Chuwi MiniBook X U300 vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
44Performance59.9
25.7Display55.5
20Battery73.3
89.7Portability29.1
2 spec wins — Chuwi MiniBook X U3006 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 42.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+53) and display (+30). Chuwi MiniBook X U300 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Chuwi MiniBook X U300
- Stronger portability score: 90 vs 29
- 63% lower weight: 0.92 kg vs 2.5 kg
- 36% lower thickness: 17.2 mm vs 27 mm
- Lower launch price: $469 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 26
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 20
- 733% higher charging: 300 W vs 36 W
- 177% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 29 Wh
Display
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 10.5 ″ | 16 ″+52% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (touchscreen) | IPS (PureSight) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Processor U300 | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (48EU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,889Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 18,126Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 29 Wh | 80 Wh+177% |
| Charging | 36 W | 300 W+733% |
Design
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.92 kg+63% | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 17.2 mm+36% | 27 mm |
| Material | Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data, PD charging, DisplayPort out), 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 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 2MP | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | — | None |
Software
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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