Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
47.5Performance32.1
41.6Display23.3
78.7Battery29.3
75.1Portability72.8
9 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)1 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) wins this laptop face-off, 57.9 to 36.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+49) and display (+18). Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) 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 32
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 29
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (glossy, non-touch) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+100% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1x M.2 2242 slot) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,540+13%Bottom 36% | 2,245Bottom 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,578+51%Bottom 36% | 8,311Bottom 4% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 84 Wh+79% | 47 Wh |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg | 1.42 kg+3% |
| Thickness | 16 mm+14% | 18.6 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum top, PC-ABS bottom (aluminum bottom on some models) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | USB-A 5Gbps, USB-A 10Gbps, USB-C 20Gbps (PD 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4), Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 6 on some configurations) | Wi-Fi 6 / 6E (configuration dependent) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 / 5.3 (configuration dependent) |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR, privacy shutter and ToF sensor | 720p or 1080p (optional IR) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader | Optional fingerprint reader in power button; optional IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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