At the CES event 2024, Lenovo introduced its most powerful gaming laptops following the success of the previous models. The Legion 7i Pro Gen 9 and Legion 9i Gen 9.
Since 2017 Lenovo started producing these premium gaming and creative laptops. And now gamers already know what to expect from the Legion series. (Legion History)
For 2024, Lenovo has slightly improved Legion 7i Pro 16’’ Gen 9 and Legion 9i 16’’ to differ from the previous models.
These laptops are designed for top creators, top gamers and even beginners.
Let us discuss and compare feature to feature of these laptops as well as their previous versions.
Processors compared
Legion 7i Pro Gen 8(2023) Vs Legion 7i Pro Gen 9(2024)
The 2023 model features up to 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900HX processor and Windows 11 Pro. Notably, apart from the processor, nothing much has changed.
The current Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 (2024) features a 14th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-14900HX processor.
What makes 14th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-14900HX different?
- The 14th Gen processor comes with a max turbo frequency of 5.8 GHz, compared to 5.4 GHz of the previous model. This results in a noticeable boost in performance for demanding tasks like gaming, multitasking and video editing.
2. It can handle a lot more workloads compared to the previous.
- Again the 14th Gen processor has an Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency of 4.1 GHz compared to 3.90 GHz. This results in more efficiency in performance and battery life.
3.Price of 14th Gen Intel® Core™i9-14900HX is higher by $100
Legion 7i Pro 16’’ Gen 9 Vs Legion 9i 16’’ Gen 9.
If you do not look closely, all these laptops share almost every feature. To make it easy for you to understand, let’s begin with the features they share.
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Performance
Key performance features
What they both have
CPU: 14th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-14900HX Processor
Operating system: Windows 11 Home/Windows Pro
GPU: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090
AI Engine+
Memory/RAM: 32 GB DDR5
Storage: 1TB
Thermal cooled
What is extra on Legion 9i 16’’ Gen 9
Memory/RAM: Up to 64 GB
GPU: An option of NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4080
Storage: Expandable to 2TB
Feature Benefits
These machines offer top-notch technology for exceptional performance, especially for gamers and creators.
Windows 11 Home comes standard in all these legion models and it offers improved features.
Windows 11 offers better app compatibility and security compared to previous versions.
Those who want advanced features like BitLocker encryption can upgrade to Windows 11 Pro.
They’re equipped with the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6. This is the most powerful graphics card for laptops on the market.
- The RTX 4090 enables you to enjoy the latest gaming features;
- Like ray tracing | Realistic lighting and shadows, and smooth frame rates.
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And now fine-tuned with AI and thermal cooled, you can enjoy better images | performance| improved efficiency |and long battery life.
On the other hand, RTX 4080 performs a bit lower than RTX 4090’s level. Therefore, if money isn’t a problem, that extra $100 for the RTX 4090 model will produce better results.
They both have 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD. This is enough to store and run even the most challenging games and applications.
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Display.
Key display features:
These are the most important features that make up the display system.
What they both have
Screen Size: 16’’
Aspect ratio: 16:10
What is different
Refresh Rate
Legion 7i Pro: 240 Hz
Legion 9i: 165 Hz
Peak Brightness
Legion 7i Pro: 500 nits
Legion 9i: 1200 nits
Vesa display HDR™ (responsible for image clarity)
Legion 7i Pro: 400
Legion 9i: 1000
Display Panel
Legion 7i Pro: IPS
Legion 9i: Mini LED
Feature Benefits
The displays feature an anti-glare coating that reduces reflections and improves the image quality in a light environment.
Displays from both of these laptops have a wider range of colours and contrast than standard displays. This comes from the Vesa display HDR and Dolby Vision features.
There is a smooth transition from app to app or within a game due to the high refresh rates. The recorded time to change from one app or tab to another is just 3 microseconds
To protect your eyes from harmful blue light, the displays have a low blue light mode that reduces eye stress and tiredness.
The is not much display difference between Legion 7i Pro Gen 9 and Legion 7i Gen 8
The Legion 9i Gen 9 outshines the Legion 7i Pro in almost every feature apart from the refresh rate where it scores low.
Benefits of LED display panels over IPS
- Save more battery
- Brighter
- Less Expensive
- Durability
- Clear Images
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Battery
They come with a 99.99 WHR battery that lasts up to 8 hours
The battery life is enough to last up to 12 hours and 60 minutes charge to charge it fully.
Note. It is important to use the correct AC adapter for your device, as using an incompatible or faulty one may damage your device or cause a fire hazard.
It features a 330W AC adapter which is suitable for high-performance laptops.
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Keyboard
Key Keyboard features
Key travel-1.5mm | Per-key RGB | 100% anti-ghosting | Switchable WASD | Legion Spectrum RGB software.
These keyboard are very creative and gamer with impressive key travel to improve accuracy.
With per-key RGB lighting, it transforms into a colorful wonder field while improving the gaming atmosphere.
The 100% anti-ghosting feature ensures every keystroke is registered accurately. Loses emanating from errored key strokes are minimized.
Amazingly, gamers have the chance to switch and tailor keys according to their desire. P
User can craft their ideal lighting profiles and personalize their experience down to the finest detail.
The downside with RGB keyboards is how much battery they consume-so to save some more battery keep the key settings minimum.
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Design
The key design features
What they both
Ports: Headphone/mic combo | HDMI 2.1| Electronic e-shutter switch | 4x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 | Ethernet | 2xUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2
What is difference
Build Material:
Legion 7i Pro: Recycled Aluminium and Recycled polymer
Legion 9i: Carbon
Weight:
Legion 7i Pro:2.8kg
Legion 9i:2.5kg
Colour:
Legion 7i Pro: Eclipse Black
Legion 9i: Carbon Black
Feature benefits
Both models have a variety of ports to connect to different devices and accessories.
The recycled Aluminium is durable t, while the recycled polymer adds flexibility and is lightweight. The combination of these materials gives the laptop a durable and premium look.
The carbon material on Legion 9i adds extra benefits like flexibility | light weight and resistance to bending
Both laptops weigh moderately if you compare them with other gaming laptops.
- Compared to laptops like the ROG Strix Scar 18 from Asus(3.10kg), 2.8kg or 2.5kg is not too heavy.
These laptops also have a long battery life that can last up to 8 hours on a single charge.
The laptops have a noticeably bigger bottom with subtle details, such as the ventilation holes. The slim lid holds the Legion logo
By the looks, they are typical gaming laptops in a sleek black colour that gives them a professional.
Conclusion
That is how the Lenovo Legion 2024 Gen 9 series appeared.
With a difference of 200 dollars, you get the high-end Legion 9i which is designed to perform at the very best.
But on the other hand legion 7i Pro isn’t a poor choice at all. The big difference appears in the few software tweaks and build material.
I would go for the Legion 7i Pro just because there is no significant performance difference.
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