Lenovo has recently launched The Legion R7000 (2025 model), a performance-leaning gaming laptop, exclusively in China. It combines AMD’s Zen 4 Ryzen 7 H255 CPU with NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture RTX 5050 GPU in a sleek, Carbon Black chassis.
Let’s dive into its standout specs, performance, and availability:
Key Specifications & Features
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 H255 (Zen 4, 8 cores / 16 threads, boost up to 4.9 GHz)
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 (Blackwell architecture, 8 GB GDDR7, 115 W TDP), supporting DLSS 4, Dynamic Boost 2.0, real-time ray tracing – combined CPU+GPU wattage up to ~170 W
- Display: 15.3-inch, 2.5K (2560×1600), up to 180 Hz refresh rate, ~3 ms response, 100% sRGB, 400 nits brightness, G-Sync & FreeSync Premium, TÜV Rheinland low-blue-light certified
- Memory & Storage: Comes with 16 GB DDR5 RAM and 512 GB PCIe 4.0 SSD; both are user-upgradeable
- Cooling: Lenovo’s 2nd-gen Qiankun system—dual inward fans plus a composite heat pipe for thermal efficiency
- Battery & Charging: 60 Wh battery, fast charging via USB-C (140 W PD) and bundled 245 W adapter capable of 70% charge in ~30 mins
- Keyboard & Audio: TrueStrike 2.0 full-size backlit keyboard with 1.6 mm key travel; Nahimic-tuned audio
- Connectivity: Three USB-A ports, two USB-C ports (one with DP 2.1 + 140 W PD + 10 Gbps), HDMI 4.1, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5 mm audio jack; hybrid graphics switching supported and managed via Legion Zone software
Price & Availability
- Lenovo Legion R7000 is priced at CNY 7,499 (~₹91,500 / ~$1,040) in China, available via Lenovo’s online store and JD.com in Carbon Black only. Also available in RTX 5060 variant (CNY 7,999)
- No official announcement yet for availability outside of China
Technical Specifications of Lenovo Legion R7000
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | AMD Ryzen 7 H255 (8 cores, 16 threads; up to 4.9 GHz boost; Zen 4, 4 nm) |
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 780M (for power saving when discrete GPU is idle) |
| Discrete GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 (Blackwell); 8 GB GDDR7, 128-bit, 115 W TDP; supports DLSS 4, RT, Dynamic Boost 2.0; combined CPU+GPU power ~170 W |
| Display | 15.3″ LCD, 2560×1600 (2.5 K), 180 Hz (overclocked), 3 ms response, 400 nits brightness, 100 % sRGB, G-Sync & FreeSync Premium, TÜV Rheinland-certified low blue light |
| Memory | 16 GB DDR5 @ 5600 MHz, user-upgradeable |
| Storage | 512 GB PCIe 4.0 SSD, user-upgradeable |
| Cooling | 2nd-gen Qiankun dual inward fans + 3D composite heat pipe |
| Battery & Charging | 60 Wh battery; USB-C PD (140 W) fast charging; 245 W adapter; ~70 % in 30 min |
| Ports & Connectivity | USB-C (DP 2.1, 140 W PD, 10 Gbps), 2 more USB-C (10 Gbps), 3 × USB-A (5 Gbps), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5 mm combo audio jack; hybrid graphics switching; Legion Zone software |
| Keyboard & Audio | TrueStrike 2.0 full-size backlit keyboard with num-pad, 1.6 mm key travel; Nahimic-tuned audio |
| Software | Ships with Chinese-language Windows 11 and lifetime license for Microsoft Office Home Edition |
| Dimensions & Weight | Approx. 2 kg in Carbon Black finish |
Summary & Highlights
- Lenovo Legion R7000 is a powerful mid-range gaming laptop with the latest GPU and CPU architecture.
- It has Outstanding display that combines high refresh rate with color accuracy and adaptive sync.
- Legion R7000 (2025)Highly customizable RAM and storage options.
- Fast charging support and convenient hybrid graphics switching make it a flexible performer.
- Offers good value for performance, though currently limited to the Chinese market.
The Legion R7000 impresses with its latest-gen Zen 4 CPU and Blackwell GPU, paired with a high-refresh, color-accurate display and solid thermal and charging capabilities—all at an aggressive price point for China. It seems aimed at gamers and creators looking for high performance without paying flagship tax.