Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9
42.1Performance51.2
26.5Display67.7
49.3Battery78.7
73.9Portability54.3
3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)8 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 wins this laptop face-off, 61.9 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+41) and battery (+29). 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 54
- 29% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 2.05 kg
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,700
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 68 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 49
- 200% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 400 nits
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED | Mini-LED (touch, DisplayHDR 1000) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 3200x2000 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 1,200 nits+200% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (Meteor Lake) |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5x-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 2280 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,600+1%Bottom 41% | 2,566Bottom 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300Bottom 31% | 14,697+19%Top 37% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh | 84 Wh+47% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 170 W+162% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg+29% | 2.05 kg |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm+8% | 18.3 mm |
| Material | Aluminum top, composite base | Aluminum (anodized) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 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 | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 20Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p with privacy shutter | 5MP + IR with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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