| Developers: | Lenovo |
| Date of the premiere of the system: | 2018/06/14 |
| Last Release Date: | 2022/01/20 |
| Branches: | Entertainment, leisure, sports, Electrical and microelectronics |
| Technology: | Office equipment |
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2022: Lenovo Legion 5i Pro, Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, Lenovo Legion 5i and Lenovo Legion 5 based on the 12th generation Intel Core and AMD Ryzen 6000 series
On January 20, 2022, the company Lenovo introduced game laptops the 16-inch Lenovo Legion 5i Pro and Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, as well as the 15-inch Lenovo Legion 5i and Lenovo Legion 5 laptops.
According to the company, laptops run on the Windows 11 operating system and next-generation mobile processors from AMD Ryzen or Intel Core, as well as on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics card.
Located at the top of the webcam with an electronic shutter eShutter and port protection succinctly fit into the appearance of laptops in the style of "minimalism." The next level of Legion Coldfront 4.0 cooling system, Legion TrueStrike keyboard with response and optimized ergonomics, as well as optimized game settings using the Lenovo Vantage application provide proper gameplay.
The presented models are part of Lenovo's strategy to create an ecosystem of Lenovo Legion intelligent technologies, additional services and related software solutions, to provide gaming experience.
Lenovo Legion 5i Pro and Lenovo Legion 5 Pro are suitable for tasks that require a full processor thermal package and video cards (from professional content creation tasks to eSports), are a series of 16-inch laptops with a game display with WQHD + resolution and adaptive refresh frequency.
Notebooks received Gold Label certification from TÜV Rheinland for their gaming performance. They are also equipped with technology to reduce the negative effect of blue light on vision. The device supports an appropriate screen refresh rate between 165 and 240 Hz.
A smoother and more realistic picture during games is displayed on a 16-inch display with a resolution of WQHD + (2560 x 1600 pixels), an IPS matrix, an aspect ratio of 16:10, 100 percent coverage of the sRGB color range and a response time of 3 ms. The display supports VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification and a brightness level of up to 500 nits. The product incorporates Dolby Vision technologies and NVIDIA G-SYNC functions. In addition, each screen receives an individual X-Rite color calibration profile.
With enhanced bandwidth, up to 1 TB of DDR5 memory at 4800 MHz and PCle (Gen4) SSD, users will experience fewer delays.
The devices have many ports and slots, Wi-Fi 6E, a battery with a capacity of 80 Wh with Super Rapid Charge fast charging, which allows you to charge the battery from 0% to 80% in 30 minutes. For uninterrupted gameplay and performance optimization, devices support connection to a power source using a USB Type-C cable with a capacity of up to 135 watts. The compact power supply provides a dedicated power from 230 W to 300 W, while the Fn + Q key combination includes an intelligent power controller mode that allows you to optimize the life and life cycle of the battery due to the AI algorithm.
Performance is provided by processors (depending on configuration) up to the 12th generation Intel Core i9-12900H or up to the next generation AMD Ryzen 9-6900HX. The thermal package of the video card was expanded compared to the previous generation, and, due to the NVIDIA Dynamic Boost 2.0 technology, it can reach 150 watts on the graphics subsystem.
Legion noise decreased due to a combination of technologies - the cooler blades became thinner by 40%, the area of scattering radiators increased, and the number and diameter of heat pipes were optimized, to which heat is transferred through a copper plate of increased thickness with a thermal interface based on the phase transition effect. An additional effect of noise reduction is provided by optimized internal noise insulation of the housing.
The company's Nahimic Audio system is SteelSeries equipped with intelligent noise cancellation technology, which provides tuning of sound parameters and sound effects using an accurate 10-band equalizer. Tuning each range helps the user select sounds that are most important to him and to the gameplay, for example, he will be able to clearly hear the opponent's steps in the game, minimizing distractions. All audio optimization functions will work not only through analog output, but also through headphones connected through Bluetooth. From two 2 W stereo speakers by means of function of volume sounding Nahimic Easy Surround it is possible to connect the additional loudspeaker on Bluetooth to the built-in system, and for joint watching movies it is possible to connect the second pair of wireless earphones.
Lenovo Legion 5/5i Pro will be available in Gray Storm color and pearl White Glacier. The laptop features an HD webcam and an electronic security shutter. The body of the device from aluminum-magnesium alloy has become thinner compared to the previous generation. The coating of the plastic work panel is resistant to fingerprints. The device has an optimized Legion TrueStrike keyboard with four-zone RGB backlight under the control of the Lenovo - Legion Spectrum program. It allows you to select any color hue and apply 17 different customizable effects, which also allow you to control RGB settings and synchronize them with the Lenovo peripheral.
The 15-inch Lenovo Legion 5i laptop with a processor up to the 12th generation Intel Core i7-12700H and the 15-inch Lenovo Legion 5 laptop with a mobile processor up to the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H are designed for those who need universal. computer Thin and minimalistic - they are equipped with graphic processorsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or GeForce RTX 3070 Ti with a total graphic power taking into account the bud up to 140 W.
Devices are available in two colors - "Gray Storm" and "Gray Cloud." In Russia, these laptops will be available with a one-tone white or blue keyboard backlight. Also in the keyboard you can replace the caps of the WASD keys - to personalize the appearance.
The stroke of all keys remained the same - 1.5 mm, but the level of shock noise of the buttons decreased by 33% compared to the previous generation thanks to updated scrolls.
The next generation cooling system in the Legion 5/5i has a thermal interface with a phase transition effect, thinner fan blades, increased diameter and number of heat pipes, and a 45% larger area of radiator scattering edges, which made the laptop even quieter, while increasing the power limits of processors and video cards.
The Lenovo Legion 5/5i has become 15% thinner than its predecessor. Cover is made of aluminium-magnesium alloy. With a ledge around the camera, you can open the laptop with one finger, while the notch for I/O ports on the back panel allows you to protect the dongles in USB ports so that they do not protrude beyond the dimensions of the device, so it is easier to pull the laptop out of the bag or remove it. The device is perfect for those who are constantly in motion.
The set of FHD webcam and digital microphones with intelligent audio-noise cancellation technology is responsible for optimized communication capabilities for online calls.
Laptops provide the right response speed in games. Available with a 15.6 "resolution WQHD (2560 x 1440) or FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS matrix, 16:9 aspect ratio, a fast refresh rate of up to 165 Hz, 100% coverage of sRGB color space, 300 nit brightness and Dolby Vision support for full immersion in visual space. Other specifications of Lenovo Legion 5i and Lenovo Legion 5 include:
- Two 2W stereo speakers with support for Nahimic 3D Audio technology, which can be amplified by a headset or external speakers;
- Wi-Fi 6E support and USB-C fast charging up to 135 watts;
- A battery with a capacity of 80 Wh with an intelligent mode of extending the life of the battery based on. algorithms AI
2021: Legion 5 Pro, Legion 5 and Legion 7 available on the Russian market
On February 17, 2021, Lenovo introduced Legion 5 Pro, Legion 5 and Legion 7 gaming laptops on the Russian market. The Lenovo Legion line is a device equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) technology to automatically support uninterrupted gameplay.
According to the company, for the convenience of users, gaming laptops are equipped with an intelligent cooling system Lenovo Legion Coldfront 3.0, which provides an increase in airflow of up to 18% compared to younger models. The system creates the conditions for proper performance and mobility with a long battery life . To prevent trotting, several temperature sensors constantly collect information to predict the heating of the system, and the device additionally has an air intake through a keyboard to improve heat transfer.
Legion Edge technology allows gamers to increase frame rates and reduce game delays. And "smart mode" will help you adjust gaming performance and activate game-appropriate power settings for the processor and video card. In addition, the devices are equipped with Lenovo Legion AI Engine software, which optimizes PC performance by distributing thermal power diversion (TDP) between the CPU and graphics processor.
Models from the Lenovo Legion line are equipped with next-generation mobile processors AMD Ryzen 5000 H, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3000 series video card with Ray Tracing 2.0 is responsible for the realistic image. Sound will provide Harman speakers with built-in Nahimic Audio technology.
The 16-inch Lenovo Legion 7 flagship with 100% color range coverage sRGB and a 16:10 aspect ratio that increases screen area by 11%. The QHD standard display has a resolution of 2560 x 1600 and an almost frameless IPS screen, which occupies 90% of the body area, has a brightness of up to 500 nits and an update rate of 165 Hz. Additional VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification is also available for the display.
Legion 7 provides a clear picture with Dolby Vision and NVIDIA G-SYNC. In addition, it is equipped with Eye Care, which reduces the load on the eyes during long play sessions and protects vision from blue radiation.
The gaming laptop is equipped with eight-nuclear processor AMD Ryzen NVIDIA GeForce RTX generation 3080 graphics card in maximum configuration. In addition, the Legion 7 supports long battery life, thanks to a capacity battery of 80 Wh and support for rapid charging technology Rapid Charge Pro.
The laptop is presented in dark gray, it has an additional module Wi-Fi 6 Killer AX1650, which provides a reliable connection to. to the Internet Built-in webcam standard HD (720p) has an electronic shutter, which is responsible for the privacy of users.
Legion 5 Pro has an enlarged air intake and four-channel ventilation system. The model is equipped with an AMD Ryzen processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics card of the 3070 generation, as well as Dual Burn technology, which combines central and graphics processors to increase frame rates.
The gaming laptop has a fast refresh rate of 165 Hz and a response time of up to 3 ms. The 16-inch IPS display has a QHD resolution (2560 x 1600), brightness up to 500 nits and 100% coverage of sRGB color space. The accuracy of operation even when easily pressed provides keyboard Lenovo Legion TrueStrike and an AI-based game engine. In addition, the device is equipped with Dolby Vision technology, which provides a clear picture.
Almost frameless Lenovo Legion 5 Pro display occupies 90 percent of the body area, and strong loops have a small gap of up to 3.2 mm. In the device, ventilation was increased for better cooling during the gameplay and the touch panel for a greater range of movements was increased.
The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro laptop is available in two colors - dark grey or silver-white with a choice of backlight.
Another gaming device that Lenovo introduced in the Russian market is the Lenovo Legion 5 gaming laptop, available in two screen sizes - 15 or 17 inches.
Lenovo Legion 5 has updated gaming hardware and copper heat transmitters as part of the Coldfront 3.0 system. The model is equipped with Lenovo Legion TrueStrike and Lenovo Q-Control technologies, which work on the basis of artificial intelligence. The laptop is equipped with the next generation AMD Ryzen H-series processor and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics processor.
The 17.3-inch Lenovo Legion 5 laptop offers an IPS display with full HD resolution (1920 x 1080) and a stable refresh rate of up to 144 Hz. And the 15.6-inch Lenovo Legion 5 has an IPS screen with a frame refresh rate of up to 165 Hz, 100% coverage of the sRGB color range and Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080).
The 17-inch Lenovo Legion 5 laptop is presented in black with a blue cast and white backlight.
Devices are available on the Russian market since February 2021.
2020
Legion Slim 7
On October 22, 2020, the company Lenovo introduced the 15-inch game laptop Lenovo Legion Slim 7. For the first time, the model uses processors higher-level mobile devices - AMD Ryzen 4000 series H. In the maximum configuration, the laptop is equipped with a productive video card 2060 Nvidia GeForce RTX Max-Q (up to 80W) for real-time ray tracing.
A device with an AMD Ryzen 9 4900H mobile processor (in maximum configuration) is available in Slate Grey color. The laptop features a built-in power button with a fingerprint scanner, as well as Dolby Atmos acoustic system with Sound Radar technology and large acoustic cameras to improve bass and ensure clean sound at any volume.
Lenovo Legion Slim 7 runs on operating system Windows 10 and has keyboard a TrueStrike with white backlight and scrolls with a two-stage dome, which provide a deeper keystroke, clear pressing and soft landing. There are two matrices to choose from - the Dolby Vision VESA display of the DisplayHDR 400 standard with resolution (4K 3840 × 2160), IPS, brightness of 500 nits, update frequency of 60 Hz and 100 percent RGB color scheme Adobe , or the IPS 144Hz screen with brightness of 300 nits and 100% coverage of sRGB.
Lenovo Legion Slim 7 laptop with an aircraft alloy case of aluminum is lightweight and compact. Its thickness is 17.9 mm, and its weight is 1.86 kg. The Lenovo Legion Coldfront 2.0 provides optimal cooling, which allows the device to withstand high loads during heavy work or games. A 71 W battery ensures up to 9.6 hours of battery life, and Rapid Charge Pro technology ensures faster charging. The laptop is equipped with Bluetooth 5.1, an M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD with a capacity of 2 TB4 and up to 32 GB of DDR4 3200 MHz memory. For a more reliable connection, the Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 module is available, which reduces delays during games and streams, as well as when creating content. There are two connectors for M.2 drives of the 2280 format on the motherboard, and the configuration of the RAM goes in the form of a solder and a SO-DIMM slot in a combination of either 8 + 8Gb or 16 + 16Gb.
Sales are expected from January 2021.
Legion Creator 7
On September 15, 2020, Lenovo announced the release of devices from the Creator line to the Russian market. These powerful laptops are specifically designed for professionals in visual content creation. The series includes three new laptops: Yoga Creator 7, IdeaPad Creator 5, as well as Legion Creator 7.
Lenovo Legion Creator 7 is a high-performance notebook for those who expect the highest value from the processor and video card when working with content. Thanks to the evaporator cooling system, the laptop can efficiently cool processors up to the octa-core Intel Core i9 in conjunction with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q graphics card, with increased long-term power limits of up to 80 Watts for the processor and up to 110 Watts for the graphics card. A special quiet mode is also available, allowing you to work comfortably without a significant loss of performance, but with almost silent fan operation.
The laptop will have a Pantone validation screen calibrated to Delta <2, с частотой 144 Гц, яркостью 500 нит и полным охватом цветового пространства EAdobe RGB. Legion Creator 7 will also have ISV certification, which, together with support for two SSD drives and up to 32 GB RAM with the ability to expand, makes it an excellent choice for working in professional applications.
The laptop is available in Moss Green color and has white keyboard and chassis backlight.
The Lenovo Legion Creator 7 laptop has been available on the Russian market since mid-September at an estimated retail price of 160,000 rubles.
Read about Yoga Creator 7 and IdeaPad Creator 5 in the articles: Lenovo Yoga-series Laptop-transformer and Lenovo IdeaPad Laptops.
Lenovo Legion 5, Legion 5Pi и Legion Y740Si
On April 16, 2020, Lenovo announced the expansion of the Lenovo Legion line of gamer devices. It will include laptops with advanced Lenovo Legion TrueStrike keyboards, improved Lenovo Legion Coldfront 2.0 cooling system, with more powerful batteries, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus technology and rapid charging of Rapid Charge Pro.
The devices are based on processors the 10th generation Intel Core H series or AMD Ryzen 4000 series, as well as NVIDIA graphics processors from GeForce GTX 1650 to RTX 2080 SUPER with Max-Q technology. The 2020 line includes Lenovo Legion 7i, Lenovo Legion 5i, Lenovo Legion 5, Lenovo Legion 5Pi and. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
The keyboards of all Lenovo Legion line laptops have oleophobic coating, abrasion and wear resistant, full-size keys, a digital panel, as well as an enlarged trackpad, cursor control keys and special media keys.
For users who prefer thin and light devices, Lenovo created the Legion Y740Si weighing only 1.7 kg. The laptop is equipped with a 10th generation Intel Core i9 H-series processor, evaporator cooling, a 15-inch display with a resolution of up to 4K (3840 x 2160) and an IPS matrix, and also has support for VESA DisplayHDR 400, Dolby Vision and coverage of up to 100% Adobe RGB at brightness up to 600 nits.
As noted in Lenovo, before immersing game in the process, users using the Fn + Q keyboard shortcut will be able to call the Lenovo Q-Control 2.0 menu and manually connect to Lenovo Legion BoostStation, an additional external accessory eGPU connected via port Thunderbolt 3, and allowing you to install a full-size video card and additional drives, SSD as well as equipped with additional ports USB and. Ethernet The 500 Watt power supply allows this station not only to provide power to the most demanding video cards, but also to charge the laptop using the same wire that is exchanged. data At the same time, the Legion Y740Si cooling system on evaporation chambers will get the maximum from processors, including the 10th generation Intel Core i9 H-series.
According to the manufacturer, you can get even more emotions from the gaming experience using the improved Lenovo Q-Control 3.0 technology, which became available on Lenovo Legion 7i, 5Pi, 5i, and 5 laptops. It allows you to manually select performance modes on devices, for example, a mode for higher FPS in demanding games, accompanied by active processor and cooler operation, or for viewing online translations, which reduces the voltage on the processor, which reduces noise from coolers and extends the battery life of your laptop. To avoid changing settings each time, you can activate balanced mode to automatically adjust performance.
Lenovo Legion Coldfront 2.0 also improves performance with the built-in Vapor Chamber technology for the Legion 7i and Legion Y740Si and an updated system of six thermal sensors located in various parts of the laptop. Cooler impellers, each of 73 liquid crystal polymer blades, provide optimal air circulation at a high load on key components, and support for the Dual Burn mode allows you to increase the efficiency of the CPU and GPU for a more beautiful and smooth picture in games.
Lenovo experts understand that end users will not always play on their devices, but will always be happy with the additional capabilities of battery life and high mobility. They can use ON Lenovo Vantage to manually disable the discrete graphics card or G-SYNC adaptive synchronization technology and thereby increase battery life. For gamers, Lenovo engineers, together with the NVIDIA team, have developed an automatic way to manage GPU settings using Advanced Optimus.
The special Lenovo Legion line will receive support for Advanced Optimus technology, which will automatically determine which of the video cards (integrated or discrete) is best used depending on which application is used, without compromising the input of the lag. Advanced Optimus independently determines the load on the video core, whether it is a demanding game or program, and quickly switches between the built-in video card (for small loads) and the discrete one, which significantly increases the battery life of the device and the FPS score. At the same time, there is no need to reboot the laptop, emphasized in Lenovo.
According to the manufacturer, the Lenovo Legion 5Pi laptop was created without compromise in terms of performance: with brightness up to 500 nits, the 15-inch full HD IPS display has a frame refresh rate of 240 Hz and high clarity, which is achieved thanks to the support of VESA DisplayHDR 400 and Dolby Vision technologies.
Depending on the configuration, the Intel Core i7 H-series processors can be installed up to the 10th generation and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics card. It is equipped with a Lenovo Legion TrueStrike keyboard with anti-ghosting technology and, to choose from, white backlight in Legion 5/5i models and four-zone RGB backlight in Legion 5Pi models.
Thanks to faster Wi-Fi 6 technology from Intel, the Lenovo Legion 5Pi, according to the manufacturer, is suitable for both Internet-demanding gamers and streamers. An additional plus will be its size - about 2.4 cm in thickness and weight 2.3 kg. With support for Dolby Atmos technology along with Harman Kardon speakers that provide surround sound, as well as a minimalist design with a logo in the form of the letter "Y" and color in neutral Iron Grey colors, the laptop will be the optimal choice for any gamer.
Lenovo Legion 5/5Pi models offer batteries up to 80 Wh, providing up to 10 hours of battery life. Coupled with the capabilities of Rapid Charge Pro technology and a thin adapter, the laptop turns into a mobile and convenient device, according to Lenovo.
According to the manufacturer, Lenovo Legion 5 is the company's main gaming laptop, based on Windows 10 and NVIDIA GeForce, as well as having several configuration options. You can select one of two dimensions (15 inches or 17 inches). The 15-inch Lenovo Legion 5 is available with processors up to the AMD Ryzen 7,4800 H-series. With discrete graphics from NVIDIA (GeForce RTX 2060), the user receives a frame refresh rate of 144 Hz and reduces the likelihood of game delays.
The Lenovo Legion 5 supports faster Wi-Fi 6 as well as Dolby Atmos. Devices in the Phantom Black shade come with a volumetric battery that runs up to 8 hours, and Rapid Charge Pro fast charging.
Lenovo Legion 7i и Legion 5i
On April 2, 2020, Lenovo introduced Lenovo Legion gaming PCs. The line offers gaming fans a more exciting and realistic experience. In computers of a ruler the modern video cards NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, Max-Q Design technology and also mobile processoryintel will be used by Core of the 10th generation of series H.
The Lenovo Legion 7i notebook will be equipped with a modern GeForce RTX SUPER video card and Max-Q Design technology. Gaming fans will enjoy increased clock frequencies and a higher level of realism in modern AAA games. The younger Lenovo Legion 5 will be equipped with an RTX 2060 graphics card. The Lenovo Legion line of gaming PCs will optionally support NVIDIA G-SYNC technology, which provides smoother gameplay without image jerks. Also, both Lenovo Legion notebook models will be equipped with the latest 10th generation Intel Core mobile processors H series.
In addition, Legion laptops, including the Lenovo Legion 7 and Lenovo Legion 5, will be the first devices to support Advanced Optimus technology, which is developed in conjunction with NVIDIA and is designed to increase energy efficiency. Advanced Optimus dynamically determines the load on the graphics card and automatically selects the processing method: using the NVIDIA video card (at high load) or the built-in graphics processor (at low load). This helps to save battery power when running non-demanding applications, while ensuring maximum performance and frame rate in games.
According to the manufacturer, the Lenovo Legion 7i premium notebook is a choice of the most active and experienced gamers. Designed to transmit the most realistic picture, it has a 15-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) display, coverage of up to 100% of Adobe RGB color space, and the device is certified according to the VESA DisplayHDR 400 standard.
This portable laptop with an all-metal body and Slate Grey color weighs 2.1 kg and is equipped with a powerful 10th generation processor up to the Intel Core i9 H-series. Multitasking workflows, streaming and content creation have become even easier thanks to the large amount of PCIe SSD physical memory up to 2 TB and DDR4 RAM up to 32 GB, Lenovo emphasized.
With a high frame refresh rate (up to 240 Hz), a low response time (less than 1 ms using OverDrive technologies) and NVIDIA G-SYNC, users can enjoy all the features of demanding AAA games. Also, due to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER GPU video card with Max-Q Design technology for ray tracing in a game designed to improve lighting and reflection effects, the device guarantees a high level of realism, say Lenovo.
According to the manufacturer, the powerful 80 Wh battery in the Lenovo Legion 7i is supplemented by energy reduction technology, which provides work from accumulator up to 8 hours, and a thinner adapter allows you to easily transport the device if necessary. Rapid Charge Pro fast charging technology is also present, restoring battery capacity 50% in just 30 minutes.
Lenovo has improved the Lenovo Legion TrueStrike keyboard, making it even more functional and modern. It has support for anti-ghosting technology, minimal response time and a redesigned substrate and mechanism design, which provide a clear response and soft move, thereby improving both gameplay and typing. As noted in Lenovo, the flagship device Lenovo Legion 7i provides the user with the opportunity to independently choose the backlight of keys from more than 16 million color combinations using Corsair iCUE software.
According to the manufacturer's statement, the Lenovo Legion 5i model with a 15-inch full HD IPS display, 240 Hz frame refresh rate, Intel CPU and Nvidia graphics processor up to GeForce RTX 2060, as well as VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification and support for Dolby Vision technology make the most demanding 5i device from the Legovo laptop. A 17-inch screen size model is available with a frame refresh rate of up to 144 Hz and weighs 2.98 kg, while a 15-inch laptop weighs 2.5 kg. Both laptops have a display with a brightness of up to 300 nits, DDR4 RAM with a capacity of up to 16 GB, an 8 TB solid-state drive and a Lenovo Legion TrueStrike keyboard with anti-ghosting technology with white backlight.
2019: Lenovo Legion Y540 и Y740
On April 29, 2019, Lenovo introduced the Lenovo Legion Y540 and Y740 gaming laptops.
The Legion Y540 (15 and 17 inches) feature the 9th generation Intel Core i5-9300H or Intel Core i7-9750H processors. Depending on the configuration, video card options are available: NVIDIA RTX 2060, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, GTX 1650. DDR4 RAM at 2666MHz: 8GB, 12GB, 16GB or 32GB, onboard memory - up to 1TB on SSD and up to 2TB on HDD.
As noted in Lenovo, the screen resolution is 1920 x 1080 pixels. The Legion Y540 comes with several display configurations: the main options are 144 Hz with a brightness of 300 nits and 60 Hz with a brightness of 300 nits, both screens with a wide color coverage of 72% sRGB. For the 15-inch model, in the most affordable configurations, a screen with 60 Hz with a brightness of 250 nits and a color coverage of 45% sRGB is installed. Laptops come with a 1ms response keyboard and white backlight. In addition, the Legion Y540 is equipped with Harman Kardon speakers and supports Dolby Atmos technology, which plays deep 3D sound, and Sound Radar technology allows you to determine which side the enemy is approaching. The 15-inch model weighs 2.3 kg, and the 17-inch model is only 500 grams more - 2.8 kg, which makes the Lenovo Legion Y540, according to the manufacturer, one of the most compact gaming solutions on the market.
According to the manufacturer, the strict design of the Legion Y540 with a corrugated plastic case hides a powerful gaming laptop, while external signs do not directly indicate this. Legion Y540 with logo illumination and concentric pattern is suitable for both games and office work.
Lenovo Legion Y740 (15 and 17 inches) is a game solution for hardcore gamers. Laptops run on the Intel Core i7-9750H processor. The graphics accelerator is the NVIDIA RTX 2080, RTX 2070 or RTX 2060 performance chips. DDR4 2666MHz RAM - 8GB to 32GB. Options are available with SSD drives up to 1TB and HDD up to 2TB, Lenovo noted.
According to the manufacturer Lenovo Legion Y740 is 16% more efficient and 10% quieter than its predecessor Y520. Such characteristics were achieved thanks to the updated cooling system.
The screen resolution of both models (15 and 17 inches) is 1920 x 1080 pixels. In the case of the 15-inch model, you can choose two solutions: 144 Hz HDR screen with NVIDIA G-Sync support and a brightness of 300 or 500 nits. The 17-inch Legion Y740 is equipped with a 144 Hz display with a brightness of 300 nits, as well as support for NVIDIA G-Sync. Optionally, you can choose a video card without support for ray tracing - GTX 1660 Ti, this option will have a delivery option with a 60Hz screen and a brightness of 300 nits without NVIDIA G-Sync. All screens support HDR Dolby Vision technology with an extended dynamic range and color space that make the image as realistic as possible, Lenovo claims. All Legion Y740s come with Dolby Atmos audio processing with Sound Radar technology, which allows you to output radar with sound sources on top of the game.
Additionally, the models are equipped with keyboards developed jointly with Corsair. The RGB backlight of each Legion Y740 key can be set manually, and above that, the logo and cooling system backlight. The built-in anti-ghost system eliminates the possibility of accidental clicks. Key ports are located on the back of the laptop, and their pictograms are highlighted, so they are easy and quick to find. The laptop motherboard is reliably protected by a special coating against aggressive liquids, Lenovo emphasized.
The Lenovo Legion Y740 is made of palmrest, the upper and lower covers are made of anodized aluminum, so the weight of a 15-inch laptop is only 2.2 kg, and the 17-inch model is 2.8 kg.
According to Lenovo, all Legion Y540 and Y740 are supplied with a cooling system of four heat pipes with grooves and a wick of sintered copper powder, which allows you to increase the heat sink by 29% and reduce noise. In addition, all models support easy upgrade, installation or replacement of memory modules, SSD and HDD.
2018: Lenovo Legion Y730 и Y530
On June 14, 2018, Lenovo introduced the Legion Y730 and Y530 laptops, providing complete immersion in gameplay in modern games, from action-rich shooters to epic role-playing games and strategies. All models received an improved cooling system that prevents overheating of the processor while working at maximum loads for a long time. This allows you to play at maximum settings and go to victory, without being distracted by the parameters of the system, the company noted.
As noted by Lenovo, the presented laptops of the Lenovo Legion family are designed to take into account the needs of professionals who love computer games and often travel on business. Despite the powerful game filling, the Legion Y730 and Y530 have compact thin cases and a practical design without unnecessary details. Users can easily use the same laptop for business presentations and games after business hours. According to the developer, the Lenovo Legion Y730 anodized aluminum case, the texture in the form of concentric circles on the cover of the black Lenovo Legion Y530 and the white backlight of the keyboard, emphasize the business style of the user.
The compact design of laptops did not affect the cooling efficiency of processors. Specifically for them, a two-circuit cooling system was developed with massive heat pipes, additional side air intakes, and a special design of cooler blades, the number of which was increased by 40% compared to the previous generation. It provides 16% more powerful airflow and keeps the processor temperature on average 10 ° C lower than the previous generation system. As a result, the efficiency of heat removal has significantly increased, despite the fact that the noise emitted by fans during operation has decreased, the company noted.
According to information provided at Lenovo, the first deliveries of Legion models are equipped with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 TI video cards, subsequently more powerful video adapters are expected. The devices are also equipped with processors up to the 8th generation Intel Core i7 six-core processors and run OCWindows 10. Notebook keyboards provide a response time of less than 1 ms. Optional FHD IPS 144 Hz displays with thin frames guarantee not only a high frame refresh rate for clear display of moving objects, but also feature high color coverage and brightness - up to 300 nits, providing a more rich and detailed picture in a variety of external lighting conditions. The Lenovo Legion Y730 is equipped with the Dolby Atmos acoustic system, which provides high-quality sound both through specially configured speakers and through headphones. By default, the Lenovo Legion Y530 supports Dolby Audio technology, which makes sound cleaner and louder.
The higher-end Y730 gaming laptop is available in 15 and 17 inch display options and is optionally equipped with up to 16 GB of CORSAIR DDR4 RAM. This laptop is equipped with a CORSAIR iCUE keyboard with six additional "Y" function keys and an RGB backlight that allows you to program 16 million versions of backlight color combinations. Also, the features of the laptop are the white illumination of the pictograms of the rear ports and the adjustable RGB illumination of the ducts of the cooling system, noted in Lenovo.
Lenovo Legion Y730 laptops with 17 and 15-inch screen diagonals will appear on sale in September 2018 at prices from 80,000 rubles, a 15-inch Lenovo Legion Y530 laptop in June 2018 at a price from 60,000 rubles.
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