ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
62.7Performance59.9
38.5Display55.5
50.7Battery73.3
74.8Portability29.1
2 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA)5 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) scores 56.2 against 56.2 for Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) edges ahead in portability and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA)
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 29
- 45% lower weight: 1.38 kg vs 2.5 kg
- 33% lower thickness: 18 mm vs 27 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 51
- 362% higher charging: 300 W vs 65 W
- 67% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 144 Hz
- 27% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 63 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,980
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (anti-glare, non-touch, 100% sRGB) | IPS (PureSight) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz+67% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 SO-DIMM (2 slots) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,889Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 18,126Top 20% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 80 Wh+27% |
| Charging | 65 W | 300 W+362% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.38 kg+45% | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 18 mm+33% | 27 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio jack, Kensington Nano security slot | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (one with 140W PD, both with DisplayPort 1.4), 4x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 5MP with IR and privacy shutter | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor, IR camera for Windows Hello face login | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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