HP OMEN 16 (2025) vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
57.1Performance54.1
41.5Display39.9
77.3Battery73.3
33.3Portability35.7
3 spec wins — HP OMEN 16 (2025)2 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
HP OMEN 16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 53.4 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+4) and performance (+3). Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN 16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 54
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 73
- 50% higher RAM: 24 GB vs 16 GB
- 14% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 350 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | HP OMEN 16 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+14% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP OMEN 16 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM | 24 GB+50% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2 SODIMM slots) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP OMEN 16 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,856Top 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,201Top 25% |
Battery
| Spec | HP OMEN 16 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 83 Wh+4% | 80 Wh |
| Charging | 230 W | 230 W |
Design
| Spec | HP OMEN 16 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.43 kg | 2.36 kg+3% |
| Thickness | 25.4 mm | 25.2 mm+1% |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP OMEN 16 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C (10Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A (10Gbps), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo | 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 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p webcam with privacy shutter | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | — | None |
Software
| Spec | HP OMEN 16 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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