ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
48.5Performance59.9
41.5Display55.5
64Battery73.3
69.8Portability29.1
2 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)8 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) wins this laptop face-off, 56.2 to 54, pulling ahead mainly in display (+14) and performance (+11). ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) 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 29
- 42% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 2.5 kg
- 26% lower thickness: 19.9 mm vs 27 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 60 vs 49
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 64
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 50% higher charging: 300 W vs 200 W
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare (100% sRGB, G-Sync) | IPS (PureSight) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz+45% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| 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 Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,846Top 39% | 2,889+2%Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,799Top 45% | 18,126+31%Top 21% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh | 80 Wh+10% |
| Charging | 200 W | 300 W+50% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg+42% | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm+26% | 27 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and bottom panel, plastic keyboard deck (MIL-STD-810H tested) | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 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 (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 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 Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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