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Updated June 22, 2024·
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i offers superior performance for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning with its Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, making it an excellent choice for engineering work. It also boasts a high-quality Mini LED display with vibrant colors and a high refresh rate, which is beneficial for fast-motion content and engineering tasks. The laptop is well-suited for intensive gaming due to its powerful hardware, including hardware ray tracing and DLSS support. However, it comes with a higher price tag and is less portable due to its larger size and weight. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is more affordable and portable, with a compact design and longer battery life, making it ideal for general use and professionals who value mobility. Its Intel Core Ultra 5 processor and Intel Arc GPU provide good performance for everyday tasks, and the high-resolution IPS display with a 3:2 aspect ratio is excellent for productivity. While it may not excel in gaming or intensive engineering tasks, it offers a backlit keyboard, fingerprint reader, and robust build quality, catering to the needs of business users. If portability, battery life, and a lower price point are your priorities, the ThinkBook 13x is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Best in class overall display quality
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
- Excellent portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7
6.6
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.7
7.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
9.8
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Portability
Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.1
7.9
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
8.3
8.0
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x are both very good for content creation.
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
8.1
7.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i to be very good for software development, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.6
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,450
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has a price of $1,450 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
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How the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i | Lenovo ThinkBook 13x |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,450 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2024 | January 30, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.71'' | 11.6'' x 8.1'' x 0.5'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.95 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.28" | 11.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.98" | 8.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 84 Wh | 74 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 2880 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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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