Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) vs Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
54.1Performance44
39.9Display35.3
73.3Battery46.7
35.7Portability36.8
6 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)1 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) wins this laptop face-off, 51.5 to 41.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+27) and performance (+10). Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 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 performance score: 54 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 47
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 33% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 60 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
- Lower launch price: $749 vs $1,399
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+15% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 350 nits+17% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core i5-12450HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6GB, 105W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,856Bottom 51% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,201Top 34% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh+33% | 60 Wh |
| Charging | 230 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.36 kg+1% | 2.38 kg |
| Thickness | 25.2 mm | 23.9 mm+5% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base | PC-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3x USB-A 5Gbps, USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4, power delivery), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p with e-shutter | 720p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | None | None |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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