Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) vs Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
VS
49.2Performance59.2
26.5Display75.1
70.7Battery78.7
70.8Portability56.9
2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)7 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) wins this laptop face-off, 67.1 to 52.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+49) and performance (+10). Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
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 57
- 22% lower weight: 1.54 kg vs 1.98 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,000 vs $1,599
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 49
- Stronger display score: 75 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 71
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 277% higher charging: 245 W vs 65 W
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS (OLED optional) | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz+300% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 1,100 nits+175% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (Xe3) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (dual-channel, 2x SODIMM) | DDR5-5600 or DDR5-6400 (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 (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,935Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,431Top 24% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh | 84 Wh+40% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.3 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 245 W+277% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.54 kg+22% | 1.98 kg |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+3% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom) | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, PD 95-100W, DP 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 95-100W, DP 2.1), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 5MP with IR and e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera (Windows Hello) | IR camera face unlock (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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