Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 vs Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 6 Comparison

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Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 vs Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 6 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 and Thinkpad P14s Gen 6, two laptops by Lenovo. Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 was introduced to market in May 2025 and Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 6 was launched in April 2025. There is only 1 months difference between Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 and Thinkpad P14s Gen 6 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 and Thinkpad P14s Gen 6 are members of Lenovo's series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Lenovo Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8	September 2025	16.0"	354.3 x 241 x 9.9-15.8 mm	1.84 kg (4.06 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8	September 2025	16.0"	354.3 x 241 x 9.87-15.8 mm	1.84 kg (4.06 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 Intel	September 2025	14.0"	325.5 x 227.6 x 11.2-15.1 mm	1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 Intel	September 2025	16.0"	361.5 x 248.6 x 12.6-18.17 mm	1.82 kg (4.01 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3	September 2025	16.0"	361.5 x 248.6 x 12.8-19.55 mm	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6	May 2025	13.3"	299.3 x 207 x 9.85-17.75 mm	0.92 kg (2.03 lbs)
Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025	May 2025	18.0"	403 x 296.5 x 23.9-27.95 mm	3.5 kg (7.72 lbs)
Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 6	April 2025	14.0"	315.9 x 223.7 x 10.9-16.3 mm	1.39 kg (3.06 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 and Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 6 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 Key Specs

Launched in May 2025
18.0" Mini LED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 16GB,GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop 24GB
32GB,64GB,128GB,192GB Ram
403 x 296.5 x 23.9-27.95 mm (15.87 x 11.67 x 0.94-1.1 inches)
Weight: 3.5 kg (7.72 lbs)

Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 6 Key Specs

Launched in April 2025
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen AI 5 340,AMD Ryzen AI 7 350,AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
GPU: Radeon 840M
16GB,32GB,64GB,96GB Ram
315.9 x 223.7 x 10.9-16.3 mm (12.44 x 8.81 x 0.43-0.64 inches)
Weight: 1.39 kg (3.06 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 and Thinkpad P14s Gen 6 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 over Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 6

Display Size	18 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	240 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Contrast Rate	1200:1 vs 800:1	more pleasing colors
Screen PPI	252 ppi vs 162 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	3840 x 2400 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	520 nits vs 400 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 4 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU FLOPS	42 TFLOPS vs 3 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Higher RAM potential
Max Total RAM	192 GB vs 96 GB	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	3x USB 4.0 vs 2x USB 4.0	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Larger Touchpad Area
Touchpad Size	15.0 x 9.5 cm vs 11.5 x 6.1 cm	Better typing feel
Key Travel	1.6 mm vs 1.5 mm

Reasons to choose Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 6 over Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025

Weight	1.39 kg vs 3.50 kg	2.11 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~80.4% vs ~78.6%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	7.2 mm vs 7.7 mm	0.5 mm thinner bezels
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support

Common Strengths of Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 6 and Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025

Launch Dates	May 2025 vs April 2025	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Thunderbolt Port	v5 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs Yes	Fast connection to Network via ethernet cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 6 and Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 vs Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 6: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 and the Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 6.

Physical Specs
Weight	3.5 kg (7.72 lbs)	1.39 kg (3.06 lbs)
Surface Area	1195 cm2 (185.2 inches2)	707 cm2 (109.6 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~78.6%	~80.4%
Side Bezel Thickness	~7.7 mm	~7.2 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.19 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.418 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Black
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 and the Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 6 External Dimensions

Weight

Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 weighs 3.5 kg (7.72 lbs), whereas the Thinkpad P14s Gen 6 weighs 1.39 kg (3.06 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025

Avg: larger than 17.0"

Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 6

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Thickness Comparison

Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025

Avg: larger than 17.0"

Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 6

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 is 0.19 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 6 is 0.10 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 vs Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 6: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Base Frequency	2.7 GHz	2.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.4 GHz	4.8 GHz
Number of Cores	24 (8P + 16E)	6 (3P + 3E)
Number of Threads	24	12
L3 Cache	36 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics (4-Cores)	Radeon 840M
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm	4 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 and Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 6.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen AI 5 340,AMD Ryzen AI 7 350,AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 Compare

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 16GB GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop 24GB	Radeon 840M
Base Clock Frequency	975 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	175 W	15-54 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	42 TFLOPS	3 TFLOPS
Memory Size	16 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR7	DDR5
Memory Bus	256 bit
Memory Speed	~28 Gbps	5.6 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	7680	256
TMUs	240	16
ROPs	96	8

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 has a FLOPS value of 42 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 6 ' has a FLOPS value of 3 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	32GB 64GB 128GB 192GB	16GB 32GB 64GB 96GB
Memory Bus	2x16 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	5600 MHz	5600 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	192 GB	96 GB
Total Slots	4	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 32 GB, the Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Thinkpad P14s Gen 6's RAM capacity of 16 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 (2025)	Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 6
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✔ Runs smoothly on GPU.	⚠ Can run slowly on CPU with enough RAM and good iGPU.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	⚠ Possible with CPU + RAM fallback using quantized models.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	99.9 Wh	52.5 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left, Bottom	Left
Charge Power	400 W	65 W

Moreover, the Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 boasts a larger battery capacity of 100 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Thinkpad P14s Gen 6's53 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025

Avg: larger than 17.0"

Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 6

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 4 TB, the Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Thinkpad P14s Gen 6's max. storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 vs Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 6: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 and Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 6 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 has a display size of 18.0".On the other hand, Thinkpad P14s Gen 6 has a smaller 14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 is 939cm² / 146inch² whereas the Thinkpad P14s Gen 6's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 features a higher pixel density with 252 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025

Avg: larger than 17.0"

Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 6

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Refresh Rate
The Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 offers a higher refresh rate of 240 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 offers a higher maximum brightness of 520 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025

Avg: larger than 17.0"

Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 6

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 vs Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 6 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 and Thinkpad P14s Gen 6 support the latest Wi-Fi standard v7.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 and Thinkpad P14s Gen 6 have USB-A ports. Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Thinkpad P14s Gen 6 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 and Thinkpad P14s Gen 6 have USB Type-C ports. Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 has 3x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Thinkpad P14s Gen 6 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 and Thinkpad P14s Gen 6 feature Thunderbolt ports. Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 has Thunderbolt 5, while Thinkpad P14s Gen 6 has Thunderbolt 4.

HDMI
Both Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 and Thinkpad P14s Gen 6 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Thinkpad P14s Gen 6 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 and Thinkpad P14s Gen 6 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v7	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.4	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	3x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 5	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No