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True gamers live for the thrill of levelling up their gaming performance.
Lenovo Legion is going all out to deliver what gamers want this CES with the latest in AMD and NVIDIA processors, high-resolution 16” displays, AI-driven frame rates and exciting upgrades in the things that matter most.
Lenovo has revealed 4 new models in its Legion line-up at CES 2021:
– Lenovo Legion 7 (16” AMD)
– Lenovo Legion Slim 7 (15” AMD)
– Lenovo Legion 5 Pro (16” AMD)
– Lenovo Legion 5 (15” and 17” AMD)
The new Lenovo Legion line-up is packed with features to push the boundaries of laptop gaming.
Lenovo Legion’s new 2021 laptops are amongst the first to feature the next-gen AMD Ryzen 5000 H-series Mobile Processors. With elite gaming performance on a notebook with great battery life, you will never need to compromise on your gaming laptop again.
Experience the ultimate gaming performance with the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3000 Series Laptop GPUs for gamers and creators. Supercharged with Ray Tracing Cores, Tensor Cores and streaming multiprocessors, the new Legion lineup delivers the most realistic ray-traced graphics ever, cutting-edge new features, and the power of artificial intelligence.
It is time to upgrade from 1080p resolution displays. On the Legion 7 and Legion 5 Pro, aim higher and see more through the world’s first 16” QHD (2560 x 1600 pixels) IPS display that offers 11% more screen estate compared to conventional 15.6” displays. The laptops boast a 16:10 aspect ratio, blazing 165Hz refresh rates and 3ms response time with NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync support. Dive deeper into immersive worlds thanks to the display’s higher pixel density, 4-side narrow bezels, 100% sRGB color gamut, Dolby Vision and VESA Display HDR 400 support.
Using artificial intelligence, Lenovo Legion is forging ahead of the gaming industry to extract every ounce of performance from next-generation processors.
Some games require more CPU power, and others require more GPU power. The Lenovo Legion AI Engine is our smarter combination of best-in-class hardware, software, and machine learning that work together to overclock your PC’s performance by routing Thermal Design Power (TDP) between the CPU and GPU to achieve maximum frames per second (FPS) in different games.
The most ideal TDP settings for top 16 triple-A gaming titles[1] are automatically detected by the new Legion PCs with the AI Engine. Optimal settings kick in immediately once any of the games are fired up, providing the best gaming performance. For other games, the AI Engine will use machine learning to continuously tune gaming performance for maximum results.
Maximum performance can only be achieved with world-class thermal management. You can now blast through many hours of gaming at max clock speeds with zero throttling thanks to the Coldfront 3.0 thermal management system. Packing an intelligent intake system that features turbo-charged dual-fans and quad-channel exhausts with vapor chamber technology (selected models), the Legion laptops now move higher volumes of air through components to dissipate heat rapidly. This massive cooling process is further enhanced with the use of highly efficient thermal conduction materials.
Multiple thermal sensors also predict your system’s thermal curve to help avoid throttling. In addition, you can instantly control the fan speed and voltage by pressing Function + Q key for maximum, Intelligent (AI) or silent power modes.
Lenovo Legion’s Harman speakers are now optimised with Nahimic Audio. Designed for gamers, Nahimic brings immersive 360-degree audio with features like Night Mode with smart volume reduction, and Sound Tracker that visually points out a sound’s source and direction in a game. Nahimic also provides background noise suppression for crystal clear voice chats. You can stream audio from your PC to two gaming headsets with new Sound Sharing feature without using audio adapters, and with BT Link feature, you can add Bluetooth speakers to create a surround sound field.
An evolution descended from the legendary ThinkPad keyboards; the Legion TrueStrike Keyboard features innovative soft-landing switches that deliver deeper strokes with equal force on every strike. This enables you to strike enemies with extreme precision, hair-trigger speeds and satisfying keystrokes.
Lenovo Vantage is the powerful onboard software that allows you to optimise your Legion’s settings and personalise your experience. With the new Vantage Smart Performance Services self-diagnostic feature, Vantage can reduce PC downtime by scanning, detecting and removing spyware, malware and adware, fix network and access issues, and automatically tune up the PC.
Lenovo Legion 7
Meet the new flagship Lenovo Legion 7 laptop clad in aerospace-grade aluminum. It sports the latest mobile processors for PC gamers – up to the latest AMD Ryzen 9 5900H Mobile Processors and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 GPUs.
It comes with the new 16” 165Hz IPS display with 16:10 aspect ratio, 2560 x 1600 resolution, NVIDIA G-SYNC, 100 percent sRGB color accuracy, 90% screen-to-body ratio, 11% more screen estate (vs conventional 15.6” screens), and Dolby Vision.
The Lenovo Legion AI Engine optimises system performance via machine learning to deliver the highest possible framerates whether your game is CPU or GPU-intensive. For 16 of the most popular triple-A gaming titles, the Lenovo AI Engine will run them at finely-tuned settings for maximum frame rates.
The Legion TrueStrike Keyboard features innovative soft-landing switches that deliver deeper strokes with equal force on every strike. This enables you to strike enemies with extreme precision, hair-trigger speeds and satisfying keystrokes. The full-sized keyboard with number pad is also illuminated in over 16 million colors via Corsair iCUE support with a glass trackpad that is 23% larger than previous generations. You can easily launch the Lenovo Vantage software with the dedicated Super Key to custom-calibrate your system.
The Coldfront 3.0 thermal management system packs an intelligent intake system that features turbo-charged dual-fans and quad-channel exhausts with vapor chamber technology. This will move huge volumes of air through components to dissipate heat rapidly. This massive cooling process is further enhanced with the use of highly efficient thermal conduction materials.
Multiple thermal sensors also predict your system’s thermal curve to help avoid throttling. You can also instantly control the fan speed and voltage by pressing Function + Q keys for maximum, Intelligent (AI) or silent power modes.
Nahimic Audio drastically improves your gaming experience with its immersive 3D audio. Build a competitive advantage with the Sound Tracker that shows you where the sounds are emanating from. Experience crystal-clear communication with teammates with background noise suppression. If you have additional Bluetooth speakers, you can connect them to your Legion laptop to create a surround sound field.
For privacy, the Legion 7 offers a 720p integrated webcam with E-shutter which allows you to cut off power to the webcam and prevent camera hacking with the switch located on the side of the laptop.
Optional Wi-Fi 6 Killer AX1650 brings ultra-fast wireless connectivity and low latency gaming. Type-C power delivery also brings convenient charging options for non-gaming scenarios.
Available in Australia from March 2021 and available in New Zealand from April 2021.
Lenovo Legion Slim 7
The Legion Slim 7 is the successor to the world’s lightest 15” gaming laptop with NVIDIA RTX graphics released in 2020, and now comes with AMD’s latest processors. At under 1.9kg, this ultra-svelte beauty is a perfect fit for any boardroom or tournament setting with unbridled performance under its magnesium cum aluminum chassis in the Shadow Black hue.
It is powered by up to the latest AMD Ryzen 9 5900H Mobile Processors and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 with Max-Q Design GPUs. Its key features include a 15.6” (144Hz 1080p 100% Adobe RGB or 60hz 4K 100% sRGB) IPS display with Dolby Vision and the Lenovo AI Engine for dynamic CPU and GPU power distribution, unleashing higher framerates for the top 16 triple-A gaming titles as well as other games.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 also has Coldfront 3.0 thermal management with multiple sensors and ultra-thin fan fins and a Legion TrueStrike Keyboard with soft-landing switches. White backlighting or per key RGB lighting powered by Corsair iCUE. The glass touchpad size is now larger for better range of motion and keep the audio real with Nahimic Audio, providing immersive 3D audio, sound tracking, dual headphone sharing and surround sound using your Bluetooth speakers.
An optional Wi-Fi 6 Killer AX1650 can be included – local pricing and availability to be confirmed.
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro
The Legion 5 Pro offers the same 16” 16:10 QHD display as the Legion 7 and is powered by up to the latest AMD Ryzen 9 5800H Mobile Processors and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPUs.
Hardware features included are a 16” 165Hz IPS display with up to 3ms response time, 16:10 aspect ratio, 2560 x 1600 resolution, NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync support, 100 percent sRGB color accuracy, 90% screen-to-body ratio and Dolby Vision.
Lenovo AI Engine for dynamic CPU and GPU power distribution, unleashing higher framerates for the top 16 triple-A gaming titles as well as other games and Coldfront 3.0 thermal management with multiple thermal sensors, turbo-charged dual fan design and quad channel exhaust system with fine thermal fins that will move high volumes for air for quick heat dissipation.
The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro also has the Legion TrueStrike Keyboard with soft-landing switches and optional 4-zone RGB lighting, and larger touchpad for better range of motion and Nahimic Audio provides immersive 3D audio, sound tracking, dual headphone sharing and surround sound using your Bluetooth speakers.
It will be available in Australia from April 2021 and available in New Zealand from May 2021.
Lenovo Legion 5
The Legion 5 brings the balance of style and savage power to gamers in 15” or 17” sizes.
Powered by up to the latest AMD Ryzen 9 5800H Mobile Processors and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPUs. Features include a 15.6” 165Hz IPS display with 1080p resolution,16:9 aspect ratio, up to 100 percent sRGB color accuracy and AMD FreeSync support, or 17” 144Hz IPS display with 1080p resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, up to 100 percent sRGB color accuracy.
Lenovo AI Engine for dynamic CPU and GPU power distribution, unleashing higher framerates for the top 16 AAA game titles as well as other games and the Coldfront 3.0 thermal management with multiple thermal sensors, turbo-charged dual fan design and quad channel exhaust system with fine thermal fins that will move high volumes for air for quick heat dissipation.
Aswell as the Legion TrueStrike Keyboard with soft-landing switches and optional 4-zone RGB lighting and Lenovo’s Nahimic Audio provides immersive 3D audio, sound tracking, dual headphone sharing and surround sound using your Bluetooth speakers.
Lenovo Legion 5 (15” AMD) will be available in Australia from April 2021 and available in New Zealand from May 2021. Lenovo Legion 5 (17” AMD) local pricing and availability to be confirmed.
Lenovo Legion S600 Gaming Station and H600 Wireless Gaming Headset
Stop forgetting to charge your headset, mouse or smartphone between intense gaming matches. The new Lenovo Legion S600 Gaming Station has an always-on charging capability that solves multiple power problems at once.
It features hang-to-charge technology for the new Lenovo Legion H600 Wireless Gaming Headset and a Qi-enabled base that charges compatible smartphones (up to 10W output) and other supported devices such as wireless gaming mice.
The station’s modern-looking stand is lightweight at just 919 grams and features two USB-A pass-through ports on the bottom for high-speed connectivity and device charging.
When milliseconds count, a poor wireless connection can mean defeat, as can poor in-game sound and latency. The Lenovo Legion H600 Wireless Gaming Headset provides tournament-grade audio and sports a premium 2.4GHz lossless wireless receiver with an impressive receiving distance of up to 12m and latency of under 35ms.
Carefully tuned for optimal clamping force and angle, the headband stretches and retracts to fit your head nicely and remain flat around your neck during breaks. The angle-adjustable earcups are made from memory foam and covered in a breathable cloth for ultimate gaming comfort.
Lastly, the Lenovo Legion H600 Wireless Gaming Headset’s 50mm audio drivers produce expansive sound and its unidirectional noise-canceling microphone provides flip-to-mute feature and crisp communication.
Every Lenovo Legion gaming laptop comes with a free one month of Microsoft Xbox Game Pass for PC, unlocking hundreds of great games for non-stop gaming.
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