Lenovo has kicked off preorders for its highly anticipated 2025 Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 gaming laptop. This powerhouse device is packed with cutting-edge technology, featuring the latest Intel processor and Nvidia graphics card, a stunning high-resolution OLED display, and ample RAM and SSD storage right from the start. Even though it's still 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 comes loaded with a 16" 2560x1600 240Hz OLED display, powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU. It also boasts 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 generation flagship laptops, which was more focused on energy efficiency. This new processor is a true successor to the i9-14900HX and pairs excellently with the GeForce RTX 5080 mobile GPU.

The Legion Pro 7i is up-to-date with the latest technology, 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 durable and premium chassis is crafted from aluminum and magnesium.

We've reviewed an RTX 5080 equipped gaming laptop

While we haven't yet had the chance to test the new Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, we have evaluated a gaming laptop equipped with the RTX 5080 GPU. The RTX 5080 offers only a slight improvement over the RTX 4080 in terms of raw rasterized performance. However, it significantly outperforms when games support DLSS 4.0 with multi-frame generation. The Gigabyte Aorus Master, fitted with an RTX 5080 with a 150W TGP rating and a 2560x1600 display, showcased similar specs to the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, suggesting comparable in-game performance.

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

"Here's the thing: Nvidia hasn't been shy about tying the 50-series to its AI capabilities versus pure native rendering performance. Though the RTX 5080 performs disappointingly close to the RTX 4080, this gap narrows when playing games that support multi-frame generation. While 'fake frames' have become somewhat of a meme, their impact when effectively implemented can be quite remarkable, significantly boosting performance. This varies from game to game, depending on how well they manage latency. For example, Alan Wake 2 might feel a bit more laggy at higher multiplier settings, whereas Cyberpunk 2077 does not. With technologies like multi-frame generation and neural shaders being integrated into future games, there’s a strong case for investing in these upcoming technologies. However, you’re essentially buying into a promise as Nvidia and game developers continue to enhance support for new and existing titles."