Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
47.5Performance54.1
41.6Display39.9
78.7Battery73.3
75.1Portability35.7
5 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)5 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) wins this laptop face-off, 57.9 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+39) and battery (+5). Lenovo Legion 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 Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 73
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 36
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 71% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 350 nits
- 38% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 2.36 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 48
- 130% higher charging: 230 W vs 100 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 37% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,201 vs 12,578
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED (glossy, non-touch) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+71% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1x M.2 2242 slot) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,540Bottom 36% | 2,856+12%Top 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,578Bottom 36% | 17,201+37%Top 25% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 84 Wh+5% | 80 Wh |
| Charging | 100 W | 230 W+130% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg+38% | 2.36 kg |
| Thickness | 16 mm+37% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 6E (Wi-Fi 6 on some configurations) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR, privacy shutter and ToF sensor | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader | None |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 Home |
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