Exclusive: Lenovo's upcoming Legion 9i flagship gaming laptop

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Lenovo Legion 9i 2023

Lenovo is set to unveil its flagship gaming laptop, the Legion 9i, at IFA 2023. It will offer a stunning combination of power, performance, and design.

Here are some of its exclusive features and details:

  • Intel Core i9 HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4000 series GPU, which will enable it to handle any game or task with ease.
  • Sophisticated cooling system that consists of a triple fan system with 3D blades and liquid metal cooling. This will ensure that the laptop remains cool and quiet even under heavy load.
  • It will sport a Lenovo PureSight Gaming display with IPS and variable refresh rate. This will provide a smooth and immersive gaming experience with vivid colors and sharp details.
  • New carbon material cover on the top, which will give it a distinctive and elegant look. You can see how it looks in the first image.
  • Lenovo AI Engine+ feature, which will optimize the laptop’s performance based on the user’s preferences and needs.
  • The Lenovo Legion 9i will have the following port selection:
    • 2 X USB Type A
    • 1 USB Type C
    • 2 X Thunderbolt 4
    • RJ45 Ethernet
    • HDMI 2.1
    • Audio Jack
    • SD Card Reader 3.0
Lenovo Legion 9i 2023 front

Right now, Legion 7i Pro is the flagship gaming laptop available from Lenovo.

It features a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900HX processor, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GPU, 32 GB of DDR5-5600MHz RAM, and a 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC storage. This laptop received positive reviews from various sources, such as TechRadar, IGN, and PC Gamer.

With Legion 9i, Lenovo is trying to build on the success of the well-received Legion 7i Pro. The Legion 9i will have some advantages over the Legion 7i, such as a newer and faster CPU and GPU, more RAM and storage options, and a more advanced cooling system.

However, these improvements will also come with a higher price tag and a slightly lower battery life. Regardless, the Lenovo Legion 9i is expected to be one of the best gaming laptops in the market. If you are looking for a high-end gaming laptop, you should definitely keep an eye on this one.

Lenovo Legion 9i 2023 internals

Apart from the Legion 9i, Lenovo is also expected to reveal the Legion Go handheld gaming device at IFA 2023. It will be powered by AMD silicon and will run full Windows 11 to support compatibility with thousands of existing games.

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