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

Lenovo has kicked off preorders for its highly anticipated 2025 model, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 gaming laptop. This powerhouse comes loaded with cutting-edge technology, including the latest Intel processor and Nvidia graphics card, a stunning high-resolution OLED display, and generous amounts of RAM and SSD storage right out of the box. Even though Lenovo is still categorizing this model as a preorder, the laptops are already shipping, 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 boasts a 16" 2560x1600 240Hz OLED display, powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU. It comes with 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM and 2TB (2x1TB) of SSD storage. The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX significantly outpaces the Core Ultra 9 185H found in previous flagship laptops, offering a true successor to the i9-14900HX processor and a perfect match for the GeForce RTX 5080 mobile GPU.

The Legion Pro 7i is equipped with the latest connectivity options, including WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, along with versatile ports like USB Type-C supporting up to 140W Power Delivery, Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort 2.1 (40Gbps), and a USB Type-A port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification. It retains the increasingly rare RJ45 ethernet port and includes a privacy shutter for the webcam. The chassis, crafted from aluminum and magnesium, ensures durability and a premium feel.

We've Reviewed an RTX 5080 Equipped Gaming Laptop

Although we haven't yet tested Lenovo's latest Legion laptop, we've had the opportunity to review another gaming laptop featuring the RTX 5080 GPU. The RTX 5080 offers a marginal improvement over the RTX 4080 in raw rasterized performance but shines significantly when games leverage 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, mirrors the specifications of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, suggesting comparable gaming 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 difference disappears when you're playing games that support multi-frame generation. While 'fake frames' have become somewhat of a meme, the reality is that when it works, it's pretty amazing and dramatically improves performance. This varies from game to game based on how well it handles latency. For instance, Alan Wake 2 may feel a bit more laggy at higher multiplier settings, while Cyberpunk 2077 does not. With technologies like multi-frame generation and neural shaders on the horizon for future games, there's a compelling case for investing in these future technologies. However, you're essentially buying into a promise as Nvidia and game developers continue to integrate these features into new and existing titles."