HUAWEI MateBook Pro S vs Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
44Performance47.5
74.3Display41.6
38.7Battery78.7
97.4Portability75.1
4 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook Pro S4 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook Pro S wins this laptop face-off, 60 to 57.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+33) and portability (+22). Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) 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 Pro S
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 42
- Stronger portability score: 97 vs 75
- 167% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 600 nits
- 45% lower weight: 0.8 kg vs 1.46 kg
- 26% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 16 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 39
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 56% higher capacity: 84 Wh vs 54 Wh
Display
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+1% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Flexible OLED (3:2, touchscreen) | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 3120x2080 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+167% | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin XE90 (9-core) | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | — | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | — | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1x M.2 2242 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,540Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,578Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 84 Wh+56% |
| Charging | 66 W | 100 W+52% |
Design
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.8 kg+45% | 1.46 kg |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+26% | 16 mm |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy chassis (lid/keyboard deck); magnesium-lithium alloy bottom cover | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C (5Gbps; one with DisplayPort, 4K@60Hz) | 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 7+ | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 6 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p Full HD (front and rear) | 1080p with IR, privacy shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint (power button) | IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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