Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
VS
59.2Performance59.9
75.1Display55.5
78.7Battery73.3
56.9Portability29.1
5 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)2 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) wins this laptop face-off, 67.1 to 56.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+28) and display (+20). Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) 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 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
- Stronger display score: 75 vs 56
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 73
- Stronger portability score: 57 vs 29
- 120% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 500 nits
- 34% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 27 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- 22% higher charging: 300 W vs 245 W
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (glossy, non-touch) | IPS (PureSight) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits+120% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 or DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,935+2%Top 29% | 2,889Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,431Top 24% | 18,126+4%Top 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 84 Wh+5% | 80 Wh |
| Charging | 245 W | 300 W+22% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.98 kg+21% | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+34% | 27 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (top and bottom) | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, PD 95-100W, DP 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 95-100W, DP 2.1), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (one with 140W PD, both with DisplayPort 1.4), 4x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 5MP with IR and e-shutter | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera face unlock (no fingerprint reader) | None |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 Home |
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