Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) vs Razer Blade 16 (2025)
59.9Performance51.2
55.5Display52.2
73.3Battery61.9
29.1Portability52.5
4 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)3 spec wins — Razer Blade 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) wins this laptop face-off, 56.2 to 54.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+11) and performance (+9). Razer Blade 16 (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 51
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 52
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 62
- 35% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 18,126 vs 13,400
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,999
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 16 (2025)
- Stronger portability score: 53 vs 29
- 35% lower thickness: 17.6 mm vs 27 mm
- 14% lower weight: 2.14 kg vs 2.5 kg
- 13% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 80 Wh
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8000 |
| 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 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,889+4%Top 48% | 2,780Bottom 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,126+35%Top 29% | 13,400Bottom 46% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh | 90 Wh+13% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 300 W+7% | 280 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.14 kg+14% |
| Thickness | 27 mm | 17.6 mm+35% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | Razer Blade 16 (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 USB4, 3x USB-A, 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 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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