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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion 9i offers top-tier performance for intensive gaming, 3D and machine learning tasks, and demanding engineering software due to its powerful processor and advanced graphics card. Conversely, the Yoga 6, while less expensive, provides adequate performance for general use and has the bonus of a longer battery life and a touchscreen, which the Legion 9i lacks. Legions 9i's battery life is shorter, and it's heavier, making it less portable than the Yoga 6. Choose the Legion 9i if high-end performance is crucial, but if you prefer portability and touch capability for everyday tasks at a lower price, the Yoga 6 is better suited. 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 Yoga 6
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.6
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
682.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i offers a powerful CPU and ample RAM, leading to fast performance and smooth multitasking which is ideal for a variety of applications, complemented by a high-quality screen, but its portability and battery life may not match smaller laptops like the Lenovo Yoga 6; the Yoga 6, while still providing satisfactory performance for general use, stands out in terms of easier transport and longer battery life, making it a better fit for users who prioritize mobility and longevity over top-tier power.
Gaming and AI
9.2
6.1
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
8.7/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 9i excels in gaming and 3D tasks due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, providing smooth and detailed graphics performance, whereas the Lenovo Yoga 6, with its integrated AMD Vega 8 graphics and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, offers more modest gaming capabilities, better suited for less demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
9.6
7.0
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
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 Yoga 6 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i stands out for engineering and design tasks due to its high-end CPU and GPU, large amount of RAM, and a superior Mini LED display, which are critical for demanding applications and detailed visuals, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo Yoga 6 is more portable with a longer battery life and a 2-in-1 convertible design, making it a versatile choice for general use, but it has a mid-range CPU and GPU, less RAM, and a standard IPS screen, which may not suffice for intensive engineering tasks.
Content Creation
8.7
7.6
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.4
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 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
6.7
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
271.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 9i has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Lenovo Legion 9i boasts a high-resolution display with vivid colors and brightness that provides a crisp and clear experience for general tasks and the color accuracy needed for engineering and design work. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key. The Lenovo Yoga 6's screen, while not as bright or high-res, still offers decent clarity and color for everyday use and satisfactory performance for creative tasks, but like the Legion, it falls short for gaming due to a limited refresh rate.
Battery
3.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 9i has 3 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
3.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 9i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The Lenovo Legion 9i has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$3,420
$860
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Lenovo Legion 9i has a price of $3,420 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $860.
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How the Lenovo Legion 9i and the Lenovo Yoga 6 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion 9i | Lenovo Yoga 6 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,420 | $860 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.9'' x 1.01'' | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.64 lbs | 3.01 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.93" | 8.58" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13980HX | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3 Hours | 12.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 59 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 | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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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Mario Petzold | March 2023
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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