Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) vs Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
54.1Performance59.2
39.9Display75.1
73.3Battery78.7
35.7Portability56.9
0 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)9 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) wins this laptop face-off, 67.1 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+35) and portability (+21). Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $1,599
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 54
- Stronger display score: 75 vs 40
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 73
- Stronger portability score: 57 vs 36
- 214% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 350 nits
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz+45% |
| Peak brightness | 350 nits | 1,100 nits+214% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 or DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,856Top 38% | 2,935+3%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,201Top 25% | 17,431+1%Top 24% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh | 84 Wh+5% |
| Charging | 230 W | 245 W+7% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.36 kg | 1.98 kg+16% |
| Thickness | 25.2 mm | 17.9 mm+29% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 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 | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, PD 95-100W, DP 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 95-100W, DP 2.1), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with e-shutter | 5MP with IR and e-shutter |
| Biometrics | None | IR camera face unlock (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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