Lenovo Legion 9i – A Gaming Laptop on Steroids

There are laptops, and then there's the Lenovo Legion 9i…

Yesterday, 24 July 2025, I attended the launch event for Lenovo's flagship for this year: the Legion 9i. The launch took place at Gateway VR Studio, a high-tech space that reminded me of the "computer rooms" of yesteryear, but modernised and equipped with everything a gamer could wish for: car racing simulators, consoles and desktops with plenty of "horsepower" under the fan-cooled bonnet.

After exchanging a few words with the organisers, I entered the room, where I witnessed a presentation on Lenovo's evolution – from a simple laptop brand to today's gaming industry titan. I was pleasantly surprised to see Lenovo's transition from manufacturer to innovator, offering not just hardware solutions, but a complete ecosystem for modern gamers – from tablets and peripherals to computers and RGB-lit laptops. But the true star of the evening was, without a doubt, the new Lenovo Legion 9i, a monster of a laptop (literally and figuratively)!

This laptop model is in its second generation and is equipped for the first time with an 18″ screen, being a flagship designed for both players and developers. It has functionalities that offer not only unique gaming performance, but also an exceptional experience in game development.

Over 50% of games announced for current PCs and consoles are developed in Unreal Engine, the world's most advanced and versatile real-time 3D creation platform. The Lenovo Legion 9i (18″, 10) is designed for game developers, visual artists and 3D creators who need a device capable not only of running their favourite titles, but also of allowing them to build their own virtual worlds.

The 18-inch PureSight display provides up to 4K resolution in 2D mode, with optional support for 2K 3D display, ideal for designers who frequently work with 3D modelling and want to visualise their projects in space without a VR headset or external 3D screen. The 3D display uses a combined eye-tracking system and a lenticular lens to render the three-dimensional image without special glasses. Lenovo 3D Studio enables 3D playback for multiple video, image and streaming formats, in side-by-side or top-bottom arrangements. The software suite also allows 3D display for 30 games and numerous creative applications. Both gamers and developers can benefit from Dual Mode, an option that allows switching between a 240Hz refresh rate at 4K resolution and up to 440Hz² at FHD resolution – ideal for fluid and ultra-fast graphics. The screen has a 93% screen-to-body ratio, thanks to its extremely thin bezels.

With the increasingly deep integration of AI into workflows, game development has become more accessible. Artificial intelligence has reduced development times from years to just a few months³, and the Lenovo Legion 9i (18″, 10) comes equipped with AI hardware and software that enable game performance optimisation and facilitate their development. The laptop includes the Lenovo AI Core chip and the Lenovo AI Engine+ suite, which dynamically adjust settings depending on the usage scenario, maximising performance whether you're gaming or rendering.

Lenovo Legion Space uses artificial intelligence to synchronise RGB lighting with in-game sound and content, intensifying the sense of immersion and overall atmosphere. This functionality complements the device's new six-speaker audio system.

AI features such as Game Coach, Game Clip Master and Game Companion help players improve their skills, easily create shareable content and receive in-game assistance and encouragement to motivate them. Find out more about the new Lenovo Legion Space here.

The Lenovo Legion 9i (18″, 10) offers studio performance, with four RAM slots and four SSD slots (one PCIe Gen 5), supporting up to 192GB DDR5 RAM and 8TB SSD storage, enough space for games and creative projects. The 99.99 Whr battery provides mobility for meetings, presentations or fieldwork. The Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 275HX processor and up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 graphics card together deliver up to 280W combined CPU & GPU consumption, for maximum performance in gaming and creation.

The Lenovo Legion Coldfront: Vapor cooling system includes a vapour chamber, a hyper chamber and a four-fan system, plus dedicated cooling for the Wi-Fi card, SSD and RAM, keeping the laptop cool and quiet, below 48dB in Performance mode at 280W.

The top cover of each Lenovo Legion 9i (18″, 10) is unique, made from eight layers of aviation-grade carbon fibre, hand-applied and forged together. This forged carbon cover is lighter and stronger than aluminium, and the artisanal process means each laptop has its own unique design. The HDMI and power ports are positioned at the rear, while multiple ports, including two Thunderbolt 5 ports on the left side, are found on the sides.

Dedicated Technical Support for Gamers

For competitive gamers or those who want reliable technical support, the optional Lenovo Premium Care service is available, offering personalised technical support for hardware and software from experts, plus on-site assistance and fast repairs when needed. Premium Care includes an annual PC Health Check to improve performance and protection against ever-evolving cyber threats. The optional Lenovo Premium Care service is available for the entire Legion range.

The Lenovo Legion 9i (18”, 10) will be available in Romania starting in July, in several configurations, with a starting price of 20,999 lei.

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