Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (AMD)
54.1Performance48.7
39.9Display26.5
73.3Battery65.3
35.7Portability74.9
6 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)4 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (AMD)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) scores 51.5 against 51.5 for Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (AMD). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) edges ahead in display and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 49
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 65
- 254% higher charging: 230 W vs 65 W
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $1,699
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (AMD)
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 36
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 45% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.36 kg
- 22% lower thickness: 19.8 mm vs 25.2 mm
- 14% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 350 nits
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare, low power) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+175% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 350 nits | 400 nits+14% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) | AMD Radeon 880M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-7500 (on-board, soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,856+6%Top 40% | 2,699Bottom 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,201+39%Top 23% | 12,344Bottom 38% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh+38% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 14.1 h |
| Charging | 230 W+254% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.36 kg | 1.3 kg+45% |
| Thickness | 25.2 mm | 19.8 mm+22% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base | Carbon-fiber hybrid (top), aluminum (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo jack; optional Nano-SIM slot and smart card reader |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 (5.4 hardware ready) |
| Webcam | 1080p with e-shutter | 5MP + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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