Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
61.6Performance43.7
55.5Display39.9
48.5Battery46.7
26Portability41.9
7 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 93 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 wins this laptop face-off, 50.8 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18) and display (+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 7i Gen 9
- Stronger performance score: 62 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 40
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 51% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 18,600 vs 12,300
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 42 vs 26
- 27% higher Web browsing endurance: 7 h vs 5.5 h
- 18% lower thickness: 21.9 mm vs 26.6 mm
- 12% lower weight: 2.3 kg vs 2.62 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $2,699
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (Legion 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 7i Gen 9 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 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 7i Gen 9 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+15% | 2,600 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+51% | 12,300 |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+25% | 80 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | 7 h+27% |
| Charging | 330 W+43% | 230 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.62 kg | 2.3 kg+12% |
| Thickness | 26.6 mm | 21.9 mm+18% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 + USB 3.2, 140W PD), 4x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 2.5G, 3.5mm | 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 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p with e-shutter | 1080p with E-shutter |
| Biometrics | — | None |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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