Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
47.5Performance45.2
41.6Display38.4
78.7Battery68.4
75.1Portability91.4
5 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) scores 57.9 against 56.9 for Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 68
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 47% higher capacity: 84 Wh vs 57 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
- Stronger portability score: 91 vs 75
- 32% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 1.46 kg
- 10% lower thickness: 14.4 mm vs 16 mm
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (glossy, non-touch) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+20% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| 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 ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,540Bottom 36% | 2,720+7%Bottom 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,578+14%Bottom 36% | 11,000Bottom 15% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 84 Wh+47% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15 h |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg | 0.99 kg+32% |
| Thickness | 16 mm | 14.4 mm+10% |
| Material | Aluminum | Carbon fiber + magnesium-aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, 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 | 8MP + IR |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 Pro |
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