Lenovo Legion 9i: Revolutionizing Gaming with Glasses-Free 3D Technology

Lenovo has once again pushed the boundaries of gaming technology with the unveiling of the Legion 9i, a powerhouse laptop designed for both gamers and creators. Announced at Lenovo Tech World 2025 in Shanghai, this 18-inch beast combines top-tier hardware with groundbreaking display technology to deliver an unparalleled user experience.

Cutting-Edge Display: 2D and Glasses-Free 3D

The Legion 9i boasts a unique dual-mode display that seamlessly switches between high-resolution 2D and immersive glasses-free 3D modes. Utilizing eye-tracking technology and a lenticular lens array, users can experience 3D visuals without the need for special glasses. The display specifications are as follows:

• 2D Mode: 3840 x 2400 resolution at 240Hz

• 3D Mode: 1920 x 1200 resolution

• Dual Mode: Up to 440Hz at 1920 x 1080 resolution

Lenovo’s AI-powered 3D Studio supports various file formats and creation apps, allowing creators to preview their work in 3D seamlessly.

Unmatched Performance for Gamers and Creators

Under the hood, the Legion 9i is equipped with:

• CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX

• GPU: Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

• Memory: Up to 192GB DDR5 RAM

• Storage: Up to 8TB SSD

This combination ensures smooth performance for both gaming and intensive creative tasks. The laptop also features four RAM slots and four SSD slots, providing flexibility for future upgrades.

Advanced Cooling and Unique Design

To manage the heat generated by its powerful components, the Legion 9i employs the Legion Coldfront: Vapor thermal system, which includes a vapor chamber, hyper chamber, and quad fan system. This setup keeps the system cool under heavy loads while maintaining noise levels below 48dB in Performance Mode.

Aesthetically, the laptop features a unique carbon fiber lid, made from eight layers of aviation-grade carbon fiber. Each lid has a distinct pattern, making every unit one-of-a-kind.

Connectivity and Additional Features

The Legion 9i offers a comprehensive set of ports and connectivity options:

• Ports: Two Thunderbolt 5, four USB 3.2 Gen 2 (three Type-A and one Type-C), HDMI 2.1, Ethernet, full-size SD card slot

• Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4

• Webcam: 5-megapixel camera with an electronic shutter; f/2.0 aperture for 2D display, f/1.6 for 3D display

Additionally, the laptop comes with a 99.99 Whr battery, ensuring extended usage without frequent charging.

Availability

The Lenovo Legion 9i is set to launch in China soon, with a North American release scheduled for the fall. Pricing details have not been disclosed yet.