Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8
47.5Performance57.2
41.6Display71
78.7Battery44.8
75.1Portability57.5
2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)6 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) scores 57.9 against 58 for Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 58
- 22% lower thickness: 16 mm vs 20.6 mm
- 21% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 1.84 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 48
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 42
- 150% higher Peak brightness: 1,500 nits vs 600 nits
- 40% higher charging: 140 W vs 100 W
- 35% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,940 vs 12,578
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED (glossy, non-touch) | Tandem OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 3200x2000 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 1,500 nits+150% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) | NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2, upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1x M.2 2242 slot) | NVMe SSD (2x M.2 2280 slots, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,540Bottom 24% | 2,811+11%Top 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,578Bottom 38% | 16,940+35%Top 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 84 Wh | 90 Wh+7% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5.5 h |
| Charging | 100 W | 140 W+40% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg+21% | 1.84 kg |
| Thickness | 16 mm+22% | 20.6 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 5 (USB PD 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (10Gbps, always on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), SD Express 7.0 card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| 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 | 5MP + IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader in the power button, IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 Pro |
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