Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10, 83KY000TCF) / ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) G814JIR-N6074X

Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10, 83KY000TCF): 83KY000TCF: Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU 8 GB (115 W), 2 × 16 GB DDR5-5600, 1 TB SSD, 16-inch 2560 × 1600 OLED 165 Hz, Glacier White, French/English keyboard. Configurations of the same chassis with the RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8 GB or 12 GB), Core Ultra 9 275HX/290HX Plus or a 240 Hz panel are separate models.

ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) G814JIR-N6074X: G814JIR-N6074X: Core i9-14900HX, RTX 4070 Laptop GPU 8 GB (140 W = 115 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost), 2 × 16 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, 2 TB SSD, 18-inch 240 Hz IPS-level display, Windows 11 Pro. The G814JVR (RTX 4060) and G814JZR (RTX 4080) are separate SKUs in the same chassis; the 2023 G814JI and the 2025 Strix G18 are separate generations.

SpecificationLenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10, 83KY000TCF)ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) G814JIR-N6074X
Release year20252024
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 255HX; 20 cores (8 performance + 12 efficiency), 20 threads, up to 5.2 GHz, 30 MB Intel Smart Cache

This configuration also includes the Intel AI Boost NPU rated at up to 13 TOPS; the NPU is designed to run AI tasks at lower power than the graphics card.

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Intel Core i9-14900HX: 24 cores, 32 threads, 2.2 GHz base, up to 5.8 GHz, 36 MB cache ASUS
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU, 8 GB GDDR7; 2497 MHz boost, 115 W TGP, 572 AI TOPS

TGP is the power limit the graphics chip can use in this laptop; the same GPU runs slower in lower-powered chassis. The graphics chip is soldered and cannot be replaced. Lenovo also offers the RTX 5070 Laptop GPU in this chassis at 115 W.

Lenovo
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, 8 GB GDDR6; ROG Boost 2225 MHz at 140 W (115 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost)

140 W is the top of NVIDIA’s allowed power range for the RTX 4070 Laptop GPU; the 25 W Dynamic Boost share moves to the GPU when CPU load is low. The GPU is soldered to the board.

ASUS
Display16-inch WQXGA (2560 × 1600) OLED, 16:10; 165 Hz, 500 nits typical / 1100 nits HDR peak, 100% DCI-P3, 1,000,000:1 contrast, glossy surface, DisplayHDR True Black 1000, Dolby Vision, G-SYNC

165 Hz means the panel can show up to 165 frames per second; G-SYNC matches the refresh to the GPU’s frame rate to reduce tearing. 1100 nits is a peak value for small areas in HDR content; everyday SDR brightness is 500 nits. The panel is factory-calibrated with X-Rite and is not a touchscreen.

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18-inch ROG Nebula, 2560 × 1600 (16:10), IPS-level, 240 Hz, 3 ms; 100% DCI-P3; G-Sync; Pantone Validated; anti-glare

240 Hz shows motion more smoothly and with less blur in fast games; G-Sync matches the refresh to the frame rate to reduce tearing.

ASUS
Memory32 GB (2 × 16 GB) DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM; 2 slots, dual-channel

Memory is not soldered. The highest capacity Lenovo has tested for this platform is 32 GB; both slots are filled from the factory, so an upgrade means replacing the modules.

Lenovo
32 GB (2 × 16 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM); 2 SO-DIMM slots, dual channel

Because both slots are filled, upgrading means replacing the installed modules; memory speed depends on the processor’s support.

ASUS
Storage1 TB M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD; 2 × M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots

The slots are 2280-length, so a second SSD can be added. PCIe 4.0 x4 offers a theoretical 8 GB/s of bandwidth; actual speed depends on the installed SSD.

Lenovo
2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; 2 M.2 PCIe slots in total (including the one in use) ASUS
Ports1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps USB-C (USB PD 95–100 W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1 × USB-C 10 Gbps (USB PD 95–100 W, DisplayPort 2.1), 2 × USB-A 5 Gbps (one always on), 1 × HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K 60 Hz), SD card reader, 3.5 mm headset jack, slim-tip power input

Up to 3 external displays are supported alongside the built-in panel: HDMI up to 8K 60 Hz, USB-C up to 4K 60 Hz. Both USB-C ports accept 95–100 W USB-PD charging; Lenovo’s 140 W USB-C protocol works only with its own adapter. There is no wired Ethernet.

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1 × Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gb/s, DisplayPort); 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, charging, G-SYNC); 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A; HDMI 2.1 FRL; RJ45 LAN; 3.5 mm combo audio

USB-C charging is supported only on the USB 3.2 Gen 2 port; the Thunderbolt 4 port does not take charge. There is no SD card reader.

ASUS
WirelessWi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2 × 2, Bluetooth 5.4; M.2 card

The wireless card sits in an M.2 slot and is not soldered.

Lenovo
Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax, tri-band) 2×2 ASUS
Battery and power84 Wh lithium-ion; 245 W slim-tip adapter (3-pin), Rapid Charge Pro

Lenovo rates battery life at 3.98 hours in MobileMark 30 and 7.18 hours in local 1080p video playback. Rapid Charge Pro charges to about 50% in 30 minutes.

Lenovo
90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; 280 W adapter with round (ø6.0) plug; a 100 W USB-C adapter is also listed

Which adapter is in the box varies by country. Performance is limited when charging over USB-C.

ASUS
Keyboard and touchpadPer-key RGB backlit 6-row keyboard, numeric keypad, 1.6 mm key travel, Copilot key; 75 × 120 mm buttonless glass-surface touchpad

This model has a bilingual French/English keyboard layout.

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Audio, camera and security2 × 2 W HARMAN speakers, Nahimic Audio; 5 MP + IR camera with e-shutter; Windows Hello face recognition; firmware TPM 2.0

There is no fingerprint reader; the IR camera is used for sign-in.

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ChassisGlacier White; aluminium lid and bottom cover, anodised + electrophoretic coating Lenovo—
Operating systemWindows 11 Home (French/English) Lenovo—
Size and weight361.7 × 263.4 × 15.9–17.9 mm; under 2.0 kg

The weight does not include the 245 W adapter.

Lenovo
39.9 × 29.4 × 2.31–3.08 cm; 3.00 kg ASUS
Operating conditions and warranty5–35 °C operating temperature; 1-year courier or carry-in warranty on the Canadian model

Warranty length varies by country; Lenovo’s platform sheet also lists 2- and 3-year options.

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MUX and graphics switching—MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus

The MUX switch connects the display directly to the NVIDIA GPU; Advanced Optimus switches without a restart.

ASUS
Keyboard, camera and lighting—Per-key RGB backlit keyboard (with number pad); 720p HD camera; Aura Sync light bar

The camera has no IR sensor for Windows Hello face recognition.

ASUS
Audio—2 speakers with Smart Amp; Dolby Atmos; Hi-Res (headphones); microphone array with AI noise cancelling ASUS
Operating system and security—Windows 11 Pro; firmware TPM; BIOS administrator and user passwords ASUS