{"id":35039,"date":"2022-06-03T14:48:36","date_gmt":"2022-06-03T12:48:36","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=35039"},"modified":"2022-06-03T14:48:36","modified_gmt":"2022-06-03T12:48:36","slug":"lenovo-announces-new-legion-7-series-gaming-laptops-for-sa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/lenovo-announces-new-legion-7-series-gaming-laptops-for-sa\/","title":{"rendered":"Lenovo Announces New Legion 7 Series Gaming Laptops for SA"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lenovo has announced its latest generation of stylish and savage gaming laptops<\/a>: the Lenovo Legion 7i and 7 (16\u201d, 7) portable powerhouses, and the thin and light Lenovo Legion Slim 7 and 7i (16\u201d, 7) laptops.\u00a0Lenovo says its new generation Lenovo Legion 7i and 7 gaming laptops are now the world\u2019s most powerful 16-inch gaming laptops. Joining the 16-inch QHD gaming category are Lenovo Legion\u2019s thinnest and lightest gaming laptops yet \u2013 the new Lenovo Legion Slim 7i and 7 \u2013 now available in a taller 16:10 display for when productivity meets play.<\/p>\n

The new Lenovo Legion 7 series laptops offer a number of innovation firsts that adapt to and balance the multi-dimensional needs of modern gamers and professional players. The Windows 11 laptops<\/a>\u2019 minimalist design, long battery life, and whisper-quiet artificial intelligence (A.I.) tuned thermals are purpose-built for those who want performance and mobility.<\/p>\n

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Lenovo Legion 7i and 7: The Apex of Performance<\/h3>\n

The Lenovo Legion 7i and 7 (16\u201d, 7) are engineered for those who demand the highest performance in their game time. The laptops\u2019 sleek, stylish, and understated sports-tuned design features an improved hinge and I\/O dashboard. Crafted from aluminum and magnesium aerospace-grade metal into a unibody design, the new Lenovo Legion 7i and 7 laptops have a CNC metal trim that\u2019s subtle and minimalist in its expression of unrestrained power. An environmental RGB system with ambient effects on the keyboard and trim sync up with the content displayed on its screen.<\/p>\n

The Lenovo Legion TrueStrike gaming keyboard<\/a> is also improved with curved keys featuring travel that\u2019s deeper than the previous generation. New WASD Force Sensor Technology with optional swappable keys lets players accelerate their in-game character as more force is applied to the keys.<\/p>\n

Underneath the laptops\u2019 sleek covers is sheer power. Now visually thinner-looking than the previous generation at as thin as 19mm, the Lenovo Legion 7i and 7 are engineering feats that pack up to the latest graphics, processors, and storage into a 2.5kg chassis. This mighty machine offers serious range too, with a battery of 99.99Whr and up to 135Whr USB Type-C fast charging.<\/p>\n

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The Lenovo Legion 7i and 7 both come in a taller 16:10 aspect ratio with up to 1,250 nits peak brightness and full DCI-P3 calibrated colour space coverage, high dynamic range, and T\u00dcV eye-safe certification. Gamers can choose between three-panel options at up-to-240Hz variable refresh rates (165Hz standard) for everyday use, smoother eSports gameplay where every frame counts, or cinematic visuals with amazing colour accuracy. The new Lenovo Legion 7i and Legion 7 laptops also feature Tobii Horizon software, which promises a more immersive experience for gamers, and Tobii Aware, which uses smart sensor technology to help improve users’ security, privacy, and wellbeing.<\/p>\n

The Lenovo Legion 7i and 7 feature up to 12th Gen Intel Core HX Series or AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX processors, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (up to 175W TGP) or AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT mobile graphics, DDR5 memory, and Gen 4 PCIe SSD storage are all tuned for maximum performance via the Lenovo Legion A.I. Engine 2.0. This A.I. engine can predict fan curve, and balance GPU and CPU resource output in real time depending on each game to deliver its best performance.<\/p>\n

Its A.I. calibration can also intelligently boost the Lenovo Legion Coldfront 4.0 thermal system to cool down the GPU and CPU, while the laptop\u2019s vapor chamber technology offers up to 115W of thermal capacity without throttling. The thermals also include 67 percent thinner fan blades from the previous generation for improved air flow, phase-change thermal compound coating for faster heat transfer, larger surface area and sub-keyboard intake vents.<\/p>\n

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Lenovo Legion Slim 7i and 7<\/h3>\n

As Lenovo Legion\u2019s thinnest and lightest 16-inch gaming laptop, the new Lenovo Legion Slim 7i and 7 (16\u201d, 7) are engineered for powerful gaming and content creation experiences in a polished and minimalist design. Available in Storm or Onyx grey,10 the CNC-machined metal trim build is light and svelte at 2kg and 16mm, thanks to its aluminum and magnesium aerospace-grade metal unibody casing. The elevated design is suited for virtually any setting, whether in a coffee shop, office or a gaming tournament, while taking up the same overall footprint as a 15-inch laptop.<\/p>\n

The new Lenovo Legion Slim 7 laptop series offer greater freedom to roam, while still retaining the power and performance with up to the latest 12th Gen Intel Core H Series or AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX processors. Users will need fewer adapters for the road with the laptops\u2019 improved and dedicated rear I\/O dashboard with HDMI 2.1, while enjoying unprecedented range with a massive 99.99Whr capacity battery and up to 135 Whr USB Type-C Fast Charging.<\/p>\n

The large 16-inch display features colour calibration software support, high dynamic range, and up to DCI P3 color accuracy \u2013 without straining your eyes with T\u00dcV Rheinland Gold Label certification. From generation to generation, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 series have also expanded the active area ratio of its 16-inch WQXGA display from 86 percent to 93 percent with a 16:10 aspect ratio for even more immersive viewing. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 series laptops are available in three panel options at blazing up-to-240Hz variable refresh rates (165Hz standard) and optional Mini-LED.<\/p>\n

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Underneath the sleek exterior, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7i and 7 are tuned by A.I. in the Lenovo Legion Coldfront 4.0 thermal system and Lenovo Legion A.I. Engine 2.0 to balance GPU and CPU resource output for better performance. The laptops also feature up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (up to 100W Boosted TGP) GPU or AMD Radeon RX 6800S mobile graphics, with DDR5 memory and Gen 4 PCIe SSD storage.<\/p>\n

Generational improvements to the thermal system include: a 29 percent increase in size; 31 percent more liquid crystal polymer fan blades that are also 40 percent thinner, while spinning 100rpm faster thanks to a dual fan system; an additional copper heat pipe dedicated just for the GPU VRAM; as well as a coating of phase-change thermal compound to boost heat sink effectiveness. Lenovo engineers further implemented a sub-key air intake system in the keyboard, with over 1,172 intake vents, where each key features 1.3mm soft-landing switches for faster, more accurate key strikes.<\/p>\n

Cumulatively, these design and engineering improvements combine to deliver fan noise of under 30 decibels while in Stealth Mode, which roughly matches the voice of a whisper.<\/p>\n

\"Lenovo<\/p>\n

Available on all Lenovo Legion PCs is the on-device application designed to take the complexity out of gaming. Lenovo’s Legion Arena is a gaming platform that consolidates all of a user\u2019s owned PC games<\/a> into one centralised gaming hub, linking to popular platforms and online stores, all from one location for a seamless and efficient gaming experience.<\/p>\n

Availability<\/h3>\n

\u2022 The Legion 7i (16\u201d, 7) with Intel Core processor starts is expected to be available starting July 2022.
\n\u2022 The Legion 7 (16\u201d, 7), AMD Advantage Edition with AMD Ryzen processor is expected to be available starting July 2022.
\n\u2022 The Legion Slim 7i (16\u201d, 7) with Intel Core processor is expected to be available starting June 2022.
\n\u2022 The Legion Slim 7 (16\u201d, 7), AMD Advantage Edition with AMD Ryzen processor is expected to be available starting July 2022.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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