Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16IPH11) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition
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62.7Performancechip56.9
58Display58
78.7Battery84
66.6Portability71.3
3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16IPH11)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16IPH11) scores 65.7 against 65.7 for Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16IPH11) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16IPH11)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 57
- 70% higher charging: 170 W vs 100 W
- 13% lower thickness: 15.6 mm vs 17.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $2,450 vs $2,899
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition
- Stronger battery score: 84 vs 79
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 67
- 15% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 1.76 kg
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16IPH11) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+5% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16IPH11) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 105W) | Intel Arc B390 (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-9600 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 5.0 x4) |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16IPH11) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 84 Wh | 88 Wh+5% |
| Charging | 170 W+70% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16IPH11) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.76 kg | 1.5 kg+15% |
| Thickness | 15.6 mm+13% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16IPH11) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 65-100W input, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 15-100W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (10Gbps, always on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 or 5.4 (by configuration) | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera with privacy shutter and ToF sensor | 10MP IR camera with e-shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition; no fingerprint reader | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition, fingerprint reader in the power button |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16IPH11) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home or Pro | Windows 11 |
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