Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
54.1Performance46.1
39.9Display35.1
73.3Battery52
35.7Portability71.9
5 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)4 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) wins this laptop face-off, 51.5 to 49.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+21) and performance (+8). Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 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 46
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 52
- 254% higher charging: 230 W vs 65 W
- 44% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,201 vs 11,979
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 36
- 41% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 2.36 kg
- 22% lower thickness: 19.7 mm vs 25.2 mm
- 14% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 350 nits
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 350 nits | 400 nits+14% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (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 ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,856Top 38% | 2,894+1%Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,201+44%Top 25% | 11,979Bottom 26% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh+25% | 64 Wh |
| Charging | 230 W+254% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.36 kg | 1.4 kg+41% |
| Thickness | 25.2 mm | 19.7 mm+22% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p with e-shutter | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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