Lenovo Slim Pro 9i (14.5-Inch, 2023)

Excellent creative performance Decent entry-level gaming Good keyboard and touchpad Solid design Attractive aesthetic

Mini-LED display is disappointing Battery life is incredibly poor Price isn't competitive Thicker than competitors

“The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 14 might be fast, but its display is lackluster and its battery life way too short.”

Outstanding performance Good entry-level gaming Solid build Attractive aesthetic Great keyboard and touchpad

Display contrast not optimized Poor battery life

It doesn’t have the most powerful GPU, but Lenovo makes the most of it and it competes in creative apps with several laptops that have faster graphics. It’s no better than a strong entry-level gaming machine, but otherwise, it’s well-built, has a good...

Powerful performance ; Excellent 16-inch, 165Hz mini-LED display ; Versatile port selection ; Long battery life ; Durable all-aluminum build

Limited configuration choices ; Hefty at nearly 5 pounds ; Reflective display

Lenovo's 16-inch Slim Pro 9i is a formidable desktop replacement laptop and an excellent big-screen choice for content creators and editing professionals.

Stellar mini LED screen ; Strong metal design ; Tactile keyboard ; Impressive speakers

Performance isn't class-leading ; Touchpad clicks loudly

The 14.5-inch Lenovo Slim Pro 9i combines an impressive mini LED display with ample performance for content creators on the go.

Surprisingly bright display ; Striking mini-LED screen ; Divine-sounding speakers ; Clicky keyboard ; Fast video transcoding

Quiet speakers

The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i, a Dell XPS 15 rival, came out ready to fight with a dazzling mini-LED display, a clicky keyboard, and a divine speaker system.