Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) vs Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10): Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) scores 8.2 versus 7.6 for the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is the cheaper option at $1,949. Choose based on the use cases below: the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) leads overall, while the Legion Pro 5 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) (Geekbench multi 19,200 vs 11,600).
- Longer battery: Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) (14.2h vs 6.4h web).
- Lighter: Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) (1.36 kg vs 2.5 kg).
- Display: IPS (Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025)) vs OLED (Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10)).
- Cheaper: Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) (saves about $550 CAD).
Legion Pro 5 (2025) vs Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10): Full Breakdown
Performance: the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 19,200 against 11,600 for the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) — roughly 66% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) averaged 118 FPS versus 31 FPS. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) lasts longer away from a charger, running 14.2 hours in our web-browsing test versus 6.4 hours. The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is also easier to carry at 1.36 kg versus 2.5 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.
Display: the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) uses a 16-inch IPS panel (2560 x 1600, 240Hz), while the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) has a 14-inch OLED panel (2880 x 1800, 120Hz). The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) measured brighter at 512 nits, and covered 86% of DCI-P3 — relevant for outdoor use and colour work.
Price and value: the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is the cheaper option in Canada, about $550 less than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025). Weighed against our test scores (7.6 vs 8.2 overall), the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) offers the better value for the money, while the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.
For the complete testing data, read our full Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) review and Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the Legion Pro 5 (2025) and the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | Legion Pro 5 (2025) | Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.6 | 8.2 ✓ |
| Price (CAD) | $2,499 | $1,949 ✓ |
| CPU | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (140W) | Intel Arc 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5 | 32GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1000GB | 1000GB |
| Display | 16" IPS | 14" OLED |
| Brightness | 512 nits ✓ | 416 nits |
| Battery (web) | 6.4 h | 14.2 h ✓ |
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 1.36 kg ✓ |
| Geekbench multi | 19,200 ✓ | 11,600 |
| Gaming (1080p) | 118 fps ✓ | 31 fps |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 1-year limited |
Which Should You Buy?
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) scores 8.2 versus 7.6 for the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is the cheaper option at $1,949. Choose based on the use cases below: the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) leads overall, while the Legion Pro 5 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the Legion Pro 5 (2025) or the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10)?
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) scores 8.2 versus 7.6 for the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is the cheaper option at $1,949. Choose based on the use cases below: the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) leads overall, while the Legion Pro 5 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Which is better for school?
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is the better choice for business.
Which is better for gaming?
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better choice for gaming.
Which is better for multimedia?
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better choice for programming.
Which is better for travel?
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is the better choice for travel.
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