Chuwi NeoBook Plus vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
44Performance59.9
20Display55.5
42.7Battery73.3
72Portability29.1
2 spec wins — Chuwi NeoBook Plus6 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 42.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+36) and battery (+31). Chuwi NeoBook Plus still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Chuwi NeoBook Plus
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 29
- 40% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.5 kg
- 35% lower thickness: 17.4 mm vs 27 mm
- Lower launch price: $539 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 20
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 43
- 362% higher charging: 300 W vs 65 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (PureSight) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz+300% |
| Peak brightness | — | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 100U | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (64EU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | — | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | — | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,889Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 18,126Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh | 80 Wh+40% |
| Charging | 65 W | 300 W+362% |
Design
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+40% | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+35% | 27 mm |
| Material | Aluminum alloy (top cover) | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (PD charging, 4K@60Hz video), 3x USB-A, HDMI (4K@30Hz), 1Gb Ethernet, TF card slot, 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 | 720p HD | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | — | None |
Software
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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