The Most Beautiful Laptop ... Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9 (2024)

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  • Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
  • It's "Slim", and it's magnificent. This is my first video with the new 2024 legion 7i. 2 more videos will follow :)
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    • 12 A.M Study Session 📚...
    Timeline:
    0:00 Intro and spec options
    3:02 Formfactor, weight, and ports
    7:55 Teardown, internals, and upgrades
    11:37 Keyboard, RGB, and trackpad
    14:45 Screen and Audio
    17:28 Audio
    18:57 Noise and benchmarks
    21:53 Game Testing (Baldur's Gate) + power modes
    24:06 Game Testing (Horizon Forbidden west)
    25:48 Conclusions
    #lenovo #creator #lenovolegion
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 345

  • @TechGuyBeau
    @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому +25

    Specs:
    14900hx
    Rtx 4070
    32 GB ram
    1600p screen option
    1tb ssd

    • @Smart_boy2001
      @Smart_boy2001 2 місяці тому

      Is the maximum ram 32? Or is expandable to 64?
      Also I hope you do gaming test with this legion like you did to other legions you got.

    • @BenGeusens
      @BenGeusens 2 місяці тому

      @@Smart_boy2001 Take a look here psref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion/Legion_7_16IRX9?M=83FD006UMH

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому

      @@Smart_boy200164 for sure. Not sure about more than that

    • @PKperformanceEU
      @PKperformanceEU 2 місяці тому

      @@TechGuyBeauwhats the trackpad made out of?

    • @KingOfKingLessWorld
      @KingOfKingLessWorld 2 місяці тому

      @@PKperformanceEU aluminium

  • @mutawi3i
    @mutawi3i 2 місяці тому +2

    Proper good job mate. Subscribed.

  • @jbcatl
    @jbcatl 2 місяці тому +6

    This crushes my budget, but your reviews are very thorough and super helpful.

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому +1

      thanks. lenovo has good sales on occasion, just keep an eye on the website (or my channel community posts)

  • @user-yr6bx6bk9r
    @user-yr6bx6bk9r 2 місяці тому

    This is what I waited for!

  • @BenjaminGreenYT
    @BenjaminGreenYT 2 місяці тому

    Awesome vid Beau! Thanks for making it - I learned some things myself 😅

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому

      Hey everyone it’s Ben!
      Fun fact: not only is he a Lenovo superstar, but he’s an actual rock star -he puts of livestreams riffin on a guitar

  • @SabinTV-NP
    @SabinTV-NP 2 місяці тому

    Oh man that's an amazing looking device!

  • @dijkstw2
    @dijkstw2 2 місяці тому

    Very Nice Review! Just Bought One! Thanks for all the confirmations about the laptop, I was first thinking about the 5i Pro because of the price (it is very competitive), but I finally bought it and expect it in these days

  • @michaelwebb7222
    @michaelwebb7222 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you for this review! It helped me finally decide to pull the trigger and get the 7i

    • @nikhilrmahi
      @nikhilrmahi 23 дні тому

      did you get the 7i can you tell me about it? i’m considering to buy this laptop and wanted to know about the heating, fan noise battery life and should i go with i7 chip out i9????

    • @michaelwebb7222
      @michaelwebb7222 23 дні тому

      @@nikhilrmahi I did get the 7i, RTX4070. I’m not a huge gamer, but it runs every game I’ve tried so far (Hogwarts Legacy, Dragonage Inquisition and others) without problem. I bought a cooling pad to combat the heat and it definitely helps as this laptop can get a bit warm. I haven’t had a problem with fan noise, but then again I’m not often in a very quiet room when I play. Battery good so far. I do play plugged in though.

    • @nikhilrmahi
      @nikhilrmahi 23 дні тому

      @@michaelwebb7222 i mean smaller chassis it is gonna get hot does it hot to the point where it is uncomfortable?

    • @michaelwebb7222
      @michaelwebb7222 23 дні тому

      @@nikhilrmahi No not super hot, unless you had it directly on your lap while running a powerful program I suppose. Then the heat might cause discomfort.

  • @ragaadin9408
    @ragaadin9408 2 місяці тому +4

    per key rgb in white chassis is looks fantastic! thats the reason I got my slim 7i though it is last year version with intel 13th gen, but i glad they bring the glacier to my country. I appreciate that they put HX processor now, but little disappointing about usb A only 5 gbps now (last year all three usb A are 10 gbps).

  • @aayushkhokhar16
    @aayushkhokhar16 2 місяці тому +16

    i ordered a maxed out 7i just a week ago, cant wait for my first decent gaming and work machine!

    • @11swish
      @11swish 2 місяці тому

      has it come yet?!

    • @Asymmetric.edge.
      @Asymmetric.edge. 2 місяці тому +1

      You're going to love it. I did the same and got it last week. Fully maxed the crap out of it

    • @aayushkhokhar16
      @aayushkhokhar16 2 місяці тому +2

      @@11swish nahh , gotta wait like a week or 10 more days. The delivery times for CTOs here in India are atrocious

    • @aayushkhokhar16
      @aayushkhokhar16 2 місяці тому

      @@Asymmetric.edge. was gonna go zephryus at first, but then asus decided to launch a handicapped ultra 7 4070 ips version for almost 2.5k dollars. Glad that happened and i came across this beauty

    • @Alexander_Bahgheera
      @Alexander_Bahgheera 2 місяці тому

      @@aayushkhokhar16hope you enjoy it and it arrives safely! 😇

  • @alfianramadhan6590
    @alfianramadhan6590 2 місяці тому +1

    best review i've seen. im planning to buy this

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому

      Same…. We don’t have white here in Canada just yet. Gunmetal is also super clean, but I love me some white electronics

  • @hoangminhx007
    @hoangminhx007 2 місяці тому +3

    I'm just order this for my older sister. Still waiting for it...Look like this thing is a truly beauty!

    • @Rahul_OvO_9
      @Rahul_OvO_9 Місяць тому

      i think you can custimize the lap on their website from where you order

    • @KoJ653
      @KoJ653 Місяць тому

      Wow. I wish i had a brother like you ❤

  • @SpyVeProd
    @SpyVeProd 14 днів тому

    I just take mine it was very helpful your review !!! is amazing laptop !! For gaming and video edit is the best !! 2 days now im doing tests and im very very happy and satisfied for my choice !!!

  • @YuvrajSingh-ls5ut
    @YuvrajSingh-ls5ut 2 місяці тому +2

    Loved your video❤❤ was just waiting for the review of this laptop. Will you upload the gaming performance of this laptop in future?

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому +1

      I have a full gaming video coming for this with many more games

    • @YuvrajSingh-ls5ut
      @YuvrajSingh-ls5ut 2 місяці тому

      Thank you❤❤

  • @Smart_boy2001
    @Smart_boy2001 2 місяці тому +22

    FINALLY

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому +20

      I stayed up until 6am (my time) working on it so it could be live today…. And now I sleep

    • @Smart_boy2001
      @Smart_boy2001 2 місяці тому +6

      @@TechGuyBeau thanks a lot, your effort has acknowledged.

    • @DenGladeSpiller
      @DenGladeSpiller 2 місяці тому

      @@TechGuyBeau Youre are the greatest - thanks man

  • @truegamer_007
    @truegamer_007 Місяць тому

    I bought a 2023 legion slim 7 (amd) based on your video about it and I couldn't be happier, thank you so much for that!

  • @Waltkat
    @Waltkat Місяць тому

    Thank you for the great review. You dug a little deeper into this laptop than most reviewers. I've been wanting to replace my five year old HP Spectrum, which I love for it's touch screen and build quality. I wanted something with a little more umph for CAD work and gaming without too much bulk and this Legion 7i seems to fit the bill. Upgradeability is important to me and this 7i has that too. I found a great deal on one for US$1660.00 with 32Gb RAM, 1 TB storage, 240Hz display, and 4070 GPU. I'll probably add another 1 or 2 TB SSD later.

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  Місяць тому

      Dual nvme and upgradeable ram is awesome since it allows future upgrades (lowers initial buy in cost)

  • @al-tayf
    @al-tayf 2 місяці тому

    ive ordered legion 7i glacier white for 3d work yesterday, i cant wait for it to be delievered

  • @SanderA
    @SanderA Місяць тому +1

    Thank you so much for reviewing the 4060, UA-camrs are alway reviewing the high end models and leave out the mid range models. Sometimes we are looking for something on the go, and dont need the review on the higher end models. Lenovo should let you keep it btw lol.

  • @frederickmiller5492
    @frederickmiller5492 2 місяці тому

    i kind of wish I had waited for this. I really needed a laptop (the sound died on my old Yoga 920) and went with the 2023 G14 (which is a great machine) - I just like the way this looks a little more - and it's screen is larger (my eyesight is so bad). Thanks for the review - letting me know what I missed - lol.

  • @bookmark2846
    @bookmark2846 2 місяці тому

    Just wow. This laptop checks all my boxes. Bright screen, high resolution, reasonably sized power brick, upgradeable RAM, two NVME slots, USB-C charging, good gaming GPU & CPU, reasonably quiet. It might be the first laptop I would buy that was not on sale.

  • @simplebrownguy5675
    @simplebrownguy5675 Місяць тому

    Just ordered this finally on a good deal after watching this video a good few times (and maybe a few others) with 32 GB of RAM and 240 Hz screen w/ 500 nits. Looking forward to getting in touch with it Alas soon as I'm back from my trip. Also here's to hoping I can upgrade the WiFi card in it from 6E to 7.

    • @Waltkat
      @Waltkat Місяць тому

      The Lenovo website says it already has WiFi 7.

  • @Classic_Charm
    @Classic_Charm 2 місяці тому +6

    Finally! wait is over

  • @luminvade
    @luminvade 2 місяці тому

    Great review, thank you for this!
    Do you think the 2025 legion series would go with Core ultra CPUs and would have 50 series GPUs?

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому

      They will definitely have 5000 series. As for cpu unsure. I’d suspect core ultra or new strix point AMD but hard to say

  • @gunner8226
    @gunner8226 Місяць тому

    Got the glacier white model and added a cool mint keyboard skin to it...looks amazing with the blue backlighting

  • @eddie_santos
    @eddie_santos Місяць тому +2

    Thanks for the video. I just upgraded the memory in my new 2024 Lenovo - Legion 7i 16" Gaming Laptop WQXGA - Intel 14th Gen Core i9 with 32GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB - 1TB SSD - Glacier White . I also went from 32GB to 64GB (I used for my case Crucial RAM 64GB Kit (2x32GB) DDR5 5600MHz ). I must mention that when you start the laptop, screen will be blank for few minutes while it recognizes the new memory. Just wait and it should work.

    • @nikhilrmahi
      @nikhilrmahi 23 дні тому +1

      how’s your experience with legion 7i? should i buy it? which processor should i go with i7 or i9????

  • @imanuddinardianhermawan4789
    @imanuddinardianhermawan4789 2 місяці тому +1

    Thankyou for your review. May i suggest you to head to head with previous Legion slim 7 2023, expecially for rhe cooling section. Thankyou

    • @YamiKisara_
      @YamiKisara_ 2 місяці тому

      I would be interested to see it compared to the 2023 AMD version too

    • @Promikes
      @Promikes Місяць тому

      @@YamiKisara_ same here

  • @kubakd2078
    @kubakd2078 2 місяці тому +1

    Hey, how is the keyboard temperature during silent mode gaming? Last year was way too hot (even in idle)

  • @rickystafford7433
    @rickystafford7433 2 місяці тому +1

    Very tempting. I was eyeing the G16 yesterday for $1700 with $100 promo credit too. So $1600 effectively. I think that was a good buy but I’d be missing some performance.
    I wish this would go on sale already because the Pro 7i with 4080 is only $50 more and I’d go with that despite it being a little thicker and heavier.

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому +1

      ​ @Smart_boy2001 the g16 will be a decent laptop but it needs to be on a decent sale
      just make sure you get a g16 with 32gb of ram, otherwise you are wasting your money

    • @jasonkearns3330
      @jasonkearns3330 Місяць тому

      Where did you see this deal?

  • @priyambera10
    @priyambera10 Місяць тому +1

    Thoughts on the thermals as there are no vents on the sides?

  • @GoodKnight1
    @GoodKnight1 Місяць тому

    I’m about to get this and ordered it online for $1600, I think that’s a fantastic deal for this and an upgrade from my previous laptop.

  • @spacedreamer12
    @spacedreamer12 2 місяці тому +1

    Dude, pictures and videos don't do this thing justice. Walked into best buy to get a new mouse and saw this on display. Definitely was the best looking laptop there. Feels tanky af too

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому +1

      Honestly you are 100%. Right now it’s the most premium laptop on the market in terms of design in a 16” gaming laptop

  • @MrFrankTheRabbit
    @MrFrankTheRabbit 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for the review. Which is quieter in slient mode legion 7i or slim 5 amd which you reviewed last week?

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому

      They are about the same. Both run very quiet. AMD typically performs a bit better in silent mode overall as the chip is much more efficient

  • @JaiSingh-kx7ip
    @JaiSingh-kx7ip 2 місяці тому

    Hey there, awesome review as usual! Quick question: Have you encountered any charging port issues with the Legion series released in the last 2-3 years? I've heard a bunch about Legions having some serious charging port problems where it gets loose or something, resulting in the laptop not charging properly and needing the motherboard replaced.

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому

      I’ve actually never had this issue. Then again I am gentle with my electronics. Got to treat them well

    • @JaiSingh-kx7ip
      @JaiSingh-kx7ip 2 місяці тому

      @@TechGuyBeau Thank you for sharing your experience and for responding to my question.

  • @patrickduchene3181
    @patrickduchene3181 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for this review! What is the default recommended scaling on this screen?

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому

      Don’t use windows scaling, just use dlss.

  • @greatvictory
    @greatvictory 22 дні тому

    Hey, Great video.
    I just have a question, as the laptop can be considered slim laptop, well it is a rebranded slim, Will the thermals overtime deteriorate the components and thermal throttle ? over the span of just 2-3 years

  • @trevormwachala3660
    @trevormwachala3660 2 місяці тому

    Love the reviews
    Any chance for a review of the ROG Zephyrus G16 2024 with the RTX 4080
    Not many proper reviews for the vapor chamber variants (RTX 4080 & 4090)

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому +1

      When the price drops. Right now it has an outlandish price tag

  • @Magicstar-nw6xw
    @Magicstar-nw6xw 2 місяці тому

    I appreciate you being one of the first ones i see to review this laptop. I just ordered it and i was concerned since some reviews stated it gets really hot, does it? Thank you for your response.

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому +1

      It doesn’t get that hot if you game in balanced mode.
      Also, there is nothing wrong with laptops getting hot (although that can lead to throttling). If it runs well but warm it’s fine
      I really prefer balanced mode as it’s quiet and cool. He’ll even silent mode in many cases

  • @TheRedMistification
    @TheRedMistification Місяць тому

    Hey Beau! Great review. I heard people saying the i9 14900HX can throttle on this laptop, would you still recommend that version or the i7 14700HX version instead for gaming and content creation?
    Rather concerned about throttling and the i9 causing less power with certain games etc. heard it can drop to a 40W? With the 4070?
    Hope you can help as I can’t decide i7 14700HX or i9 14900HX
    Additionally is there a risk of screen bleeding with the 3.2k screen?

    • @nikhilrmahi
      @nikhilrmahi 25 днів тому

      he actually recommends going with i7 processor in another video (i also can’t decide if i should go with i7 or i9)

  • @JBubbs
    @JBubbs 2 місяці тому

    I hesitate between this one and... MSI Vector 16. Actually after CES I was pretty sure I will choose Lenovo when it finally came out, but now I'm leaning towards Vector. Pretty good price, promising review on Notebookcheck and surprisingly good screen.

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому

      The vector is nice, but the higher resolution screen is a must.

  • @Alexander_Bahgheera
    @Alexander_Bahgheera 2 місяці тому

    The 4090 refurbs for the legion pro 7 with the 13900HX are at about 2149$ USD , snagged a new 4080 model from ant-online , however kinda wishing I waited a month to see the sale 😅 but that 4080 will be WAAAAY MORE than enough for me I’m sure. I shouldn’t complain and I’m thankful I could afford one finally 💪🤓

  • @animallover7072
    @animallover7072 Місяць тому

    Does that home screen wallpaper come with the laptop ? Or is that your own personal home screen wallpaper ?

  • @User93599
    @User93599 2 місяці тому

    This review came at the perfect time. I'm deciding between the Pro 5i and 7i. If my focus was pure power and performance, which one would you suggest I go for. I plan to use it for rendering in blender and video editing in Da Vinci resolve. I'm leaning towards the Pro 5i since it has a higher TDP. But the plastic build and lack of Thunderbolt kinda sucks.

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому +2

      The pro 5i is simply faster. You will see that in my comparative review that comes out soon
      The “slim” 7 is more premium and portable. The pro 5i is faster even with a lower tier cpu

    • @User93599
      @User93599 2 місяці тому

      @@TechGuyBeau thanks!

  • @Promikes
    @Promikes Місяць тому

    Your last years main laptop was AMD or Intel? And should I buy this 14900hx, or wait until 8945 will come? Also think about buying even 2023 version with AMD and 7840hs, what is your main laptop, pls

  • @aykyi2668
    @aykyi2668 2 місяці тому +4

    Cant wait for this laptop 100% same, as Lenovo Legion 7 Pro gen 9, 16inch (AMD) version with Ryzen 9 9955HX + RTX 5090.

    • @Promikes
      @Promikes 2 місяці тому +1

      sweet dreams...) they use intel for a reason - money money

    • @aykyi2668
      @aykyi2668 2 місяці тому +1

      @@Promikes I would buy it immediately for its 3600 euro price. So yes... they would make good money, because the Legion 7 Slim was sold out, means if the Pro gen 9 has this chassis, full alu, white with R9 and new RTX 5090... they earn alot, it will be sold out soon too.

  • @User75314
    @User75314 2 місяці тому

    Do a same for pro 5i too. Thank you, should've tested fos games like valo and CS2 too.

  • @turmoilstabilizer9054
    @turmoilstabilizer9054 Місяць тому

    Got mine 5 days ago. Read all about it prior to purchase, but man this thing can get really hot when under load, at least initially. A good stand with ample space around is a must. I had mine clean without any bloatware and after installing w11 pro and delicate tweaking in custom mode it hits the following in cinebench r24:
    Multi - core: 1508
    Single - core: 131
    It throttles initialy as mentioned in the video but for this chassis and spec, sustained 95W Total Package - I consider those good results. With a little bit of advanced undervolting cooling could take more beating, maybe even sustained 105W.

  • @JT11111
    @JT11111 2 місяці тому

    Hey bro if you remember couple weeks ago I asked if I should buy the new Legion 7i or Yoga pro 9i, even though you told me to pick up the Yoga I found myself attracted to the Legion 7i and what it offered, but thanks for doing a review of both, I also picked up the eclipse black instead of white as I dont see the white being a laptop I carry around for the next 4-5 years without it grabbing extra attention and potentially looking dirty over time

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому +2

      These two laptops are my two favourites and I am always going back and forth on which i prefer. I often gravitate towards the legion 7 (slim) though

    • @JT11111
      @JT11111 2 місяці тому

      @@TechGuyBeau well your 2023 Legion Slim and Laptop reviews in general was the reason for me being able to pick whats best for me, now that I bought my laptop I’ll still stick around to support as I appreciate what you do

  • @bwztec
    @bwztec 2 місяці тому +6

    Thoughts on this vs Yoga Pro 9i for hybrid gaming / programming / professional? Im torn and also curious about battery life in comparison to the yoga because occasional time away from charger is great.

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому +5

      Ah, the eternal question. You are asking the exact same question that I am torn over…
      The yoga has a bit of a better screen with the MiniLED, and is for some reason cheaper this year. The legion 7i will come down In price, and is awesome with the 3.2k screen.
      The yoga has slightly better speakers too but the legion has a bit more raw power. It’s a though one.
      If the price was identical I’d probably take the yoga if not doing pure gaming. The legion might get a lot cheaper than the yoga in the long run

    • @bwztec
      @bwztec 2 місяці тому

      @@TechGuyBeau Thanks man! I really wonder about these core ultra processors over time, they're really cool. That might be my deciding factor here but time will tell.

    • @pablo17349
      @pablo17349 2 місяці тому

      ​@@TechGuyBeaupicking up this conversation what about noise in yoga pro vs legion 7i? That is an important factor for me. Also do you see significant advantages in this model over previous 7i? Thanks!

    • @ElevatedVehicles
      @ElevatedVehicles Місяць тому

      can the yoga pro 9i have a RGB keyboard?

    • @doctor-larifari
      @doctor-larifari Місяць тому

      @@pablo17349
      Yoga Pro 9i Gen9, Cyberpunk QHD ultra with 4070 on auto mode: GPU 65 Watt 38,6 FPS 44,9 dB(A)
      Legion 7i Gen9, Cyberpunk QHD ultra with 4070 on silent mode: GPU 65 Watt 35 FPS 38,4 dB(A)
      Legion has better cooling which is why it should be more silent at the same TGP level. Mind you that this is already the lowest power mode on the legion - there is also a silent mode on the yoga at 22W TGP at which you cannot really play demanding games but which is bettter suited for light tasks (e.g. keyboard/bottom will stay more cool and it will run even more silent, also because of the less demanding CPU)

  • @mr.princevinsmoke1757
    @mr.princevinsmoke1757 2 місяці тому

    Hello! Are you from Canada? If yes, may I ask where did you order this laptop? I can’t seem to find it on any website including lenovo website. Thanks!

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому

      I posted links in the video description for Canada :)

  • @robertkamer1820
    @robertkamer1820 2 місяці тому +2

    @techguybeau I wonder how much memory you can upgrade this laptop to? 64? Or can it handle 96? And which would you choose for hybrid work (Premiere Pro / After Effects / Photoshop) and play: the Yoga Pro 9i or the Legion 7i?

    • @kevinlinares9060
      @kevinlinares9060 2 місяці тому +1

      I know it can handle 64gb at 5200 b/c I upgraded mine last week. 96gb could work but I would imagine the speed would drop to 4800.

    • @robertkamer1820
      @robertkamer1820 2 місяці тому

      ​@@kevinlinares9060 And...? Happy with it?

    • @kevinlinares9060
      @kevinlinares9060 2 місяці тому

      @@robertkamer1820yes, I tried the new gigabyte Aorus and hp omen transcend 14, last years Lenovo legion pro 7i ,asus rog stirs, and asus studio book and returned all of these for different reasons. The 7i does not disappoint and runs Ubuntu 24.04 in a second hard drive like a champ.

  • @nicolastran1290
    @nicolastran1290 2 місяці тому

    maybe it would be better to always test baldur's gate on the same act since there is so much difference on ingame optimisation between first act and third act

  • @pauljones9150
    @pauljones9150 2 місяці тому

    12:00 mmmm love that keyboard test

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому

      I love me some nice keyboard

  • @DuckyGoose74
    @DuckyGoose74 2 місяці тому

    I still prefer 2023 port arrangement but that change to RAM placement is nice.

  • @xxscope004xx
    @xxscope004xx 25 днів тому

    What do you find to be the better hybrid, the Yoga 9i ultra 9 4060 or this Legion 7i? Super confused after watching your amazing videos

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  25 днів тому

      The legion is better better gaming laptop due to superior performance profiles, the yoga has a better screen and speakers. The legion with three 3.2k screen comes close, but the 1600p is lacking for professionals
      I’d probably rank them as legion with 3.2k > yoga > legion with 1600p for very mixed use but with gaming being important. If gaming is secondary get the yoga

  • @surajitchanda5993
    @surajitchanda5993 18 днів тому

    💖💖💖💖

  • @gexnfx4223
    @gexnfx4223 2 місяці тому

    Hi Beau, how much power was the cpu drawing during quiet mode when gaming?

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому

      It depends on the game. I have a game testing video coming and you’ll se that gpu intensive games use less cpu power then cpu intensive

  • @HorizonAkon
    @HorizonAkon 2 місяці тому +1

    Should we wait for rtx 5060 , is the vram is gonna be same or we can see an increment, how much powerful it would be , or we should buy Rtx 4060 currently

    • @aribuwu
      @aribuwu 2 місяці тому

      no one knows. Nvidia might delay the 5000 series release by a bit, breaking the 2 year update cycle. I need a new laptop and I won't wait almost one year for it, and the 4060 is really good anyway

  • @JimKanaris
    @JimKanaris 2 місяці тому

    Looks great! Still happy, though, with my Slim 7i from last year (i9-H, 4070, 32DDR). Anyway, the Legion 7i doesn't come in white yet in my country (Canada) and it's $1K more right now. 😖

    • @Promikes
      @Promikes Місяць тому

      what about battery, temps and fan noise how it stands?

    • @JimKanaris
      @JimKanaris Місяць тому

      ​@@Promikes Battery is meh, as is expected on Windows (especially gaming) devices, which is why I don't mention it until manufacturers figure out a way to best Apple's M chips. Temps are fine, without too much throttling that affects my admittedly limited periods of game play. Fans aren't deafening but they let you know when you're pushing the system. I say all this as a 16" M1 Pro user, a device that's still shockingly good, except at, of course (shocker!), gaming.

    • @Promikes
      @Promikes Місяць тому

      @@JimKanaris thanks for response, it is strange by the way if you have H and not HX CPU, still not AMDhs, but, not 2 hours maybe 5 average in UA-cam?
      I am choosing what to buy slim 7 with 7840hs 2023 or 7i as you have (as MacBook 14 m1 max user - which is 0 gaming and 0 windows apps for work, hate it...) but as device it is great, but why I need great device, if I can use it only in 70% scenarios instead of 100% will sell and forget as nightmare

    • @JimKanaris
      @JimKanaris Місяць тому

      @@Promikes LOL. Fair enough. I'm going about it the other way around. Once developers meaningfully create games for the Mac, that is, once one can play more than 2 games on the Mac (!), I'm ditching Windows devices. For me, the Mac is a dream in many significant ways.

  • @wesleybullock9489
    @wesleybullock9489 2 місяці тому

    Still on the fence with the white vs black.. I can just imagine the palm rest starting to wear and discolor after a couple years.

  • @Mustafa_hasnain03
    @Mustafa_hasnain03 Місяць тому

    Gaming machine legion 7i power full compact device yes & no ???
    And legion 7i vs pro 5i which is best ?

  • @kequantruong1952
    @kequantruong1952 2 місяці тому

    Hi can you make a video comparing this screen against the mini led on the yoga pro 9i.

  • @hermeslol4591
    @hermeslol4591 2 місяці тому

    Nice video. Seems like the intel cpu draws too much power in silent mode. GPU barely gets 40-45 watts, while the legion slim 5 (amd) gpu gets up to 60 watts in the same situation.

  • @Harry-_Potter
    @Harry-_Potter 2 місяці тому

    One question will i5 support windows 12 and 14 or atleast 12 as everyone is talking about npu and 40tops atleast for 12

  • @volcalstone
    @volcalstone Місяць тому

    Is the kb deck metal as well? Too bad it doesn't have an OLED and AMD instead.

  • @egfanboy7981
    @egfanboy7981 2 місяці тому

    Do you have any information about upcoming Lenovo Legion's products with Ryzen 8000 series?

  • @losokilla123
    @losokilla123 2 місяці тому

    Hey bro, which one is better this or the legion 5 pro gen 9? plss reply cuz im about to order one soon. Thanks

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому

      This is a much nicer laptop than the 5 pro. But the 5 pro has better cooling
      In the end I will always pick the 7i (slim)

  • @vegagamer1759
    @vegagamer1759 2 місяці тому +1

    Please review lenevo loq ryzen 7 8845hs , Rtx 4060 , 1440p display , do check the battery backup as it is very important for me

  • @g1sart843
    @g1sart843 2 місяці тому +1

    Brother which one should i go for legion pro 5 or 7i 2024 (4060) me as a student and for coding and blender rendering i.e cars and stuff not much heavy only modelling of automotive please can you suggest me 🥺

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому

      7i is better for students. The portability here is important

  • @aayushkhokhar16
    @aayushkhokhar16 2 місяці тому

    Beau i need to ask a thing about the 7i, i read somewhere on reddit about the battery life being bad even for simple things. What was your experience like with this?

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому +2

      Battery life isn’t great on the hx chips yeah
      You can help it a lot by disabling a lot of startup apps, I recommend NOT using GeForce experience. Dynamic resolution switch in display mode helps too a lot.
      Windows is a hog and will keep waking up the system
      One other thing: I HIGHLY recommend going into “gaming” settings and telling it which apps to use the iGPU specifically. Windows will constantly wake up the rtx graphics for no reason. This is especially true in internet browsers. Set your browser to specifically use the iGPU and watch your battery life go way up

    • @aayushkhokhar16
      @aayushkhokhar16 2 місяці тому

      ​@@TechGuyBeau alright, i will add this to the things ill do when i get the machine

  • @AllanVN
    @AllanVN 2 місяці тому

    NOW...we all are waiting for holiday sales! haha

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому +1

      I’m thinking summertime for this will be good, of course Black Friday is always lit on their website. I often grab a few items

  • @fabiob501
    @fabiob501 Місяць тому

    Are the AMD model coming soon?

  • @SR-uu8nd
    @SR-uu8nd 2 місяці тому

    When will the amd version come out?

  • @rufinaramesh1109
    @rufinaramesh1109 18 днів тому

    Does 1080p videos on UA-cam or watching netflix in 1080p in 3.2k display looks blurry? I going to buy my first high end laptop so i have this doubt.... Should I normally watch only on high pixel videos on 3.2k display?

  • @walidheraz3309
    @walidheraz3309 2 місяці тому +1

    What if I buy the 3.2k model and then reduce the resolution to 1600p for gaming only would I notice a difference compared to a native 1600p ?

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому

      Don’t need to do that, just use DLSS.

  • @steveellsworth2547
    @steveellsworth2547 2 місяці тому +1

    I had purchased this device from Best Buy about 2 weeks ago. It was great...to a point. My device could not sit on my desk mat or it would heat up and throttle. When I removed the mat from my desk and sat the device on the desk, it stayed fairly cool. I could have it on my lap while sitting, watching TV, but the device would throttle. Also, the case made a creaking noise when opening and closing. I took the laptop back for the case noise. To be fair, if Best Buy had another in stock, I would have just exchange the device. I ended up purchasing a Legion Pro 7i directly from Lenovo. It has been great thus far.

  • @al-tayf
    @al-tayf 2 місяці тому +1

    please can u make a vid on Legion 7i 2024 vs rog zephyrus g16 2024

  • @ALiLSpiderr
    @ALiLSpiderr Місяць тому

    Please compare this gem with the new G16 2024.

  • @pranavdupati9164
    @pranavdupati9164 2 місяці тому

    Love this laptop, but I'm skeptical about Lenovo after my Legion 5. It got so many repairs so soon!

  • @khukuridada
    @khukuridada 2 місяці тому

    I wish i could get it somehow would kickstart my career.

  • @timecost
    @timecost 2 місяці тому

    Wow!! If Lenovo did an OLED option on the 9 gen it would cannonball everything

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому

      I guess they want the 9i to stand out, but it would be nice to have a MiniLED/OLED option

    • @timecost
      @timecost 2 місяці тому

      @@TechGuyBeau well, it does make sense from that perspective.

  • @iz723
    @iz723 2 місяці тому

    How would you compare between this and the Yoga Pro 9i? Why would you pick one over the other (if both with 4070)?

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому +2

      That is extremely hard to answer. They are very very close. For raw performance and chassis design the legion wins, for sure. But the miniLED on the yoga 9i is amazing
      In the end I would probably pick the legion 7i with the 3.2k screen

    • @iz723
      @iz723 2 місяці тому

      @@TechGuyBeau Thanks. How do the speakers compare? I would imagine the Yoga beats it.

  • @alejandrocobar
    @alejandrocobar 2 місяці тому +1

    Can this be charged through the TB4 port?
    Have you tried charging it using a TB4 dock?

  • @tobfon2416
    @tobfon2416 2 місяці тому

    Is the cooling system better/ more quiet than the legion 5 pro rtx 4070 14700hx 2024? I hate coilwhine. Would you go with this one for gaming or with the yoga pro 9 2024. Ty very much. In cant decide between the legion 7, legion 5 pro and yoga pro 9 for gaming. (All 2024)

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому +1

      No, the legion 5 pro has better cooling, you’ll see a comparison in my upcoming comparison videos
      If pure gaming get a legion, if mixed use the yoga 9i is nice (as it still can game, but the performance tuning doesn’t match the legion)

    • @tobfon2416
      @tobfon2416 2 місяці тому

      @@TechGuyBeau thank you. I think i will get the 5 pro with rtx 4070, 14700hx, 1 tb, 32gb RAM with dci-p3 Display. It costs 1800 Euro in Germany. Only downside is that i had the 2023 Legion 5 pro with coil whine. So i retoured it.

  • @coc_champs
    @coc_champs 2 місяці тому

    Will the amd version have the same chassis

  • @animallover7072
    @animallover7072 Місяць тому

    Is the fan noise loud on this laptop ?

  • @pawangurung8106
    @pawangurung8106 2 місяці тому

    finally

  • @user-qe9do6uo1p
    @user-qe9do6uo1p Місяць тому

    Hey Beau, aren’t you in Canada? How did you find the white model, because I can’t seem to see it anywhere. If you’re not in Canada then my bad 😂.

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  Місяць тому

      This is a review unit unfortunately. I thought about stealing it, but Lenovo might not like that 😅

    • @user-qe9do6uo1p
      @user-qe9do6uo1p Місяць тому

      @@TechGuyBeau wow that’s super frustrating. Looks like someone asked if white would be available on the Lenovo Canada website, and they basically said they have no current information to give on whether it will ever be or not.

  • @springtan62
    @springtan62 2 місяці тому

    Wait i thought back in ces Lenovo told us that this 7i will come with mini led?

  • @manik5145
    @manik5145 2 місяці тому

    A perfect machine for coders who need powerful cpu, gpu, and a good resolution screen to look at text without squinting the eyes. unlike gamming i dont need to give me the best fps for 1-2 hours, so with less cooling at better portability is perfect. Just waiting for it to go on sale, ~2400 USD is insane, a reasonable price would be

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому +1

      They always launch with a high msrp. Should drop in a few weeks to be honest….. I’ll probably buy one for personal use too 😅

  • @joydboy1382
    @joydboy1382 Місяць тому

    I assume white color is easier to get dirty, Especially part where both your arm rest, touching area left and right if the touchpad, is it? I heard that the white version has a special rgb in rainbow pattern, color is lighter, than in the black version, is it true? Or is it also available in the black version? Can we modified the color shown in the rainbow pattern? Have u ever had a problem with the rgb keyboard, in any oh ur laptop that has rgb, if 1 or 2 keys dont lit up, or even all keys, is it easily repairable in official sevice centre? Hoe much the cost to replace with new one?

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  Місяць тому +2

      unsure about the long term risks of hand oils on it. in the short term wasnt an issue .
      Perhaps an Aussie or Kiwi can chime in here? I'm pretty sure it was available there last year

    • @joydboy1382
      @joydboy1382 Місяць тому

      @@TechGuyBeau thanks, nice to have a youtuber that reply when needed.

  • @niklasyin6972
    @niklasyin6972 2 місяці тому +2

    What would you choose legion 7i 4070 or yoga pro 9i with 4070 ?

  • @Franciehatescoffeeicecream
    @Franciehatescoffeeicecream 2 місяці тому +1

    How's the battery life on these things? I may have to switch from my amd 2023 slim 7 due to endless bios driver issues causing crashes

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому +3

      The battery life is okay, I show it in the benchmarks. It won’t beat AMD in any way when it comes to battery.
      The new 8845hs AMD chip totally solves the bugs that the 7845hs chip had. Might be worth waiting for a legion with that if battery matters. The 7i intel is a performance monster though

    • @Franciehatescoffeeicecream
      @Franciehatescoffeeicecream 2 місяці тому

      @@TechGuyBeau thanks man. Unfortunately I can't wait when my laptop keeps crashing. Didn't know the CPU had issues but that makes sense. Do you have issued with your slim 7 2023?

    • @kevinlinares9060
      @kevinlinares9060 2 місяці тому +1

      I’m getting about 2.25 hours with light use on balance. Quiet mode can push the battery further but not by much.

    • @Franciehatescoffeeicecream
      @Franciehatescoffeeicecream 2 місяці тому

      ​@@kevinlinares9060 that's much much worse than anywhere else I've seen

    • @kevinlinares9060
      @kevinlinares9060 2 місяці тому

      @@Franciehatescoffeeicecream it is, but not surprisingly given the cpu. Also I have a few coding programs open but nothing CPU intensive.

  • @thvndercracker
    @thvndercracker 15 днів тому

    Does the screen go all the way back?

  • @jnbq3537
    @jnbq3537 2 місяці тому

    i just bought the slim 7i gen 8 top spec, now the gen 9 rolled out, does it have big difference in performance?

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому +1

      Not really no. Enjoy your laptop :)

  • @speedy_777
    @speedy_777 10 днів тому

    what would better the legion pro 5i gen 9 4070 (2024) or the legion 7i gen 9 4070 (2024)?

  • @Omar_3900
    @Omar_3900 2 місяці тому

    Worth the extra from last year legion slim 7i ? Same config I7 , 4060

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому +1

      Probably, but you can always wait on a sale. But if you already have a slim 7 2023 no really point to upgrade. Better to skip a generation if that’s the case

  • @NickSilver
    @NickSilver 2 місяці тому

    No amd legion 7 this year?

  • @JohnnyFlash-
    @JohnnyFlash- 2 місяці тому

    The 3200 screen allows seamless 1600x1000, which would be better for gaming and still looks great on 16".

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому +1

      I have the Thinkbook 16p 2024 coming. It has that precise screen >:)

  • @prn-ice
    @prn-ice 2 місяці тому

    I said "Damn !" like 5 times in the first few minutes. Beautiful device.

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  2 місяці тому +1

      Should have seen me at CES 2024 when I first saw it in person