Lenovo has launched the Legion 9i premium gaming laptop in India- The Legion 9i gaming laptop is priced at ₹4,49,991 in the country.
- Here’s our review of the
Lenovo Legion 9i to help you decide whether you should buy the device or not.
The laptop is equipped with a powerful 13th-gen Intel Core i9 processor, coupled with up to RTX 4090 graphics. It features a design that will attract a lot of gamers, especially those who like a vibrant design.
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Lenovo Legion 9I price and availability
The Lenovo Legion 9i is priced at ₹4,49,991 in the country and is available from the Lenovo Online Store, e-commerce platforms and the company’s authorised retailers across the country. It comes in a single Carbon Black colour option.In the box
- Lenovo Legion 9i
- Power adapter
- Documentation
- Switchable keycaps
Lenovo Legion 9i specifications
Lenovo Legion 9i pros and cons
Pros- Performance
- Design
- Weight
- Price
Lenovo Legion 9i design
The laptop is on the heavier side at 2.56 kg, but this is expected considering the large display, powerful hardware and battery size. Considering the weight, carrying the laptop everywhere you go might not be as easy, but then again, you are most likely to game at home.The Lenovo Legion 9i is available in a single camo-style Carbon Black colour option. The soft-touch finish ensures that the laptop is protected from fingerprint smudges and dust.
While a lot of premium gaming laptops these days are trying to blend in with minimalistic designs, the Legion 9i isn’t imitating this trend. The Legion 9i shouts “gaming laptop” through every aspect of its design.
The Lenovo 9i features a carbon black finish, built using recycled magnesium. The laptop uses a layered stamping process which the company claims makes it stronger and lighter than typical aluminum builds.
Interestingly, the company also says that no two laptops will feature the same design as they are built using forged carbon chips.
At the back, the laptop comes with the Legion logo, which comes with RGB lighting. That’s not all, there’s also a large strip at the bottom, that also comes with RGB lighting. The lighting can be controlled using the keyboard or using the company’s Vantage software.
A lot of the ports have been placed at the back, giving a clean look on the sides.
The bottom is all-black and is made using a magnesium-aluminium blend.
It comes with an RGB keyboard. The device offers per-key lighting customization, allowing you to customise it based on your preference.
Considering the powerful hardware and the intended usage, Lenovo has packed the device with vents. The keyboard has been placed slightly higher, allowing for ample vents on the sides, along with the bottom. Does this keep the laptop cool? This is something we discuss in the performance section.
The power button at the top of the keyboard comes with a fingerprint sensor integrated into it, allowing you to easily unlock the laptop.
In terms of ports, the Lenovo Legion 9i comes with two USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB-C, two Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, headphone jack and an ethernet port. There are ample ports so you don’t have to worry about this. The laptop also comes with a webcam shutter switch.
Display
TheThe resolution and the high refresh rate on the laptop make it a treat to play on the laptop. The colours look great as it comes with 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 colour gamut. The Mini LED panel ensures excellent visuals with amazing contrast.
The laptop’s display comes with support for Nvidia G-Sync, which along with the 165Hz refresh rate offers a great experience while gaming.
I played games like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Starfield on the laptop, with the device offering amazing visuals at maximum settings.
Performance
The Lenovo Legion 9i is equipped with the Intel Core i9- 13980HX processor. The laptop is available with 32GB LPDDR5 6400 MHz RAM and 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD.The graphic duties are handled by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 16GB GDDR6 graphics.
I tested the laptop with several games, including games such as Red Dead Redemption 2 and Starfield. Both the games performed well and the laptop was able to handle them without any issues. The laptop was able to handle these games without any issues while playing at maximum settings. Considering the hardware, you will be able to handle everything that you throw at it.
The laptop’s cooling technology can keep the device cool during extended gaming sessions so you don’t have to worry about performance throttling.
The laptop is equipped with a 99.9 Wh battery and offers a decent battery life. It offers around five hours of battery life but this will significantly come down if you game on it.
The laptop offers stereo speakers with audio optimized by HARMAN. While it is always a good idea to use headphones while gaming, the audio from the speakers is also excellent.
Verdict
The Lenovo Legion 9i ticks a lot of the right boxes, including powerful hardware, excellent display, and premium design. It also has a lot of gaming-centric design touches, which shows the effort that went into the device. If you are looking for a premium gaming laptop and don’t mind the hefty price tag, the Legion 9i is an excellent option.Disclaimer: The content on this website is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a purchasing guide or recommendation. We advise readers to do additional research, including hands-on usage of the device at a retail outlet, before making a decision.
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