Lenovo Unveils 16-inch Legion Gaming Laptop

Lenovo has unveiled its latest flagship gaming laptop at IFA 2023, marking the first 16-inch model to join the Legion brand. Known as the Lenovo Legion 9i, this powerful device is fueled by the 13th-gen Intel Core i9 processor and offers the option to include an NVIDIA GeForce RTXTM 4090 Laptop GPU. Additionally, users can choose between a 64GB Overclocked 5600Mhz Dual Channel DDR5 RAM or a 32GB Overclocked 6400Mhz DDR5 Dual Channel RAM. According to Lenovo VP Jun Ouyang, the Legion 9i stands out as the first Legion laptop to feature an integrated liquid-cooling system and hardware AI chip tuning.

The company describes its liquid cooling system as the first of its kind for a 16-inch laptop. It’s positioned to run over the GPU VRAM, allowing it to manage heat during extreme gaming sessions, and turns on when the GPU reaches 183 degrees Fahrenheit (84 degrees Celsius). This works in conjunction with an AI tuned triple fan air cooling system. Speaking of AI, Lenovo’s LA-2 AI chip synchronizes the RGB strips around the keyboard and other parts of the laptop. As for the device’s display, it uses Lenovo’s PureSight 3.2K Mini-LED with a 16:10 aspect ratio and a variable refresh rate of 165Hz. The laptop can also accommodate up to a 2 TB SSD for storage.

One interesting thing to note is that the company didn’t launch separate Pro and Slim variants like it does for lower-end gaming laptops, as it says this model fulfills the purpose of both varieties. The Legion laptop comes with Windows 11 and a free 3-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. It will be available in October with prices starting at $4,399.

In addition to the new flagship laptop, Lenovo has also announced a new version of its Legion Glasses, a wearable virtual display. They use the company’s micro-OLED display technology and can offer Full HD resolution with a 60 Hz refresh rate for each eye. These glasses provide a portable, large-screen viewing experience for users with Legion Go and other compatible devices, including most newer Android phones, iPhones, Windows and Mac computers. They will also be available next month and will cost buyers at least $329.