Lenovo Legion 9ivsLenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1

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Lenovo
Lenovo Legion 9i
Legion 9i

Quick Stats

The Lenovo Legion 9i delivers exceptional performance with seamless multitasking and lightning-fast loading times guaranteed.
The Lenovo Legion 9i's sturdy construction and premium materials exude a sense of quality and sophistication overall.
The Lenovo Legion 9i's glossy display can be a major drawback due to distracting glare in bright environments.
The Lenovo Legion 9i boasts impressive features including stunning design and powerful performance capabilities.
Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1
ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 boasts impressive performance, a significant leap forward with stable clock speeds always maintained.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16's build quality is top-notch, with durability and comfort being its most impressive features overall.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16's display boasts excellent color accuracy and suitable brightness for content creation needs perfectly.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 features a backlit keyboard and multiple ports for connectivity and convenience purposes.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo Legion 9i
Winner
#103
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1
#108
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo Legion 9i
#557
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1
#365
Winner
Display
Lenovo Legion 9i
#269
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1
#142
Winner
Performance
Lenovo Legion 9i
#147
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1
#357
Build
Lenovo Legion 9i
#734
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1
#759
Features
Lenovo Legion 9i
#116
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1
#123

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo Legion 9i
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1
up to 64GB
up to 32GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-13980HX
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (Laptop, 175W)
AMD Radeon RX 6500M
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo Legion 9i

Strengths

The laptop has a huge 18-inch display, which is perfect for gaming and productivity.
It's powered by a high-spec processor, making it capable of handling demanding tasks with ease.
The 4K IPS display looks great, even though it's glossy and can be prone to glare in bright environments.
The laptop has a large storage capacity, which is ideal for storing games, videos, and other files.
It's got a robust cooling system, which keeps the CPU and GPU at optimal temperatures during intense gaming sessions.

Weaknesses

The glossy display can be a problem in bright environments, making it difficult to see the screen clearly.
The RAM is limited to 4,000 mega transfers if you use four slots or 5,200 mega transfers if you use two slots.
There are only two USB ports on this laptop, which might not be enough for users who need more connectivity options.
The battery life could be better, especially considering the laptop's high-performance specs.
It's a pricey device, making it less accessible to budget-conscious buyers.

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1

Strengths

The laptop comes with an aluminum chassis that is a total 180 degree turn from regular ThinkPads, it has a slim 15.8 millimeters profile and a weight of 1.81 kilograms.
The battery pack lasts for 20 hours of web browsing or 18 hours and 31 minutes of video playback, which was genuinely shocking.
The new rdna 2i GPU on the inside can game pretty well with even AAA games running at stable frame rates at low settings.
The laptop comes with up to 32 gigabytes of soldered LPD dr5 Ram that runs at 6400 megahertz in Quad Channel mode.

Weaknesses

The keyboard has not been updated, and typing is comfortable thanks to the clicky feedback but it doesn't have very long key travel due to the slim chassis.
The touchpad doesn't have a clicking mechanism instead using a haptic motor to mimic a click for both the missing buttons for the Red Dot and the pad itself.
The laptop's design has seen changes, but some things on the outside weren't looking that good either as the base reaches 48 degrees Celsius
The fans do produce a fair amount of noise as they do their best efforts in cooling down the chip
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Lenovo Legion 9i

The Lenovo Legion 9i is an unapologetically big gaming laptop that packs incredible performance into its 18-inch frame. With stunning design and exceptional specs, this behemoth of a laptop is a powerhouse to be reckoned with. However, its hefty price tag and glossy IPS display may deter some users. Limited RAM speeds and the absence of USB-C charging on the base model are also notable drawbacks. Is this gaming giant worth its £4,300 price tag?

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 marks a significant departure from its traditional design, boasting an aluminum chassis and slim profile. Weighing in at just 1.81 kilograms, this laptop offers a premium feel while delivering impressive performance and efficiency. With a 45-watt Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H CPU and RDNA 2i GPU, it's no surprise that the Z16 excels in both business and gaming applications. But has Lenovo successfully modernized its iconic ThinkPad brand without sacrificing reliability?

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