Lenovo Legion 7 16" QHD+ 16GB RAM 1TB SSD 5800H RTX 3080 16GB Killer WiFi £1600.01 @ Lenovo Education

IamChris12/05/2022 12:20

oooh very tempting, I was really after the x13 flow _ dock or another more …oooh very tempting, I was really after the x13 flow _ dock or another more portable laptop (blade 14) but for this price and spec I am seriously considering getting this instead. Thinking it might be a bit too heavy for me though, I want somehting thats also comfortable to use on a lap and transport around, can anyone who has one comment on this aspect?Read lessRead more

The laptop itself is fine and no problem on a lap but the power adapter is really big (it is 300W rated) which makes lugging it around a bit of a problem!

You can put the laptop into Hybrid mode to turn off the graphics card and just use integrated graphics then the battery lasts a really long time (would guess 4 hours) as opposed to an hour tops using the graphics card for gaming. Not tried charging it via USB C to be honest but if that worked would save a lot of weight for the charger!

thedraper12/05/2022 12:40

You can put the laptop into Hybrid mode to turn off the graphics card and …You can put the laptop into Hybrid mode to turn off the graphics card and just use integrated graphics then the battery lasts a really long time (would guess 4 hours) as opposed to an hour tops using the graphics card for gaming. Not tried charging it via USB C to be honest but if that worked would save a lot of weight for the charger!Read lessRead more

Thanks still undecided, I'll probably debate it until I decide I want it and it's not available anymore. Also I think you should get better battery life than that, I saw something about the lighting software causing battery drain

Edit: yea see here - with that software disabled and screen at 60hz looks liek you should get nearly 10 hours of light use (go to 8 minutes into the video)

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Really nice - more metal than plastic compared to the 5/5 Pro. Some nice keyboard and underneath backlighting options as well if that is your thing. The keyboard is really good and matches the colour of the frame. Small bezels and a discrete logo. Lights on if you want it to look like a gaming machine or lights off and it looks very business-like!

IamChris13/05/2022 09:49

How did you deal with the corsair software causing battery drain? I saw …How did you deal with the corsair software causing battery drain? I saw there was an app someone made that sets battery saving modes when you disconnect from power, have you tried this? I have a 60w usb c charger already so I was going to test with that but I think I read it simply wont charge when on if under 65w, if that's the case I'll probably buy this 100w chargerAlso why did you up the ram, do you notice any improvements? I know the legion 5 and 5 pro came with lower quality ram and upgrading boosted performance, have you noticed this or did you just simply need the extra capacity?Read lessRead more

Hiya Mate, i dont use iCUE, but from what ive read, its not the actual app that uses battery but the corsair services, which can be disabled & keep the app running, or you can can run a script to disable the services when unplugged. The new 2022 models will have propriety RGB software, and there is a petition for it to be made available on the 2021 models.

I upgraded to his ram: Kingston Fury KF432S20IB1K2/32, its supposed to be the best and is duel rank, my workflow needs 32GB,i have not tested it on games.

yogS13/05/2022 06:56

How do you get the newsletter code? And does it stack with student …How do you get the newsletter code? And does it stack with student diacount?Read lessRead more

My bad mate, when i bought mine a year ago it was not from the student store, im guessing with wont work on the student store? Signing up to the newsletter gets the 10% code :-)

bryfly13/05/2022 07:09

Some useful info there thanks, but curious how the 10% newsletter sign up …Some useful info there thanks, but curious how the 10% newsletter sign up works, do you get a code to use or is it an auto deduction, I signed for newsletter last week, received newsletters, but no code to input.update:- just received email from lenovo to say shipped, got a bit excited, turns out they shipped the warranty only.. Read lessRead more

My bad mate, when i bought mine a year ago it was not from the student store, im guessing with wont work on the student store? Signing up to the newsletter gets the 10% code :-) (edited)

Magnificent laptop and a great price I think although one negative is that the extended warranty is more expensive now - used to be less than £50 for 4 years but now it looks like it is closer to £100...

That is an outstanding price

I never realised Killer WiFi was a product name: Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6 AX1650
Intel going agro

Sylvester8812/05/2022 13:05

This or the 5i pro intel 12700h with 3070ti? I'm guessing this is better …This or the 5i pro intel 12700h with 3070ti? I'm guessing this is better for games, and the 5i better for everything else?Read lessRead more

from just specs yes this will be better for games and battery life while the intel will be better in cpu heavy tasks but this is also the legion 7 with better build quality

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I reckon this or the Legion 5i Pro with i12700h / 3070ti are about the best buys around.

This is about £80 more than 3070ti right now

The Ti has a worse GPU but way better CPU.

For £600 less you can get a Legion 7 with a 3060 and 512gb SSD

hurltd12/05/2022 23:28

if you sign upto the newsletter you also get a extra 10% off.

Some useful info there thanks, but curious how the 10% newsletter sign up works, do you get a code to use or is it an auto deduction, I signed for newsletter last week, received newsletters, but no code to input.

update:- just received email from lenovo to say shipped, got a bit excited, turns out they shipped the warranty only.. (edited)

bryfly13/05/2022 07:09

Some useful info there thanks, but curious how the 10% newsletter sign up …Some useful info there thanks, but curious how the 10% newsletter sign up works, do you get a code to use or is it an auto deduction, I signed for newsletter last week, received newsletters, but no code to input.update:- just received email from lenovo to say shipped, got a bit excited, turns out they shipped the warranty only.. Read lessRead more

I'd also like to know if it's possible to double up the vouchers, I thought you couldn't but if anyone can get it working hopefully support could refund the difference. It's a steal at this price as it is so if not possible I'm still happy

IamChris13/05/2022 09:42

I'd also like to know if it's possible to double up the vouchers, I …I'd also like to know if it's possible to double up the vouchers, I thought you couldn't but if anyone can get it working hopefully support could refund the difference. It's a steal at this price as it is so if not possible I'm still happyRead lessRead more

I tried other vouchers I found via Google and it rejected them all, so I would be surprised if it would accept the 10% newsletter one, as it seems a good price already, but nothing ventured nothing gained.

Student: I need a 3080, it's important.

Great spot OP - gutted though as my budget is £1,600!

Wow, this used to be £2000!

What’s the build quality like on this model?

If I hadn't just ordered the new G14 I would of jumped at this. HEAT (edited)

oooh very tempting, I was really after the x13 flow _ dock or another more portable laptop (blade 14) but for this price and spec I am seriously considering getting this instead. Thinking it might be a bit too heavy for me though, I want somehting thats also comfortable to use on a lap and transport around, can anyone who has one comment on this aspect?

thedraper12/05/2022 12:22

The laptop itself is fine and no problem on a lap but the power adapter is …The laptop itself is fine and no problem on a lap but the power adapter is really big (it is 300W rated) which makes lugging it around a bit of a problem!Read lessRead more

does the laptop charge over usb c and how is performance affected? I know the razer laptops run really badly on battery/usb c charging but the asus zepherus laptop actually run quite well on usb c power. I wont do it all the time but if I travel I'd like to take a small charger but still be able to game even if I have to turn down setting/limit fps

This or the 5i pro intel 12700h with 3070ti? I'm guessing this is better for games, and the 5i better for everything else?

Another good option for someone like me who wants the Legion 7 screen and build quality but does not need the performance of a 3080 is the Legion 7 16" AMD Gen 6 with Ryzen 7 5800H, 16Gb RAM, 512GB SDD and RTX 3060.

I ordered one from the education store last night at £1000.
Today they seem to have put the price up to £1,120.01 but still a pretty good deal.
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One thing to note is the 2022 line-up announced...tomorrow.

MUFCristiano12/05/2022 13:41

One thing to note is the 2022 line-up announced...tomorrow.

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already announced - sounds even better but probably double the price at least for the forseeable future!!!

Irritatingly tempting!
I bought the Currys deal for a Legion 5 Pro with 3070 yesterday for £1316 after corporate perks discount.
Another £284 for a 3080... mmm...

I'm guessing the new version will be over £2k with similar specs. might be worth it for some but there isn't much wrong with this version

Serious price this, well found OP! I bought the 3070ti model a few months ago, and it's incredible. Build quality, size, weight - really surprised me I have to say. If you're on the fence about whether to pull the trigger on this, go for it! Highly impressed with mine so far!

rob.hitch12/05/2022 12:10

If I hadn't just ordered the new G14 I would of jumped at this. HEAT

I'm surprised someone who bought a g14 would be in the market for a legion 7. Portability and battery life are much better on the g14. Performance is much better on the legion 7

dealhunter157112/05/2022 14:12

I'm surprised someone who bought a g14 would be in the market for a legion …I'm surprised someone who bought a g14 would be in the market for a legion 7. Portability and battery life are much better on the g14. Performance is much better on the legion 7Read lessRead more

I absolutely loved the RTX 2060 Legion 5i I had. I travel alot so the Legion went and now I've managed to bag myself an all AMD G14 for £1500.

If I was to sacrifice the portability for one machine, it would only be the Legion 7.

dealhunter157112/05/2022 14:12

I'm surprised someone who bought a g14 would be in the market for a legion …I'm surprised someone who bought a g14 would be in the market for a legion 7. Portability and battery life are much better on the g14. Performance is much better on the legion 7Read lessRead more

Battery life? if this gets 10 hours how much does the g14 get?! but actually I was in the exact same situation and I've just decided to go for this, thanks op. I feel with a usbc charger this wont be too bad for portability and the performance is miles ahead. nice big screen is also a plus. no denying it is a bigger and heavier device though

IamChris12/05/2022 13:59

I'm guessing the new version will be over £2k with similar specs. might be …I'm guessing the new version will be over £2k with similar specs. might be worth it for some but there isn't much wrong with this versionRead lessRead more

The new 7 (not 7i) starts from $2049 but that will probably be similar in pounds maybe £1999. Bottom model will have a bad graphics card though and interestingly only the 7i will have NVIDIA graphics cards. That (the 7i) starts at $2449 so probably £2299 and again will probably have the bottom of the range graphics card (maybe a 3060 assuming they skip the 3050). The new 7i 3080Ti model will probably be £2999 or something silly!

thedraper12/05/2022 14:36

The new 7 (not 7i) starts from $2049 but that will probably be similar in …The new 7 (not 7i) starts from $2049 but that will probably be similar in pounds maybe £1999. Bottom model will have a bad graphics card though and interestingly only the 7i will have NVIDIA graphics cards. That (the 7i) starts at $2449 so probably £2299 and again will probably have the bottom of the range graphics card (maybe a 3060 assuming they skip the 3050). The new 7i 3080Ti model will probably be £2999 or something silly!Read lessRead more

oh yea I meant through the discount store and maybe using an additional code, this model was £2.3k a year ago doing the same so I'd imagine something similar. I would also imagine there would be an additional wait and if other reviews are much to go by the ti gpus don't perform much better, it will likely only be a noticable cpu improvement and as intel is the only option a battery downgrade, so for some (me included) likely a worse machine

plinkyplonkywonkeydonkey12/05/2022 14:51

I reckon this or the Legion 5i Pro with i12700h / 3070ti are about the …I reckon this or the Legion 5i Pro with i12700h / 3070ti are about the best buys around.This is about £80 more than 3070ti right nowThe Ti has a worse GPU but way better CPU.Read lessRead more

Much better (faster) RAM and gen 4 SSD on the 5i isn't it?

thedraper12/05/2022 14:53

Much better (faster) RAM and gen 4 SSD on the 5i isn't it?

I've had both and benchmarked them on the Legion 5i Pro thread.

For framerates - I'd go for this L7 3080 as long as the games are not CPU bound it'll be faster in games than the 3070Ti.

IMHO SSDs are so fast, then a bit extra isnt noticeable whereas FPS tends to be.

Can't go wrong with it but 3080 is still stronger than the 3070Ti.

I'd definately go for this rather than wait for the 2022 Legion 7 as that'll be saddled with an AMD GPU - need a 7i 2022 to get nVidia this year.

Been pondering since I saw this as whether to order or not, just took the plunge, hope I didn't make an expensive mistake...

plinkyplonkywonkeydonkey12/05/2022 14:51

I reckon this or the Legion 5i Pro with i12700h / 3070ti are about the …I reckon this or the Legion 5i Pro with i12700h / 3070ti are about the best buys around.This is about £80 more than 3070ti right nowThe Ti has a worse GPU but way better CPU.Read lessRead more

I've gone for the 5i pro - I'll use it for video editing way more than gaming but hopefully I won't notice a difference from my series X (which I'm selling to fund it!)

thedraper12/05/2022 12:05

Magnificent laptop and a great price I think although one negative is that …Magnificent laptop and a great price I think although one negative is that the extended warranty is more expensive now - used to be less than £50 for 4 years but now it looks like it is closer to £100...Read lessRead more

When did it increase in price? I was going to buy that as well…

Shipped and will be delivered tomorrow, wasn't expecting it to be that fast!