Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) vs LG Gram 17 (2025)
59.9Performance41.5
55.5Display24.9
73.3Battery79.8
29.1Portability76
7 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)3 spec wins — LG Gram 17 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) wins this laptop face-off, 56.2 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in display (+31) and performance (+18). LG Gram 17 (2025) 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 42
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 25
- 362% higher charging: 300 W vs 65 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $1,699
Reasons to pick the LG Gram 17 (2025)
- Stronger battery score: 80 vs 73
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 29
- 46% lower weight: 1.35 kg vs 2.5 kg
- 34% lower thickness: 17.8 mm vs 27 mm
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 17 ″+6% |
| Panel type | IPS (PureSight) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,889+9%Top 48% | 2,640Bottom 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,126+69%Top 29% | 10,700Bottom 7% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh+4% | 77 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 300 W+362% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 1.35 kg+46% |
| Thickness | 27 mm | 17.8 mm+34% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with e-shutter | 1080p |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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