Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel)
54.1Performancespec-based43.7
82.1Graphicschip59.7
39.9Displayspec-based29.8
73.3Batteryspec-based84
35.7Portabilityspec-based75.5
6 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)4 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) scores 55.4 against 55.4 for Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger graphics score: 82 vs 60
- 254% higher charging: 230 W vs 65 W
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 71% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,201 vs 10,036
- 38% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 58 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $1,674
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel)
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 46% lower weight: 1.28 kg vs 2.36 kg
- 43% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 350 nits
- 22% lower thickness: 19.8 mm vs 25.2 mm
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 500 nits+43% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 228V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) | Intel Arc Graphics 130V (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package, soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 5.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,856+11%Top 43% | 2,562Bottom 26% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,201+71%Top 24% | 10,036Bottom 10% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 10,397Bottom 22% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh+38% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 21.8 h |
| Charging | 230 W+254% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.36 kg | 1.28 kg+46% |
| 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 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5.4 |
| 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 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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