Preorder Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop for 2025

Lenovo has just opened preorders for its highly anticipated 2025 model, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 gaming laptop. This powerhouse is packed with the latest technology, featuring the newest 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, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 is already beginning to ship, with delivery expected as soon 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, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, 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 found in previous flagship laptops, which prioritized energy efficiency over raw power. Unlike the 185H, the 275HX is a true successor to the i9-14900HX, making it an excellent pairing with the GeForce RTX 5080 mobile GPU.

The Legion Pro 7i also boasts modern connectivity options, including WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C with up to 140W Power Delivery, Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort 2.1 (40Gbps), and a USB Type-A port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 specifications. It retains the increasingly rare RJ45 ethernet port and includes a privacy shutter for the webcam. The laptop's chassis, made from aluminum and magnesium, ensures durability and a premium feel.

We've Reviewed an RTX 5080 Equipped Gaming Laptop

While we haven't yet tested Lenovo's latest Legion laptop, we have evaluated a 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 with a 150W TGP rating and a 2560x1600 display, provided a benchmark for 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, this gap narrows significantly in games that utilize multi-frame generation. Although 'fake frames' have become a topic of discussion, their impact can be remarkable, dramatically boosting performance when implemented effectively. The effectiveness varies by game, with some like Alan Wake 2 experiencing higher latency at higher settings, while others like Cyberpunk 2077 do not. With future technologies like neural shaders on the horizon, there's a compelling case for investing in these advancements. However, this investment is based on the promise of future support from Nvidia and game developers."