Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
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49.2Performance44
26.5Display29.2
70.7Battery64
70.8Portability68.9
3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)5 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) wins this laptop face-off, 52.1 to 49.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+7) and performance (+5). Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 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 Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 64
- 95% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 512 GB
- 14% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 350 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,000 vs $1,350
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 22% higher capacity: 73 Wh vs 60 Wh
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14.5 ″+4% |
| Panel type | IPS (OLED optional) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz+50% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+14% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (Xe3) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (dual-channel, 2x SODIMM) | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,000 GB+95% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (one M.2 slot) |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh | 73 Wh+22% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.3 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.54 kg+6% | 1.64 kg |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm | 16.6 mm+5% |
| 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 Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4 (40Gbps, PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 5Gbps (always on), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p 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 Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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