Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
42.1Performance61.6
26.5Display55.5
49.3Battery48.5
73.9Portability26
3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)9 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 wins this laptop face-off, 50.8 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+29) and performance (+20). 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 26
- 82% higher Web browsing endurance: 10 h vs 5.5 h
- 44% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 2.62 kg
- 36% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 26.6 mm
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $2,699
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
- Stronger performance score: 62 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 27
- 408% higher charging: 330 W vs 65 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS (Legion PureSight) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz+300% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| 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 Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,600 | 2,980+15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300 | 18,600+51% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh | 100 Wh+75% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h+82% | 5.5 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 330 W+408% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg+44% | 2.62 kg |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm+36% | 26.6 mm |
| Material | Aluminum top, composite base | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Thunderbolt 4 + USB 3.2, 140W PD), 4x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 2.5G, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with privacy shutter | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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