Lenovo Legion's Latest PCs and Laptops: Stylish on the outside, Savage on the inside

by - Sunday, May 03, 2020

Having a gamer boyfriend piqued my interest in some of the games that he's playing – may it be action games like Resident Evil or role-playing games like Life is Strange. As much as I wanted to play them at home, my laptop is incapable of such games because of their required memory, storage, and graphics card. Given this, I'm only able to do minimal writing and editing with my PC. After hearing what the latest Lenovo Legion latest lineup has to offer, it makes me wonder about how I can do more in terms of work and leisure at home.


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Lenovo Legion 2020 Lineup
Lenovo Legion seeks to meet the gamers' demand for stylish machines that have great performance for every scenario. After conducting a survey to thousands of global players, they've concluded that nearly half of the respondents used their gaming PCs for everyday computing as well as gaming. Also, factors such as how people game, with whom, on how many devices, and for how long, are key determiners when choosing a PC today. Given this, the new Lenovo Legion generation comes with the following:

Lenovo Legion Coldfront 2.0 thermal management

In the past, gaming laptop processors would slow down (thermal throttling) as temperatures rose and framerates would be unpredictable. With the Lenovo Legion Coldfront 2.0, gamers can extract maximum performance from their rigs. This is the synergy of hardware and software that promotes better airflow, lower system temperatures to keep the Lenovo Legion laptop cool and quiet. 

Lenovo Legion Coldfront 2.0 features Dual Burn, which pushes the CPU and GPU to their in-game limits so that gamers can experience more predictable FPS (frames per second) without thermal throttling. Meanwhile, their devices stay cool to the touch via an optimized cooling system of heat sinks that dissipate more heat away from the motherboard. 

Also integrated into the Lenovo Legion 7i and Lenovo Legion Y740Si are Vapor Chamber Cooling Systems to dispel heat as dual liquid crystal polymer fan systems cycle air with chilling efficiency. 

Finally, a multipoint sensor array works to cool down key components in anticipation of intense gameplay.

Lenovo Legion TrueStrike Keyboard

The Lenovo Legion TrueStrike keyboard is precision-crafted to deliver 100 percent anti-ghosting, sub-millisecond response times, and ‘soft-landing’ switches resulting in hair-trigger accuracy. Also, you can feel a more tactile gaming experience due to its superior key travel via its second transition curve design. 

The keyboard layout is ideal for gaming with full-sized keys and number pad, larger one-piece trackpad, arrow keys plus dedicated media keys that will illuminate in over 16 million colors with Corsair iCUE support on the Lenovo Legion 7i, and optional 4-zone RGB lighting on the other new Lenovo Legion laptop models. 

Keyboards on all Lenovo Legion laptops are coated to resist abrasion and the wear-and-tear from oily fingertips. They also feature full-sized keys and a number pad, plus a larger one-piece trackpad, full-sized arrow keys, and dedicated media keys.

Improved Battery Life

Lenovo Legion gaming PCs will be first to feature the new Advanced Optimus designed in collaboration with NVIDIA to boost battery life. This tech dynamically switches between the use of the Integrated Graphic Processing Unit (found on the CPU) for more battery life, to the discrete NVIDIA GPU for higher frames per second. All this happens without a need to reboot the machine. 

If gamers want to manually disable their discrete GPU for longer battery life, they can do so using Lenovo Vantage software’s Hybrid Mode. Lenovo Q-Control 3.0 also lets users switch between three settings for system voltage and fan speeds - Performance, Quiet, and Balanced. 

One can upshift to Performance Mode to turbo-charge past the competition with higher CPU voltage and higher FPS. When streaming esports, the user can downshift into Quiet Mode to lower battery drain and fan noise. They can also choose to enable Balanced Mode for automatic adjustments based on which apps are open. 

Other power-enhancing features include Rapid Charge Pro (from 0 to 50 percent battery in 30 minutes) and battery sip feature (instinctively releases power in small doses for more battery life consistency).

Brilliant Displays

Lenovo Legion makes the most of your display panel’s capabilities through Dolby Vision which offers deeper blacks and brighter whites without washing out color or contrast. 

Their laptops offer panels of up to 240hz refresh rates at under 1ms response times for ultra-smooth cinematics without screen tearing. It also offers High Dynamic Range (HDR) on select panels with at least 300nits of brightness, so that dramatic shadowed scenes with high levels of black tones are reproduced vividly with more depth; 100 percent sRGB color accurate panels also offer life-like visuals.

Meet the latest generation of Lenovo Legion PCs! 😍

Lenovo Legion 7i

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The 15-inch Lenovo Legion 7i laptop is priced from PHP 119,995 and will be available by June 2020
This is the lineup's premium 15” gaming laptop that delivers unbridled performance for the most demanding users. Featuring an all-metal exterior and available in a sleek Slate Grey hue and stylish RGB lighting accents along with the base and through the cooling vents, this 2.2kg laptop packs a serious punch. It is fitted with up to 10th Gen Intel Core i9 H-Series overclocked mobile processors and advanced thermal management. 

Lenovo Legion Coldfront 2.0 boosts the performance of the Lenovo Legion 7i with its integrated Vapor Chamber and thermal sensor array. A dual-fan system of 73 liquid-crystal polymer fan blades enhances four dedicated thermal channels to cycle air at top speeds. 

The 6-point thermal sensor array rapidly predicts incoming thermal requirements to cool key components in advance for quieter and better performing gaming sessions. Dual Burn also pushes the CPU and GPU together for max performance in-game. 

The Lenovo Legion 7i is precision-crafted to showcase breathtaking visuals on its VESA® DisplayHDR™ 400 15-inch IPS Full HD (1920 x 1080) display with up to 240Hz refresh rates with under 1ms response time with OverDrive support, 500nits brightness, 100% sRGB color accuracy. 

It is also available in 144Hz with up to 100% Adobe sRGB color accuracy, 500nits brightness, and optional NVIDIA G-SYNC. 

Get up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER GPU with Max-Q Design for ray tracing in-game, engineered to improve lighting and reflection effects for an incredible level of realism. Then dive into the rich contrasting colors from Dolby Vision on an ultra-vivid display while Dolby Atmos Speaker System sound creates an immersive experience. 

The more powerful 80WHr battery on the Lenovo Legion 7i is enhanced by a battery-sipping energy release feature for a more consistent battery life of up to 8 hours, while a slimmer power adapter keeps things moving and flexible. Power up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes with the Rapid Charge Pro4 capabilities. Multitasking, streaming, and content creation are made easier with ample storage of up to 2TB NVMe PCIe SSD and up to 32GB DDR4 memory.

Multitasking, streaming, and content creation are made easier with ample storage of up to 2TB NVMe PCIe SSD and up to 32GB DDR4 memory. 

Lenovo Legion 5Pi

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The 2.5kg, 15-inch Lenovo Legion 5Pi laptop starts at PHP 74,995 and is expected to arrive by June 2020

The Legion 5Pi is the advanced 15” gaming laptop for gamers who desire the balance of style and adrenalin. Its minimalist design with white-backlit “Y” logo and subtle Iron Grey chassis will make you look great while battling others online. 

This laptop offers great gaming performance with the latest 10th Generation Intel® Core H-series processors, up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or GTX GPUs. NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ offers real-time ray-tracing for greater visual fidelity in the latest games.

The laptop features a 15-inch IPS HDR 1080p display with up to 240Hz refresh rate, 500nits brightness, and VESA-certified high dynamic range (VESA DisplayHDR 400). The 100% sRGB color-accurate display reproduces true-to-life images and brilliant hues for critical work in photo editing and video production. Thin bezels and Dolby Vision technology create even deeper immersion in games. 

The Lenovo Legion Coldfront 2.0 thermal system uses an array of sensors to constantly predict temperatures and optimize cooling. Silent heat dissipation is achieved with the Dual Liquid Crystal Polymer fans. This enables the Legion 5Pi to maximize CPU and GPU performance while ensuring stability, low temperatures, and quiet performance. 

For blazing load times, the Legion 5Pi offers up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM and up to a 1TB NVMe PCIe solid-state drive. It also has Intel® Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 wireless technologies, and its webcam comes with a built-in privacy shutter. 

Dolby Atmos together with Harman Kardon® speakers make for an immersive audio experience. This laptop also offers up to an 80WHr battery for up to 8 hours of battery life. With Rapid Charge Pro capabilities, one can use the slim power adapter to recharge from zero to up to 50 percent battery life in 30 minutes. 

Lenovo Legion 5i and Lenovo Legion 5

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The Lenovo Legion 5i and Lenovo Legion 5 are our mainstream Windows 10 gaming laptops offering several configuration options and next-level NVIDIA GeForce graphics. All models across the Lenovo Legion 5i and 5 families feature Lenovo Legion Coldfront 2.0 thermal management, Lenovo Legion TrueStrike keyboard, and improved battery life (up to 8 hours) using technologies like Advanced Optimus and Hybrid Mode. 

They support faster Wi-Fi 6 and Dolby Atmos, and come in a Phantom Black hue and with Rapid Charge Pro. They also come with up to 16GB DDR4 memory and 1TB PCIe SSD storage. 

Lenovo Legion 5i (15” or 17”, 10th Gen Intel Core H-Series mobile processors) 

The Legion 5i is fitted with the latest 10th Generation Intel® Core H-series processors, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, or GTX GPUs. NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ offers real-time ray-tracing for greater visual fidelity in the latest games. 

The 15” model has a 15.6” IPS 1080p display with up to 240Hz refresh rate and VESA-certified high dynamic range (HDR 400). With the 100% sRGB color-accurate display, it reproduces true-to-life images and brilliant hues for critical work in photo editing and video.

The Intel-based 15-inch Lenovo Legion 5i will start at PHP 62,995 while the price of the 17-inch Lenovo Legion 5i laptop will be announced soon. Both are expected to be available by June 2020.

Lenovo Legion 5 (15”, AMD Ryzen 4000 H-Series mobile processors) 

The Legion 5 offers maximum gaming performance with the latest AMD Ryzen 7 4000 H-Series Mobile Processor with 8 cores, and up to the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 2060 graphics for the visual fidelity of real-time ray tracing. 

The Legion 5 features a 15.6” IPS 1080p display with up to 144Hz refresh rate, HDR, and 100% sRGB color accuracy. Thin bezels and Dolby Vision technology create even deeper immersion in games.

The AMD-based 15-inch Lenovo Legion 5 will start at PHP 56,995 and is expected to be available by June 2020.

Y740Si Laptop and BoostStation eGPU

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The Lenovo Legion Y740Si and Legion BoostStation will be available by the early second half of the year
Lenovo Legion’s thinnest and lightest laptop, the Lenovo Legion Y740Si is just 1.7 kg. First unveiled at CES®, this refreshed laptop with up to 10th Gen Intel Core i9 H-Series mobile processors has an up to 15-inch 4K (3840 x 2160) In-plane Switching (IPS) panel display touting VESA DisplayHDR 400, Dolby Vision and 100 percent RGB color gamut. 

When it’s time for fun, shift into the preferred performance mode by manually pressing your Fn+Q keys to trigger Lenovo Q-Control 2.0.

Connect the Lenovo Legion Y740Si to Lenovo Legion BoostStation, the optional external l GPU enclosure that will take your choice of NVIDIA or AMD desktop graphic cards to provide true desktop gaming prowess.

The Lenovo Legion Y740Si laptop starts at PHP 144,995 and is already bundled with the Legion BoostStation eGPU equipped with either an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB or AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 XT 8GB graphics card. A standalone BoostStation will also be available starting at PHP 44,995. 

The AMD-based 15-inch Lenovo Legion 5 will start at PHP 56,995 and is expected to be available by June 2020

Lenovo Legion Tower 5i

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Lenovo Legion Tower 5i is made for the avid gamer who wants a high-performance battle station. Push system performance to the highest settings, while staying quieter and cooler during cinematic gaming experiences with the tower’s optional liquid-cooling system. Get up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER GPU for ultrafast frame rates with 4K resolution. 

With cool blue LED lighting, optional RGB internal lighting, and its chassis in a Phantom Black hue, gamers can choose to showcase their personality and high-power internals with transparent side panels. 

Available with up to Intel Core processors, the new tower also features Lenovo Legion Coldfront 2.0 cooling system. This feature encompasses a complex system of inner-working hardware and software that allows for better airflow and lower system temperatures. Its improved thermals have a 150-watt CPU cooler and larger intake fans, letting air circulate faster throughout its airy 28-liter volume interior. 

The Lenovo Legion Tower 5 will offer the elite performance of AMD Ryzen desktop processors for the most demanding gamers as an option later this year. The Lenovo Legion Tower 5i desktop will start at PHP 72,995 and will be available by June 2020.

IdeaPad Gaming 3i

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Gamers who want to level up without breaking the bank will love the new IdeaPad Gaming 3i laptop. Designed to eliminate screen stuttering, slow game loads, and blistering keyboards, the 15-inch IdeaPad Gaming 3i laptop with an optional 120Hz refresh rate features an up to 10th Gen Intel Core i7 H-Series mobile processor. 

High-octane gaming sessions on this new laptop can last longer than before, supported by improved thermals with an extra heat pipe dedicated to the discrete GPU in its thermal array, plus dual thermal vents for better airflow. 

The clear sound from speakers powered by Dolby Audio™ complements an up to 15-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS display with slim bezel design. Choose from an optional 120Hz refresh rate and up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti GPU for a truly elevated experience. 

This PC stands tall amongst your gaming circle outfitted with Lenovo Q-Control 3.0 for performance mode switching and up to 8 hours of battery life6 with Rapid Charge. 

Available in two eye-catching colors, iridescent Chameleon Blue or Onyx Black, and weighing 2.2kg, the IdeaPad Gaming 3i features a blue backlit keyboard with 1.5mm key travel, a one-piece precision trackpad, a full-sized number pad, large arrow keys, and dedicated media keys. 

The IdeaPad Gaming 3 will offer AMD Ryzen mobile processors as an option later this year while the 15-inch Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i laptop will start at PHP 52,995 and is expected to be available starting in June 2020.

IdeaCentre Gaming 5i

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The new IdeaCentre Gaming 5i sports a cool blue ambient lighting at the front and is equipped with up to Intel Core processors and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU. 

Available in an iridescent Chameleon Blue hue, the improved thermals on this tower can both cool the system and hush fan noise under heavy gaming loads. The IdeaCentre Gaming 5 will offer AMD Ryzen desktop processors as an option later this year. 

The pure expandability of this tower will grow along with your gaming needs, and rich, powerful sound from Dolby Audio is supported. 

Prices of the IdeaCentre Gaming 5i desktop and IdeaCentre Gaming 5 will be announced soon. Both are expected to arrive in the second half of the year.


Lenovo Legion Y25-25 Gaming Monitor

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With ample port selection on the IdeaCentre Gaming 5i, connecting to peripherals is a snap—so why not match one of our high-performance gaming towers with a great monitor made for gaming like the recently unveiled Lenovo Legion Y25-25 Gaming Monitor with 240Hz refresh rate.

The 25-inch Lenovo Legion Y25-25​ Gaming Monitor will start at PHP 14,995 and is expected to be available starting in June 2020.

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