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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

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Gaming and AI

7.7
Yoga Pro 9i
ThinkBook 13x
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.

Engineering and Design

8.7
Yoga Pro 9i
ThinkBook 13x
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.

Screen Quality

9.8
Yoga Pro 9i
ThinkBook 13x
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.

Portability

Good
Yoga Pro 9i
ThinkBook 13x
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.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.1
Yoga Pro 9i
ThinkBook 13x
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.

Content Creation

8.3
Yoga Pro 9i
ThinkBook 13x
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.

Software Development

8.1
Yoga Pro 9i
ThinkBook 13x
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.

Battery

9.0 Hours
Yoga Pro 9i
ThinkBook 13x
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has 8 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

7.4
Yoga Pro 9i
ThinkBook 13x
7.6
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i both have good build quality.

Cost

$1,450
Yoga Pro 9i
ThinkBook 13x
$1,399
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$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

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Spec Comparison

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Lenovo Yoga Pro 9iLenovo ThinkBook 13x
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9iLenovo ThinkBook 13x

GENERAL

Price
$1,450
$1,399
Release Date
April 1, 2024January 30, 2024
Overall Dimensions
14.3'' x 10'' x 0.71''11.6'' x 8.1'' x 0.5''
Weight
4.95 lbs2.7 lbs
Width
14.28"11.6"
Depth
9.98"8.1"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 155HIntel Core Ultra 5 125H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
20
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9 Hours8 Hours
Battery Capacity
84 Wh74 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"13.5"
Display Technology
Mini LEDIPS
Resolution
3200 x 20002880 x 1920
Refresh Rate
165Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
400 nits500 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107.6/10
Portability Score
7.4/109.4/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
8/108.4/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
8/108.8/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
20
USB-C ports
23
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
13
Thunderbolt Version
44

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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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