Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7) vs. Xbox Series X: Which is better?

Here is a side by side comparison between Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7) and Xbox Series X specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7) Pros

Reasons that Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7) is better than Xbox Series X.

Newer manufacturing

2022 vs. 2020

Supports larger memory

Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7) supports a larger memory capacity than the Xbox Series X. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Xbox Series X.

Max system memory size
Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7)
32 GB
Xbox Series X
16 GB
Upgradable memory

Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7) comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the Xbox Series X since it has onboard memory.

MemoryLenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7)Xbox Series X
Slots
x2
Onboard
TypeDDR5GDDR6
Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to AMD Radeon™ RX 6850M XT 12GB GDDR6 vs. integrated

About 44% lighter

Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7) weighed 5.5 pounds, 44% lighter than the 9.8 pounds Xbox Series X.

WeightLenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7)Xbox Series X
Pound
5.5 lbs.
9.8 lbs.
Kilogram
2.49 kg
4.45 kg
Has three more ports and slots

Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7) has more ports and slots count than the Xbox Series X. It has eleven versus eight amount of ports and slots on the Xbox Series X.

PortsLenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7)Xbox Series X
E-Shutter SwitchYesNo
HDMIYesYes
headphone jackYesNo
lock slotNoYes
power portYesYes
RJ-45YesYes
SSD expansion slotNoYes
USB-AYes x2Yes x3
USB-CYes x4No
Total118
More versatile connectivity

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

PortsLenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7)Xbox Series X
HDMIYesYes
power portYesYes
RJ-45YesYes
USB-AYesYes
headphone jackYesNo
USB-CYesNo

Xbox Series X Pros

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

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
$2,558.91
Lenovo Legion 7 15IMH05 81YT0002US 15.6" Gaming Notebook - Full HD - 1920 x 1080 - Intel Core i7 10th Gen i7-10750H Hexa-core (6 Core) 2.60 GHz - 16 GB Total RAM - 1 TB SSD - Slate Gray
Lenovo Legion 7 15IMH05 81YT0002US 15.6" Gaming Notebook - Full HD - 1920 x 1080 - Intel Core i7 10th Gen i7-10750H Hexa-core (6 Core) 2.60 GHz - 16 GB Total RAM - 1 TB SSD - Slate Gray
By Lenovo
$1,543.65
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gaming Laptop (16" 2K 165Hz, Intel 13th Gen Core i7-13700HX, GeForce RTX 4060 8GB 140W, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD) 4-Zone RGB Backlit, Wi-Fi 6E, Win 11 Home, 2024, Onyx Grey
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gaming Laptop (16" 2K 165Hz, Intel 13th Gen Core i7-13700HX, GeForce RTX 4060 8GB 140W, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD) 4-Zone RGB Backlit, Wi-Fi 6E, Win 11 Home, 2024, Onyx Grey
By ist computers
$1,449.99
Xbox Series X Price
Xbox Series X 1TB SSD Forza Horizons 5 Console Bundle - Includes Xbox Wireless Controller - Includes Forza Horizons 5 - 16GB RAM 1TB SSD - Experience True 4K Gaming - Xbox Velocity Architecture
Xbox Series X 1TB SSD Forza Horizons 5 Console Bundle - Includes Xbox Wireless Controller - Includes Forza Horizons 5 - 16GB RAM 1TB SSD - Experience True 4K Gaming - Xbox Velocity Architecture
By Xbox
$559.00
Microsoft Xbox One X 1TB Console with Wireless Controller: Enhanced, HDR, Native 4K, Ultra HD (2017 Model) (Renewed)
Microsoft Xbox One X 1TB Console with Wireless Controller: Enhanced, HDR, Native 4K, Ultra HD (2017 Model) (Renewed)
By Microsoft
$269.00
2021 Microsoft Xbox Series S 512GB Game All-Digital Console, One Xbox Wireless Controller, 1440p Gaming Resolution, 4K Streaming, 3D Sound, WiFi, White (Renewed)
2021 Microsoft Xbox Series S 512GB Game All-Digital Console, One Xbox Wireless Controller, 1440p Gaming Resolution, 4K Streaming, 3D Sound, WiFi, White (Renewed)
By Xbox
$299.00

Availability

Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7)Xbox Series X
Released20222020
Release Date
  • Announced on May 10, 2022.
  • Available in June 2022.
  • Announced on March 16th, 2020.
  • Preordered on September 22nd, 2020.
  • Available on November 10th, 2020.
PricingStarting at $2,059.$499
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)
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Generations-

Exterior

Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7)Xbox Series X
Dimensions14.1 x 10.37 x 0.76 in (358.1 x 263.5 x 19.4 mm)11.85” x 5.94” x 5.94” (30.1cm x 15.1cm x 15.1cm)
Weight5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)9.8 lbs. (4.44 kg)
Colors
Storm grey
Black
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)
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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
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Display

Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7)Xbox Series X
Size16 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.
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Ports

Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7)Xbox Series X
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
Back (7)
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1, Variable Refresh Rate, AMD FreeSync, 4K (2160p) @120Hz, 8K (4320p) @24-60Hz
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps
  • 1 x SSD expansion slot
  • 1 x lock slot
  • 1 x power port
Front (1)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

Internal Specs

Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7)Xbox Series X
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. Custom AMD Zen 2 for Xbox Series X
    8 cores, 16 threads, 3.66 → 3.80 GHz,
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. Custom AMD Zen 2 for Xbox Series X
    Custom AMD RDNA 2 GPU
    52 Compute Units, 12 TFLOPs, 1.825 MHz
Memory
8GB 16GB 24GB 32GB
4800 MHz DDR5 MemoryMemory Info
  • Slots: 2 x SO-DIMM Slots.
  • Type:
    DDR5-4800 MHz
16GB of GDDR6 Memory (320-bit wide bus)
  • 10GB @ 560GB/s
  • 6GB @ 336GB/s
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).
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Storage
256 GB 512 GB 1TB 2TB
M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4 SSD
  • 2 x 2280 PCIe Gen 4 x4 slots.
1TB PCIe Gen 4 Custom NVME SSD
  • 2.4GB/s uncompressed
  • 4.8GB/s compressed
Support Expandable Storage
  • Support for 1TB Seagate Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S matches internal storage exactly (sold separately).
  • Support for USB 3.1 external HDD (sold separately).

Connectivity

Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7)Xbox Series X
Wi-Fi
  • 2x2 WiFi 6E (802.11 ax2
Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac dual band
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2-
Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
10/100/1000/2500 Mbps.
Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.
More-Dedicated dual band Xbox Wireless radio

Battery

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

Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7)Xbox Series X
OSWindows 11 Home | ProXbox OS
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
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Camera & Audio

Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7)Xbox Series X
CameraFHD Front-facing camera
1080p HD fixed focus camera with E-camera shutter.
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Audio
  • 2 x 2W Harman® Super Linear Speaker System
  • Smart Amp with Nahimic Audio
  • Dual array microphone
  • L-PCM, up to 7.1
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
  • DTS 5.1
  • Dolby TrueHD with Atmos

Misc

Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7)Xbox Series X
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
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In the box
  • Lenovo Legion 7i 16” ARH7
  • AC adapter
  • Internal Battery
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Wireless Controller
  • HDMI 2.1 Cable
  • Power Supply Cable
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
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More-Video Capabilities
  • Gaming Resolution True 4K
  • High Dynamic Range Up to 8K HDR
  • Optical Drive 4K UHD Blu-Ray
  • Performance Target Up to 120 FPS
  • HDMI Features Auto Low Latency Mode. HDMI Variable Refresh Rate. AMD FreeSync.
 

Key Features

Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7)Xbox Series X
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 Late
2020
Weight
9.8 lb
4.45 kg
Powered By
Custom AMD Zen 2 for Xbox Series X
8C/16T, 3.66 → 3.80 GHz
With integrated
Custom AMD RDNA 2 GPU
52 Compute Units, 12 TFLOPs, 1.825 MHz
16GB
GDDR6 Memory

Comparison Summary

Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7) vs. Xbox Series X

Lenovo has released the Legion 7 (16”, 7), a 16-inch machine, in mid-2022. It is powered by up to an octa-core AMD Ryzen 9-6900HX with a boost clock speed up to 4.90 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to AMD Radeon™ RX 6850M XT with 12GB GDDR6.

On the other hand, we have the Xbox Series X was introduced by Microsoft about two years earlier in late-2020. It comes with an octa-core Custom AMD Zen 2 for Xbox Series X with a boost clock speed up to 3.80 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Custom AMD RDNA 2 GPU (52 Compute Units, 12 TFLOPs, 1.825 MHz).

Geekbench 5 Single Core

Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7)1
AMD Ryzen™ 7 6800H1,45096.67%
2
AMD Ryzen™ 9 6900HX1,500100.00%
Xbox Series X01,500

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7)1
AMD Ryzen™ 7 6800H8,54896.30%
2
AMD Ryzen™ 9 6900HX8,876100.00%
Xbox Series X08,876

The Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7) weighs 5.5 lbs. about 78% lighter than the 9.8 lbs. Xbox Series X. Moreover, measured at 14.1” x 10.37” x 0.76”, the Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7) is much more portable than the Xbox Series X at 11.85” x 5.94” x 5.94”.

Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7)Xbox Series X

There are a toal number of 11 ports and slots available on Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7). That includes three USB-C ports, a headphone jack, a E-Shutter Switch, a USB-A port, an HDMI port, an RJ-45 port, and a power port. With that said, it has three ports and slots more than the Xbox Series X that has three USB-A ports, an HDMI port, an RJ-45 port, an SSD expansion slot, a lock slot, and a power port.

Moving over to upgradability, Lenovo claims that the Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7) supports up to 32GB 4800 MHz DDR5 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with two M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.

For Xbox Series X, it supports 16GB GDDR6 memory. Unlike Lenovo Legion 7 (16”, 7), it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed.

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