ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
48.5Performance54.1
41.5Display39.9
64Battery73.3
69.8Portability35.7
3 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)5 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 54 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+34) and display (+2). Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 70 vs 36
- 38% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 2.36 kg
- 21% lower thickness: 19.9 mm vs 25.2 mm
- 14% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 350 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 49
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 64
- 25% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,201 vs 13,799
- 15% higher charging: 230 W vs 200 W
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare (100% sRGB, G-Sync) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+14% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,846Top 39% | 2,856Top 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,799Top 45% | 17,201+25%Top 25% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh | 80 Wh+10% |
| Charging | 200 W | 230 W+15% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg+38% | 2.36 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm+21% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and bottom panel, plastic keyboard deck (MIL-STD-810H tested) | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 (DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (both with DisplayPort 1.4, one with 140W power input), 3x USB-A 5Gbps (one always-on), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR face recognition | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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