Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7a Gen 11 (14-inch AMD)
54.1Performance40
82.1Graphicschip41.3
39.9Displayspec-based58
73.3Batteryspec-based60
35.7Portabilityspec-based87.2
6 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)3 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7a Gen 11 (14-inch AMD)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) scores 55.4 against 55.3 for Lenovo Yoga Slim 7a Gen 11 (14-inch AMD). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) edges ahead in graphics and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 40
- Stronger graphics score: 82 vs 41
- 254% higher charging: 230 W vs 65 W
- 72% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,201 vs 9,976
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7a Gen 11 (14-inch AMD)
- 214% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 350 nits
- 51% lower weight: 1.15 kg vs 2.36 kg
- 45% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 25.2 mm
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7a Gen 11 (14-inch AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 350 nits | 1,100 nits+214% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7a Gen 11 (14-inch AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX | AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) | AMD Radeon 840M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8000 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe Gen 4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7a Gen 11 (14-inch AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,856+10%Top 44% | 2,606Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,201+72%Top 23% | 9,976Bottom 10% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 10,397Bottom 22% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7a Gen 11 (14-inch AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh+14% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 230 W+254% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7a Gen 11 (14-inch AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.36 kg | 1.15 kg+51% |
| Thickness | 25.2 mm | 13.9 mm+45% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7a Gen 11 (14-inch 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 (USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C (10Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 1.4); no HDMI, USB-A, card reader or 3.5mm jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with e-shutter | 5.0MP IR camera with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | None | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7a Gen 11 (14-inch AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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