Lenovo Legion 9i: The Future of Gaming Laptops with 3D Display and AI Power
Lenovo is pushing the boundaries of gaming laptops with the announcement of its new flagship, the Lenovo Legion 9i (18", 10). Unveiled at Tech World Shanghai 2025, this powerhouse caters to both gamers and game developers, boasting cutting-edge specs, an optional 3D display, and AI-enhanced capabilities. Is this the ultimate gaming machine or a mobile workstation in disguise?
At the heart of the Legion 9i is its potential to revolutionize not just gameplay, but also game development. Jun Ouyang, Lenovo’s Senior Vice President, highlights the laptop's focus on delivering exceptional speed and intelligence. The device aims to empower game developers, AI engineers, and designers with the high performance and optional 2K 3D support needed to bring their visions to life.
A Display That Pops – Literally
The 18-inch PureSight display is available in two configurations: a standard 4K resolution in 2D and an optional 2K resolution with 3D support. The 3D display utilises eye-tracking and a lenticular lens array to create a glasses-free 3D experience. Lenovo even provides the Lenovo 3D Studio, a software suite that supports 3D viewing for myriad videos, images and streaming formats. In Dual Mode, users can switch between a sharp 4K resolution at 240Hz and FHD resolutions at 440Hz.
AI Powering the Experience
Recognizing the growing role of AI in game development, the Legion 9i incorporates AI-powered hardware and software. The Lenovo AI Core chip and Lenovo AI Engine+ dynamically adjust settings, maximizing performance whether gaming or rendering. Lenovo Legion Space uses AI to sync RGB lighting to sound and on-screen content. AI Coach, Game Clip Master, and Game Companion offer features from gaming skill enhancements to social sharing.
Peak Performance Under the Hood
The Lenovo Legion 9i is packed with high-end specs, including four slots for both RAM and SSDs! All told, the Legion 9i can support up to 192GB of dual channel DDR5 RAM and up to 8TB of SSD storage. The **Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor** and up to the **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPU** deliver up to 280W combined CPU & GPU load. Lenovo Legion Coldfront: Vapor thermal system keeps it all cool and quiet even with everything cranked to the max.
Availability and Pricing
The Lenovo Legion 9i (18", 10) will be available starting June 2025 in China, with an expected starting price of 4499 EUR (inc. VAT). It is expected to arrive in North America in the fourth quarter of 2025, but full pricing information is still to come.
Will the Lenovo Legion 9i truly bridge the gap between gaming and game development? Its innovative features and powerful specs certainly make it a contender. What features are you most excited about? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
