Chuwi NeoBook vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
25.3Performance54.1
23.3Display39.9
37.8Battery73.3
82.4Portability35.7
2 spec wins — Chuwi NeoBook7 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) wins this laptop face-off, 51.5 to 37.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+36) and performance (+29). Chuwi NeoBook 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
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 36
- 49% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 2.36 kg
- 35% lower thickness: 16.4 mm vs 25.2 mm
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 38
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 254% higher charging: 230 W vs 65 W
Display
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits+17% |
Performance
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 100U | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (64EU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR4 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SATA SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,856Bottom 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,201Top 34% |
Battery
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 80 Wh+50% |
| Charging | 65 W | 230 W+254% |
Design
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+49% | 2.36 kg |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm+35% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (PD charging, 4K@60Hz video), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, HDMI 1.4 (4K@30Hz), 1Gb Ethernet, TF card slot, 3.5mm audio jack | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (both with DisplayPort 1.4, one with 140W power input), 3x USB-A 5Gbps (one always-on), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, 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 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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