ended up being a better pick because it rendered slightly faster and had wayyyyy longer battery life .... Also did not get hot when doing so. If I had the money I'd buy this laptop again tbh, but it just wasn't the right tool for me for what I needed.
lmao i ordered the same exact spec in the same color, watching every single video on it cause there are like less than 10 in total on youtube. also ordered it a week ago as a cto, still going to take a week more to come (this is early in india btw😭😭)
I hope you get it soon and enjoy it! It seems like a solid laptop so far.
Where u order it from
@@ash-s4z official lenovo website
Did you order from the official website?
How much did it cost you?
thank you for the video! i am looking at maybe switching from mac to windows - i want a laptop for gaming but also content creation and this might be the one!
That's a really beautiful one .. is the screen good , OLED ?
I really love your way of reviewing , calm and clear ❤
Thank you! It is not OLED; it is an LCD panel with a 2560 x 1600 resolution. It is still really nice!
I will have to say that the games youve played really did perform well. Even with or without the charger plugged in, the FPS for such a competitve esports game was solid for a thinner laptop compared to the Legion 7i Pro. Will definitely consider this as I plan on building my own PC in the future, especially to replace my laptop i have currenrly (i7-9750H, GTX 1660 TI)
Yeah, I was really surprised with the performance. I'm really loving it so far!
Just ordered one. But with 14700hx and 512 gb ssd. I can upgrade it later, the battery life though, I hear what you said about its battery, but I prefer to start with it. My current laptop is Aspire with the battery life running down to 45 min after a few years. Compare that to my small HP Chromebook thats runs battery for 8 to 9 hrs.
😁 At the stickers and what guy said. I usual keep the graphic and CPU stickers but with thus white deck I might just take it all off for that clean look. I might pick this up at BB tomorrow since it's on sale rn. One good thing about having BB plus which I do have but not TT is that you have a 60 day price protection instead of just 14 days. If this gets a little cheaper soon then it's a solid deal for what you get. At $1,850 it's decent deal. Hopefully this will have an OLED screen next year to make it even more slim. 😊
Edit: 2 Masters, instant subbed. Hehe kidding but pretty cool content so far and yes I did sub cause of your humor. I don't play FPS so you're probably way better than me by a mile. 😊
Did you end up getting one? I love Best Buy 60 day return and definitely take advantage of it lol
Thanks for the sub, I’m glad someone enjoys my humor.
@@techwithashley yeah I did. It looks soooo good. I do like it for the most part but like I stated originally that the price of this should be $1,500 instead due to it only having a 4070 115W. After tax and it being around $2K gives me some doubts.
Yes that 60 day return window is awesome as well. I'll see if I really keep this tho as I'm comparing it to my 2022 Flow X16 3060 130W. I do see a performance boost for sure but is it enough to warrant a $2K upgrade? I'm not sure. In Forza Horizon 5 I could basically go from High to Ultra settings while keeping around the same FPS.
So I might return it to get the Asus G16 4080 instead at $2,700. It's $850 more from the sale price or $700 more from the MSRP. To me it might be worth it for the extra GPU power at 125W, OLED screen, and better speakers. Oh and it has Windows Hello vs a FPS on the 7i. Still a lot of money but it would be more of an upgrade vs a minor one with the 7i. I will miss the per key RGB tho. I know they make the G16 in white but I believe it's more of a silver finish which I'm not a fan of. The G14 is in white I think but I want a larger display. Call me old 😊
Please do a review of the G14 and G16. I believe you haven't yet I don't think. 😊 Also I already got a 4090 rig at home so I don't have to have the best while on the go. Just something decent enough with great battery life. The G16 has Intel Meteor Lake CPUs. It's weaker than the 14th gen Raptor Lake CPUs when it comes to high output performance but trades that for better performance at low wattages leading to better battery life overall. They finally went AMD which I actually prefer.
Mine came with default Windows background and after updating I had to reset my PIN twice. When starting a game the screen freezes for 3-5 seconds and then everything comes back to normal…. Returned it ASAP to Best Buy. Currently giving it a shot for a second time and so far I’m just installing the updates and I did indeed had the PIN issue and default windows background, but I’ll continue testing.
Hey I just saw your video of the yoga pro 9i review because I just bought one. I’ve noticed you camera is awesome. Being as your a tech review channel could you review your camera, lens, mic setup? Or just tell me what they are/link in your descriptions lol.
Oh I didn't know people wanted to know that lol maybe I'll start including it in my description like you mentioned!
Main camera: Sony A7IV
Main Lens: Tamron 17-28mm
Top down camera: Sony FX30
Top down Lens: Tamron 11-20mm
Mic: Rode wireless go
Thanks for actually responding. But yeah, as someone who doesn’t know anything about cameras and what not it takes the confusion out of the process to hear directly from somebody who knows more than you do.
Which one should I buy
Legion 7i, i9 with 4070 or Rog strix G16 i9 with 4070 ?
I am little confused about them
Don't buy ASUS products. My laptop had it's keyboard sttop working and killing 2 chargers (i wasn't even using the keyboard). The legion has better customer service
Been hearing Asus warranty frauds a lot. Like a lot. Should avoid Asus tho.
How is the contrast ratio on the display? Really wish it was mini-led or OLED but I guess this will have to do. Planning to buy the same one soon.
I think it's good, but Lenovo has this laptop with a 3.2k screen option; I just haven't found it for sale.
@@techwithashleythe 3.2K screen is nicer but it's mainly for content creators that needs a more accurate screen. Also it's only at 165Hz vs 240Hz which gamers will notice a difference. Now will the 4070 reach 240fps? Not really on recent titles even on low settings. The 3.2K screen will put more pressure on the 4070 as well. At 16" 1600p 2.5K is perfectly fine while 3.2K or 4K would be more ideal for 18" if anything.
@@volcalstone But movies or series are better viewed on the screen in 3.2K than in lower resolution, because it has better colors.
@@markpolo7 you will still only get the HD feed anyways and the last time I checked this is a gaming labtop first vs a media content consumption device.
@@volcalstone But 4K videos will look better on this screen than on a lower resolution
Thanks for the review. Can u please tell if the inside also made from aluminum? (around the keyboard) and how good the build quality?
It feels like aluminum all around
all aluminium not a single place where it is plastic
I agree with you.
If you want to go out with notebook you should get something lighter and probably with Apple Silicon or Qualcomm snapdragon X elite.
Good work.
Thanks!
can you give us the month update what are the pros and cons of the laptop?
Hey, great video. I just wanted to know if you managed to remove those stickers. How did you manage to get them off? Did it affect the white coating or paint?
I use duck adhesive remover and a microfiber cloth, works great and does not affect coating.
just subscribed good content .
Much appreciated!
first vdeo i can find where people show off the charger and plug. tyvm
One more thing Which is very important, What do you think Palm rest area surface temperature while gaming or load? Is it comfortable or too warm, Hot?
Personally, I have not had any instances or the palm rest area getting too warm to where it's uncomfortable. If I experience high temps later on (since I've only had the laptop for a week), I'll be sure to give an update.
Hey. Awesome video. I have some questions (please be patient with me, lol). How long does the battery last? Is the display nice? (does it have good accurate colors because it seems to be a matte screen and glossy screens may have better/brighter colors. Sub questions- is it anti-glare? Is your reflection in the screen really blurry or can you actually see yourself, just not as clearly as on a glossy screen?) Why do you think the 2023 Legion Slim 7i with lower specs might be more expensive on Best Buy than this 2024 model?
Sorry for the barrage of questions. I'm just genuinely interested.
The battery lasts ~2 hours for me lol I haven’t done much tweaking to see if I can get more, so it might be possible. I’d say the colors are accurate, but there is a 3.2k screen option that will have more accurate colors if that’s what you’re going for. The screen is matte enough to not see reflections etc. I’m not too sure behind the reasons on the price when compared to the 2023 model, maybe Lenovo is just restructuring their price point for this model moving forward but I have no idea.
How is the processor holding up? Apparently there have been issues with the intel 14th gen processors crapping out. I really want this laptop
I returned it months ago and recently got my hands on one again, but I haven't had any issues!
Omg I almost didn’t leave a comment, but I’m so glad I noticed the OBS! Do you have any problems using OBS on this? Would you recommend this one for streaming? Or do you think the pro would be a better fit? I’m really obsessed with their glacier white- but the 5 hr battery life is a little concerning 😫 ( even though I only stream 2-3 hrs )
I didn’t have any issues, I assume you can stream with the laptop plugged in.
Info on battery life in normal usage versus while gaming.
Great review and nice gameplay performance :). Which mouse are you using in the video?
In the video I was using an Alienware AW610M, but prefer my Logitech G502 X
@@techwithashley Thank You 😇
Is the Base macbook pro M3 pro better than this for data science and machine learning?
Both are going to work well for that, just depends if you want to play games as well. The MacBook will run cooler and quieter
Great review
But I have a question what would the lifespan of this laptop be I am thinking of buying the 5i pro and I want to know the life span I will take proper care of it
@@yassinmohamed3135 I'd guess maybe 3-5 years. Since it doesn't have the best battery life (what gaming laptop does?) it eventually might have to stay plugged in… maybe past 5 years? I'm not too sure.
Is Dell G15 5525 Ryzen 5 6600H a Good laptop for video editing and casual Gaming??
Thanks for sharing ordered same lapee with same specs but in dark color
Hope you like it!
I got the 5i with the 4070, 32gb ram and 14900hx. Games are eye candy on this thing. A little confused on why full size SD cards matter so much, then again i'm gonna use this for computer science at school and not for content creation, so dont think it matters for me anyway. PS my stickers are also misaligned 😂
This Looks So Good ❤....
It looks amazing
Hey, I'm considering this or a dell xps 15 for programming and minimal coding, which should i go for?
I haven’t reviewed any dell xps laptops, but if it has an Intel Core Ultra series it’ll probably run cooler and have better battery life potential.
@@techwithashley okay great suggestion thanks
Thank for the information ma'am
Just ran across your review. Wondering if you had any issues with it at all? What’s funny is I’ve been watching the price and actually was returning a five because it did not have thunderbolt.
And what strange as I’ve been watching how fast these things get picked up at open box at Best Buy. I’ve seen quite a few come in and then they go right back out again as soon as they pop up. So I’m wondering why people would be returning them? Other than they get a little warm compared to the 5i.
And to be honest, I could care less about heat as on my razor you could cook eggs legitimately.
I think it has really good performance for a thinner gaming laptop. Naturally it does get warm, but it wasn’t anything too crazy that bothered me. It did seem to have a bug where when doing anything that turns on the dedicated GPU (like launching ANY games) the screen went completely black and I had to force restart. Turning HDR on in windows prevented this from happening, but hopefully that’s something they fix with a software update.
I ended up returning mine, not because it wasn’t a great laptop but I need a laptop to be a video editing machine first, and gaming second and unfortunately it didn’t render any faster than my M1 MacBook Pro. And since I have a desktop PC I made the decision to swap it out for a M3 Max MacBook, even if I can’t game on it 😭
If my needs were different or money wasn’t an object I’d buy it again.
@@techwithashley I was thinking about getting the 7i for rendering (architecture student)... so do you think it's not a great option? I can't decide since I need a windows laptop, thank you🙏
Im Gonna Buy It- BUT not so much for gaming only for content creation-oh and school. SO can you give us your thoughts on how it is perfoming so far for that. tankz
I’ve only have it for about two weeks, but so far it’s been good. The battery life isn’t great, but that’s not a surprise. I truly love the keyboard though.
@techwithashley O, how long would you say the battery lasts on a full charge? & I know the keyboard is noice 👌🏽
what is the app called that shows the fps and more that u have on the left side
@IonCasu it is MSI Afterburner
@@techwithashley thanks
what settings were you running on call of duty
I play on “basic”
Great video
Love the accent
Thank you! 😃
How long does the battery last without toys
Have you tried mw3 DMZ mode?
@23:45 MSI tool on Legion?
@@rudrapratapsingh213 MSI afterburner is available to download on Windows laptops
What do you think about the Razer blade 16 Oled? New 2024?
I haven't looked into that model too much, but Razer Blades are known to have good performance and build quality, but they also have a "premium" price tag. If you have the money for a premium device, then I am sure they are a good buy, but you can buy similar specs with a cheaper price tag. And OLEDs are gorgeous, so that's always a plus.
The whole laptop is aluminium build or only the top and bottom lid ? What about keyboard deck and frame ?
The whole laptop feels aluminum, keyboard deck included.
Hi, I have a question, does the laptop comes with mux Switch or something to bost the performance, not just the lenovo turbo Mode
You can overclock the GPU in the Lenovo Vantage software.
@@techwithashley thanks
Nice i got mine with the 4070, 64gb, 4tb, in black. Also 2k screen since the 3k is not suitable for gaming
Its so beautiful 😭😭
did you customize on laptop when buying from lenovo website
I bought from Best Buy, so no.
How to get in white i am not getttting 😭😭😭😭
I m kinda confused. I don’t game a lot, my main use is college work/ online classes, Netflix and stuff….and ms office work…. So should I buy legion 7i with 4070 or hp spectre x360 with ultra 7 155
Correction: with 4060…..4070 is beyond budget also I need great screen like 2.8k or something like that
Personally, I'd go with the HP Spectre for school. You'll get better battery life, and I've seen it go on sale at Best Buy quite a few times now. The spectre also feels more premium.
@@techwithashley appreciate the reply Ashley. Will probably get the spectre.
No problem, good luck in your classes.
@@techwithashley good luck with your channel.
How much for this one in Canada.
my new legion 7i gen 9 has little sound on right hinge when opening ? Is it normal ?
that doesn't sound normal
May I ask why you chose that model over the 9i?
If you're referring to the legion 9i, that one is way too expensive.
@@techwithashley I understand have you looked at the asus rog zephyrus g16?
I haven't looked too much into the G16, but have heard good things. I think it's ram is soldered though (that's the case for the G14), so that's a bit disappointing since you have to pay a higher premium for the ram configuration that you want.
@@techwithashley yeah it's unfortunate. I'm in the market myself for replacing my laptop that crashed about 4 months ago. I'm torn between the legeon pro 9i (I get a discount were I work) and the strix scar 16. I like the design and astetic of the 9i but I like the easier upgradability of the scar 16
I will buy one day for sure😢
I have same specs but different is i have legion 5i pro instead 😭 what are major difference between 7i and 5i pro?
PS :- the way u talk is so sweet and cute 😭
Thanks! I think the main differences are the build quality and the 7i is supposed to have slightly more CPU power. The 7i has a glass trackpad and an aluminum build body versus the plastic on the 5i pro. Both seem like solid choice though.
Hey, are you still using this laptop? Do you still recommend it
I returned the laptop and got a MacBook because it was better for my needs at this time. Overall I think it is a great laptop and would buy it again for gaming.
@@techwithashley i guess you would say a MacBook is lighter and thinner? more portable than the Legion 7i
I actually think they’re pretty similar tbh!
is the fan noise distracting?
It's loud, but isn't distracting to me
Ashley don't look at him look at me Ashley LOOK at me
the only reason they're big is due to the graphics card. exlude that and they can be 2x slimer
Yeah, makes sense
Which is better btw legion pro 5 I and 7 I maxed out
I'd go for the 7i still.
Why does the white one cost more than the black ones😭
Dream laptop, but here in Africa ...we can only dream
10:40 same!
You are so nice and have such a personality 😁😁😁
Thank you so much 😀
This would be the perfect laptop if it is priced down to $1,500.
I remember seeing the black version for $1580 on the Lenovo site before and even the white one, stacked with coupons, credit card cashbacks and stuff does come down to ~$15-1600. But yeah the usual price is a bit much.
Wait it doesnt have RJ45 port 🤔
It doesn’t… I feel like most don’t nowadays
I really wanna buy the white colour but i am afraid it will get dirty
Damn, i dont what should i buy, Hp Envy 32Ram 3050 for 1600 Euro or Legion 7i for 2k
Depends what you need it for. If you want to play games, go legion
The computer is great. It’s a shame it doesn’t have a Thunderbolt 4.
in india price is 2400$ and you have to pay extra for white
That’s crazy!
why mine gets so hot and im not even playing games yet
I went through half of a graduate program with a 4GB cromebook
That's wild
@techwithashley love you video. I am also a pretty big gamer myself. More of a console gamer than PC. Have a PS4 PS2 PS5 XBox series S meta quest 2 and just brought a entry level gaming laptop. To play Command and Conquer generals
😢😭 OMG the FPS you get on Nomal Mode is my High Performance Mode... And still it never hits 100FPS!
It is a beast! What do you have?
@@techwithashley Actually I am on a very old Lenovo Yoga I7 6th Gen GTX 940M Laptop. As my Dell G7 17 7700 I7 RTX 2070 With 300hz just got lost.... 😢 😭
That power brick though.
IPS screen which is great!
I’ve been watching so much videos I want this laptop now 😂 I maybe wait until it’s cheaper for me is almost 1.8k dollars hahaha 😂 maybe my old acer will suffice for 2 years
Lesson of the day: Don't reload and charge to enemy at the same time :D :D :D
hehe 😜