HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
41.9Performance59.9
36.7Display55.5
60Battery73.3
81.6Portability29.1
2 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)8 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) wins this laptop face-off, 56.2 to 51.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+19) and performance (+18). HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 29
- 48% lower weight: 1.31 kg vs 2.5 kg
- 46% lower thickness: 14.5 mm vs 27 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 60 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 37
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 60
- 362% higher charging: 300 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 16 ″+13% |
| Panel type | OLED (3:2, touchscreen) | IPS (PureSight) |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 450 nits | 500 nits+11% |
Performance
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | — | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe PCIe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,372Bottom 16% | 2,889+22%Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,643Bottom 41% | 18,126+43%Top 21% |
Battery
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 80 Wh+14% |
| Charging | 65 W | 300 W+362% |
Design
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.31 kg+48% | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 14.5 mm+46% | 27 mm |
| Material | Aluminum alloy | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base |
Connectivity
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C (data, charging, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI, 3.5 mm headset jack | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (one with 140W PD, both with DisplayPort 1.4), 4x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint power button | None |
Software
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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