Since I started using the Lenovo Legion Y700 (4th Gen) tablet, I’ve realized that good equipment can truly transform your skills. So, I want to share why I’m calling the current era of mobile FPS games the reign of the Y700 (4th Gen) and discuss its gaming performance.
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Design & Ergonomics
First, I have to talk about the feel. In a previous post, I introduced a concept called the “golden control zone,” which is the area your four fingers can comfortably cover. This is why, for gyro players, an iPad Mini is more suitable for gaming than an iPad Pro. The Y700 (4th Gen)’s 8.8-inch screen with a golden 16:10 aspect ratio allows the average adult male hand to perfectly utilize the entire golden control zone. It also maintains a central field of view that is 40% larger than the iPad Mini’s.
During my climb to the top with the Y700 (4th Gen), this excellent feel was a huge help. Moving while shooting, aiming at head level, opening the scope, and firing—all these complex operations feel fluid and natural on this tablet.
Finally, there’s the dual USB-C port design, born for freedom. The main port is a full-featured USB 3.2 Gen 2. You can use it for 68W super-fast charging while using the other C-port to connect wired headphones for zero-latency audio feedback. The charging cable will no longer awkwardly get in the way of your hands. You can really tell if a manufacturer understands gamers through these small details.
Display Quality
After talking about the feel, let’s look at the screen. Although the screen ratio is the same as the previous generation, the entire panel has received a massive upgrade. The resolution has been upgraded from 2560×1600 to 3040×1904. The PPI is as high as 408, which is in a league of its own among all tablets. The display is incredibly detailed.
At the same time, it features an ultra-high refresh rate of 144Hz, 12-bit color depth, a typical peak brightness of 500 nits, and a peak HDR brightness of 750 nits. It also supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision. Overall, whether you’re gaming or watching movies, the quality of this screen is truly flagship-level.
Touch Response & Special Features
Next is the faster touch response, because for FPS games, touch is life. The Lenovo Legion Y700 (4th Gen) has a 360Hz native physical touch sampling rate. Paired with a proprietary algorithm, touch latency has been reduced by a staggering 45% compared to the previous generation. The laggy scope activation that users complained about is gone. Now, whether it’s opening the scope or tracking targets, it’s incredibly smooth and responsive. The thoughts in my head, the actions of my hands, and the feedback from the game are almost perfectly synchronized.
Even more ridiculously, the Lenovo Legion Y700 (4th Gen) has added revolutionary “black technology” like AI Pixel Gyro. AI Pixel Gyro can intelligently improve touch accuracy when I open the scope. Officials claim a 90% boost in precision. In my testing, when sniping long-range targets with an 8x scope, enemies appear very clearly in my sights, allowing me to spot them easily and take them out with a single shot. The ultra-wide-view feature is also available for all games. In PUBG, it enables a full-screen ultra-wide view, letting you see more battlefield information than others. I no longer have to worry about being flanked, unless they get me from the front.
Immersive Haptics & Audio
Finally, there’s the more immersive sensory experience. In terms of touch, the vibration from the dual X-axis linear motors is still top-tier in the industry. The feedback from firing, explosions, and driving vehicles is all perfectly delivered.
For audio, the dual super-linear large-amplitude speakers, combined with Dolby Atmos and the new AI-powered “Sound Hunter” technology, are incredible. After turning it on, enemy footsteps become extremely loud. Faint sounds that were completely inaudible before become exceptionally clear with this feature enabled. The benefit is that I can often gain an information advantage and secure kills. The downside is that the enemy will likely say, “You’re cheating.”
Performance & Benchmarks
Okay, after discussing the audiovisual and haptic experience, we finally get to the main event of this video: performance. The Lenovo Legion Y700 (4th Gen) is equipped with a performance trio consisting of the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen Elite, LPDDR5X Ultra RAM, and UFS 4.1 storage. The AnTuTu benchmark score reached a terrifying 3,140,000 points.
To tame this beast, the Y700 (4th Gen) is equipped with a lavish cooling system. The total heat dissipation area reaches 41,356 mm², and at its core is an innovative three-layer, ultra-large 12,000 mm² stereo vapor chamber. This design allows the coolant to circulate faster, resulting in higher cooling efficiency.
So, how does this monstrous combination of performance and cooling perform in actual gaming? Let’s get straight to the tests.
- Genshin Impact, Sumeru City run, 3 minutes: Average frame rate was 59.8 FPS, with a max chassis temperature of 38.1°C.
- Arena Breakout, Farm map, 3 minutes: Average frame rate was 118.5 FPS, with a max chassis temperature of 37.5°C.
- Honkai: Star Rail, Parlor Car, 3 minutes: Average frame rate was 117.9 FPS, with a max chassis temperature of 37.9°C.
- Honkai Impact 3rd, Golden Garden run, 3 minutes: Average frame rate was 58.9 FPS, with a max chassis temperature of 39.4°C.
- Finally, in Wuthering Waves, 3 minutes: Average frame rate was 57.3 FPS, with a max chassis temperature of 39.2°C.
The gaming performance continues the dominant legacy of the Y700 series.
Battery Life & Charging
So, with such insane performance, can the Lenovo Legion Y700 (4th Gen)’s battery keep up? This time, the battery has been upgraded to 7600 mAh. Official data claims it can last for 8 hours of canyon roaming in-game or 12 hours of continuous online video playback. My own testing, with 8 hours of high-intensity gaming, yielded results largely consistent with the official data. After a full day of gaming, the battery is pretty much depleted.
However, thanks to the 68W super-fast charging and the dual USB-C design, my feeling at home is that I have a perpetual motion machine, completely eliminating any battery anxiety. The bypass charging feature is also a godsend for gamers like me. It’s like having a divine teammate, allowing me to maintain a stable device temperature and ensure cool-headed output during plugged-in gaming marathons.
Furthermore, it has listened to feedback and brought back the microSD card slot, supporting up to 2TB of expansion. This means I no longer have to agonize over which games to delete like on a phone. I want them all.
Conclusion
Alright, that concludes this review of the Lenovo Legion Y700 (4th Gen). As the same model used by brand ambassador Zhang Linghe, I think the slogan says it perfectly: “Small tablet, big scores.” I won’t say more. This season, I’m using the Y700 (4th Gen) to climb to the top.
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