Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition
VS
61.6Performance45.3
94.2Graphicschip56
55.5Displayspec-based29.8
48.5Batteryspec-based84
26Portabilityspec-based82.2
7 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 93 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 scores 56.4 against 56.5 for Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
- Stronger performance score: 62 vs 45
- Stronger graphics score: 94 vs 56
- 408% higher charging: 330 W vs 65 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition
- 298% higher Web browsing endurance: 21.9 h vs 5.5 h
- 56% lower weight: 1.14 kg vs 2.62 kg
- 33% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 26.6 mm
- Lower launch price: $2,400 vs $2,699
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (Legion PureSight) | IPS (WUXGA, multi-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+9%Top 23% | 2,722Bottom 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+69%Top 17% | 11,036Bottom 20% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 18,823Top 20% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 99.9 Wh+72% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | 21.9 h+298% |
| Charging | 330 W+408% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.62 kg | 1.14 kg+56% |
| Thickness | 26.6 mm | 17.9 mm+33% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 15-65W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (5Gbps, always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo audio jack; optional nano-SIM slot (WWAN models) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with e-shutter | 5MP + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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