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Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from the UK, Germany, India and the US

10:01 pm | March 12, 2023

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Finding the best deals is a game of patience – pre-order promos and sales events like Black Friday lean heavily on advertising, but sometimes it’s better to wait things out. This week we found a lot of discounts on current devices that are just coming off the pre-order buzz. Use the links below to skip to your country: The UK Germany India USA UK Samsung is running a “boost” promo deal in the UK for the Galaxy S23 series. When trading in an old phone for the S23 or S23+, you can get a guaranteed £200 in Samsung Credit using the S23BOOST code. If you don’t...

Weekly poll: are you ready to buy your first foldable? And which way will it fold?

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Many makers entered the foldables market so it finally feels like there are a lot of options available. Foldables are not cheap yet, we’re still some years away from that, but there is competition, which will help lower prices and polish the rough edges of early models. Honor announced the beginning of the global rollout of the Magic Vs at the MWC, the Oppo Find N2 Flip went global in February, Tecno unveiled its first foldable, the Phantom V Fold, OnePlus confirmed that it’s working on a foldable, Realme is teasing its own project, Google will eventually stop delaying the release of the...

Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top mattress review: sink into an incredibly comfortable mattress

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Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top mattress: two-minute review

The Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top Mattress is one of the softest mattresses I’ve ever slept on, and as long as I slept on my side (and sometimes on my back), I enjoyed deep restful nights of sleep. If you compared it to the mattresses in our best mattress buying guide, you’d quickly see that the Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top is an expensive luxury buy. The hybrid mattress has an incredible amount of memory foam and includes free White Glove delivery – which may explain the price.

Close up of the top of the Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top mattress — (Image credit: Alex Temblador)

I tested the mattress in all the major areas and found that while the motion isolation is not the best for those who sleep two to a bed, the edge support is fantastic and the cooling capabilities are above average. In terms of comfortability and pressure relief, this mattress soars, just as long as you sleep on your side. It’s too soft for stomach sleepers and some back sleepers, as it’s a 5 or a 6 on a 10-point firmness scale.

Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top review: price

A luxury mattress
A queen can cost between $2,699-$4,899
Three mattress classes plus pillow top option

The Beautyrest Black mattress is a luxury mattress, however, within the Beautyrest brand, the Black mattress is the second most expensive mattress they sell, just below the Black Hybrid.

Prices for the mattress depends on the “class,” firmness, and/or whether it has a pillow top. There are three classes – the L-Class, C-Class, and K-Class – with K-Class being the most expensive because it has the most memory foam and a pillow top. I tested the K-Class Plush Pillow Top, the most expensive Black mattress.

It appears that the Black mattress is regularly on sale.

Twin XL size, L-Class: Firm MSRP – $1949 (normally sells for $2,249)
Full size, L-Class Firm: MSRP – $2,229 (normally sells for $2,529)
Queen size, L-Class Firm: MSRP – $2,399 (normally sells for $2,699)
King size, L-Class Firm: MSRP – $2,999 (normally sells for $3,299)
Cal King size, L-Class Firm: MSRP – $2,999 (normally sells for $3,299)

Above, we shared the base prices of the brand’s lowest class of mattress, the L-Class, in relation to different sizes. Below, we’ve shared the additional costs of different classes, firmness, and pillow top upgrades. For instance, if you want a C-Class queen-size mattress, you’d add an additional $1,000 to the cost of the Queen-size, L-Class firm mattress which is $2,399, on sale. The C-Class queen-size mattress would thus be $3,399.

In relation to my testing, the queen-size K-Class Plush Pillow Top costs $4,899 (normally sells for $5,100).

L-Class Medium – +$300
L-Class Pillow Top – +$600
C-Class – +$1,000
C-Class Pillow Top – +$1,400
K-Class Firm Pillow Top – +$2300
K-Class Plush Pillow Top – +$2500

Currently, all the Black mattresses are $300 off and there isn’t any indication the sale is going away anytime soon. The sale doesn’t include any specific freebies. While customers do receive White Glove delivery service with a purchase of any Black mattress, that type of service is always included in the price and not a special deal. Stay informed about sales of your favorite mattress brands by keeping TechRadar’s mattress sales guide on hand.

Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top mattress review: specs

Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top mattress review: materials and design

Hybrid mattress with memory and gel foam, latex, and nanocoils
K-Class has the most memory foam
Option to add a pillow top

The Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top mattress that I tested has 10 times more memory foam than the L- and C-Class Black Mattresses. As a hybrid mattress, the K-Class has 2,000 nano coils that are designed to offer more comfort, pressure relief, and support. Directly above the coils are layers of self-response latex and a layer made of cashmere, alpaca, and silk. The former is to provide support to hips and shoulders, while the latter assists in airflow and breathability.

The edge of the Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top mattress — (Image credit: Alex Temblador)

In the layers closest to the surface, there are layers of SurfaceTouch Gel Memory Foam and Beautyrest Gel Memory Foam. Both assist in pressure relief and contoured support. Above those layers is a plant-based cooling technology layer for heat regulation. The pillow top is filled with another layer of memory foam.

Design score: 4 out of 5

Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top mattress review: comfort

Medium-soft sleep surface with a sink-in feel
Most comfortable in a side or back sleeping position
Feels more supportive with two individuals in bed

The sleep surface of the Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top mattress differs depending on whether you’re sleeping alone or with another person. Solo sleepers, like me, will feel like they’re sinking into the plush pillow top, but it’s not in an uncomfortable way, like old mattresses that have a dip. Rather, I felt a mix of support and almost a hug-like experience on different parts of my body. It made for a comforting swaddled sleep experience throughout the night. When I placed a 15-lb. weight in the middle, it sunk about 3/4ths of an inch.

A weight on the Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top mattress — (Image credit: Alex Temblador)

I am a diverse sleeper who likes to sleep mostly on my stomach or back, and occasionally on my side. However, I found that for most of the testing period, I could only sleep on my side. Occasionally, I fell asleep on my back, but there was not enough support for my hips and spine to sleep on my stomach. I don’t usually like something as plush and as soft as this mattress, so I was pleasantly surprised that the mattress did not cause any aches or pains and did a decent job in terms of pressure relief. More importantly, I felt like I slept more soundly and undisturbed more often on this mattress than on some of the others I’ve tested.

I did test the mattress with another person in bed with me, plus I received feedback from my parents who visited me during the testing period and slept on the Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top mattress. The weight of all the testers, including myself, ranged between 150-190 lbs., and we all felt most comfortable sleeping on this mattress on our sides. When two people sleep in the bed, their weight seems to offset the other, so that you don’t sink as far down as you would if you were sleeping in the bed alone. With another person in bed, I felt like I could more comfortably sleep on my back. I should note that when one person gets out of the bed, the other will feel themselves sink slightly down.

Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top mattress seen from above — (Image credit: Alex Temblador)

In my opinion, the Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top mattress is a 5 or 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale. It may be the softest mattress I’ve ever tested, and yet, it offers good spinal alignment for side sleepers and possibly for some who sleep on their back.

Comfort score: 4 out of 5

Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top Mattress review: temperature regulation

Decent temperature regulation
Plant-based cooling technology provides 18% more cooling power
Did well with temperature regulation when two people slept on mattress

Overall, I felt that the mattress did well in terms of regulating my temperature at night. Every Beautyrest Black mattress has a layer of plant-based cooling material right below the surface. It’s meant to enhance heat dissipation and provide up to 18 percent more cooling power. The hybrid design and a layer of silk, alpaca, and cashmere helps with airflow too.

A hand pressing down on the Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top mattress — (Image credit: Alex Temblador)

I did get warm a few nights during testing, but I’m not convinced that it was entirely because of the mattress but was due in part to my heater. This mattress was tested during January and February so for the most part, I felt quite cozy and snug. I’d be curious to see if I had the same experience during Texas summers.

My parents slept in the mattress during the testing period and did not overheat or feel uncomfortable in terms of temperature during the night.

Temperature regulation score: 4 out of 5

Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top Mattress review: motion isolation

Scored below average during our motion tests
Pillow top may be the cause of poor motion transfer capabilities
Thick pillow top layer firms slightly when two people sleep in bed

I tested the mattress’ motion transfer capabilities by placing a wine glass in the center of the mattress and dropping a 15-lb. dumbbell 4, 6, 10, and 25 inches away. The wine glass didn’t move when I dropped the dumbbell 25 inches away but shook heavily when I dropped the dumbbell 10 inches from it. When the dumbbell was dropped four and six inches from the wine glass, it toppled over. This is the only mattress I’ve tested where the wine glass has fallen over completely during this test, which is why I’ve rated its motion isolation capabilities below average.

A weight and a wine glass on the Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top mattress — (Image credit: Alex Temblador)

I also had someone lay in the bed with me to get a sense of the motion isolation and I could feel them move more than I would’ve liked. Also, when the other person got out of the bed, I sunk further into the mattress almost immediately. This mattress may not be the best choice for those who hold motion isolation as the most important aspect.

Motion isolation score: 3.5 out of 5

Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top Mattress review: edge support

Great edge support around the full perimeter of the mattress
Felt fully supported sitting on the side and getting in and out of bed

The Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top mattress’s edge support is top notch. No matter where I sat along the edge, I felt supported. I never felt like I would slip or roll off the mattress even when I slept close to the edge, and getting in and out of the bed was easy. The 16.5-inch height helped with this too.

A weight on the edge of the Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top mattress — (Image credit: Alex Temblador)

To test the edge support, I placed a 15-lb. weight along the sides and at the corners of the mattress. It sunk only half an inch and stayed firmly in place.

Edge support score: 5 out of 5

Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top mattress review: setup

Free white glove delivery required scheduling with local delivery service
Mattress was unrolled and wrapped in plastic
No issues with off-gassing

Beautyrest only offers free White Glove delivery service and a 2-4 week shipping estimate. It took three weeks for my Beautyrest Black to be delivered to my home. I was sent a link to schedule a delivery time with a local service company. The only day they had available was about two weeks out from when I received the link. I had to schedule a specific time that I would be home and able to receive the mattress.

On the day of delivery, I was contacted by phone and text by the local company. Two men unloaded the mattress which was unrolled and in a plastic bag. They then carried it into my house. The Beautyrest Black mattress is very heavy so even cutting away the plastic and removing it from the mattress was a struggle and slow going.

The Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top mattress in its plastic wrapping — (Image credit: Alex Temblador)

The mattress was already fully inflated upon arrival, but because it was loaded in the truck standing up, I allowed it to lay flat on the bed for the entire day so the materials could shift back into place. I slept on the mattress that night. Lastly, I’m happy to report that I didn’t notice any off-gassing smells upon removing the plastic or anytime thereinafter.

Setup score: 4 out of 5

Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top mattress review: customer reviews

181 reviews resulting in a score of 4.3 out of 5 stars
Reviews are a combination of all Beautyrest Black classes
K-Class reviewers seemed overwhelmingly satisfied

There are 181 reviews of the Beautyrest Black mattress on the Beautyrest site. However, the reviews are not separated by the different classes or upgrade options, which does skew the results in my opinion. The L-Class and C-Class Black mattresses are significantly different than the K-Class. Most of the lower star ratings are from people who bought and slept on C-Class mattresses and called it “too firm.”

I searched among the reviews for those who tested the K-Class mattress and I only found about nine reviewers that specifically mentioned the K-Class by name in their review. All those reviewers gave the mattress four- or five-star ratings and raved about its comfort and plushness, noting that it felt like the pillow top was “hugging” them as they slept.

Close up of the corner of the Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top mattress — (Image credit: Alex Temblador)

The only negative feedback I think is best to mention has to do with reviewers who bought a Beautyrest Black mattress with a pillow top (I couldn’t always tell what type of class they bought because most reviewers didn’t mention that). Some customers noted that the pillow top was far too soft for them and that it caused back and hip pain or contributed to a sinking feeling into the mattress they didn’t like. Not all sleepers will be able to sleep on such a plush pillow top which is important to keep in mind.

Should you buy the Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top mattress?

The Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top mattress is probably the most expensive mattress I’ve tested. Whether it’s worth buying will entirely depend on what’s most important to a customer. Side sleepers will likely be satisfied with this mattress as it offers a soft sleep experience that is still supportive of your hips and spine. Unfortunately, it’s too plush for stomach sleepers and possibly some back sleepers.

Couples will find that the weight of another person firms up the pillow top and offers some back support for back sleepers. However, as this mattress’ motion isolation capabilities are below average, you’ll need to be okay with feeling some movement when your partner fidgets or gets in and out of bed.

The edge support is phenomenal and the hybrid design and layer of plant-based cooling technology resulted in good airflow. The free White Glove delivery service is a nice perk especially considering the price, but I’m slightly concerned that the limited warranty is only 10 years, as it makes me wonder how well the materials will hold up over time.

If you’re a side sleeper whose main objective when buying a mattress is plush cloud-like comfort, the Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillowtop is worth the buy. You’ll be satisfied and experience a deep, restful sleep like I did.

Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top mattress review: also consider

DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid Mattress
A Beautyrest Black mattress will put a dent in your wallet, so if you’re looking to save some money, go with the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid Mattress. This hybrid mattress creates a cloud-like sleep experience and has better motion isolation features.
Read our DreamCloud Mattress reviewView Deal

GhostBed Luxe Mattress
The GhostBed Luxe is similar to the Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top mattress in how it feels plush and soft and is better designed for side sleepers. However, there is no question that the GhostBed Luxe Mattress does a better job when it comes to temperature regulation and motion isolation.
Read our GhostBed Luxe Mattress reviewView Deal

PlushBeds Botanical Bliss Organic Latex Mattress
We don’t want to leave back and stomach sleepers out of the mix, which is why we suggest the PlushBeds Botanical Bliss Organic Latex Mattress. This all-organic latex mattress has some softness to it but provides far more support. Even better – it’s entirely organic and free of harsh chemicals. View Deal

How I tested the Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top Mattress

A person lying on the Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top mattress — (Image credit: Alex Temblador)

I tested this mattress for three weeks between January and February, the coldest time in North Texas when temperatures were dropping to the 20s and 30s (Fahrenheit) at night. The mattress was covered in microfiber sheets and a thin comforter. My parents also stayed with me a few nights during this time and slept on the mattress. In addition to receiving their feedback, I ran tests to assess the softness, edge support, and motion isolation of the Beautyrest Black mattress.

Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro review

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The Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro debuted in China last year, but it took six months for the company to launch its best smartwatch globally. The wearable made its global debut at MWC 2023 in Barcelona, but we've actually had it for a while before that and now we are ready to share our test findings. Xiaomi set a relatively high price tag for the Watch S1 Pro - it is €299, compared to last year’s €229, but it's not just inflation we are seeing here - the new wearable is actually considerably more powerful and better built. The Watch S1 Pro comes in a single 46mm size and is fairly light,...

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i review: this powerful desktop replacement lets us down in one key area

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Lenovo Legion Pro 7i: Two-minute review

As the next-gen GPUs are upon us, there are plenty of gaming laptops releasing this year that are already taking advantage of the powerful mobile cards. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is one of them, outfitted with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU, a 13th-gen Intel Core i9-13900KF, 32 GB DDR5-5600MHz RAM, and 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC storage. This is an absolute beast of a gaming laptop, made to be a desktop replacement with its extremely high specs and gaming performance.

Design-wise, this is a visually below-average laptop. It comes in black, the most overused color in the market, and thick and bulky, which is par for the course for most desktop replacements. Due to the large screen size and thickness to accommodate the RTX 4080 inside, it’s pretty heavy to lug around as well.

There is a slight cool factor in the way the chassis is cute, lending it a sci-fi aesthetic that saves it from being downright ugly. However, its build quality is pretty high not to mention eco-friendly, with a metal chassis made of 50% recycled aluminum on the bottom cover and 30% post-consumer recycled polymers on the top cover.

There’s a healthy port selection: four USB-A 3.2 ports, one USB-C port, one Thunderbolt 4 port, one HDMI 2.1, one RJ45 ethernet, one power input, one electronic e-shutter switch, and one 3.5mm audio jack. What stands out, in particular, is the amount of USB Type-A ports this laptop has, which is a rarity nowadays. And the sheer variation means that you’ll always have a port for whatever need you may have.

Sound quality is quite solid as well, with large speakers on the sides of the laptop. The webcam is 1080p as well, also a rarity in laptops nowadays. The keyboard has some gorgeous and customizable RGB lighting, with nice wide keys for easy typing and a num lock pad for extra convenience. The trackpad is also large and nicely sensitive.

Not only does the 16-inch Quad HD display give you some impressive screen real estate of over 90%, but it also has an incredible refresh rate of 240Hz and an unreal screen brightness of 500 nits.

Paired with excellent specs and performance, this is a true gaming machine that’s ready to go right out of the box. The customizing software is easy to use and especially good for adjusting fan speed and overclocking, though I noticed that when I actually tried to overclock, the GPU was throttled and the framerate dipped tremendously for some reason.

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i: Price & availability

black gaming laptop with rgb lit keyboard — (Image credit: Future)

Starting at $2,299.99 (around £2,085 / AU$2,800)
Available now in the US, UK, and Australia

Pricing for the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro is a bit high as expected of a hardcore gaming machine. Its starting price is $2,299.99 (around £2,085 / AU$2,800), which is steep but not bad considering that it’s still packing an RTX 4070 GPU and a 13th-gen Intel Core i9-13900HX CPU. The review model I received is a bit pricey at $2,749.99 (£3,499.99 including VAT / AU$4,759), but this version comes with a 13th-gen Intel Core i9-13900KF CPU and an RTX 4080 GPU.

Availability is excellent as well, as you can purchase this laptop in the US, UK, and Australia with little difficulty. However, only the more expensive models are available in UK and Australia, with only the US having a lower-end one with the 4070.

Price score: 4.5 / 5

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i: Specs

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The specs for the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i review unit sent to me are as follows: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU, a 13th-gen Intel Core i9-13900KF, 32 GB DDR5-5600MHz RAM, and 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC storage.

The lowest possible specs for the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro are available in the US and feature a 13th-gen Intel Core i9-13900HX CPU, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, 16GB DDR5 RAM, and 1TB SSD storage. Interestingly enough, the base model in the UK has 512GB of storage but with all other specs matching the review model that I received.

My review model featured a 13th-gen Intel Core i9-13900KF CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6 GPU, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and 1TB NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD storage. This bad boy is enough to run pretty much any game well above 100fps but if you want an even more impressive rig, the most powerful model has a 13-gen Intel Core i9-13900KF CPU, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 24GB GDDR6X GPU, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and 1TB NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD. In all three regions, you can’t upgrade past 1TB of storage, which is a little disappointing, but at least that’s enough to last you quite a while until you need to invest in external storage.

You can only upgrade your laptop in the UK and Australia, with the US having pre-set models instead. This wouldn’t be such an issue except for the fact that US models tend to sell out quickly, meaning if you can’t get your hands on a beefier laptop, you’ll either have to settle for a slightly weaker one or wait for a restocking. Despite that, there’s a nice amount of variety all around, with even the lowest model having impressive components.

Specs score: 5 / 5

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i: Design

closeup of rgb lit keyboard — (Image credit: Future)

Excellent port selection
Not very attractive
Solid build but ugly

If you’re looking for a gorgeous laptop that’s guaranteed to stop traffic, the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro is not for you. It prizes performance over looks, which shows in spades. The laptop is all black, the most common and boring of any laptop color, with nary a highlight or contrasting color to liven it up.

It does have a cool sci-fi aesthetic going on that saves it from being truly hideous, and the chassis itself is built sturdy enough to withstand some punishment. The best part is that it’s made of 50% recycled aluminum on the bottom cover and 30% post-consumer recycled polymers on the top cover.

Its port selection is extremely healthy: it has four USB-A 3.2 ports, one USB-C port, one Thunderbolt 4 port, one HDMI 2.1, one RJ45 ethernet, one power input, one electronic e-shutter switch, and one 3.5mm audio jack. This is easily one of the best selections I’ve ever seen on a laptop, gaming or otherwise. And this laptop having four USB Type-A ports alongside two Type-C ports is an absolute boon.

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The size and weight are somewhat doable with the right bag to carry it in, but between the 16-inch display and it weighing over six pounds, it’s very difficult to lug around. Unless you really need to transport it, this laptop is best at its duty of being a stationary desktop replacement.

One benefit of the larger size is the full-sized keyboard, a feature I can always appreciate. Not only does it have larger keys that make typo-free typing a breeze, but it also has a numlock pad. And the touchpad, while nothing particularly special, is a great size and sensitive. Speaker quality is also high. Whether playing games or complex orchestrated pieces, the sound is sharp and can reach a loud volume while sacrificing very little clarity.

I wish the webcam quality was a little better, though being 1080p does improve image quality quite a bit as long as you have solid lighting. Anything less will result in a graining image, especially since there’s no real way to adjust the lighting and image quality on the laptop itself. There's also a handy switch on the side that controls the shutter, but it's not a physical one which is bad for security.

Design score: 4 / 5

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i: Performance

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Gaming performance is incredible
Blows away all benchmark tests
Do not try to overclock it

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i: Benchmarks

Here's how the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i performed in our suite of benchmark tests:

3DMark: Night Raid: 70,196; Fire Strike: 29,766; Time Spy: 18,366; Port Royal: 11,897
Cinebench R23 Multi-core: 29,766 points
GeekBench 5: 2,028 (single-core); 20,580 (multi-core)
PCMark 10 (Home Test): 8,247 points
Battery Life (TechRadar movie test): 2 hours, 30 minutes
Total War: Warhammer III (1080p, Ultra): 133 fps; (1080p, Low): 324 fps
Cyberpunk 2077 (1080p, Ultra): 123 fps; (1080p, Low): 87 fps
Dirt 5 (1080p, Ultra): 83 fps; (1080p, Low): 209 fps

Performance-wise, the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro really does earn its desktop replacement designation. It blows away pretty much every benchmark test, getting scores much higher than gaming laptops released last year that still use 3000-series GPUs and 12th-gen CPUs. While the GPU scores have reached ludicrous numbers, the CPU test scores should be higher than they are.

But that could be due to throttling, thanks to the powerful graphics cards. Something similar happened to the Alienware Aurora R15 gaming PC, but it remains to be seen how other gaming machines will score in that regard. But it’s no cause for concern, as it performed productivity tasks quickly and efficiently, making it a solid work machine as well.

In terms of gameplay performance, this throttling has very little impact on it as framerates continue to exceed expectations. For instance, on Ultra with all graphical settings maxed out, Cyberpunk 2077 maintains an excellent 87fps. When you enable DLSS 3, that number shoots up to 137fps on average. Dirt 5 also maintains a great 81-83fps on Ultra settings and Total War: Warhammer III is at around 133fps on Ultra Run.

Other titles like Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered run butter smooth on the laptop. With maxed-out graphical settings and ray tracing on, there’s no noticeable stuttering or slowdown, even during web-swinging or hectic action scenes. It doesn't hurt that the refresh rate is a ludicrous 240Hz, which ensures that latency issues are a literal non-issue.

There is a problem I noticed with ventilation. Despite having three large vents located on the sides and back of the laptop, there’s still an overheating problem. Nothing drastic enough to burn your lap or affect gameplay, but it does get very warm after being on for a long while. However, this is easily fixed by adjusting the fan settings through the excellent Lenovo software.

That same software can let you adjust overclocking as well. However, I highly recommend that you don’t bother with it. First, games run perfectly well without doing so, and second, if you do overclock framerate drops dramatically. In Cyberpunk 2077, for instance, it dipped from 87 to 27, and even with DLSS 3 enabled the framerate refused to rise over 30. But as long as you don’t bother overclocking, you’ll have no performance issues whatsoever.

Performance score: 5 / 5

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i: Battery

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Horrible battery life
Fast charge time

Like any other desktop replacement gaming laptop, the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro has an awful battery life. This is by far the worst battery life I’ve seen on a gaming laptop, lasting barely over two hours. This is clearly made to be plugged into an outlet and never let off AC power, because even under basic use, the battery will die in no time.

The good thing is that said battery doesn’t drain much if you’re carrying it around, so at least you can expect to have plenty of time to get it to a charger. It also charges very quickly - as in full battery charge within 30 minutes.

Battery score: 1 / 5

Should you buy the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i?

Buy it if...

You want a desktop replacement gaming laptop
This is the ultimate in desktop replacement, a gaming laptop that has one of the most powerful GPUs on the market and delivers in performance.

You want a powerful gaming machine
The performance on this machine is beyond outstanding, able to play any PC game on its highest settings and maintain incredibly high frame rates.

Don't buy it if...

You're on a budget
Even the lowest configurations here are expensive, and the highest configurations approach the very premium mark.

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i: Also consider

If the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has you considering other options, here are two more gaming PCs to consider...

How I tested the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i?

I tested the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro for about a week
I tested PC games at both low and high settings
I used a variety of benchmarks as well as general gameplay to test performance

First, I tested the general weight and portability of the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro by carrying it around in a laptop bag. After I set it up, I ran several benchmarks to test out both the processor and graphics card, as well as in-game gameplay performance. Finally, I stress-tested using titles like Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered and Cyberpunk 2077 in various settings to see both overall performance and ventilation quality.

The Lenovo Legion 7i Pro is a dedicated desktop replacement gaming laptop, which meant the brunt of my testing revolved around checking game performance and looking for any ventilation issues. I also tested out battery life to see how long it could last off AC power.

I've tested plenty of gaming PCs and laptops, making me more than qualified to understand benchmark test results and how to properly stress test machines to see how well they work during both casual and intense gaming sessions.