Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
VS
49.2Performance54.1
26.5Display39.9
70.7Battery73.3
70.8Portability35.7
3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)5 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) scores 52.1 against 51.5 for Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) edges ahead in portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 36
- 35% lower weight: 1.54 kg vs 2.36 kg
- 31% lower thickness: 17.4 mm vs 25.2 mm
- 14% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 350 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,000 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 49
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 27
- 254% higher charging: 230 W vs 65 W
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 33% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 60 Wh
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS (OLED optional) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+14% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (Xe3) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (dual-channel, 2x SODIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,000 GB | 1,024 GB+2% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,856Bottom 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,201Top 34% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh | 80 Wh+33% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.3 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 230 W+254% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.54 kg+35% | 2.36 kg |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+31% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom) | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-A (always-on), 1x USB-A, 2x USB-C (PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, microSD reader, 3.5mm audio | 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 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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