Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
54.1Performance38.8
39.9Display38.4
73.3Battery60
35.7Portability75.8
7 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)3 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) wins this laptop face-off, 51.5 to 50, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+15) and battery (+13). Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) 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 39
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 60
- 254% higher charging: 230 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 61% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,201 vs 10,711
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 36
- 45% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 25.2 mm
- 43% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 350 nits
- 35% lower weight: 1.53 kg vs 2.36 kg
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+5% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (multitouch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 350 nits | 500 nits+43% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,856+13%Top 38% | 2,531Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,201+61%Top 25% | 10,711Bottom 13% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh+14% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 230 W+254% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.36 kg | 1.53 kg+35% |
| Thickness | 25.2 mm | 13.9 mm+45% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4 (power delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with e-shutter | 1080p + IR with e-shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | None | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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