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Legion Pro 5i 16IRX9

2024 · Windows 11 Home

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CPU97
GPU72
Display61
Memory82
Connect61
Portable51

Configuration

Scores

80+ Excellent60+ Good40+ Fair
Perf
97
Top 28% of Legion
Single
92
Multi
100
GPU
72
Top 56% of Legion
Display
61
Top 39% of Legion
Memory
82
Top 44% of Legion
Connect
61
Top 44% of Legion
Port
51
Top 94% of Legion
Value
69

Swiss Prices

Digitecretail
05.02.2025
CHF 2’099
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05.02.2025· Lenovo CH MSRP
CHF 2’399
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Specifications

CPUIntel Core i9-14900HX (24C/32T, 5.8 GHz, 55W)
Display16" 2.5K IPS IPS · 240Hz · 500 nits
RAM32GB DDR5-5600 (2 slots) · max 64GB
Storage1 TB NVMe (2 slots)
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop 8GB · discrete
Battery80 Wh
Weight2.52 kg
Ports1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45, 1x 3.5mm
WirelessWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3

Form Factor

16.0"360 mm253 mmSide Profile25 mm
2.52 kg|360 × 253 × 25 mm|2.3 L
2.52 kgWeight
80WhBattery
16"Screen
7portsTotal I/O
I/O Breakdown
1x Thunderbolt 41x USB-C 3.2 (DP)2x USB-A 3.21x HDMI 2.11x RJ451x 3.5mm
Wi-Fi 6EBluetooth 5.3

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RAM

2 slots · DDR5-5600 · Max 64GB

Storage (Slot 1)
Storage (Slot 2)
Memory Score
Current
82

Performance Overview

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Use Case Fit

OverkillOffice / Productivity
ExcellentSoftware Development
OverkillGaming
OverkillVideo Editing
OverkillData Science / ML
OverkillVirtualization

Linux Compatibility

Kernel 6.8++
Wi-FiIntel AX211 — iwlwifi
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070/4080 Laptop — NVIDIA proprietary driver required; nouveau limited
Fingerprintlibfprint — verify sensor before deployment
AudioIntel HDA — sof-firmware
Fedora: Fedora 40+ recommended. RPM Fusion for NVIDIA drivers. Core i9-14900HX well-supported. Thunderbolt 4 functional.

Community-supported. Intel Core i9-14900HX + RTX 4070/4080 — high-TDP gaming configuration. NVIDIA proprietary driver required. prime-run for dGPU workloads.

Analysis

DeveloperCreative WorkDesktop ReplacementIT FleetLight Gaming

The Legion Pro 5i 16IRX9 is a 2024 competition-grade gaming laptop with maximum GPU power. It pairs a Intel Core i9-14900HX with 32 GB upgradeable DDR5 and a 2.5K IPS IPS panel at 16". At 2.52 kg with a 80 Wh battery, it is desk-friendly.

Strengths

  • 240 Hz smooth refresh rate
  • Bright 500-nit display
  • 32 GB memory for heavy multitasking
  • User-upgradeable RAM (2 SODIMM slots)
  • Dual M.2 storage slots
  • 1 TB+ onboard storage
  • Large 80 Wh battery for all-day use
  • Thunderbolt 4 connectivity
  • Built-in Ethernet (RJ45)
  • Discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8 GB VRAM)
  • Capable of heavy gaming at 1080p
  • High-performance 24-core CPU

Limitations

  • No SD card reader
  • Heavy at 2.52 kg
Upgrade path: Legion Pro 5i 16IRX10

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

The Legion Pro 5i 16 Gen 9 pairs Intel Core i9-14900HX with RTX 4070 or 4080 Laptop in a high-TDP Pro chassis. The 240 Hz 2.5K 500-nit display and 64 GB DDR5 max RAM position it as a gaming workstation rather than a casual gaming laptop. Thunderbolt 4 adds professional dock and eGPU compatibility. The 80 Wh battery is modest given the power draw but typical for the segment.

Swiss Market

Available at Digitec and Brack in the CHF 1700–2200 range. Intel platform justified for Swiss users already invested in Thunderbolt 4 infrastructure. RTX 4080 SKU competes with workstation-class configurations.