Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16″ Intel) review – THE FASTEST Gaming Laptop We’ve Ever Tested!
When Lenovo unleashes a new Legion Pro, the gaming world pays close attention, and the Gen 10 model arrives with some serious firepower. Imagine pairing Intel’s potent Core Ultra 9 275HX with NVIDIA’s latest and most powerful beast, the RTX 5090, and then displaying it all on a breathtaking 16-inch, 2.5K, 240Hz OLED screen. It’s a recipe for a truly next-level gaming experience, wrapped in an “Eclipse Black” aluminum chassis that screams performance with its aggressive styling and customizable RGB lighting.
But does this impressive spec sheet translate into flawless execution? Can Lenovo’s renowned cooling keep these high-octane components running at their peak, especially that top-tier RTX 5090? And beyond the raw numbers, how does that stunning OLED display hold up in real-world gaming scenarios?
Join us as we put the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 through its paces, testing its monstrous gaming capabilities, scrutinizing its vibrant display, examining its thermal performance under pressure, and exploring all the features that make this a potential king of high-end gaming laptops.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/lenovo-legion-pro-7i-16-gen-10/
Contents
- Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
- Design and construction
- Display and Sound Quality, Display Profiles
- Get our profiles
- Work Performance: CPU, Storage, AI
- GPU and Gaming Performance
- [eBook Guide + Tools] How to MAX OUT Your Laptop
- Temperatures and Comfort, Noise, Stability
- Battery Life
- Disassembly, Upgrade options, and Maintenance
- Verdict
Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (16", Gen 10) - Specs
- HDD/SSD
- up to 8000GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 + 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- up to 64GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, No OS, Chrome OS
- Battery
- 99.9Wh
- Dimensions
- 364.38 x 275.94 x 21.9 ~ 26.65 mm (14.35" x 10.86" x 0.86")
- Weight
- 2.57 kg (5.7 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 2x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- 1x USB Type-C
- 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- HDMI
- 2.1 (8K@60Hz)
- Card reader
- Ethernet LAN
- 10, 100, 1000, 2500 Mbit/s
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- optional
- Web camera
- 5.0MP, with E-shutter, fixed focus / HD 720p, with E-shutter, fixed focus
- Backlit keyboard
- Microphone
- Dual-microphone array
- Speakers
- 4 stereo speakers, 2W x2 (woofers), 2W x2 (tweeters), optimized with Nahimic Audio, Smart Amplifier (AMP)
- Security Lock slot
All Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (16″, Gen 10) configurations
Drivers
All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/legion-series/legion-pro-7-16iax10h/downloads
What’s in the box?
Cracking open the box for the new Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 is always an exciting moment, anticipating the power within.
Alongside the beastly machine itself and the usual paperwork, what extra goodies you get is a bit of a lucky dip – Lenovo states you might find a Legion Gaming Speed Mouse Pad, 4 switchable keycaps, or nothing at all beyond the essentials.
Our ‘lottery ticket’ yielded a neat set of 4 switchable keycaps, a nice little customization touch! What’s definitely not little, however, is the colossal 400W power adapter, though that’s to be expected to fuel a rig with an RTX 5080.
Design and construction
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16″ Intel) makes an immediate and powerful impression. It masterfully blends aggressive gaming aesthetics with a undeniable sense of style. The rear design, with its angular vents and prominent “exhausts,” evokes images of a high-performance sports car or even a space shuttle, an effect amplified by tastefully integrated LED light strips.
The lid proudly displays a luminous LEGION logo, leaving no doubt about its gaming pedigree. This impressive machine is offered in a single, perfectly suited color: “Eclipse Black.” What’s particularly noteworthy is the finish – thanks to a combination of anodize electrophoresis deposition and anodizing sandblasting, the chassis remains remarkably free of fingerprints. Even after several weeks of deliberate, non-wiped use, our unit looked almost pristine.
Despite its all-aluminium construction (top and bottom), the surface treatment gives it a tactile feel that initially might be mistaken for high-quality plastic. However, the inherent rigidity and stability of aluminium are undeniably present; this machine feels exceptionally solid. Considering its 16-inch display and the potential for housing up to an RTX 5090 GPU, its starting weight of 2.57 kg (5.67 lbs) and dimensions of 364.38 x 275.94 x 21.9-26.65 mm are quite impressive. This relatively compact and light profile for such a powerhouse both excites and intrigues us, making us eager to see how its thermal management performs under load. Opening the lid is a smooth, one-handed operation, though this is likely aided by the substantial weight of the base rather than an overly light hinge mechanism.
Once open, the 16-inch display is framed by impressively thin bezels, measuring just 7 mm (approximately 0.28 inches) on the sides and top. There’s a slight “bump” in the centre of the top bezel, increasing its thickness to 9.5 mm (approximately 0.37 inches) to accommodate the webcam. Depending on the configuration, this can be either an HD 720p camera or a higher-resolution 5.0MP camera, both featuring an E-shutter (electronic privacy shutter) and fixed focus. While a physical shutter is generally our preference for absolute privacy, the inclusion of an E-shutter is certainly a welcome feature. The screen itself opens to a maximum angle of about 140 degrees, which is ample for most gaming and viewing scenarios.
The keyboard deck is a testament to Lenovo’s gaming focus. It includes a NumPad, though its keys are slightly smaller than the main set. As befits a high-end gaming laptop, the Legion Pro 7i boasts per-key RGB backlighting, allowing for extensive customization. The typing and gaming experience is excellent, with comfortable key travel and, importantly, very large and easy-to-use arrow keys. However, there’s no fingerprint sensor available, nor are there configurations that offer one, so login relies on traditional methods. Below the keyboard sits a buttonless Mylar surface multi-touch trackpad, measuring 75 x 120 mm (2.95 x 4.72 inches). It’s a comfortable and relatively large surface, providing precise and responsive navigation when a dedicated gaming mouse isn’t in use.
Ports and Connectivity
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16″ Intel) offers a comprehensive and high-performance array of ports, strategically placed for convenience and functionality. On the left side, alongside the dedicated power connector, you’ll find an HDMI 2.1 port capable of outputting up to 8K resolution at 60Hz, ideal for connecting to high-end external displays. This is complemented by a versatile USB-C port operating at 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds), which importantly supports Power Delivery (ranging from 65W to 100W, likely for travel-charging the laptop or high-power peripherals) and DisplayPort 2.1 for advanced video output. Further enhancing the left-side connectivity is a Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 port, delivering a blistering 40Gbps data transfer speed and also supporting DisplayPort 2.1. Finally, a USB-A port running at 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2) with an ‘Always On’ feature for charging devices even when the laptop is off, completes the left-side selection.
Moving to the right side, you’ll find a standard 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack. This is accompanied by two USB-A ports, both operating at 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) speeds, suitable for various peripherals. A practical addition is a physical E-shutter switch for the webcam, providing an instant privacy solution. Crucially for many users, especially gamers, there’s a high-speed 2.5GbE RJ-45 Ethernet port, powered by an Intel I226-V controller and supporting Wake-on-LAN, offering a significant step up from standard Gigabit Ethernet for stable, fast wired networking. The distribution places high-speed display and data ports on the left, while the right side caters to peripherals and networking.
Wireless connectivity is top-tier, featuring the latest Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) standard with a 2×2 antenna configuration. This ensures access to the fastest available wireless speeds, lower latency, and improved performance, especially on compatible Wi-Fi 7 networks. Bluetooth 5.4 is also included for connecting a wide range of wireless accessories.
Display and Sound Quality, Display Profiles
The Samsung ATNA60HU01-0 (SDC420B) panel is the only display option for Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16″ Intel).
| Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16″ Intel) | Samsung ATNA60HU01-0 (SDC420B) |
| Diagonal | 16.0 inches (40.6 cm) |
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Max Refresh Rate | 240 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Pixel Density | 189 PPI |
| ‘Retina’ Distance | Greater than or equal to 46 cm |
Viewing Angles
Viewing angles are good. We take photos from different angles to evaluate the quality.
Also, a video with locked focus and exposure.
Color Coverage
The whole “sail-shaped” map below (Fig. 1) consists of all the colors we can see, while the black crooked line shows all the colors from real-world scenes and nature around us.
Then, we’ve drawn some of the most important and interesting color spaces, compared to the colors the panel of Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16″ Intel) can show:
Standard/For Web: sRGB – widely used color space for most consumer devices, ideal for Web design and development
For Print: AdobeRGB – used in professional photo editing, graphic design, and print
For Photographers/Video Editors: DCI-P3 – used in high-end film production, post-production, and digital cinema
Premium HDR: Rec.2020 – the widest consumer ITU color standard, covering a massive 75.8% of the visible spectrum, a benchmark for premium HDR content
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16″ Intel): the yellow dashed triangle (– – – – – –) represents the range of colors this monitor can show.
In our tests, we calculated the total color coverage of the display at 100% of the sRGB color gamut and 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.
(Fig.1) Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16″ Intel) covers 100% of the DCI-P3 gamut
Brightness and Contrast
The maximum brightness in HDR mode is 1065 cd/m² at 8% white fill and 598 cd/m² on a full white screen.
The maximum brightness in SDR mode is 506 cd/m² in the center of the screen and 505 cd/m² averaged across the surface with a maximum deviation of 3%.
The Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) on a white screen at maximum brightness is 6350K.
The contrast ratio of OLED panels is excellent because the pixels turn off completely when displaying black.
Uniformity: Luminance, Contrast, and Color Deviation
The figure below shows the results from our uniformity test across different sections of the screen. It’s measured at 179 nits (Windows slider = 63%) — a brightness level we consider typical for standard working conditions.
DeltaE values below 4.0 are acceptable for regular users. For those working with colors, screens with DeltaE values no higher than 2.0 are recommended.
Color Accuracy
Let’s check the difference between real colors and those you’ll see on the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16″ Intel). We measure that distance in DeltaE – the higher the number, the more different they look.
Values below 4.0 are acceptable for regular users, while values below 2.0 are suitable for color-sensitive work. A value below 1.0 means the difference is indistinguishable to the naked eye.
For the next graph, we’ve selected 24 common colors, including dark/light skin, blue sky, green grass, etc.
Before our calibration of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16″ Intel), the Average color accuracy was 1.2 dE (Fig. 2), and with our Design and Gaming profile, it lowered to 1.1 dE (Fig. 3).
(Fig. 2) Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16″ Intel) in its factory condition
(Fig. 3) Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16″ Intel) with our display profile
Comparison in the Display P3 color space.
Left: No Profile | Drag the slider to see the difference | Right: Design & Office Profile
Visibility in dark scenes
Have you ever watched a movie with dark scenes where you could barely see anything? This often happens because many display panels struggle to differentiate the darkest nuances, making them appear the same.
The next figure illustrates how well the display reproduces these dark nuances. The left side of the image shows the display with stock settings, and the right side shows it with our Gaming and movies profile activated.
On the horizontal axis are the grayscale levels, and on the vertical axis – the corresponding display brightness.
You can also check how your display handles the darkest nuances but keep in mind that this also depends on the settings of your current display and the surrounding light conditions.
Health Impact: PWM (Screen flickering)
Some use PWM to regulate their brightness, which means that instead of reducing the light intensity, they pulse or flicker. Our brain merges the image, so it appears darker, but this strains both it and our vision, especially when the frequency of the pulses is low. You can read more about that in our dedicated article on PWM.
In the graph below, you see the intensity of light at different brightness levels—on the vertical axis is the brightness of the emitted light, and on the horizontal axis—time.
The luminance of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16″ Intel) display pulsates across the entire brightness range, but with limited amplitude. We find the display relatively comfortable for vision in this regard.
Health Impact: Blue light emissions
Installing our Health-Guard profile reduces harmful Blue Light emissions while keeping the colors of the screen perceptually accurate.
If you’re not familiar with the Blue light, the TL;DR version is – emissions that negatively affect your eyes, skin, and your whole body. You can find more information about that in our dedicated article on Blue Light.
Health Impact: Screen Reflectance
Glossy-coated displays can cause eye fatigue in high ambient light conditions due to reflections. We measure the level of screen reflection with the display turned off, at a 60° angle.
The reflectance of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16″ Intel)’s screen is 127 GU. That’s not a good result although most of OLED screens are much worse.
High Gloss: >70 GU
Medium Gloss: 30 – 70 GU
Low Gloss: <30 GU
Get our profiles
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Design and Office
The Design and Office profile makes display colors as close to real as possible.Ideal not only for professionals but also for everyday users, it meets sRGB standards (D65 white point, sRGB gamma) with minimal DeltaE for precise color reproduction on your panel.
Gaming and Movies
Have you ever watched a movie where, during dark scenes, you can barely see anything? Many displays fail to distinguish dark tones properly. Our Gaming and Movies profile enhances low-light performance, like HDR tech, using a gamma curve tailored to human perception — ideal for gamers seeking faster reactions and clearer visuals.
Health-Guard
Our Health-Guard profile protects your eyes by eliminating PWM flickering, reducing strain and fatigue, and minimizing harmful Blue light exposure that can disrupt sleep and health. It uses software dimming and a gamma curve tailored to human perception for comfort and safety during screen use.
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Sound
When we subjectively listen to a sound file through the built-in speakers, the sound quality offered by the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16″ Intel) is very good.
Work Performance: CPU, Storage, AI
There’s a widespread inconvenience among the Legion users where their laptops don’t get the “Vantage for Gaming” app when installing Vantage, but the regular Vantage app instead. Our unit had the same issue, so it looks like Lenovo still hasn’t fixed this. We tried reinstalling the app and resetting its settings. We’ve also installed the latest BIOS, and we’re using the latest drivers from the Lenovo support platform.
We didn’t manage to install the Gaming variant of Vantage. The Performance mode switching still works, but only with the Fn + Q key combination. The BIOS confirms that the Performance mode is set.
We decided to try with the Legion Space app, which is missing in the official software list for this model:
https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/ec/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/legion-series/legion-pro-7-16iax10h/downloads/driver-list/
And if you try to find it, chances are you’ll stumble upon the Legion Go version. It works well but it has limited features. We managed to find the full-fledged version of Legion Space in the Lenovo Support website for Luxemburg, and Voila! This is what we needed!
Here’s the link for you to download the same version. Edit: Now in the US Support page – https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/HT517560
The performance boost is 2% compared to the “regular” Performance mode but now we can control the MUX switch, keyboard lighting, etc.
All performance and temperature tests below are conducted with “Performance” mode activated in Legion Space.
In our [eBook Guide + Tools] How to MAX OUT Your Laptop, we dive deeper in the ways to further optimize the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 – we achieved 6% higher GPU performance, along with a lot of other improvements.
CPU and Work Performance
There’s no CPU options for Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16″ Intel) . However, the one that is offered is very powerful:
Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 275HX
Single-core performance ensures smooth operation and responsiveness in operating systems, providing a better user experience.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Single-Core test (higher is better)
Multi-core performance is essential for handling complex and demanding tasks, such as Video editing, CAD, and Scientific simulations.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
Here, we evaluate the CPU's performance using a real-world 3D rendering task, assessing its ability to handle complex computations and rendering workloads efficiently.
Results are from the Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
Storage Performance
We ordered the 1TB storage variant, and it arrived with an SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X115N NVMe SSD. It’s not bad at all – 7.2 GB/sec sequential read speed and 6.4 GB/sec sequential write speed. This is one of the best Gen 4 drives on the market.
You can easily (though not cheaply) upgrade it via the M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 x4 slot on the motherboard.
AI Performance
The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX has an integrated NPU – AI Boost with up to 13 TOPS of AI performance, for casual OS AI tasks, and of course, the real workhorse here is the RTX GPU. The GeForce RTX 5090 can achieve up to 1451 TOPS in FP4 precision with sparsity, while the RTX 5080 and 5070 Ti achieve up to 1124 and 837 TOPS, respectively.
Check out our full AI Performance Rankings.
GPU and Gaming Performance
You have two 175W options — the GeForce RTX 5080 (16GB) and the GeForce RTX 5090 (24GB), or the base model with the 140W RTX 5070 Ti. We’ve got both the RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 variants in our lab!
Nice surprise – this is the most powerful RTX 5090 we’ve tested so far. Exceptional performance!
You can find the performance rating of all the GPUs on the market in our Top Laptop Graphics Ranking.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
The results are from 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited. Higher is better.
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (16", Gen 10) GPU variants
Here you can see an approximate comparison between the GPUs that can be found in the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (16", Gen 10) models on the market. This way you can decide for yourself which Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (16", Gen 10) model is the best bang for your buck.
Note: The chart shows the cheapest different GPU configurations so you should check what the other specifications of these laptops are by clicking on the laptop’s name / GPU.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
Results are from the 3DMark: Wild Life (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Gaming tests
Even the 175W GeForce RTX 5080 (16GB) in Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 is one of the most capable gaming laptops available. And then there’s the RTX 5090…
In Counter-Strike 2, both GPUs deliver extremely high framerates, perfectly suited for competitive play on high refresh rate displays. The Legion Pro 7i with the RTX 5080 averages an excellent 261 FPS at 1600p Very High settings. However, upgrading to the RTX 5090 pushes performance even further, reaching 296 FPS, marking a 13% uplift—a welcome boost for esports-focused gamers seeking every last frame.
| Counter Strike 2 | 1600p, Very High (Check settings) |
| Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16″ Intel) + RTX 5080 (avg.FPS) | 261 FPS |
| Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16″ Intel) + RTX 5090 (avg.FPS) | 296 FPS (+13%) |
In the visually stunning and demanding Black Myth: Wukong, the Legion Pro 7i equipped with the RTX 5090 averages 56 FPS at 1600p Cinematic, which ensures a fluid experience. Sadly, we lost the test result of the RTX 5080 but based on the other comparisons we can expect around 48 FPS.
| Black Myth: Wukong | 1600p, Cinematic (Check settings) |
| Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16″ Intel) + RTX 5080 (avg.FPS) | – |
| Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16″ Intel) + RTX 5090 (avg.FPS) | 56 FPS |
When it comes to Shadow of the Tomb Raider, both GPUs handle the game effortlessly at high settings. The RTX 5080 scores 192 FPS at 1200p Highest and 128 FPS at 1600p Highest, delivering excellent performance even in 4K-upscaled scenarios. The RTX 5090 takes it further with 222 FPS at 1200p (+16%) and 151 FPS at 1600p (+18%), highlighting its advantage in handling intense cinematic scenes at higher resolutions.
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 1200p, Highest (Check settings) | 1600p, Highest (Check settings) |
| Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16″ Intel) + RTX 5080 (avg.FPS) | 192 FPS | 128 FPS |
| Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16″ Intel) + RTX 5090 (avg.FPS) | 222 FPS (+16%) | 151 FPS (+18%) |
Even under the extreme graphical load of Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition with real-time Ray-Tracing, the Legion Pro 7i doesn’t flinch. The RTX 5080 delivers a very playable 85 FPS at 1200p Extreme and 60+ FPS at 1600p Extreme. With the RTX 5090, performance jumps to 100+ FPS at 1200p (+19%) and 74 FPS at 1600p (+17%), underscoring the GPU’s advantage in ray-traced environments.
| Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition | 1200p, Extreme (Check settings) | 1600p, Extreme (Check settings) |
| Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16″ Intel) + RTX 5080 (avg.FPS) | 85 FPS | 63 FPS |
| Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16″ Intel) + RTX 5090 (avg.FPS) | 101 FPS (+19%) | 74 FPS (+17%) |
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Temperatures and Comfort, Noise, Stability
At idle, the CPU package of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (16″, Gen 10) maintains a temperature of 64ºC, while being silent.
Office Work, Web Development, Design
Short periods (0:00 – 0:10 s) of 100 % CPU load
This test shows the CPU behavior during short periods of serious load. It’s important for users who are looking for laptops suitable for tasks like Web Design and Programming.
| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Avg. P-Core Clock | Avg. CPU Temp. | Avg. CPU Power |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI (A2XWx) | 4681 MHz | 97 °C | 210 W |
| ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835 | 4383 MHz | 91 °C | 136 W |
| Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | 4374 MHz | 87 °C | 154 W |
| Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16″ Intel) | 4259 MHz | 90 °C | 178 W |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-71) | 3829 MHz | 88 °C | 130 W |
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 demonstrates good performance in short CPU load bursts, achieving an average clock speed of 4268 MHz and a peak of 4310 MHz within the first 10 seconds. The CPU maintains a significant average power of 167 W, peaking at 183 W. However, thermal management shows areas for improvement; the average CPU temperature reaches 90 °C, which is high, with a peak of 105 °C – the Core Ultra 9 275HX’ official max operating temperature.
Compared to other Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX laptops, its clock speeds are competitive but not top-tier for short loads, while its average temperature of 90 °C is on the higher side among its peers.
Video editing, Scientific computing, Software compilation, 3D rendering
Long periods (0:00 – 30:00 min) of 100 % CPU load
This test shows the CPU behavior during long periods of serious load. It’s important for users who are looking for laptops suitable for tasks like Video Editing and 3D Rendering.
| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Avg. P-Core Clock | Avg. CPU Temp. | Avg. CPU Power |
| Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | 4106 MHz | 92 °C | 140 W |
| ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835 | 4057 MHz | 95 °C | 130 W |
| Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16″ Intel) | 3981 MHz | 91 °C | 151 W |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI (A2XWx) | 3904 MHz | 84 °C | 111 W |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-71) | 3362 MHz | 85 °C | 86 W |
Under prolonged 30-minute CPU load, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 delivers a consistent average clock speed of 3981 MHz, with a minimal sustained clock of 3938 MHz. This reflects a drop of 372 MHz from its initial peak, indicating good sustained performance. The average CPU power consumed is 151 W. However, the average CPU temperature settles at 91 °C, which is still high. When compared to other laptops featuring the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, the Legion Pro 7i’s sustained clock speed is strong, placing it among the better performers, although its average temperature is consistently high.
Gaming Stability – RTX 5080
Continuous gaming (1-hour test)
This test evaluates the laptop’s performance under sustained GPU load and high CPU usage.
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | Avg. GPU Clock | Avg. GPU Temp. | Avg. Memory Clock | Avg. GPU Mem Temp. | Avg. GPU Power |
| Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16″ Intel) | 2406 MHz | 77 °C | 1799 MHz | 80 °C | 169 W |
For continuous gaming sessions, the system exhibits excellent stability and thermal management. The GPU sustains an impressive average clock speed of 2406 MHz over a one-hour test, with a peak of 2542 MHz, indicating robust graphical processing power. GPU core temperatures remain well-controlled, averaging 77 °C and peaking at 79 °C, which is well within good limits. Similarly, GPU memory temperatures average 80 °C and peak at 82 °C, also performing well. The consistent 169W average power draw demonstrates reliable delivery, ensuring consistent performance without thermal limitations during extended gameplay.
Gaming Stability – RTX 5090
Continuous gaming (1-hour test)
This test evaluates the laptop’s performance under sustained GPU load and high CPU usage.
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 | Avg. GPU Clock | Avg. GPU Temp. | Avg. Memory Clock | Avg. GPU Mem Temp. | Avg. GPU Power |
| Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16″ Intel) | 2238 MHz | 79 °C | 1463 MHz | 78 °C | 171 W |
| Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | 2053 MHz | 85 °C | 1626 MHz | 79 °C | 163 W |
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 exhibits excellent gaming stability over a one-hour test. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 maintains a strong average clock speed of 2238 MHz, with a peak of 2295 MHz and a minimum sustained clock of 2160 MHz. Thermal management for the GPU is highly effective: average core temperature is 79 °C, with a peak of 80 °C, which are good. GPU memory temperature also remains good, averaging 78 °C and peaking at 80 °C. The GPU sustains an average power of 171 W. This performance significantly surpasses the comparison Acer Predator Helios 16 AI, delivering higher average clocks at lower temperatures.
Battery Life
There are two types of configurations regarding the batter capacity – 80Wh, or 99.9Wh. Our model has the bigger one, and according to Lenovo, it lasts for 6 hours and 15 minutes on a single charge, at 150 nits screen brightness. We conduct our tests at 180 nits, and the Legion Pro 7i lasted for 5 hours and 5 minutes. Not bad for a high-end gaming laptop.
Brightness: 180 nits; Display Mode: SDR
Time to Full Discharge: Higher is Better
Disassembly, Upgrade options, and Maintenance
Removing the bottom plate of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 is straightforward: ten JIS-1 screwsр six long M2 × 12 mm and four short M2 × 4 mm – loosen first, after which a plastic pry tool walks around the perimeter, finishing between the hinges to release the final clips.
With the cover off you are greeted by a roomy cooling assembly: two large radial fans bookend a third, smaller center fan, all feeding a network of copper heat pipes that disappear beneath two broad vapor-chamber plates. Foam isolators around each module keep airflow focused through the exhaust fins instead of leaking into the chassis.
The lower section is dominated by a 99.9 Wh lithium-ion pack. It lifts out after two screws and a single cable, and supports Lenovo’s Super Rapid Charge – thirty minutes on the brick brings the gauge to roughly 70 percent, handy when you forget to plug in before a session.
Next comes the metal shield that doubles as a heatsink for the center fan and also hides both memory slots and the drive bay. Once the seven captive screws are out, the plate tilts away to reveal full-size service components.
Here you can see the three-fan stack from another angle, the left blower pulling fresh air over the VRM while the right takes care of GPU power stages; the auxiliary middle unit helps sweep residual heat off the memory area.
Wireless duties are handled by an Intel BE200 card, giving the laptop Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4; the module is replaceable and secured with a single Phillips screw plus two snap-on antennas.
Just in front of that, Lenovo includes a blue rubber pull tab for an add-in capture card or future diagnostic board, a nice touch for those who tinker.
System RAM lives in two standard DDR5 SO-DIMM slots; our unit carries 2 × 16 GB 6400 MHz sticks, and the platform officially supports up to 64 GB. Upgrading is as simple as popping the left and right retaining arms and sliding new modules in at a 45-degree angle.
To the right sits the primary storage bay. Lenovo wires the top M.2 2280 slot to the CPU with a full PCIe 5.0 × 4 link, while a second 2280 slot underneath runs at PCIe 4.0 × 4 – ideal for a large game library or an extra scratch drive.
Our unit arrived with a 1 TB SK Hynix PC801 Gen 4 NVMe drive; swapping it out takes one JIS-0 screw and about ten seconds of work. Throw in thermal pads on both sides of the drive and this bay is ready for the next-gen burners shipping later this year.
Overall, the Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 offers textbook accessibility: battery, fans, heat sink, dual SO-DIMMs, two full-speed M.2 slots, and the Wi-Fi card are all serviceable with ordinary screwdrivers, making future upgrades or clean-outs rather simple.
Verdict
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16″ Intel) is an unapologetic gaming powerhouse that masterfully blends aggressive, eye-catching aesthetics with a tangible sense of premium build quality. Its “Eclipse Black” all-aluminum chassis, detailed with striking LED accents and a fingerprint-resistant finish, feels exceptionally solid and well-constructed. Despite housing top-tier components like the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and options for NVIDIA’s latest RTX 50-series GPUs (up to a formidable RTX 5090), Lenovo has managed to keep the machine impressively compact and relatively lightweight for its class, making it a surprisingly portable beast.
At the forefront of the user experience is the stunning 16-inch 2.5K (2560×1600) OLED display. Boasting a super-smooth 240Hz refresh rate, full DCI-P3 color coverage, excellent brightness in both SDR and HDR, and outstanding factory color accuracy, it delivers a visually breathtaking experience for gaming and content creation alike. The display’s PWM implementation, while present, has limited amplitude, making it relatively comfortable for most users. Performance is, as expected, exceptional. The Core Ultra 9 275HX provides immense processing power, while the RTX 5080 and 5090 (the most powerful we’ve tested so far) GPUs deliver blistering frame rates, effortlessly handling demanding modern titles at high settings and resolutions. Thermal management during gaming is excellent, with the sophisticated triple-fan and vapor chamber cooling system keeping GPU temperatures well in check, allowing for sustained high performance. The keyboard, with its per-key RGB backlighting and comfortable, responsive keys (including large arrow keys), is a joy for gaming, and the large Mylar trackpad offers precise control when a mouse isn’t in use.
Connectivity is top-tier and comprehensive, featuring Thunderbolt 4, multiple high-speed USB-C and USB-A ports (including one with Power Delivery and DisplayPort 2.1), HDMI 2.1, a fast 2.5GbE LAN port, and the latest Wi-Fi 7. Internally, the Legion Pro 7i offers excellent upgradeability with two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots (supporting up to 64GB RAM) and two M.2 slots (one PCIe 5.0 x4 and one PCIe 4.0 x4), ensuring future-proofing. Battery life, while not record-breaking for a gaming laptop, is respectable at just over 5 hours for the 99.9Wh unit, considering the power-hungry components. The inclusion of a physical E-shutter switch for the webcam is a welcome privacy feature.
However, no machine is without its compromises. While GPU thermals are excellent during gaming, the CPU can run quite hot under intense, sustained processing loads, indicating the cooling system is heavily prioritized for the graphics card. The glossy OLED screen, despite its beauty, is quite reflective, which can be an issue in brightly lit environments. The initial setup regarding Lenovo’s Vantage software can be a bit finicky, sometimes requiring users to manually find the correct “Gaming” version or use Legion Space for full feature access. Also, the absence of a fingerprint sensor means relying on traditional login methods.
In conclusion, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16″ Intel) is a phenomenal high-performance gaming laptop that delivers an exceptional experience across the board. Its stunning OLED display, monstrous gaming performance from the latest Intel and NVIDIA hardware, robust build quality, excellent keyboard, and comprehensive connectivity make it a top contender for serious gamers and power users. While CPU thermals under heavy non-gaming loads and the reflective screen are points to consider, the overall package is incredibly compelling. If you’re seeking a no-compromise gaming beast with a fantastic screen and cutting-edge features, the Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 stands as one of the best options available today.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/lenovo-legion-pro-7i-16-gen-10/
Pros
- Exceptional gaming performance with Core Ultra 9 and RTX 50-series (esp. RTX 5090)
- Stunning 16-inch 2.5K 240Hz OLED display with full DCI-P3 coverage
- Excellent factory color accuracy and high brightness
- Robust and stylish all-aluminum construction with fingerprint resistance
- Excellent GPU thermal management during gaming
- Comfortable keyboard with per-key RGB and large arrow keys
- Comprehensive and high-speed port selection (TB4, USB-C DP2.1, HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE LAN)
- Latest Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity
- Good internal upgradeability (dual RAM, dual M.2 with PCIe 5.0 support)
- Physical E-shutter switch for webcam privacy
- Very good sound quality
Cons
- CPU can run very hot under sustained, heavy non-gaming CPU loads
- Glossy OLED screen is highly reflective
- Relatively high CPU idle temperatures
Author: Simeon NikolovEditor-in-Chief at LaptopMedia.com with 20+ years of experience in testing and analyzing laptops and mobile devices.
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