Lenovo has recently opened preorders for its cutting-edge 2025 model, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 gaming laptop. This powerhouse is packed with the latest technology, featuring a high-performance Intel processor and Nvidia graphics card, a stunning high-resolution OLED display, and ample RAM and SSD storage right out of the box. Although officially listed as a preorder, shipments have already begun, with deliveries expected as early as late April.

New Release: Lenovo Legion Pro RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 16" 2560x1600 OLED Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop with 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD

$3,599.99 at Lenovo

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is equipped with a 16" 2560x1600 240Hz OLED display, an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and 2TB (2x1TB) of SSD storage. The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX significantly outperforms the Core Ultra 9 185H CPU found in previous flagship models, which prioritized energy efficiency over raw power. This new processor is a true successor to the i9-14900HX and pairs excellently with the GeForce RTX 5080 mobile GPU.

Other modern features that keep the Legion Pro up-to-date include support for WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C with up to 140W of Power Delivery, Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort 2.1 (40Gbps), and a USB Type-A port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 specifications. The laptop retains a rare RJ45 ethernet port and a privacy shutter for the webcam. The chassis, crafted from aluminum and magnesium, ensures durability and a premium feel.

We've reviewed an RTX 5080 equipped gaming laptop

Although we haven't yet tested Lenovo's latest Legion laptop, we have evaluated another gaming laptop with the RTX 5080 GPU. The RTX 5080 offers only a marginal improvement over the RTX 4080 in terms of raw rasterized performance. However, it significantly enhances performance in games that support DLSS 4.0 with multi-frame generation. The Gigabyte Aorus Master laptop, equipped with an RTX 5080 featuring a 150W TGP rating and a 2560x1600 display, provided insights into what to expect from the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, which shares the same TGP rating and display resolution.

Gigabyte Aorus Master 16" RTX 5080 Laptop Review by Chris Coke

"Nvidia has emphasized the AI capabilities of its 50-series GPUs over pure native rendering performance. While the RTX 5080's performance is disappointingly close to the RTX 4080, the gap narrows when playing games that utilize multi-frame generation. Although 'fake frames' might be a meme, their impact when implemented well is truly impressive, significantly boosting performance. The effectiveness varies between games, with some like Alan Wake 2 experiencing more latency at higher settings, whereas Cyberpunk 2077 does not. With technologies like neural shaders on the horizon, investing in these future technologies is compelling. However, buyers are essentially investing in promises as Nvidia and game developers continue to add support to both new and existing titles."