Asus Vivobook 15 vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
44Performance59.9
21.6Display55.5
22.7Battery73.3
65.3Portability29.1
2 spec wins — Asus Vivobook 157 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 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+51) and display (+34). Asus Vivobook 15 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Asus Vivobook 15
- Stronger portability score: 65 vs 29
- 34% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 27 mm
- 32% lower weight: 1.7 kg vs 2.5 kg
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 60 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 23
- 567% higher charging: 300 W vs 45 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (PureSight) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz+300% |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 500 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR4 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,889Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 18,126Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 42 Wh | 80 Wh+90% |
| Charging | 45 W | 300 W+567% |
Design
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.7 kg+32% | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+34% | 27 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm 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 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 720p HD with privacy shutter | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor | None |
Software
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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