Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
59.9Performance46.1
55.5Display35.1
73.3Battery52
29.1Portability71.9
7 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) wins this laptop face-off, 56.2 to 49.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+21) and display (+20). Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 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 46
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 52
- 362% higher charging: 300 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 29
- 44% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 2.5 kg
- 27% lower thickness: 19.7 mm vs 27 mm
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (PureSight) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| 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 (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,889Top 35% | 2,894Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,126+51%Top 21% | 11,979Bottom 26% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh+25% | 64 Wh |
| Charging | 300 W+362% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 1.4 kg+44% |
| Thickness | 27 mm | 19.7 mm+27% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p with e-shutter | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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