I’m ready for an upgrade - Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11
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Thanks to Lenovo and AMD for sponsoring this video! You can grab your own Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11, powered by AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series processors, at lenovo.com If you're looking for a new gaming laptop this upgraded Legion from Lenovo has pretty much everything you'd need to game on the go. Want us to unbox something? Make a suggestion at lmg.gg Thanks to our channel partner Secretlab! - Grab a TITAN Evo ergonomic gaming chair: lmg.gg - Grab a MAGNUS Pro sit/stand gaming table: lmg.gg ► SHOP OUR PRODUCTS: lttstore.com ► GET A VPN: piavpn.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► DIVE DEEPER ON THE LTT LABS WEBSITE: lmg.gg ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Affiliate links powered in part by affilimate.com Studio lighting by Aputure: aputure.com Linus Sebastian is an investor in Framework Computer, Inc and HexOS by Eshtek. CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:20 Opening the box 1:21 I/O overview 2:36 The specs 4:26 Keyboard test 5:54 Sound quality 6:50 Display brightness 7:54 Gaming time 9:22 LABS results 9:48 Webcam test 10:08 Teardown 11:06 Battery life results
The video opens with the host introducing the Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11, noting sponsorship from Lenovo and AMD, and setting up the unboxing as a potential upgrade to the host’s daily driver. He focuses on the two CPU options, highlighting the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX470 with 12 cores and 24 threads, capable of boosting to 5.2 GHz, and remarks on the device’s aesthetic in the white variant. The unboxing sequence reveals the power brick capable of 245 W, the back-heavy IO arrangement, and the inclusion of USB 4 ports with 40 Gbps transfer speeds. He narrates initial impressions of the display, describing it as an OLED panel with a 240 Hz refresh rate and a 16 by 10 aspect ratio, praising color and brightness while noting the lack of a touchscreen and some glare under direct light. The host then delves into the keyboard and trackpad experience, comparing typing feel to his current device and commenting on trackpad click quality, with a caveat about chassis rigidity due to the ultra-thin and ultra-light design. He tests audio and display quality, noting very loud speakers and strong HDR performance, and proceeds to outline the laptop’s thermal behavior and fan ramping during gaming. A teardown segment follows, showing the two SSD slots, RAM soldered to the board, and the unique adapter for 2242/2280 form factors, while explaining battery life projections and internal components like the 84 Wh battery and the AMD XDNA 2 NPU for local AI workloads. The host closes with practical takeaways on charging options, battery life versus performance, and the overall impression of a premium gaming machine that balances power with portability, while thanking the sponsors and providing affiliate links for the audience.
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Questions answered
- What is the CPU in the Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 and its key performance spec?
- The laptop uses the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX470, a 12-core, 24-thread processor that can boost up to 5.2 GHz.
- Can the Legion 7a Gen 11 be charged via USB-C and what are the limits?
- Yes, it can charge over USB-C, but the 240 W charging capability is part of the bundled brick, and USB-C charging may not sustain full power under heavy gaming workloads; a USB-C charger up to 140 W is available but may be insufficient under turbo Load.
- What is noted about the display and its usefulness for professional work or gaming?
- The display is an OLED 16 by 10 panel at 240 Hz with strong HDR performance reaching around 1100 nits in HDR, which is excellent for color accuracy and high-contrast visuals, though it is not a touchscreen.