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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion 9i, while more expensive, offers superior performance suitable for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning thanks to its advanced processor and graphics card. It also has a higher quality display which is ideal for content creation or media consumption, but it's heavier, which may affect portability. The Lenovo V15 is significantly more affordable and a solid choice for general use like web browsing, office work, and video streaming. It has a lighter design, contributing to better portability but compromises on screen quality and performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 9i
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.3
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
682.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for general use, while the Lenovo V15 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i outshines the Lenovo V15 for general use due to its superior CPU, double the RAM, and a high-quality Mini LED screen with better resolution and color coverage, though it is less portable and has a shorter battery life. Conversely, the V15 offers good performance with a capable AMD processor and sufficient RAM for daily tasks, better portability due to its lighter weight, and a longer battery life, but has a lower-quality TN screen and less impressive color accuracy, making it less ideal for tasks that require high screen fidelity.
Gaming and AI
9.2
6.1
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 9i is excellent for gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and high screen refresh rate of 165, which deliver superior graphics performance and smoother visuals. In contrast, the Lenovo V15, with its integrated AMD Vega 7 graphics and a standard refresh rate of 60, offers fair gaming and 3D capabilities, thus more suitable for less demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
9.6
6.3
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 9i is best in class for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 9i stands out in engineering and design use with its high-performance CPU, double the RAM of the Lenovo V15, a superior GPU, and a high-quality Mini LED screen. The Lenovo V15, while being more portable and having longer battery life, has a less powerful CPU, a lower-end integrated GPU, and a more basic TN screen which may not match the Legion 9i's performance in demanding tasks.
Content Creation
8.7
7.3
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo V15 is good.
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.
Software Development
8.3
7.1
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for software development, while the Lenovo V15 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
9.7
5.4
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
682.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 9i has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Lenovo Legion 9i excels in screen quality for general use and engineering/design tasks because it offers a high-resolution display with bright and vibrant colors, covering a wide range of color gamuts that ensure precise color accuracy critical for design work. For general users, the sharpness, brightness, and panel type contribute to a clear and enjoyable viewing experience. However, for gaming and 3D purposes, the Legion 9i falls short due to a lower refresh rate, which is less optimal for the fast-paced visuals and fluid motion that gamers and 3D applications require.
Battery
3.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 9i has 3 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 has 8 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
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo V15 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 9i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
6.7
The Lenovo Legion 9i has very good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$3,420
$579
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Lenovo Legion 9i has a price of $3,420 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion 9i | Lenovo V15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,420 | $579 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.9'' x 1.01'' | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.64 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.93" | 9.3" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13980HX | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 682 nits | 231 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.8/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 480p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
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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Marvin Gollor | April 2022
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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