Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
VS
54.1Performance64.7
39.9Display64.4
73.3Battery73.3
35.7Portability32.5
2 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)5 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) wins this laptop face-off, 60.7 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+25) and performance (+11). 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)
- Stronger portability score: 36 vs 33
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
- Stronger performance score: 65 vs 54
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 40
- 214% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 350 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 30% higher charging: 300 W vs 230 W
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 350 nits | 1,100 nits+214% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 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 Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,856Bottom 51% | 3,089+8%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,201Top 34% | 19,885+16%Top 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Charging | 230 W | 300 W+30% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.36 kg+3% | 2.43 kg |
| Thickness | 25.2 mm+3% | 26 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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, 1x USB-C (10Gbps, DP 2.1, 65-100W PD), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 or 5.4 (by configuration) |
| Webcam | 1080p with e-shutter | 5MP with e-shutter (720p on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | None | None (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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