Legion 9 18IAX10 Last Modify Time: 2025-05-27 13:58:01

Overview

1.USB-C (USB 10Gbps)7.Thunderbolt 5
2.Card reader8.Thunderbolt 5
3.USB-A (USB 10Gbps)9.Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
4.USB-A (USB 10Gbps)10.HDMI
5.USB-A (USB 10Gbps), Always On11.Power connector
6.Ethernet (2.5GbE RJ-45)

Performance

Processor

Processor Family

Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor (Series 2)

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

AI PC Category

AI-Powered Gaming PC[1]

NPU

Integrated Intel® AI Boost, up to 13 TOPS

Notes:
[1] AI-Powered Gaming PCs feature Lenovo® AI Engine+ and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ GPUs to handle AI-driven tasks and deliver exceptional gaming performance.

Operating System

Operating System**

  • Windows® 11 Pro
  • Windows® 11 Home
  • Windows® 11 Home Single Language
  • No preload operating system

Monitor Support

Monitor Support[1]

Supports up to 4 independent displays (native display and 3 external monitors via HDMI® and USB-C®) • HDMI® supports up to 8K@60Hz • USB-C® supports up to 8K@60Hz

Notes:
[1] For Max resolution, DSC-enabled display is required. Three external output display devices cannot be supported at the same time when displaying 8K resolution.

Chipset

Chipset

Intel® HM870 chipset

Memory

Max Memory[1]

Up to 192GB DDR5-4000 offering

Memory Slots

Four DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, dual-channel capable

Memory Type**

  • DDR5-4000[2]
  • DDR5-5200[3]

Notes:
[1] The max memory is based on the test results with current Lenovo® memory offerings.
[2] There are more than two memory sticks installed, and the memory supports speeds of up to DDR5-4000.
[3] The memory overclock needs to be manually enabled in the BIOS, and no more than two memory sticks should be installed.

Storage

Storage Support[1]

Up to four drives, 4x M.2 SSD • M.2 2280 SSD up to 2TB

Storage Slot

Four M.2 slots • One M.2 2280 PCIe® 5.0 x4 slot • Three M.2 2280 PCIe® 4.0 x4 slots

Storage Type***

Disk TypeInterfaceOffering
M.2 2280 SSDPCIe® NVMe®, PCIe® 4.0 x42TB
M.2 2280 SSDPCIe® NVMe®, PCIe® 5.0 x4 Performance1TB / 2TB

Notes:
[1] The storage capacity supported is based on the test results with current Lenovo® storage offerings.

Removable Storage

Optical

None

Card Reader

SD card reader

Multi-Media

Audio Chip

High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek® ALC3306 codec

Speakers

6 stereo speakers, 2W x4 (woofers), 2W x2 (tweeters), optimized with Nahimic Audio, Smart Amplifier (AMP)

Microphone

Dual-microphone array

Camera**

  • 5.0MP + 3D IR, with E-shutter, fixed focus
  • 5.0MP + IR, with E-shutter, fixed focus

Battery

Battery

99.9Wh Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, supports Super Rapid Charge (10min charge 0~30% capacity, 30min charge 0~70% capacity, 80min charge 0~100% capacity)

Max Battery Life[1]

  • Models with 2D panel: MobileMark® 30@250nits: 2.5 hr Local video (1080p) playback@150nits: 4 hr
  • Models with 3D panel: MobileMark® 30@250nits: 2 hr Local video (1080p) playback@150nits: 4 hr

Notes:
[1] All battery life claims are approximate maximum and based on results using the MobileMark® 2014, MobileMark® 2018, MobileMark® 25, MobileMark® 30, JEITA 2.0, JEITA 3.0, continuous 1080p video playback (with 150nits brightness and default volume level) or Google Power Load Test (PLT) battery-life benchmark tests. Actual battery life will vary depending on many factors such as product configuration and usage, software use, wireless functionality, power management settings, and screen brightness. The maximum capacity of the battery will decrease with time and use.

Power Adapter

Power Adapter

400W slim tip (3-pin) AC adapter, 100-240V, 50-60Hz

Special Features

Special Features

AI Chip: LA3-P

Design

Display

Display**

SizeResolutionTouchTypeBrightnessSurfaceAspect RatioContrast RatioColor GamutRefresh RateViewing Angle (L/R/U/D)Key Features
18"WQUXGA 2D (3840x2400) / 3D (1920x1200)NoneIPS500nitsGlossy16:101200:1100% DCI-P3240Hz89° / 89° / 89° / 89°Dolby Vision®, DisplayHDR™ 400, NVIDIA® G-SYNC®, Advanced Optimus support, TÜV Low Blue Light, TÜV High Gaming Performance, 3D display
18"WQUXGA (3840x2400)NoneIPS520nitsGlossy16:101200:1100% DCI-P3240Hz89° / 89° / 89° / 89°Dolby Vision®, DisplayHDR™ 400, NVIDIA® G-SYNC®, Advanced Optimus support, TÜV Low Blue Light, TÜV High Gaming Performance

Color Calibration

X-Rite® factory color calibration

Touchscreen

Non-touch

Input Device

Pen

No support

Keyboard

6-row, multimedia Fn keys, numeric keypad, Copilot key

Keyboard Backlight

Per-key RGB backlight

Touchpad

Buttonless glass surface multi-touch touchpad, supports Precision TouchPad (PTP), 95 x 150 mm (3.74 x 5.91 inches)

Mechanical

Dimensions (WxDxH)[1]

403 x 296.9 x 23.9-27.95 mm (15.87 x 11.69 x 0.94-1.10 inches)

Weight[2]

ModelsWeight
Models with 2D displayAround 3.5 kg (7.72 lbs)
Models with 3D displayAround 3.75 kg (8.27 lbs)

Case Color

Eclipse black

Surface Treatment

Forged carbon with soft painted

Case Material

Aluminium + forge carbon (top), Aluminium (bottom)

System Lighting

"Legion" logo with RGB lighting on top cover RGB lighting on power button "U" Strip RGB lighting

Notes:
[1] The system dimensions may vary depending on configurations.
[2] The system weight is approximate and based on results in Lenovo® lab, which varies depending on the source of component, variance of the distribution of each component, and manufacturing process. It may not be the exact weight for each specific model.

Connectivity

Network

WLAN + Bluetooth®[1][2]

Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi® 7 BE1750x, 802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth® 5.4, M.2 card

WWAN

No support

Ethernet[3]

2.5GbE, Intel® Killer™ Ethernet E3100G 2.5 Gbps, 1x RJ-45, supports Wake-on-LAN

Notes:
[1] Bluetooth® may operate at a lower version than hardware design depending on the factors such as operating system, driver, etc.
[2] Wi-Fi® 7 operation is subject to the regulation rules in each country.
[3] Wake-on-LAN needs the power adapter plugged in.

Ports[1]

Standard Ports

  • 2x USB-A (USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2)
  • 1x USB-A (USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2), Always On
  • 1x USB-C® (USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2)
  • 2x USB-C® (Thunderbolt™ 5 / USB4® Version 2 80Gbps), with USB PD 95-100W and DisplayPort™ 2.1[2]
  • 1x HDMI® 2.1, up to 8K/60Hz
  • 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
  • 1x Ethernet (2.5GbE RJ-45)
  • 1x Card reader
  • 1x Power connector

Notes:
[1] The transfer speed of the ports will vary and, depending on many factors, such as the processing speed of the host device, file attributes and other factors related to system configuration and your operating environment, will be slower than theoretical speed.
[2] It supports Lenovo® protocol for 140W charging but requires a unique Lenovo® adapter for operation.

Docking

Docking

Various docking solutions supported via Thunderbolt™. For more compatible docking solutions, please visit Docking for Legion 9 18IAX10

Security & Privacy

Security

Security Chip

Firmware TPM 2.0 integrated in chipset

Fingerprint Reader

No fingerprint reader

BIOS Security

  • Administrator password
  • Hard disk password
  • Master hard disk password
  • Power-on password
  • User hard disk password
  • User password
  • Self-healing BIOS

Other Security

E-shutter

Service

Warranty

Base Warranty**

  • 1-year courier or carry-in service
  • 1-year courier or carry-in with 2-year system board service (Korea only)
  • 2-year (1-yr battery) courier or carry-in service

Accessories

Bundled Accessories

Bundled Accessories[1]

None

Notes:
[1] For more compatible accessory solutions, please visit Accessories for Legion 9 18IAX10.

Operating Requirements

Operating Environment

Temperature[1]

At altitudes up to 2438 m (8,000 ft) - Operating: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) - Storage: 5°C to 43°C (41°F to 109°F)

Relative Humidity

  • Operating: 8% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 23°C (73°F)
  • Storage: 5% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 27°C (81°F)

Altitude

Maximum altitude (without pressurization): 3048 m (10,000 ft)

Notes:
[1] When you charge the battery, its temperature must be no lower than 10°C (50°F).

Certifications

Green Certifications[1]

Green Certifications

  • ErP Lot 3
  • RoHS compliant

Notes:
[1] The items listed under the "Green Certifications" section may not only refer to certification but also registration or self-declaration. For ESG & regulatory compliance documents, please visit https://compliance.lenovo.com.

Other Certifications

Other Certifications

  • TÜV Rheinland® High Gaming Performance
  • TÜV Rheinland® Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
  • UL Solutions - Gaming Performance and Comfort (GOLD)
  • Feature with ** means that only one option listed under the feature can be configured on selected models. Please refer to the model configuration for specific information.
  • Feature with *** means that one or more options listed under the feature can be configured on selected models. Please refer to the model configuration for specific information.
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