{"id":1669,"date":"2025-07-19T01:41:31","date_gmt":"2025-07-19T01:41:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/?p=1669"},"modified":"2025-07-19T01:41:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-19T01:41:31","slug":"after-a-couple-of-weeks-testing-the-lenovo-legion-pro-7i-i-found-its-performance-and-screen-impressive-but-its-battery-life-not-so-much","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/2025\/07\/19\/after-a-couple-of-weeks-testing-the-lenovo-legion-pro-7i-i-found-its-performance-and-screen-impressive-but-its-battery-life-not-so-much\/","title":{"rendered":"After a couple of weeks testing the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, I found its performance and screen impressive, but its battery life? Not so much"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perfect for a desktop replacement, just okay as a portable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EdAGrQwpKmWacA8mZ84bhT.jpg\" alt=\"A Lenovo Legion Pro 7i on a table playing a game\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Verdict<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, the battery life is not great, but this is a gaming laptop, and a powerful one at that. It can handle just about anything gaming-wise, comes with a gorgeous OLED screen, and has more than enough ports for all your gaming needs. Just be ready to spend quite a good chunk of change on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>+Excellent gaming performance overall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>+Gorgeous OLED screen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>+Has all the ports one could need<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>-Very pricey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>-Battery life is not great<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/detail-Lenovo-1747839-L23B2PK0\">L23B2PK0 Battery for Lenovo Legion Go 8APU1 83E100 AMD RyzenZ1<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-lenovo-legion-pro-7i-two-minute-review\">Lenovo Legion Pro 7i: Two-minute review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>TheLenovoLegion Pro 7i is an ideal desktop replacement with more than enough power to take on just about everything in PC gaming spaces and at max settings for the most part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While there are some situations you might need to bring some settings down a smidge (cough*<em>Cyberpunk 2077<\/em>*cough), that\u2019s only really due to the higher resolutionOLEDpanel that only requires a bit of power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting at$2,909.99\/\u00a32,700\/AU$4,999, the Legion Pro 7i comes with anIntelCore Ultra 9 CPU,NvidiaRTX 50-series GPUs, a 16-inch 2560 x 1600p OLED display, and up to 64GB DDR5 RAM and 2TB PCIe SSD storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with the performance and OLED screen are a nice assortment of ports, a full keyboard, and a responsive touchpad that is, unfortunately, not ideally aligned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For some, especially those who don\u2019t take their gaming laptops on the road all that much, this might be among thebest gaming laptopsout there. But poor battery life might make one take pause if you plan on getting a laptop that you want to use regularly untethered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, if you have the cash and don\u2019t plan on transporting your gaming laptop often (or have a big backpack), the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is worth a look, especially if you want a larger 16-inch screen for your gaming experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/detail-Lenovo-1747838-L23M2PK0\">L23M2PK0 Battery for Lenovo Legion Go 8APU1 8.8 AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Handheld Gaming PC<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-lenovo-legion-pro-7i-price-and-availability\">Lenovo Legion Pro 7i: Price and availability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/C9QkRaHv54qeNgcsEoYMhT.jpg\" alt=\"A Lenovo Legion Pro 7i on a table\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>How much does it cost?<\/strong>Starting at$2,909.99\/\u00a32,700\/AU$4,999<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When is it available?<\/strong>Available now<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where can you get it?<\/strong>Available in the US, UK, and Australia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i might not be Lenovo\u2019s most expensive gaming laptop \u2013 that honor goes to the Legion Pro 9i \u2013 but it\u2019s still very expensive. Its most affordable price is a sizable$2,909.99\/\u00a32,700\/AU$4,999.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting out with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and 1TB SSD, pricing goes up from there. The review unit I have, upgraded with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 and 2TB SSD, costs $3,559.99 \/ \u00a32,990.00 \/ AU$6,839.00, while the maxed-out configuration of Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090, 64GB DDR5 RAM, and 2TB SSD is a jaw-dropping $4,424.49 \/ \u00a33,900.00 \/ AU$7,079.00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As expensive as the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is, larger gaming laptops tend to come with an even heftier price tag. TheOrigin EON17-X v2I reviewed last year started at $3,400.00 (about \u00a32,610.00 \/ AU$5,120.00) for a configuration of Intel Core i9-14900HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, 16GB of RAM, and a 17-inch 1440p@240Hz screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, you can customize the lid on the EON17-X v2 with whatever design you want, but this does make the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i look affordable in comparison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong>4 \/ 5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/detail-Lenovo-1747655-L23C4PC3\">L23C4PC3 Battery for Lenovo Legion 7 16 IRX G9<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-lenovo-legion-pro-7i-specs\">Lenovo Legion Pro 7i: Specs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EZDziXYDLjcgAHrWfyPLiT.jpg\" alt=\"The underside of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter which configuration you choose, the CPU you get is the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, a 24-core\/24-thread processor with a peak frequency of 5.4GHz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there is some wiggle room with the GPU where you can choose from an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080, or RTX 5090, 32GB or 64GB RAM, and between 1TB or 2TB SSD storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>&nbsp;<\/th><th>Lenovo Legion Pro 7i base configuration<\/th><th>Lenovo Legion Pro 7i review configuration<\/th><th>Lenovo Legion Pro 7i max configuration<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Price:<\/strong><\/td><td>$2,909.99 \/ \u00a32,799.99 \/ AU$4,999.00<\/td><td>$3,559.99 \/ \u00a32,990.00 \/ AU$6,839.00<\/td><td>$4,424.49 \/ \u00a33,900.00 \/ AU$7,079.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>CPU:<\/strong><\/td><td>Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX<\/td><td>Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX<\/td><td>Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Graphics:<\/strong><\/td><td>NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU<\/td><td>NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU<\/td><td>NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>RAM:<\/strong><\/td><td>32GB DDR5<\/td><td>32GB DDR5<\/td><td>64GB DDR5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Screen:<\/strong><\/td><td>16&#8243; WQXGA (2560 x 1600), OLED, HDR 1000 True Black, 500 nits, 240Hz<\/td><td>16&#8243; WQXGA (2560 x 1600), OLED, HDR 1000 True Black, 500 nits, 240Hz<\/td><td>16&#8243; WQXGA (2560 x 1600), OLED, HDR 1000 True Black, 500 nits, 240Hz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Storage:<\/strong><\/td><td>1TB SSD<\/td><td>2TB SSD<\/td><td>2TB SSD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ports:<\/strong><\/td><td>HDMI 2.1, Thunderbolt 4, USB-C (power delivery 140W), 3x USB-A, Headphone \/ mic Combo, RJ45<\/td><td>HDMI 2.1, Thunderbolt 4, USB-C (power delivery 140W), 3x USB-A, Headphone \/ mic Combo, RJ45<\/td><td>HDMI 2.1, Thunderbolt 4, USB-C (power delivery 140W), 3x USB-A, Headphone \/ mic Combo, RJ45<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wireless:<\/strong><\/td><td>Wi-Fi 7 \/ BlueTooth 5.4<\/td><td>Wi-Fi 7 \/ BlueTooth 5.4<\/td><td>Wi-Fi 7 \/ BlueTooth 5.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Camera:<\/strong><\/td><td>720p with e-privacy shutter<\/td><td>720p with e-privacy shutter<\/td><td>720p with e-privacy shutter<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weight:<\/strong><\/td><td>Starting at &lt; 2.72kg \/ 6lbs<\/td><td>Starting at &lt; 2.72kg \/ 6lbs<\/td><td>Starting at &lt; 2.72kg \/ 6lbs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dimensions:<\/strong><\/td><td>21.9mm-26.6mm x 364mm x 275.9mm \/ 0.86\u2033- 1.04\u2033 x 14.33\u2033 x 10.86\u2033<\/td><td>21.9mm-26.6mm x 364mm x 275.9mm \/ 0.86\u2033- 1.04\u2033 x 14.33\u2033 x 10.86\u2033<\/td><td>21.9mm-26.6mm x 364mm x 275.9mm \/ 0.86\u2033- 1.04\u2033 x 14.33\u2033 x 10.86\u2033<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Considering that the base configuration is still fairly expensive, it\u2019s no wonder that all the configurations keep the more premium appointments. Specifically, no matter what you do, you\u2019ll get that OLED 1600p @ 240Hz panel withHDR1000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-lenovo-legion-pro-7i-design\">Lenovo Legion Pro 7i: Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VRPxLnBHJxSqDRWYFheYfT.jpg\" alt=\"The right-side ports on the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>This is a big computer<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Large keyboard, touchpad aligned to the left<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lots of ports including Thunderbolt 4<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is big. It is a 16-inch laptop, after all. It\u2019s fairly imposing in its matte \u201cEclipse Black\u201d finish with only Legion emblazoned on the back of the lid and Lenovo in silver on the top back as flourishes. It\u2019s also a little over an inch at its thickest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is not the most portable of gaming laptops. So, while it makes for a great desktop replacement, leave plenty of space in your backpack if you plan on getting this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oknWT2gBSoMmPbjAUtqRfT.jpg\" alt=\"The left-side ports on the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Almost all the venting is underneath and back, so you don\u2019t have to worry about hot air being blown onto you when gaming, assuming you\u2019re using a mouse situated next to the laptop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides the large 16-inch OLED screen, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i comes with a full-size keyboard complete with a ten-key numpad. There aren\u2019t any standalone hotkeys, but plenty of keys have secondary functions, so I didn\u2019t really miss them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uzB4xMNy64VvDTeHEL8UdT.jpg\" alt=\"The keyboard of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The keycaps have a quality feel to them with a concave shape and textured feel that makes typing a relative pleasure. I do find the keyboard to feel a little big for some reason and find myself sometimes pressing the wrong button when reaching (mainly when gaming).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The touchpad is not oversized, but it\u2019s set off to the left, which makes sense as the keyboard with the Numpad pushes the natural hand placement to the left as well. However, I\u2019m not a fan of the touchpad\u2019s placement \u2013 I would prefer it to be a bit more centered. At least, it\u2019s accurate and responsive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do want to use the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i as a desktop replacement, you\u2019ll be happy to know that the port selection is fairly plentiful. It comes with an HDMI 2.1 port, a Thunderbolt 4 port, and a USB-C port, both of which support DisplayPort 2.1. There are also three USB-A ports and an Ethernet one, along with an eShutter button for privacy\u2019s sake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Design:<\/strong>4 \/ 5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-lenovo-legion-pro-7i-performance\">Lenovo Legion Pro 7i: Performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QRLjgzT6QMS2uMyWJxLAiT.jpg\" alt=\"A Lenovo Legion Pro 7i on a table playing a game\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strong performance that\u2019s limited somewhat by the power-hungry panel<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Can run most games at max settings with speedy results<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sound quality is pretty good<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Considering the powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and higher-end Nvidia 5000-series GPUs \u2013 I tested the model with an RTX 5080 \u2013 not to mention a minimum of 32GB of RAM, the gaming performance here is going to be quite robust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, all that hardware has to power the 16-inch OLED panel which has a 2560 x 1600p resolution with a refresh rate of 240Hz. That panel also manages 500 nits of brightness and has HDR 1000 True Black support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, that can knock off up to 20 or 30 fps from the Lenovo Legion 7i\u2019s performance if you want to take full advantage of this laptop\u2019s display. It\u2019s worth noting that it also achieves a DCI-P3 of 100%, making this a sharp looking, vibrant display. I definitely preferred running games like<em>South of Midnight,Starfield, RoboCop: Rogue City,<\/em>and<em>Cyberpunk 2077<\/em>at that higher resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Synthetic Benchmarks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Benchmark<\/th><th><\/th><th>Score<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Geekbench 6.4 Single Core<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td>3,103<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Geekbench 6.4 Multi Core<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td>19,829<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Crossmark Overall<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td>2,163<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Crossmark Productivity<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td>1,998<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Crossmark Creativity<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td>2,525<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Crossmark Responsiveness<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td>1,727<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>25GB File Copy Transfer Rate (MB\/s)<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td>2,030.38<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3DMark Fire Strike<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td>34,434<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3DMark Time Spy<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td>16,928<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3DMark Fire Strike Ultra<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td>11,388<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3DMark Time Spy Extreme<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td>8,337<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3DMark Speed Way<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td>4,301<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3DMark Steel Nomad<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td>3,999<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3DMark Port Royal<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td>10,958<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of, I was able to run all those games at basically max settings, including Ray Tracing where applicable, with smooth results and crisp, clear images. I didn\u2019t experience any skipping, stuttering, or screen tearing. Any way you cut it, this is a powerful gaming laptop that will hold up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you look at our benchmarks, you can get a solid idea of what to expect.<em>Cyberpunk 2077<\/em>with everything maxed will look good and will be smooth enough, but won\u2019t really take advantage of that high refresh rate as it gets just an okay 30 fps on average on 1600p, so if you plan on playing at the display&#8217;s native resolution, make sure to use DLSS for the best experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are plenty of games where I can achieve up to and above 100 fps even before compromising on settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gaming Benchmarks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Game &amp; settings<\/th><th><\/th><th>Frames per second<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows (Ultra High, 1080p)<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td>45 fps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Black Myth: Wukong (Cinematic, 1080p)<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td>45 fps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cyberpunk 2077 (Ultra, 1080p)<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td>50 fps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Metro: Exodus (Extreme, 1080p)<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td>63 fps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Monster Hunter Wilds (Very High, 1080p)<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td>73 fps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Shadow of the Tomb Raider (Very High, 1080p)<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td>163 fps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total War: Warhammer III (Ultra, 1080p)<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td>144 fps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Web Surfing Battery Informant<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td>4:37<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PCMark 10 Gaming Battery Test<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td>1:36<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned before, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a four-speaker system. I didn\u2019t mention that it supports Nahimic Audio, so you get some spatial audio support. Laptops often have mediocre audio at best, but this one sounds pretty good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides the usual caveat that laptop speakers will never surpass dedicated headphones or speakers, the sound is full with plenty of clarity. There\u2019s not a lot of rumble (to be expected, of course), but there\u2019s not anything else missing from the frequency range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, the webcam with its 5MP resolution looks good and is pretty smooth to boot. If you get this laptop to stream, you might not need to get a dedicated webcam. It\u2019s also nice that it has a privacy eShutter button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Performance:<\/strong>4.5 \/ 5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-lenovo-legion-pro-7i-battery-life\">Lenovo Legion Pro 7i: Battery life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Suffers from the typical short battery life of a gaming laptop<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Doesn\u2019t do a great job of retaining charge while in sleep mode<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Battery Test Results<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Web Surfing Battery Informant<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td>4:37 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PCMark 10 Gaming Battery Test<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td>1:36 hours<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The battery life on gaming laptops is typically not all that great. There are some exceptions, but a powerhouse sporting a 16-inch OLED screen with a 1600p resolution is not going to be one of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For proof, just look at our benchmarks. In our web surfing test, it lasted a whopping four and a half hours. That\u2019s not great, but this isn\u2019t a new MacBook Air that lasts almost 15 hours, nor is it supposed to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not surprising that in the PCMark 10 gaming benchmark, it lasts just over an hour and a half. If you want extended cordless gaming, you should probably get a Steam Deck (or one of its competitors).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A little more concerning and a little more unexpected is the fact that the battery runs down even when in sleep mode. Now, this is not atypical, but there are plenty of laptops that don\u2019t drop down to 35% battery life after being unplugged for a day, even though they haven\u2019t been used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Battery life:<\/strong>3.5 \/ 5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-should-you-buy-the-lenovo-legion-pro-7i\">Should you buy the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rySdnCK5TPHQr4N8JqnsiT.jpg\" alt=\"A Lenovo Legion Pro 7i on a table\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"buy-the-lenovo-legion-pro-7i-if-3\">Buy the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i if&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You want a powerful desktop replacement<\/strong><br>The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is quite big, and it\u2019s quite powerful. If you\u2019re looking for something that can replace a gaming desktop, this model is more than capable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You want an OLED screen<\/strong><br>The OLED screen here comes with a higher resolution and frame rate, not to mention strong HDR support and DCI-P3 color coverage. If you want a good OLED screen with your gaming laptop, you\u2019re certainly getting it here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can afford it<\/strong><br>This laptop has the latest and greatest powerful components (at least for a laptop), so it comes with a hefty price tag. Consider this one if money is no object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"don-t-buy-it-if-3\">Don&#8217;t buy it if&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You have a limited budget<\/strong><br>If you have limited cash for a gaming laptop, then the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is going to be out of your price range, considering its starting price is around 2K.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You want good battery life<\/strong><br>Gaming laptops typically don\u2019t have good battery life, and this laptop is no different. If you want one that can last a while without being plugged in, there\u2019s a short list of options out there that don\u2019t include this one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Perfect for a desktop replacement, just okay as a portable Verdict Yes, the battery life is not great, but this is a gaming laptop, and a powerful one at that. It can handle just about anything gaming-wise, comes with a gorgeous OLED screen, and has more than enough ports for all your gaming needs. Just &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/2025\/07\/19\/after-a-couple-of-weeks-testing-the-lenovo-legion-pro-7i-i-found-its-performance-and-screen-impressive-but-its-battery-life-not-so-much\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">After a couple of weeks testing the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, I found its performance and screen impressive, but its battery life? 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