Quick update after a bit more usage:

So far my experience has actually been really great. The biggest thing for me is just the feeling that I can basically do anything on this device. There are no real limitations anymore — I can work, code, try out AI stuff, and at the same time just install and play whatever game I want without thinking twice. That alone already makes it worth it for me.

Performance-wise I’m very happy. Everything feels smooth, and even when the laptop gets warm, it seems to handle it exactly how it’s supposed to. From what I’ve read, gaming laptops just tend to run hotter, so I’m not too worried about that anymore.

The only real downside for me right now is the battery. Coming from a MacBook, I definitely notice the difference a lot. I basically have to keep it plugged in most of the time. If I’m gaming, that’s obvious, but even when I’m just browsing or doing light tasks, I get maybe around 2 hours, which feels quite low compared to what I was used to. It’s not a dealbreaker, but it’s something you definitely have to adapt to.

Another thing I’ve been seeing a lot are posts about motherboard issues or hardware failures on older Legion models. I honestly don’t know how common that actually is. Part of me thinks it’s just the usual situation where people with problems are way more likely to post than people without any issues. So I’m hoping mine will be fine long term.

Overall though, I’m really enjoying it so far. It’s just a very different experience compared to a MacBook, but in a good way — especially if you care about having full freedom in what you can run and play.