Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
42.1Performance54.1
26.5Display39.9
49.3Battery73.3
73.9Portability35.7
3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)7 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) wins this laptop face-off, 51.5 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+24) and display (+13). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) 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 Slim 5 14 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 36
- 38% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 2.36 kg
- 33% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 25.2 mm
- 14% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 350 nits
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 49
- 254% higher charging: 230 W vs 65 W
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+14% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,600Bottom 33% | 2,856+10%Bottom 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300Bottom 21% | 17,201+40%Top 34% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh | 80 Wh+40% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 230 W+254% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg+38% | 2.36 kg |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm+33% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Aluminum top, composite base | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 1.4b, microSD, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (both with DisplayPort 1.4, one with 140W power input), 3x USB-A 5Gbps (one always-on), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p with privacy shutter | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | None |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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