Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
59.9Performance43.7
55.5Display39.9
73.3Battery46.7
29.1Portability41.9
6 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)2 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) wins this laptop face-off, 56.2 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+27) and performance (+16). Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) 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 Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 60 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 40
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 47
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 47% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 18,126 vs 12,300
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 42 vs 29
- 19% lower thickness: 21.9 mm vs 27 mm
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (PureSight) | IPS (WQXGA) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,889+11%Top 48% | 2,600Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,126+47%Top 29% | 12,300Bottom 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 300 W+30% | 230 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.3 kg+8% |
| Thickness | 27 mm | 21.9 mm+19% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 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 | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 140W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p with e-shutter | 1080p with E-shutter |
| Biometrics | None | None |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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