Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
47.5Performance42.1
41.6Display26.5
78.7Battery49.3
75.1Portability73.9
8 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)1 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) wins this laptop face-off, 57.9 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+29) and display (+15). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) 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 Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 49
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (glossy, non-touch) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+50% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1x M.2 2242 slot) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,540Bottom 36% | 2,600+2%Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,578+2%Bottom 36% | 12,300Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 84 Wh+47% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg | 1.46 kg |
| Thickness | 16 mm+5% | 16.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum top, composite base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 40Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack | 1x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 1.4b, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 6 on some configurations) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR, privacy shutter and ToF sensor | 1080p with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 |
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