Lenovo has introduced a processor upgrade to its flagship 16-inch gaming laptop, the Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H. The high-performance machine, which originally launched earlier this year, can now be configured with Intel’s Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus. This Arrow Lake HX chip debuted in March and represents a step up from the existing Core Ultra 9 275HX option.
A measured performance bump
Based on internal benchmarking, the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus delivers roughly 7% higher processor performance compared to the Core Ultra 9 275HX configuration that was previously reviewed. The Legion Pro 7 had already earned strong marks for its near-complete lack of compromises, and even when reassessed against newer rivals, it held its ground firmly. This mid-generation refresh aims to extend that lead slightly, though the performance gain comes with a notable price premium.
Pricing and regional configurations
The new configuration is already listed in several markets, paired with Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU, an expansive 64 GB of RAM, a 1 TB PCIe Gen 5 solid-state drive, and a 240 Hz OLED display. Pricing varies significantly by region. In Germany, the notebook initially carried a €5,299 list price but has already been discounted to €3,799. Italian shoppers see the same hardware at €4,299. Meanwhile, Lenovo offers a closely related SKU in the United States for $5,578, equipped with 32 GB of RAM instead of the 64 GB found in European models.
Competitive context in the gaming laptop segment
The move appears timed to keep the Legion Pro 7 competitive as other manufacturers refresh their own high-wattage gaming notebooks. Intel’s addition of the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus provides a modest clock-speed and efficiency refinement within the Arrow Lake family. Given that the original version was already one of the most complete desktop-replacement packages available, this update sharpens its positioning for buyers who want the absolute latest silicon without waiting for a full platform redesign.
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