ASUS Zenbook S 14 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
62.5Performance47.5
38.4Display41.6
69.3Battery78.7
88.4Portability75.1
2 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 144 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook S 14 wins this laptop face-off, 62.6 to 57.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+15) and portability (+13). Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S 14
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 48
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 75
- 26% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 16 mm
- 18% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 1.46 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 69
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,000 GB | 1,024 GB+2% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1x M.2 2242 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,540Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,578Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 77 Wh | 84 Wh+9% |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+18% | 1.46 kg |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+26% | 16 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm audio | 1x USB4 40Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 6 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR | 1080p with IR, privacy shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | IR facial recognition | IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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