Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) vs Razer Blade 16 (2024)
59.9Performance55.7
55.5Display52.2
73.3Battery93.6
29.1Portability37.2
4 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)4 spec wins — Razer Blade 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Razer Blade 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 59.9 to 56.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+20) and portability (+8). 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 Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 60 vs 56
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 52
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $3,000
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 16 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 94 vs 73
- Stronger portability score: 37 vs 29
- 19% higher capacity: 95 Wh vs 80 Wh
- 18% lower thickness: 22 mm vs 27 mm
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (PureSight) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 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) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,889Top 35% | 2,964+3%Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,126+3%Top 21% | 17,559Top 23% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh | 95 Wh+19% |
| Charging | 300 W+7% | 280 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.45 kg+2% |
| Thickness | 27 mm | 22 mm+18% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base | Aluminum unibody, titanium anti-flex plate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Razer Blade 16 (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 | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with e-shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | None | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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