Hands On: Lenovo's 2022 Legion 7 & 7 Slim Gamers Rev Up the Ryzen and Core Chips
Lenovo today announced new 16-inch additions to its gaming laptop lineup, the Legion 7 Slim (and the 7i Slim, denoting an Intel CPU), as well as the refreshed Legion 7 (and the Legion 7i). These machines stick to the Legion-laptop style we’ve seen in the past couple of years, but they up the ante with the latest powerful components, like Intel’s 12th Generation HX mobile processors in the Legion 7i, while the Legion 7 and 7i Slim models emphasize portability.
The two main families (Slim and non-Slim) are largely pretty similar, but there’s plenty to discuss. We were able to go hands-on with each system at a preview event prior to this announcement—watch our initial impressions in the video below.
Let’s start with the 7 Slim and 7i Slim, as they set the baseline and have a lower starting prices. As mentioned, these are all 16-inch laptops, and as the Slim name would suggest, they are pretty thin systems in the world of gaming laptops.
The 7 Slim and 7i Slim are the same in terms of design, so we’ll take them as one laptop until we reach the component discussion. The chassis measures 0.67 by 14.1 by 10 inches (HWD), which is definitively on the upper end of thinness for a gaming laptop. It weighs 4.5 pounds, again good for a gaming machine, and portable enough that taking this laptop with you won’t be a big burden.
The style sticks with what we’ve seen from Legion laptops from the past few years. This includes a fully gray body, tame logo lettering, a nice keyboard, and a rear block for thermals and ports. It feels sturdy, while retaining a nice balance of maturity and flair in its aesthetic.
The 16-inch display means a roomy gaming experience at home or once you get where you’re going, too. It’s a 16:10 panel with a
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