Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 with RTX 5070 Ti XMG Apex 16 Max (RTX 5070 Ti & Ryzen 9) Comparison

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 with RTX 5070 Ti $2,799 Check Deal	XMG Apex 16 Max (RTX 5070 Ti & Ryzen 9) $2,999 Check Deal	Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
Overview
Brand
Lenovo	XMG
Model
Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16" Intel)	Apex 16 Max (E26)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7
RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
64GB DDR5-6400MHz	64GB DDR5-5600MHz (Dual-Channel)
64GB Laptops
Storage
2TB NVMe SSD (M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC)	2TB Samsung 9100 Pro PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD
2TB Laptops
Display
16.0-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) OLED PureSight Gaming Display, 240Hz	16.0-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) Mini-LED, 300Hz, HDR
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home (64-bit)
Weight
Starting at 2.72 kg or 6 lbs	Laptop: 2.66 kg (5.87 lbs) \| Power Supply: 0.81 kg (1.79 lbs)
Color
Eclipse Black	Black (Understated design, no external lighting)
Processor
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX	AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX
Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX Laptops \| AMD Ryzen 9 Laptops
Architecture
Arrow Lake-HX (2nd Gen Core Ultra)	Zen 5 (Fire Range-HX)
Cores
24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores)	16 Cores
Threads
24.0	32 Threads
Base Clock
2.7 GHz (P-cores base), 2.1 GHz (E-cores base)	3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.4 GHz (P-core Max Turbo Frequency)	Up to 5.4 GHz
Cache
36MB L3 Cache	64MB L3 Cache, 16MB L2 Cache
TDP
55W (Processor Base Power, Total System Power up to 250W with 15W boost)	130W Sustained (PL1) / 135W Short Burst (PL2)
Additional Features
Intel AI Boost NPU (up to 13 TOPS), Lenovo AI Engine+ Support, LA1 + LA3 AI Chips for real-time optimizations, Copilot+ PC compatible	Precision Boost Overdrive support, Integrated Radeon Graphics
Display
Screen Size
16.0 inches (40.64 cm)	16.0 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)	2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	300Hz
Response Time
<0.5ms (MPRT)	3ms (G2G)
Panel Type
OLED PureSight Gaming Display, Glare (glossy), Non-Touch	Mini-LED (BOE NE160QDM-NM9), IPS-level technology
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	99.7% Display P3, 100% sRGB, 87.9% AdobeRGB
Brightness
500 nits (SDR), VESA TrueBlack 1000 Certified (peak 1000 nits HDR)	750 nits (SDR Max), 974 nits (HDR Peak)
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
HDR 1000, Dolby Vision®, NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ Support, TÜV Rheinland Certified (Low Blue Light), Anti-Burn-In Technology, X-Rite™ Certified for color accuracy	VESA DisplayHDR 1000, 20kHz PWM Dimming, 180-degree flat hinge, Calman verified factory calibration
Contrast Ratio
	74,200:1 (with Local Dimming enabled)
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
12GB GDDR7	12GB GDDR7 (1750 MHz)
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)	NVIDIA Blackwell
TGP
140W (including 25W Dynamic Boost, Boost Clock up to 2267MHz)	140W Maximum (115W Base + 25W Dynamic Boost 2.0)
Ray Tracing
Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores	4th Gen RT Cores
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4 with Frame Generation	DLSS 4.0 with Multi-Frame Generation
Additional Features
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex 2, AI-accelerated graphics (up to 992 AI TOPS)	MUX Switch, NVIDIA Optimus (Standard), Resizable BAR
Clock Speed
	Core: 2640 MHz (Boost)
Benchmark Scores
	3DMark Time Spy Graphics: ~20,500
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
6400MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB (2x 32GB SO-DIMM slots, supports dual channel)	Yes, up to 96GB (2 x SO-DIMM slots, supports 48GB modules)
Configuration
	64GB (2 x 32GB modules)
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB NVMe SSD (M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC)	2TB Samsung 9100 Pro PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Supports up to 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4/Gen5 SSDs (configured with 2TB, so likely 2x1TB or a single 2TB module, but expansion capability is for two slots)	1 x M.2 2280 slot (PCIe 4.0 x4 supported)
RAID Support
Not explicitly specified, but dual M.2 slots in Legion Pro series often support RAID 0.	Yes, RAID 0/1 support via BIOS
Performance
	Seq. Read: ~13,400 MB/s \| Seq. Write: ~12,000 MB/s
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes (4x swappable keycaps for gaming keys, dedicated media keys)	No
RGB Customization
Per-Key Legion Spectrum RGB Backlit Keyboard	Per-key RGB Backlit Chiclet Keyboard
Game Optimization
Lenovo AI Engine+, Legion Coldfront: Vapor (with HyperChamber), Fn+Q with Intelligent Fan Mode, Legion Space	XMG Control Center (Power limit control, fan curves, macro management)
N-Key Rollover
	Yes, full anti-ghosting
Performance
Cooling Technology
Legion Coldfront: Vapor (Massive Vapor Chamber with Integrated HyperChamber, Triple TSI Fan System, Full-surface copper heatpipes, Acoustic AI Sound Sync)	Dual-fan WINDFORCE cooling, 5x copper heatpipes, high-density fins
Overclocking Support
Yes (via Manual Mode in Lenovo AI Engine+)
Performance Modes
Quiet, Balance, Performance, Extreme (via Fn+Q and Lenovo AI Engine+)	Eco, Quiet, Entertainment, Performance (Custom PL1/PL2 available)
Benchmark Scores
Not specified in official documentation, but expected to be among the highest for gaming laptops.	Geekbench 6 Multi-Core: 20,349 \| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core: ~34,500
Thermal Interface
	Liquid Metal applied to CPU and GPU
Battery
Capacity
99.99Whr, 4-cell Li-ion	99.8Wh (6450 mAh) Lithium-Polymer
Backup Time
Approx. 4-6 hours for light tasks, ~1.5-2 hours for gaming.	Productivity: ~4 hours \| Video Playback: ~5 hours (with iGPU/Lower Brightness)
Charging Type
Super Rapid Charge (0-70% in 30min, 0-100% in 80min), 140W USB-C Power Delivery charging	USB-C Power Delivery (up to 140W on rear port, 100W on side port)
Power Adapter
400W (Slim Tip) AC Adapter	280W Slim AC Adapter (812g)
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2x2 BE 320MHz	MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922 (Tri-band 2.4/5/6 GHz)
Ethernet
2.5G LAN (RJ45 port)	Realtek RTL8125 2.5 Gigabit LAN (10/100/1000/2500 Mbit/s)
Bluetooth
5.4	5.3
Ports
1x USB-C Thunderbolt™ 4 (DisplayPort™ 2.1, 40Gbps), 1x USB-C (Power Delivery 140W, DisplayPort™ 2.1), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45 (2.5G Ethernet), 1x 3.5mm Headset / Microphone Combo Jack, 1x DC-in Power Jack	1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps, DP 1.4 via dGPU, 140W PD - Rear), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps, DP 1.4 via iGPU, 100W PD - Left), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps - Left), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps - Right), 1x HDMI 2.1 (Full bandwidth), 1x Mini-DisplayPort 2.1, 1x SDXC Card Reader (Full-size, UHS-II support), 1x 3.5mm Headphone/Mic Combo Jack, 1x Kensington Lock slot
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Legion TrueStrike Keyboard, Per-Key Legion Spectrum RGB Backlit, 1.6mm key travel, 0.3mm dish	Silent Chiclet with Number Pad
Key Travel
1.6mm	1.7mm
N-Key Rollover
100% Anti-Ghosting
Touchpad Features
Mylar touchpad, Precision Touchpad	150 x 90 mm Microsoft Precision Glass Clickpad
Actuation Force
	60g
Audio
Speakers
4-Speaker System (2x 2W) with Smart Amp and Nahimic Audio	2x 2W Stereo Speakers
Audio Enhancements
Nahimic Audio, Smart Amplifier Technology	Sound Blaster Studio, High-Definition Audio
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes (3.5mm Headset / Microphone Combo Jack)
Microphone
	Dual-array with AI Noise Cancellation
Camera
Webcam
5MP Integrated Webcam with Dual Microphone and Privacy Shutter	1080p FHD Hybrid IR Camera
Enhancements
AI Sync for optimized video quality, E-Shutter (electronic privacy shutter)
Privacy Shutter
Yes (E-Shutter)
Features
	Windows Hello Facial Recognition, Physical Privacy Shutter
Build & Design
Material
Premium Aluminum (sandblasted finish) chassis	Aluminum (Display Lid), Plastic (C-cover and Bottom Base)
Color Options
Eclipse Black
RGB Lighting
Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Legion O Power Button (indicates mode), RGB light bars along rear vents.
Dimensions
21.9mm-26.6mm (H) x 364mm (W) x 275.9mm (D) / 0.86″-1.04″ x 14.33″ x 10.86″
Additional Features
Eco-Friendly ESG Materials & Green Packaging
Chassis Dimensions
	356.7 x 253.8 x 26.0 mm
Hinge Design
	Drop-hinge with 180-degree opening angle
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes (Oculus/Vive certified)
Advanced Cooling
Yes (Legion Coldfront: Vapor with HyperChamber)
Software
Lenovo AI Engine+, Legion Space, Windows 11 Pro, Microsoft Office (Lifetime), 3 Months Xbox PC Game Pass
Upgrade-Friendly Design
Up to 64GB RAM, up to 2x M.2 SSDs (with potential Gen5 support for one slot)
AI PC Features
Intel AI Boost NPU, LA1 + LA3 AI Chips, Copilot+ PC Certified
Security
	TPM 2.0 (Hardware-based), Kensington Lock
AI Features
	Dedicated AMD Ryzen AI NPU
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	XMG Apex 16 Max (E26)
Power Adapter
Yes, 400W AC Adapter	280W PSU and regional power cable
User Manual
Yes
Warranty Card
Yes, 1-Year Legion Ultimate Support + 1-Year Extended Warranty (Total 2 years hardware support)
Additional Accessories
Microsoft Office (Lifetime), 3 Months Xbox PC Game Pass
Maintenance
	Microfiber cloth, thermal paste (optional kit)
Documentation
	Quick Start Guide, 24-month Warranty Card
Launch Date
Release Date
June 2025 (Official India launch around June 16, 2025)	January 20, 2026
Status
Available	Available for custom configuration

Which is Better: Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 with RTX 5070 Ti or XMG Apex 16 Max (RTX 5070 Ti & Ryzen 9)?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 with RTX 5070 Ti:

Offers better RAM (64GB DDR5-6400MHz vs 64GB DDR5-5600MHz (Dual-Channel))

Advantages of XMG Apex 16 Max (RTX 5070 Ti & Ryzen 9):

Offers better Refresh Rate (300Hz vs 240Hz)

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