HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
50.7Performance59.9
54.7Display55.5
60Battery73.3
92.9Portability29.1
4 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)6 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 61.3 to 56.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+64). Lenovo Legion Pro 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 portability score: 93 vs 29
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 61% lower weight: 0.98 kg vs 2.5 kg
- 50% lower thickness: 13.5 mm vs 27 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 60 vs 51
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 60
- 233% higher charging: 300 W vs 90 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 32% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 18,126 vs 13,756
Display
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 16 ″+13% |
| Panel type | OLED (3:2, touchscreen, HDR) | IPS (PureSight) |
| Resolution | 3120x2080 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+100% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 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 Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,507Bottom 34% | 2,889+15%Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,756Top 46% | 18,126+32%Top 21% |
Battery
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 80 Wh+14% |
| Charging | 90 W | 300 W+233% |
Design
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.98 kg+61% | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 13.5 mm+50% | 27 mm |
| Material | Magnesium alloy | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base |
Connectivity
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | 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 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 Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home / Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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