ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
44Performance47.5
48Display41.6
60Battery78.7
—Portability75.1
1 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406)3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) wins this laptop face-off, 57.9 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+19) and performance (+4). ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406)
- Stronger display score: 48 vs 42
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 60
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 20% higher capacity: 84 Wh vs 70 Wh
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | — | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1x M.2 2242 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,540Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,578Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 84 Wh+20% |
| Charging | — | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 1.46 kg |
| Thickness | — | 16 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | — | 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 6E (Wi-Fi 6 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
| Webcam | — | 1080p with IR, privacy shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | — | IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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