CHUWI UniBook vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
27.7Performance54.1
23.3Display39.9
62Battery73.3
82.4Portability35.7
2 spec wins — CHUWI UniBook9 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) wins this laptop face-off, 51.5 to 44, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+26) and display (+17). CHUWI UniBook still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the CHUWI UniBook
- 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: $449 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 28
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 62
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 254% higher charging: 230 W vs 65 W
Display
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits+17% |
Performance
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (Xe3) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,407Bottom 17% | 2,856+19%Bottom 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,987Bottom 2% | 17,201+187%Top 34% |
Battery
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 80 Wh+50% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.7 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 230 W+254% |
Design
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+49% | 2.36 kg |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm+35% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum alloy | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base |
Connectivity
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C (PD 65W, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen1, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD, 3.5mm audio | 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 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | None | None |
Software
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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