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Legion 7i 16IAX10

2025 · Windows 11 Home

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CPU98
GPU85
Display71
Memory82
Connect73
Portable57

Configuration

Scores

80+ Excellent60+ Good40+ Fair
Perf
98
Top 17% of Legion
Single
94
Multi
100
GPU
85
Top 17% of Legion
Display
71
Top 11% of Legion
Memory
82
Top 44% of Legion
Connect
73
Top 6% of Legion
Port
57
Top 33% of Legion
Value
53

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Digitecretail
05.02.2025
CHF 2’799
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05.02.2025· Lenovo CH MSRP
CHF 2’999
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Specifications

CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX (24C/32T, 5.8 GHz, 55W)
Display16" 2.5K OLED OLED · 240Hz · 500 nits
RAM32GB DDR5-5600 (2 slots) · max 64GB
Storage1 TB NVMe (2 slots)
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB · discrete
Battery99 Wh
Weight2.58 kg
Ports1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 (DP), 3x USB-A 3.2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45, 1x SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm
WirelessWi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4

Form Factor

16.0"360 mm253 mmSide Profile25 mm
2.58 kg|360 × 253 × 25 mm|2.3 L
2.58 kgWeight
99WhBattery
16"Screen
9portsTotal I/O
I/O Breakdown
1x Thunderbolt 41x USB-C 3.2 (DP)3x USB-A 3.21x HDMI 2.11x RJ451x SD card reader1x 3.5mm
Wi-Fi 7Bluetooth 5.4

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RAM

2 slots · DDR5-5600 · Max 64GB

Storage (Slot 1)
Storage (Slot 2)
Memory Score
Current
82

Performance Overview

Hardware Guide

Use Case Fit

OverkillOffice / Productivity
OverkillSoftware Development
OverkillGaming
OverkillVideo Editing
OverkillData Science / ML
OverkillVirtualization

Linux Compatibility

Kernel 6.10++
Wi-FiIntel BE200 — iwlwifi, 6.8+ for BE200 support
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070/5080 Laptop (Blackwell) — NVIDIA proprietary driver 570+ required; nouveau not functional
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AudioIntel HDA — sof-firmware
Fedora: Fedora 41+ recommended. RPM Fusion for NVIDIA Blackwell (570+ driver). Core Ultra 9 275HX (Arrow Lake HX) — full support in 6.10+.

Community-supported. Premium 2025 Legion — Core Ultra 9 275HX + RTX 5070/5080 Laptop. NVIDIA Blackwell driver 570+ mandatory. 4K OLED 240 Hz display — Wayland recommended for fractional scaling.

Analysis

DeveloperCreative WorkDesktop ReplacementIT FleetLight Gaming

The Legion 7i 16IAX10 is a 2025 Intel-powered high-end gaming laptop with top-tier thermals. It pairs a Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX with 32 GB upgradeable DDR5 and a 2.5K OLED OLED panel at 16". At 2.58 kg with a 99 Wh battery, it is desk-friendly.

Strengths

  • 2.5K OLED OLED display with deep blacks
  • 240 Hz smooth refresh rate
  • Bright 500-nit display
  • 32 GB memory for heavy multitasking
  • User-upgradeable RAM (2 SODIMM slots)
  • Dual M.2 storage slots
  • 1 TB+ onboard storage
  • Large 99 Wh battery for all-day use
  • Thunderbolt 4 connectivity
  • Built-in Ethernet (RJ45)
  • SD card reader
  • Wi-Fi 7 for next-gen wireless speeds
  • Discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8 GB VRAM)
  • Capable of heavy gaming at 1080p
  • High-performance 24-core CPU

Limitations

  • Heavy at 2.58 kg

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

The Legion 7i 16 Gen 10 is Lenovo's 2025 premium gaming laptop — Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX with RTX 5070 or 5080 Laptop GPU options, 4K OLED 240 Hz display, and up to 64 GB DDR5-6400. The OLED panel is the standout — perfect blacks and 240 Hz refresh for competitive and cinematic gaming alike. Thunderbolt 5 connectivity is forward-looking for eGPU docks and high-speed storage. Dual NVMe slots and SODIMM RAM slots retain full user upgradeability.

Known Issues

OLED burn-in risk with persistent HUD elements in long gaming sessions — use pixel shift. The 275HX platform draws significant sustained power — battery life during gaming is limited to ~90 minutes. Early Blackwell driver iterations may require patience.

Swiss Market

Expected CHF 2600–3200 at Digitec and Brack depending on GPU tier. The OLED display at this price point is competitive with ASUS ROG Strix OLED. RTX 5070 configuration offers best value; RTX 5080 adds ~CHF 300–400 premium.