Lenovo has launched its 15-inch gaming laptop, the Legion 7a 15ASH11, globally in the United States and Canada, featuring AMD Strix Halo processors, up to 48 GB of VRAM allocation, and a 165 Hz OLED display, according to Notebookcheck reporting by Ninh Ngoc Duy. The new device drops the separate graphics card and physical numeric keypad found on larger models, trading them for a lighter build.
Legion 7a 15ASH11 Hardware and Specifications
The Legion 7a 15ASH11 relies entirely on AMD’s Strix Halo platform instead of a separate GPU, according to Lenovo data. Buyers can choose between the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and the Ryzen AI Max+ 392 processors, both featuring Radeon 8060S iGPUs. According to Notebookcheck, the Ryzen AI Max+ 392 includes extra CPU cores and threads for heavier performance. Lenovo pairs the higher-end chip with 64 GB of RAM, allowing up to 48 GB of VRAM assignment. By comparison, the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 configuration includes 32 GB of RAM, capping VRAM assignment at 24 GB.
Pro Tip: When configuring the Legion 7a 15ASH11, consider your workload demands. The Ryzen AI Max+ 392 model scales VRAM up to 48 GB using its bundled 64 GB RAM pool, while the base 388 model limits dedicated VRAM to 24 GB.
Design Changes and Portability
Lenovo redesigned the chassis for this 15-inch release, removing the built-in numeric keypad common on 16-inch Legion laptops, according to verified product details. The trackpad sits centered beneath the keyboard, and the machine includes full-sized arrow keys. These design shifts help drop the weight down to 1.55 kg, which is lighter than the 1.8 kg Legion 7a 16AGP11 model. Storage expansion is handled by M.2 2242 and M.2 2280 SSD slots.
Pricing and Regional Availability
The Legion 7a 15ASH11 is available in the United States and Canada in a single color option, according to Lenovo announcements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What processors are available in the Legion 7a 15ASH11?
Lenovo offers the laptop with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and Ryzen AI Max+ 392 processors featuring Radeon 8060S iGPUs, according to official hardware specs.
How much VRAM can be assigned to the integrated graphics?
Users can allocate up to 48 GB of VRAM on configurations equipped with 64 GB of RAM, while 32 GB RAM setups limit VRAM allocation to 24 GB.
What is the starting price for the new Lenovo gaming laptop?
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