Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
47.5Performance61.6
41.6Display55.5
78.7Battery48.5
75.1Portability26
3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)6 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) wins this laptop face-off, 57.9 to 50.8, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+49) and battery (+30). Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 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 49
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 26
- 44% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 2.62 kg
- 40% lower thickness: 16 mm vs 26.6 mm
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
- Stronger performance score: 62 vs 48
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 42
- 230% higher charging: 330 W vs 100 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 48% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 18,600 vs 12,578
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED (glossy, non-touch) | IPS (Legion PureSight) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+20% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 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 Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,540Bottom 36% | 2,980+17%Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,578Bottom 36% | 18,600+48%Top 18% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 84 Wh | 100 Wh+19% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5.5 h |
| Charging | 100 W | 330 W+230% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg+44% | 2.62 kg |
| Thickness | 16 mm+40% | 26.6 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Thunderbolt 4 + USB 3.2, 140W PD), 4x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 2.5G, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 6 on some configurations) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR, privacy shutter and ToF sensor | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 |
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