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Title: Legion 9 18IAX10 review: Lenovo's first 18-inch gaming laptop is almost a home run
Post by: Redaktion on September 16, 2025, 01:51:30
Despite being a bit late to the 18-inch gaming ring, the Lenovo Legion 9 18 is easily one of the best in its size category even when up against seasoned models like the MSI Titan or Razer Blade 18.

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Title: Re: Legion 9 18IAX10 review: Lenovo's first 18-inch gaming laptop is almost a home run
Post by: AdamC on September 16, 2025, 04:54:33
I don't get the comment about no Thunderbolt 5.  Lenovo's website and spec sheet lists the legion 9i gen 10 as coming with two Thunderbolt 5 ports.
Title: Re: Legion 9 18IAX10 review: Lenovo's first 18-inch gaming laptop is almost a home run
Post by: LL on September 16, 2025, 23:14:25
Complete idiots with only glossy screen without option.
Title: Re: Legion 9 18IAX10 review: Lenovo's first 18-inch gaming laptop is almost a home run
Post by: Jason Reid on September 17, 2025, 02:49:01
The Legion 9 18IAX10 comes with two (2) Thunderbolt 5 ports. Check the Lenovo PSREF.
Title: Re: Legion 9 18IAX10 review: Lenovo's first 18-inch gaming laptop is almost a home run
Post by: glossy it is on September 17, 2025, 07:35:26
QuoteComplete idiots with only glossy screen without option.
I prefer glossy: Sharper text and poppier colors.

But, to combat the reflections when used outdoors (not far from your door indeed, because how heavy this laptop is, so you're not going to travel with it) or in (very) well sunlit rooms, maybe a brighter screen could/should have been used. Indoors (ambient light), however, most people set the brightness to 150-250 nits. "A screen at 500 nits indoors will look very bright, and while it gives punchy, vibrant visuals, it's usually more light than you need. Over time, using that level in a normal indoor environment could lead to eye fatigue"
Title: Re: Legion 9 18IAX10 review: Lenovo's first 18-inch gaming laptop is almost a home run
Post by: petar on September 17, 2025, 15:02:43
Decent desktop-replacement, but way too expensive. Pity that Lenovo didn't decide to also offer the 5070Ti, as a more affordable alternative. Most other vendors (e.g. Asus, Razer, Alienware, Schenker/Clevo) offer their 18" models with the 5070Ti as well. Let's hope Lenovo decide to do this too in the future.