HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
50.7Performance54.1
54.7Display39.9
60Battery73.3
92.9Portability35.7
5 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)6 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 61.3 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+57) and display (+15). 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 HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 40
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 36
- 186% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 350 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 51
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 60
- 156% higher charging: 230 W vs 90 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 25% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,201 vs 13,756
Display
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 16 ″+13% |
| Panel type | OLED (3:2, touchscreen, HDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 3120x2080 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+186% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe PCIe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,507Bottom 34% | 2,856+14%Top 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,756Top 46% | 17,201+25%Top 25% |
Battery
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 80 Wh+14% |
| Charging | 90 W | 230 W+156% |
Design
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.98 kg+58% | 2.36 kg |
| Thickness | 13.5 mm+46% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Magnesium alloy | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base |
Connectivity
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | 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 | Bluetooth 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p with privacy switch | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint power button | None |
Software
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home / Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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