Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7) vs. Lenovo Legion 7i (16”, 7): Full specs comparison

We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7) and Lenovo Legion 7i (16”, 7) models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7) Pros

We couldn't find any advantages of Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7) over Lenovo Legion 7i (16”, 7).

Lenovo Legion 7i (16”, 7) Pros

Reasons that Lenovo Legion 7i (16”, 7) is better than Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7).

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i9-12900HX inside Lenovo Legion 7i (16”, 7) has a 79% better multi-core CPU performance score than the AMD Ryzen 9-6900HX inside Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7).

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Lenovo Legion 7i (16”, 7) - Intel Core i9-12900HX
15,974
Lenovo Legion 7i (16”, 7) - Intel Core i7-12800HX
13,824
Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7) - AMD Ryzen 9-6900HX
8,876
Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7) - AMD Ryzen 7-6800H
8,548
Supports faster memory

Lenovo Legion 7i (16”, 7) supports a faster memory speed than the Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7). It supports up to 5600MHz versus 4800MHz of system memory on the Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7).

Memory type and speed
Lenovo Legion 7i (16”, 7) - OC DDR5
5,600 MHz
Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7) - DDR5
4,800 MHz
Slightly more versatile connectivity

Lenovo Legion 7i (16”, 7) has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7). It has seven versus six commonly used ports and slots on the Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7).

PortsLenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7)Lenovo Legion 7i (16”, 7)
HDMIYesYes
headphone jackYesYes
power portYesYes
RJ-45YesYes
USB-AYesYes
USB-CYesYes
Thunderbolt 4NoYes

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7) and Lenovo Legion 7i (16”, 7).

Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 32GB

Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7)
32 GB
Lenovo Legion 7i (16”, 7)
32 GB
Upgradable memory

Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.

MemoryLenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7)Lenovo Legion 7i (16”, 7)
Slots
x2
x2
TypeDDR5OC DDR5

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

Lenovo Legion 7 Price
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gaming Laptop, 16" WQHD IPS 240Hz Display, Intel Core i9-13900HX, GeForce RTX 4080, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB SSD, Webcam, Per-Key RGB Backlit KB, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Home
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gaming Laptop, 16" WQHD IPS 240Hz Display, Intel Core i9-13900HX, GeForce RTX 4080, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB SSD, Webcam, Per-Key RGB Backlit KB, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Home
By Lenovo
$2,391.99
$2,558.91 7% OFF
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 16" Gaming Laptop (2023 Model) - Intel Core i9-13900HX 24-Core, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, 32GB RAM, 1TB M.2 NVMe Gen 4 SSD, 16.0" IPS QHD+ 500 nits 240Hz, Windows 11 Home
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 16" Gaming Laptop (2023 Model) - Intel Core i9-13900HX 24-Core, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, 32GB RAM, 1TB M.2 NVMe Gen 4 SSD, 16.0" IPS QHD+ 500 nits 240Hz, Windows 11 Home
By Lenovo
$2,404.00
Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16IRH8 16" Laptop AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS GeForce RTX 4060 16GB 1TB SSD W11H (Renewed)
Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16IRH8 16" Laptop AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS GeForce RTX 4060 16GB 1TB SSD W11H (Renewed)
By Lenovo
$1,249.99
Lenovo Legion 7 Price
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gaming Laptop, 16" WQHD IPS 240Hz Display, Intel Core i9-13900HX, GeForce RTX 4080, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB SSD, Webcam, Per-Key RGB Backlit KB, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Home
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gaming Laptop, 16" WQHD IPS 240Hz Display, Intel Core i9-13900HX, GeForce RTX 4080, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB SSD, Webcam, Per-Key RGB Backlit KB, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Home
By Lenovo
$2,391.99
$2,558.91 7% OFF
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 16" Gaming Laptop (2023 Model) - Intel Core i9-13900HX 24-Core, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, 32GB RAM, 1TB M.2 NVMe Gen 4 SSD, 16.0" IPS QHD+ 500 nits 240Hz, Windows 11 Home
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 16" Gaming Laptop (2023 Model) - Intel Core i9-13900HX 24-Core, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, 32GB RAM, 1TB M.2 NVMe Gen 4 SSD, 16.0" IPS QHD+ 500 nits 240Hz, Windows 11 Home
By Lenovo
$2,404.00
Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16IRH8 16" Laptop AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS GeForce RTX 4060 16GB 1TB SSD W11H (Renewed)
Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16IRH8 16" Laptop AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS GeForce RTX 4060 16GB 1TB SSD W11H (Renewed)
By Lenovo
$1,249.99

Availability

Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7)Lenovo Legion 7i (16”, 7)
Released20222022
Release Date
  • Announced on May 10, 2022.
  • Available in June 2022.
  • Announced on May 10, 2022.
  • Available in May 2022.
PricingStarting at $2,059.Starting at $2,449.
Applicable Models
  • Lenovo Legion 7 16” 16ARH7
  • Lenovo Legion 7 16ARH7A
  • Lenovo Legion 7 16ARHg7
  • 2022 Lenovo Legion 7 16” (AMD)
  • Lenovo Legion 7 16” (Ryzen 6000 Series)
  • Lenovo Legion 7i 16” 16IAX7
  • Lenovo Legion 7i 16IAX7
  • Lenovo Legion 7 16IAX7
  • 2022 Lenovo Legion 7 16” (Intel)
  • Lenovo Legion 7i 16” (12th Gen Intel HX-Series Processors)
Generations

Exterior

Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7)Lenovo Legion 7i (16”, 7)
Dimensions14.1 x 10.37 x 0.76 in (358.1 x 263.5 x 19.4 mm)14.1 x 10.37 x 0.76 in (358.1 x 263.5 x 19.4 mm)
Weight5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)
Colors
Storm grey
Storm grey
Keyboard and TrackpadKeyboard
  • 6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, numeric keypad.
  • Per-key RGB backlight
  • 1.5 mm key travel.
  • 0.2 mm ditch.
  • 100% Anti-ghosting.
  • WASD Force Sensors.
  • Switchable Set (4 Keycaps).
Touchpad
  • Buttonless glass surface multi-touch touchpad supports Precision TouchPad (PTP)
Keyboard
  • 6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, numeric keypad.
  • Per-key RGB backlight
  • 1.5 mm key travel.
  • 0.2 mm ditch.
  • 100% Anti-ghosting.
  • WASD Force Sensors.
  • Switchable Set (4 Keycaps).
Touchpad
  • Buttonless glass surface multi-touch touchpad supports Precision TouchPad (PTP)
Chasis InformationSurface Treatment
  • Anodizing sandblasting
Case Material
  • Top: Aluminum
  • Bottom: Aluminum
System Lighting
  • "LEGION" logo RGB lighting on top cover
    • RGB lighting on power button
  • "U" strip RGB lighting
    • RGB lighting on left / right / rear thermal vent
Surface Treatment
  • Anodizing sandblasting
Case Material
  • Top: Aluminum
  • Bottom: Aluminum
System Lighting
  • "LEGION" logo RGB lighting on top cover
    • RGB lighting on power button
  • "U" strip RGB lighting
    • RGB lighting on left / right / rear thermal vent

Display

Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7)Lenovo Legion 7i (16”, 7)
Size16 Inches16 Inches
Info
  • 16” WQXGA 165Hz
    16:10 2560 x 1600, 165 Hz 3ms response time, 100% sRGB, 500 nits, 1200:1, Dolby® Vision™, DisplayHDR™️ 400, AMD FreeSync™ Premium, TÜV Rheinland® Certified.
  • 16” WQXGA 165 ~ 240Hz
    16:10 2560 x 1600, 165 Hz 3ms response time, 100% sRGB, 500 nits, 1200:1, Dolby® Vision™, DisplayHDR™️ 400, AMD FreeSync™ Premium, TÜV Rheinland® Certified.
  • 16” WQXGA 165Hz
    16:10 2560 x 1600, 165 Hz 3ms response time, 100% sRGB, 500 nits, 1200:1, Dolby® Vision™, DisplayHDR™️ 400, AMD FreeSync™ Premium, TÜV Rheinland® Certified.
  • 16” WQXGA 165 ~ 240Hz
    16:10 2560 x 1600, 165 Hz 3ms response time, 100% sRGB, 500 nits, 1200:1, Dolby® Vision™, DisplayHDR™️ 400, AMD FreeSync™ Premium, TÜV Rheinland® Certified.

Ports

Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7)Lenovo Legion 7i (16”, 7)
Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7) Ports
Image Source: Lenovo
Left (2)
  • 2 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
Right (3)
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x E-Shutter Switch
Back (6)
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, PD up to 135W
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), 1 x Always-On 5V
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1
  • 1 x RJ-45
    2.5 Gbps
  • 1 x power port
Lenovo Legion 7i (16”, 7) Ports
Image Source: Lenovo
Left (2)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4
Right (3)
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x E-Shutter Switch
Back (6)
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, PD up to 135W
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), 1 x Always-On 5V
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1
  • 1 x RJ-45
    2.5 Gbps
  • 1 x power port

Internal Specs

Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7)Lenovo Legion 7i (16”, 7)
Processor
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 7 6800H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 3.20 → 4.70 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 45W
  2. AMD Ryzen™ 9 6900HX
    8 cores, 16 threads, 3.30 → 4.90 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 45W
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12800HX
    16 cores, 24 threads, 1.50 → 4.80 GHz, 30MB SmartCache, 55W
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900HX
    16 cores, 24 threads, 1.70 → 5.00 GHz, 30MB SmartCache, 55W
Integrated Graphics
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 7 6800H
    AMD Radeon™ 680M Graphics
    12 Graphics Cores, 2200 MHz
  2. AMD Ryzen™ 9 6900HX
    AMD Radeon™ 680M Graphics
    12 Graphics Cores, 2400 MHz
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12800HX
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, → 1450 MHz
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900HX
    Intel UHD 770 Graphics
    32 Execution Units, → 1550 MHz
Memory
8GB 16GB 24GB 32GB
4800 MHz DDR5 MemoryMemory Info
  • Slots: 2 x SO-DIMM Slots.
  • Type:
    DDR5-4800 MHz
8GB 16GB 24GB 32GB
4800 MHz DDR5 or 5600 MHz OC DDR5 MemoryMemory Info
  • Slots: 2 x SO-DIMM Slots.
  • Type:
    DDR5-4800 MHz OC DDR5-5600 MHz
Discrete Graphics
  • AMD Radeon™ RX 6700M Graphics - 10 GB GDDR6
    AMD RDNA™ 2 (Up to 2300 MHz Game Clock).
  • AMD Radeon™ RX 6850M XT Graphics - 12 GB GDDR6
    AMD RDNA™ 2 (Up to 2275 MHz Game Clock).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Ti - 8 GB GDDR6
    125W TGP, Listed Boost Clock: 1485 MHz.
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080 Ti - 16 GB GDDR6
    175W TGP, Listed Boost Clock: 1590 MHz.
Storage
256 GB 512 GB 1TB 2TB
M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4 SSD
  • 2 x 2280 PCIe Gen 4 x4 slots.
256 GB 512 GB 1TB
M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD
  • 2 x 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 slots.

Connectivity

Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7)Lenovo Legion 7i (16”, 7)
Wi-Fi
  • 2x2 WiFi 6E (802.11 ax2
  • Intel® Killer™ WiFi 6E AX1690i Dual Radio
  • 2x2 Intel® Killer™ WiFi 6E AX1650
  • 2x2 Intel® WiFi 6E (802.11 ax)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
10/100/1000/2500 Mbps.
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
10/100/1000/2500 Mbps.

Battery

Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7)Lenovo Legion 7i (16”, 7)
Size
99.9Wh
Li-Polymer, supports Rapid Charge Pro.
99.9Wh
Li-Polymer, supports Rapid Charge Pro.
Battery LifeUp to 10 hours of battery lifeUp to 10 hours of battery life
Power Supply
  • 135W
    USB-C PD adapter.
  • 230W 300W
    Slim tip (3-in) AC adapter.
  • 135W
    USB-C PD adapter.
  • 300W
    Slim tip (3-in) AC adapter.

Software

Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7)Lenovo Legion 7i (16”, 7)
OSWindows 11 Home | ProWindows 11 Home | Pro
Built-in Apps
  • Lenovo Vantage
  • Lenovo PC Manager
  • Tobii Horizon
  • Tobii Aware
  • McAfee® LiveSafe™
  • Lenovo Antivirus
  • Microsoft Office Trial6
  • Power2Go
  • AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition
    • Radeon™ Boost
    • Radeon™ Anti-Lag
    • Radeon™ Image Sharpening
    • AMD Link
  • Lenovo Vantage
  • Lenovo PC Manager
  • Tobii Horizon
  • Tobii Aware
  • McAfee® LiveSafe™
  • Lenovo Antivirus
  • Microsoft Office Trial6
  • Power2Go

Camera & Audio

Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7)Lenovo Legion 7i (16”, 7)
CameraFHD Front-facing camera
1080p HD fixed focus camera with E-camera shutter.
FHD Front-facing camera
1080p HD fixed focus camera with E-camera shutter.
Audio
  • 2 x 2W Harman® Super Linear Speaker System
  • Smart Amp with Nahimic Audio
  • Dual array microphone
  • 2 x 2W Harman® Super Linear Speaker System
  • Smart Amp with Nahimic Audio
  • Dual array microphone

Misc

Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7)Lenovo Legion 7i (16”, 7)
Security
  • Security Chip
    • Firmware TPM 2.0 integrated in chipset
  • BIOS Security
    • Supervisor password
    • Power-on password
    • Hard disk password
  • Other Security
    • E-Camera shutter
  • Security Chip
    • Firmware TPM 2.0 integrated in chipset
  • BIOS Security
    • Supervisor password
    • Power-on password
    • Hard disk password
  • Other Security
    • E-Camera shutter
In the box
  • Lenovo Legion 7i 16” ARH7
  • AC adapter
  • Internal Battery
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Lenovo Legion 7 16” IAX7
  • AC adapter
  • Internal Battery
  • Quick Start Guide
Warranty
  • 1-year depot service
  • 1-year depot with 2-year system board service
  • 2-year (1-yr battery) depot service
  • 3-year (1-yr battery) depot service
  • 1-year depot service
  • 1-year depot with 2-year system board service
  • 2-year (1-yr battery) depot service
  • 3-year (1-yr battery) depot service

Key Features

Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7)Lenovo Legion 7i (16”, 7)
At Glance
Released in Mid
2022
16:10 WQXGA
16”
1600p 165~240Hz
Weight
5.5 lb
2.49 kg
Up to
AMD Ryzen 9-6900HX
8C/16T, 3.30 → 4.90 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,500
Single Core
Geekbench 5
8,876
Multi-Core
With integrated
AMD Radeon™ 680M Graphics
12 Graphics Cores, 2400 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
4800 MHz DDR5
Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7) Ports
AMD Radeon™
RX 6850M XT
12GB GDDR6
Released in Mid
2022
16:10 WQXGA
16”
1600p 165~240Hz
Weight
5.5 lb
2.49 kg
Up to
Intel Core i9-12900HX
16C/24T, 1.70 → 5.00 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,921
Single Core
Geekbench 5
15,974
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel UHD 770 Graphics
32 Execution Units, → 1550 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
5600 MHz OC DDR5
Lenovo Legion 7i (16”, 7) Ports
NVIDIA® GeForce
RTX 3080Ti
16GB GDDR6 175W TGP

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