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日本Lenovo Legion Pro 7 (16″, 2023) review – it receives the 175W RTX 4000 treatment too
Verdict
With a familiar design, but all-new hardware, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7 (16″, 2023) shows us that you don’t need to get a super bulky device in order to get the maximum power. In fact, this particular machine can be found in configurations with one of the most powerful mobile hardware there is in existence right now.
The first pleasant surprise was when we found the vapor chamber inside. Can you guess what the second was? Well, when we tested the device and figured out that the cooling system does a damn good job.
Could that mean that the end of bulky notebooks is here? Highly unlikely. After all, the experience here was a bit uncomfortable, when we tried extracting the full potential of the hardware. The two fans were spinning really fast, producing a lot of noise, while the keyboard did heat up to quite high values, at small places.
Another setback here is the battery life. Although the notebook is equipped with a 99.9Wh battery, it got us through less than 7 hours of Web browsing, or about 6 hours of video playback.
On a brighter note, Lenovo has given this notebook a very high-quality shell. Its keyboard and touchpad are very comfortable to use, while the optional Full HD Web camera can be used for Tobii Horizon head tracking.
Lenovo Legion Pro 7 (16″, 2023)’s IPS panel has a 2560×1600 resolution, comfortable viewing angles, and a good contrast ratio. The tall aspect ratio provides more vertical workspace, while the lack of PWM in brightness adjustment means that long gaming sessions will be more comfortable.
This notebook’s display covers 98% of the sRGB color gamut and features accurate color representation thanks to our Gaming and Web design profile. Furthermore, the 240Hz refresh rate has quick pixel response times. This ensures a really smooth image, even in fast-paced games.
Now, how many laptops do you know that have a total of 6 USB ports? Well, this one does, and one of them is a Thunderbolt 4 connector. The absence of an SD card reader is disappointing, but not unexpected, given the history of Legion devices in recent years.
All in all, the Legion Pro 7 (16″, 2023) is a really good gaming machine. As with every other laptop out there, it has its downsides, one of which is its price. However, it is probably the most down-to-earth-looking gaming notebook in this segment of the market.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/lenovo-legion-pro-7i-16-intel-2023/
Pros
- Bright RGB
- Capable vapor chamber solution with liquid metal
- 98% DCI-P3 coverage and accurate color representation thanks to our Gaming and Web design profile (MNG007DA2-3 (CSO1628))
- No PWM (MNG007DA2-3 (CSO1628))
- 240Hz panel has very quick pixel response times (MNG007DA2-3 (CSO1628))
- HDR, G-Sync, and MUX switch on board
- Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5Gbit Ethernet support
- Great keyboard and touchpad
- 2x DDR5 SODIMM + 2x M.2 PCIe x4 slots
Cons
- Loud during gaming
- No SD card slot
- Quite expensive
isn’t the touchpad on the legion 7 gen 8 series mylar and not glass?
Apart from the obvious CPU, GPU, RAM upgrades, there are some features removed from the previous 2022 model:
no fingerprint reader, plastic keyboard & palm rest area vs aluminium, plastic touchpad vs glass, 1000Mbps vs 2500Mbps Ethernet, 1 vs 2 USB-C Thunderbolt port, more subtle RGB lighting + no LED for rear input ports
4070 version doesn’t have Thunderbolt.
2.80 kg might seem like a lot, but considering the beastly hardware trapped inside this chassis, we feel it is kind of light. Thank you!! Finally a reviewer who understands to rate the weight and thickness of a laptop in context to its hardware! Personally would prefer an even slightly thicker chassis to get it quieter under load. The vapor chamber is very good but the fans look very shallow. The Alienware M16 has 3 fans and although it is pretty heavy at 3.3kg, this would be fine for me and I would instantly go for it, if it had… Read more »