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Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 9 (14-inch Snapdragon)
Lenovo's IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 9 (14-inch, model 14Q8X9) is a Snapdragon-based convertible. This record covers the Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 version with 16 GB of LPDDR5X, a 1 TB SSD and a 1920x1200 60 Hz OLED touchscreen; Lenovo also lists a Snapdragon X X1-26-100 option and 512 GB storage. It weighs 1.49 kg with a 57 Wh battery; it launched in the US from October 2024 at $849.
Pros
- OLED touchscreen on every configuration, rated at 400 nits with 100% DCI-P3 by Lenovo
- Long runtime in review testing: about 16.1 hours of Wi-Fi web browsing on the 57 Wh battery
- 360-degree hinge for laptop, tent, stand and tablet modes, with stylus support
- Geekbench 6 scores of about 2,418 single-core and 11,453 multi-core in review testing
- Two 10Gbps USB-C ports with Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.4, plus HDMI 2.1, two USB-A ports and a microSD reader
Cons
- The panel is limited to 60 Hz and 1920x1200, and review testing noted no HDR or high-refresh option
- Windows on Arm: x86 apps ran relatively slowly under emulation in review testing
- Weak Adreno X1-45 graphics and weak built-in speakers in review testing
- One M.2 2242 SSD slot (no 80 mm drives), no Thunderbolt 4 and a plastic bottom cover
Below average
Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.
Graphics uses the published results of the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100, because we have no benchmark result for this device itself yet.
Full specifications
Everything we track for the Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 9 (14-inch Snapdragon)
Display
- Screen size
- 14 ″
- Panel type
- OLED touchscreen (100% DCI-P3)
- Resolution
- 1920x1200
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Peak brightness
- 400 nits
Performance
- Graphics
- Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 (integrated)
- RAM
- 16 GB
- RAM type
- LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered)
- Storage
- 1,024 GB
- Storage type
- PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2242 SSD
Benchmarks
- Geekbench 6 (single)
- 2,418Bottom 16%
- Geekbench 6 (multi)
- 11,453Bottom 31%
Battery
- Capacity
- 57 Wh
- Web browsing endurance
- 16.1 h
- Charging
- 65 W
Design
- Weight
- 1.49 kg
- Thickness
- 17.5 mm
- Material
- Aluminum top cover with a PC-ABS plastic bottom cover
Connectivity
- Ports
- 2x USB-C (10Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader, 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- Webcam
- 1080p FHD camera with privacy shutter
- Biometrics
- Fingerprint reader on the palm rest
Software
- Operating system
- Windows 11 Home
Quick answers
Is the Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 9 (14-inch Snapdragon) good in 2026?
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 9 (14-inch Snapdragon) earns an Inno Score of 47.5/100 (“Below average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. Lenovo's IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 9 (14-inch, model 14Q8X9) is a Snapdragon-based convertible. This record covers the Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 version with 16 GB of LPDDR5X, a 1 TB SSD and a 1920x1200 60 Hz OLED touchscreen; Lenovo also lists a Snapdragon X X1-26-100 option and 512 GB storage. It weighs 1.49 kg with a 57 Wh battery; it launched in the US from October 2024 at $849.
What are the key specs of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 9 (14-inch Snapdragon)?
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 · RAM: 16 GB · Screen size: 14 ″ · Weight: 1.49 kg
What are the closest alternatives to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 9 (14-inch Snapdragon)?
Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are HP EliteBook 8 G1i 13 inch Notebook AI PC, Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 15, Lenovo LOQ 15AHP11 — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.
