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Lenovo Product Spec for this exact model: https://psref.lenovo.com/Detail/L...82K80082US
This has 8GB soldered Ram and one Ram slot where 8GB is plugged in. You can replace that with up to a 32GB module to have total of 40GB memory. However, only 16GB (8GB soldered + 8Gb portion of the 32GB Module) will run at dual channel.
The GPU TGP is 100W which is not really Max-Q by any means. It performs within 10%-12% margin of a full powered 115W RTX 3060 almost all the time.
This has MUX switch and both FreeSync and G-Sync. So, when you are having Optimus enabled, i.e. the Monitor is connected to the integrated Vega Graphics, you'll have FreeSync and when MX switch is turned on to disable Optimus, you'll have G-Sync in the monitor.
The Display used in this model is BOE BOE0998 (NV156FHM-NY8). Below are the details: -
Panel HardwareID: BOE BOE0998 (NV156FHM-NY8);
Coverage: 99.3% sRGB, 69.9% Adobe RGB, 73.1% DCI-P3;
Measured gamma: 2.22;
Max brightness in the middle of the screen: 351.94 cd/m2 on power;
Min brightness in the middle of the screen: 3.78 cd/m2 on power;
Contrast at max brightness: 1143:1;
White point: 7300 K;
Black on max brightness: 0.30 cd/m2;
PWM: No.
I've owned this laptop now for 3? months. It's a solid performer. I picked it up when it was $1350. I have upgraded it to 40GB (truthfully for what I do with it, 24GB would have been fine, but it felt weird to "only" upgrade to 8GB more). I also added a relatively cheap 1TB NVME for game storage.
I regurally run dual 27" 1440P monitors as well as the built in display. Fan is quiet unless gaming which then can get quite loud but I have headphones on. For a gaming laptop, it is relatively light and thin (granted it is "only" a RTX 3060). For gaming on the go, it's pretty nice. Webcam is nothing to write home about.
I wish it had thunderbolt (but this is an AMD system, so...) as my previous LG Gram 17 had thunderbolt and I can't use the dock with this laptop (yes I knew this before I purchased). I don't find USB docks to be nearly as stable as my (relatively) same priced Thunderbolt Dock (but maybe that's just the docks I have tried).
The 5800h is a great CPU. If I am not mistaken the only faster AMD chips are just slightly better binned 8 core CPU's, and the extra for 300mhz (or whatever) will never be noticed on a day to day basis. And because it has Radeon 8 graphics built in, you can still run esports titles while only on battery (albeit low graphics settings and/or 720P).
Would I recommend this laptop? Yes. If you need a relatively powerful CPU and a good mobile GPU that is also portable (I'm ignoring all those 8+lb desktop replacement "laptops" that I question why they even exist), then you really can't go wrong with this one for "only" $1300 UNLESS you need Thunderbolt connectivity or more than 40GB of RAM.
75W TGP graphic + 10W with dynamic boost, all plastic shitty build quality and one of the worst 45% NTSC display with horrendous slow response time. May be do some research before posting. That's actually less than what you're paying for.
This seems like a pretty good deal for a moderately powered thin laptop. I placed an order for an Open Box - Excellent and the total was $1200 after tax, I think it would be hard to beat that unless you go for the MSI deal but I've been so put off by mixed reviews for MSI brand. I was hoping to snag a Legion 5 Pro with a 3070, but I haven't been able to catch any of the deals when they happen, but I suppose one could just return this under holiday return policy if another deal pops up.
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75W TGP graphic + 10W with dynamic boost, all plastic shitty build quality and one of the worst 45% NTSC display with horrendous slow response time. May be do some research before posting. That's actually less than what you're paying for.
Does anyone know if the actual response time of the display in this build has been measured somewhere? I imagine it's pretty good but want to see the real specs if possible. Thank you!
How does this compare to the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503 @$1550 from Best Buy? That has a 5900H precessor and 3070 GPU
I'm curious as well. I'm typing this from that Asus GA503 now and have had it a week, and had lots of problems. I've used Asus motherboards for years and years, but the asus software for their ROG series seems quite buggy. I haven't been able to get the backlight to work at all, and the bios that came on this laptop wouldn't activate windows, seems like the OEM product key had been stripped out so I'm likely to return this and get the Lenovo instead, even if it is slightly less spec for the same price (I got the Asus for ~$1400 openbox).
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How do you have the two external monitors hooked up? My 7 slim came with usb-c to hdmi, vga, usb adaptor. So i have two monitors connected to the adaptor via hdmi and vga but only one of the external monitors will extend from the desktop, the other external monitor will only duplicate the 1st external monitor. Talked to Lenovo tech support and they said both monitors should extend and maybe the adaptor is defective. They said the sales team would contact me to replace the adaptor snd they never called back ugh. Considering buying an adaptor that has like 2 displayports and at least 1 hdmi port, but it's tough to find.
Overall I love the slim 7.
Any slick deals on the 32gb ram to replace the removeable 8gb?
I'm running two USB C "hubs" right now. One CableMatters and one AEHR (no idea). Bought them both on Amazon. So each port is driving it's own monitor. I had some weirdness trying to drive a 4K monitor and could only do it as a stand alone at 60hz. No idea why.
EDIT: Both of my monitors are being driven by displayport and not HDMI, so that might be part of it.... the 4K was being run by HDMI.
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Thanks, I really liked the Zephyrus G15 GA503 when I checked it out at bestbuy but decided to hold off because of no webcam. I think my son will like the legion slim. Not too bulky, has gpu for gaming , and webcam for school. We shall see.
Had a chance to play with the katana and slim 7 in person and I would definitely pick the slim 7. Build quality on the legion slim 7 is so much better. The katana is flimsy. The screen rocks back and forth on its hinges and the laptop panels squeaks and creaks when squeezed or pressed on. Unless you're on a tight budget, I would stay away from the katana
I have the Legion 7 slim (5800/3060) and absolutely love pretty much everything about it. Build quality, keyboard, etc...
However using a Plugable Docking station to my dual Samsung 1080p monitors and it just seems laggy when dragging windows at times. Idk it's weird, just doesn't feel sharp/crisp like my desktop did even tho it had inferior equipment.
Can't figure it out . . . Games / videos don't stutter or anything.
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Lenovo Product Spec for this exact model: https://psref.lenovo.co
This has 8GB soldered Ram and one Ram slot where 8GB is plugged in. You can replace that with up to a 32GB module to have total of 40GB memory. However, only 16GB (8GB soldered + 8Gb portion of the 32GB Module) will run at dual channel.
The GPU TGP is 100W which is not really Max-Q by any means. It performs within 10%-12% margin of a full powered 115W RTX 3060 almost all the time.
This has MUX switch and both FreeSync and G-Sync. So, when you are having Optimus enabled, i.e. the Monitor is connected to the integrated Vega Graphics, you'll have FreeSync and when MX switch is turned on to disable Optimus, you'll have G-Sync in the monitor.
The Display used in this model is BOE BOE0998 (NV156FHM-NY8). Below are the details: -
Panel HardwareID: BOE BOE0998 (NV156FHM-NY8);
Coverage: 99.3% sRGB, 69.9% Adobe RGB, 73.1% DCI-P3;
Measured gamma: 2.22;
Max brightness in the middle of the screen: 351.94 cd/m2 on power;
Min brightness in the middle of the screen: 3.78 cd/m2 on power;
Contrast at max brightness: 1143:1;
White point: 7300 K;
Black on max brightness: 0.30 cd/m2;
PWM: No.
I regurally run dual 27" 1440P monitors as well as the built in display. Fan is quiet unless gaming which then can get quite loud but I have headphones on. For a gaming laptop, it is relatively light and thin (granted it is "only" a RTX 3060). For gaming on the go, it's pretty nice. Webcam is nothing to write home about.
I wish it had thunderbolt (but this is an AMD system, so...) as my previous LG Gram 17 had thunderbolt and I can't use the dock with this laptop (yes I knew this before I purchased). I don't find USB docks to be nearly as stable as my (relatively) same priced Thunderbolt Dock (but maybe that's just the docks I have tried).
The 5800h is a great CPU. If I am not mistaken the only faster AMD chips are just slightly better binned 8 core CPU's, and the extra for 300mhz (or whatever) will never be noticed on a day to day basis. And because it has Radeon 8 graphics built in, you can still run esports titles while only on battery (albeit low graphics settings and/or 720P).
Would I recommend this laptop? Yes. If you need a relatively powerful CPU and a good mobile GPU that is also portable (I'm ignoring all those 8+lb desktop replacement "laptops" that I question why they even exist), then you really can't go wrong with this one for "only" $1300 UNLESS you need Thunderbolt connectivity or more than 40GB of RAM.
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$1100 similar specs, 3060, 16GB, 512GB NVMe, 11800H>5800H, costco return policy
https://www.costco.com/msi-katana...TNWtuv
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Overall I love the slim 7.
Any slick deals on the 32gb ram to replace the removeable 8gb?
EDIT: Both of my monitors are being driven by displayport and not HDMI, so that might be part of it.... the 4K was being run by HDMI.
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$1100 similar specs, 3060, 16GB, 512GB NVMe, 11800H>5800H, costco return policy
https://www.costco.com/msi-katana...TNWtuv
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However using a Plugable Docking station to my dual Samsung 1080p monitors and it just seems laggy when dragging windows at times. Idk it's weird, just doesn't feel sharp/crisp like my desktop did even tho it had inferior equipment.
Can't figure it out . . . Games / videos don't stutter or anything.
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