Lenovo has announced its new lineup of gaming laptops for 2024, including refreshed versions of the Legion 9i, Legion 7i, Legion 5i, and Legion Slim 5. These laptops all come with newer hardware inside, completed with some AI magic. Let’s talk about them in detail here.

Lenovo Legion 9i

The top-of-the-line model is the Legion 9i. The laptop comes with a 16-inch 3.2K mini LED display with a 165Hz refresh rate and a 3ms response time. It also has a powerful Intel Core i9-14900HX processor and up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card.

The Legion 9i Gen 9 is also equipped with Lenovo’s LA3-P AI chip, which uses the power of AI to dynamically allocate power to the CPU and GPU for maximum performance. 

The laptop has a variety of I/O ports, including two Thunderbolt 4.0 ports, one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C port, two USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, an RJ 45 Ethernet jack, a micro SD card reader, and a combo audio jack.

The Legion 9i Gen 9 is available in one colorway: Carbon Black. It is not the most portable laptop at 2.56 kg (5.64 lbs), but gaming laptops seldom are. The laptop starts at $4,399 and will be available for purchase in the coming days.

SpecificationDescription
ProcessorUp to Intel Core i9-14900HX
RAMUp to 64 GB 5600MHz DDR5 (2 x 16GB)
StorageUp to 2TB M.2 2280 PCIe SSD (Gen4)
GraphicsUp to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU 16 GB GDDR6 (150W TGP)
DisplayUp to 16-inch 3.2k (3200 x 2000) Mini LED 16:10 (165 HZ / 3 ms Response Time)
WirelessUp to Wi-Fi 7
BluetoothStarting from Bluetooth 5.1
Battery99.99 Whr
Ports
Left Side1 X Audio Combo Jack, 1 X SD card Reader 3.0
Right Side1 X USB Type-C, 1 X USB Type-A, 1 X eShutter Button
Rear1 X DC in, 1 X USB Type-A (USB 32 Gen 1, Always on USB 5V2A), 2 X Thunderbolt 4 (3.2 Gen. DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery 3.0 140W), 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 X RJ45
CameraOptional 1080p FHD webcam
Dimensions & Weight14.08×10.93×0.74 inches & 5.64 pounds

Lenovo Legion 7i, Legion 5i

The Legion 7i and 5i are both powerful gaming laptops that are almost identical, with a few major differences like the port selection, battery capacity, and finishes.

The Legion 7i and 5i Gen 9 can be configured with up to an Intel Core i9-14900HX Raptor Lake Refresh CPU and up to an RTX 4070 laptop board, making them gaming and content creation powerhouses.

The laptop has a brand new “Coldfront: Hyper” thermal design that keeps the internals cool by preventing hot exhaust air from mixing with cold intake air. The result is that Lenovo Legion 7i and 5i Gen 9 can push max TDPs of 170 and 190 W respectively.

Both the Legion 7i and 5i Gen 9 pack 16-inch 1600p IPS panels with 100% sRGB coverage, 500 nits of peak brightness, a 3ms response time, a 240 Hz refresh rate, and NVIDIA G-SYNC. 

On the Legion 7i, users also have the option of a 3.2K panel a 165 Hz refresh rate, 430 nits of brightness, 100% DCI-P3 coverage, and NVIDIA G-SYNC. All panels available for the Legion 7i and 5i Gen 9 support Dolby Vision and are Panton X-Rite validated.

The Legion 7i is set to go on sale in March at a starting price of $2,099 while users will be able to purchase the Legion 5i Gen 9 in April for an entry-level price of $1,399.

SpecificationLegion 7i Gen 9Legion 5i Gen 9
ProcessorUp to Intel Core i9-14900HXUp to Intel Core i9-14900HX
RAM32 GB DDR5 (2 x 16GB) (User configurable up to 64GB)Up 32 GB DDR5 (2 x 16GB) (User configurable up to 64GB)    
StorageUp to 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe SSD (Gen4)Up to 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe SSD (Gen4)
GraphicsUp to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 (115W)Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6
Display16-inch 3.2K (3200 x 2000) IPS, 165 Hz 3ms response time OR 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS, 240Hz, 5ms or 3ms response time16-inch (2560×1600) IPS, 240 Hz 3ms response time
WirelessUp to Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.1Up to Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.1
Battery99.99 WhrUp to 80 Whr
CameraBuilt-in FHD Webcam with E-ShutterBuilt-in FHD Webcam with E-Shutter
Dimensions14.08 x 10.33 x 0.69–0.78 inches14.16 x 10.33 x 0.78–0.99 inches

Lenovo Legion Slim 5

The Legion Slim 5 is a mid-range machine that is an update to the 2023 model, with new AMD CPUs, a more powerful GPU option, and an optional 240 Hz display.

The Slim 5 16 Gen 9 has a sleek and understated design that doesn’t scream “gamer.” It’s packed with ports, including two USB-C ports with DisplayPort, two USB-A ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, an RJ45 jack, and an SD card reader.

The 16-inch display is available in either a 165 Hz or 240 Hz refresh rate option, both with a 3ms response time and 500 nits of brightness. The 240 Hz panel is a new addition for 2024 and is sure to please gamers who demand the smoothest possible gameplay.

Under the hood, the Slim 5 16 Gen 9 is powered by AMD Ryzen 8040 Hawk Point CPUs and up to an NVIDIA RTX 4070 laptop GPU. The thinner version of the laptop is limited to an RTX 4050 GPU, but that’s still plenty of power for most games.

The laptop also comes with up to an 80 Wh battery, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.1. The Lenovo Slim 5 16 Gen 9 will go on sale in April starting at $1,499.

SpecificationDescription
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 8040 Series
RAMUp to 32 GB 5600MHz DDR5 (2 x 16GB) (User configurable up to 64GB RAM)
StorageUp to 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe SSD (Gen4)
GraphicsUp to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 (115W) 2175MHz Boost Clock
Display16-inch 2560×1600 resolution, 240hz refresh rate, 3ms or 5ms response time
WirelessUp to Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.1
BatteryUp to 80WHr
CameraUp to Built-in FHD Webcam (1080p) with E-Shutter
DimensionsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070/4060 models: 14.16 x 10.2 x 0.78–0.99 inchesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 model: 14.16″ x 10.25″ x 0.78″–0.86 inches

Thin Version (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070/4060)14.16 x 10.2 x 0.78–0.99 inches
Thinner Version (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050)14.16″ x 10.25″ x 0.78″–0.86 inches

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