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When choosing between the Lenovo Legion 9i and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13, consider that the Legion is designed for high-performance tasks like gaming, with better graphics and faster processing, but it will cost more and be less portable due to its larger size and weight. On the other hand, the ThinkPad X13 offers greater portability, longer battery life, and is better suited for general use and business applications; it's less expensive but won't handle intensive tasks as well as the Legion. Choose the Legion for peak performance in demanding scenarios or the ThinkPad for everyday productivity and easier travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 9i
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Best in class overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X13
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
9.2
6.7
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 9i, with its superior GPU and high screen refresh rate, excels in gaming and 3D applications, delivering smoother visuals and better performance essential for these tasks. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13, while having a competent CPU and good screen quality, falls short for gaming and 3D use due to a less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate, which can hinder graphic-intensive activities.
Engineering and Design
9.6
8.0
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 9i is best in class for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is very good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i offers top-tier CPU and GPU capabilities, substantial RAM, and a high-quality screen which are crucial for demanding engineering tasks and complex designs, while the ThinkPad X13, being more portable with a quality keyboard, trades off some performance and screen real estate for better mobility and less operating noise. If portability and a quieter machine are less of a concern compared to raw power and superior visuals, the Legion 9i stands out as the better choice for intensive engineering and design work.
Content Creation
8.7
8.2
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 9i and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 are both very good for content creation, though the Lenovo Legion 9i is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Screen Quality
9.7
6.9
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
682.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 9i has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The Lenovo Legion 9i boasts a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and brightness, making texts sharp and videos pop, which is ideal for everyday tasks and professional design work that require clarity and color accuracy. However, its lower refresh rate hinders the smoothness needed in high-speed gaming and 3D applications where motion clarity is key. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 also offers a quality display with good resolution and color representation for general and design-related activities but falls short for gaming and 3D uses due to its inadequate refresh rate.
Battery
3.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 9i has 3 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has 8.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 9i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$3,420
$1,459
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Lenovo Legion 9i has a price of $3,420 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 costs $1,459.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.4
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
682.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion 9i combines a high-performing CPU and ample RAM with a sharp screen, making it well-suited for demanding applications and multimedia consumption; however, it is heavier and can have shorter battery life, compromising portability. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13, on the other hand, delivers respectable performance with good CPU and RAM for everyday tasks, shines in portability with its lighter weight and longer battery life, while still offering a quality screen, albeit typically with more modest storage and slightly less focus on speaker quality.
Software Development
8.3
8.1
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 are both very good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 9i and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion 9i | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,420 | $1,459 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2023 | September 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.9'' x 1.01'' | 11.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.64 lbs | 2.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 11.88" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.93" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13980HX | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 682 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Matthew Buzzi | December 2023
"The Lenovo Legion 9i is meant as a top-end flagship showcase for enthusiasts, and on that, it delivers. You'll find flashier designs in this price tier—Razer’s all-metal build in a similarly sized laptop like the Blade 16, or monstrous 18-inch machines—but this is a well-thought-out laptop. The chassis is trim for a 16-inch powerhouse, the lid is unique, and bespoke liquid cooling takes performance to the next level."
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Benjamin Herzig | September 2023
"The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G4 has very good input devices, a wide array of security features and ports as well as 5G in the tested configuration. It is more compact and lightweight compared with its predecessor, and it has improved speakers and a slightly better webcam. On the other hand, the fan is more annoying and the performance is barely improved. The battery is worse as well, but this is primarily attributable to the OLED screen - if this aspect is important, buyers should choose the IPS Low Power LCD."
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About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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