HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
47.9Performancespec-based54.1
61.9chipGraphics82.1
35.1Displayspec-based39.9
59.6Batteryspec-based73.3
88.3Portabilityspec-based35.7
4 spec wins — HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 146 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 scores 55.5 against 55.4 for Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 52% lower thickness: 12.1 mm vs 25.2 mm
- 49% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 2.36 kg
- 14% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 350 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger graphics score: 82 vs 62
- 254% higher charging: 230 W vs 65 W
- 52% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,201 vs 11,334
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 25% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 64 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $2,019
Display
| Spec | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED (touch) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+14% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (on package) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,780Bottom 45% | 2,856+3%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,334Bottom 28% | 17,201+52%Top 24% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 10,397Bottom 22% |
Battery
| Spec | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 80 Wh+25% |
| Web browsing endurance | 12 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 230 W+254% |
Design
| Spec | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+49% | 2.36 kg |
| Thickness | 12.1 mm+52% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Aluminum chassis | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack, security lock slot | 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 7 (Intel BE201, 2x2) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 9MP camera with IR sensor and privacy shutter | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello); fingerprint reader in the power button (optional) | None |
Software
| Spec | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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