HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) vs Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 (Gen 9)
Laptops comparison: specs, VersusAnything Score, key differences and a clear recommendation.
Choosing between HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) and Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 (Gen 9) comes up constantly, so we ran both through the same 12-row comparison and our category scoring. The HP Spectre x360 14 is a 2-in-1 convertible with a 2.8K OLED touchscreen, a 9 MP webcam and a stylus in the box. The Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 9 is a premium 2-in-1 with a rotating soundbar hinge, a 2.8K OLED touchscreen and Intel Core Ultra 7 at a mid-premium price.
Quick verdict
On the VersusAnything Score, Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 (Gen 9) finishes ahead, 53 to 46. It is the better buy for people who want a convertible for notes, sketches and films; for people who want one device for typing, sketching and watching media, HP Spectre x360 14 still makes more sense.
VersusAnything Score
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Side-by-side overview
HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)
The HP Spectre x360 14 is a 2-in-1 convertible with a 2.8K OLED touchscreen, a 9 MP webcam and a stylus in the box.
Best for people who want one device for typing, sketching and watching media
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 (Gen 9)
The Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 9 is a premium 2-in-1 with a rotating soundbar hinge, a 2.8K OLED touchscreen and Intel Core Ultra 7 at a mid-premium price.
Best for people who want a convertible for notes, sketches and films
Key differences
- Ports: HP Spectre x360 14 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, 3.5 mm vs Lenovo Yoga 9i 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, USB-A, 3.5 mm — a preference, not a scored win
- Launch price (USD): HP Spectre x360 14 $1,449 vs Lenovo Yoga 9i $1,399 — Lenovo Yoga 9i is better here
- Rated battery life: HP Spectre x360 14 14 h vs Lenovo Yoga 9i 15 h — Lenovo Yoga 9i is better here
- Weight: HP Spectre x360 14 1.44 kg vs Lenovo Yoga 9i 1.37 kg — Lenovo Yoga 9i is better here
Specification comparison table
| Specification | HP Spectre x360 14 | Lenovo Yoga 9i |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 OLED touch | 2880 x 1800 OLED touch |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Weight | 1.44 kg | 1.37 kg |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Base SSD | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (integrated) | Intel Arc (integrated) |
| Rated battery life | 14 h | 15 h |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, 3.5 mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, USB-A, 3.5 mm |
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Launch price (USD) | $1,449 | $1,399 |
Display: HP Spectre x360 14 vs Lenovo Yoga 9i Score: HP Spectre x360 14 59 · Lenovo Yoga 9i 59
On screen size the two match exactly (14"). Resolution is identical at 2880 x 1800 OLED touch.
Both list 120 Hz for refresh rate, so nothing separates them here.
Portability: HP Spectre x360 14 vs Lenovo Yoga 9i Score: HP Spectre x360 14 41 · Lenovo Yoga 9i 47
On weight, Lenovo Yoga 9i keeps it to 1.37 kg while HP Spectre x360 14 lists 1.44 kg. That 0.07 kg edge counts since every hundred grams matters if the laptop lives in a backpack.
Performance: HP Spectre x360 14 vs Lenovo Yoga 9i Score: HP Spectre x360 14 57 · Lenovo Yoga 9i 57
Processor is identical at Intel Core Ultra 7 155H. RAM is identical at 16 GB.
Base SSD is identical at 1,024 GB. Both list Intel Arc (integrated) for graphics, so nothing separates them here.
Battery: HP Spectre x360 14 vs Lenovo Yoga 9i Score: HP Spectre x360 14 24 · Lenovo Yoga 9i 32
Lenovo Yoga 9i offers 15 h of rated battery life while HP Spectre x360 14 stops at 14 h; the 1 h gap matters because the manufacturer's rating is optimistic, but it is still useful for relative comparison.
Ports: HP Spectre x360 14 vs Lenovo Yoga 9i
For ports, HP Spectre x360 14 uses 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, 3.5 mm whereas Lenovo Yoga 9i goes with 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, USB-A, 3.5 mm. This is a preference rather than a scored win: port selection decides how many dongles you carry.
Value: HP Spectre x360 14 vs Lenovo Yoga 9i Score: HP Spectre x360 14 44 · Lenovo Yoga 9i 62
Both list Windows 11 for operating system, so nothing separates them here.
Lenovo Yoga 9i is better on launch price (USD) at $1,399 against $1,449, a $50 difference; lower is better because launch price is the cleanest baseline for value.
Pros and cons
HP Spectre x360 14
Pros
- 2.8K OLED touch display
- 360-degree convertible with pen
- 9 MP webcam
Cons
- Weaker weight (1.44 kg)
- Weaker rated battery life (14 h)
- Weaker launch price (USD) ($1,449)
Lenovo Yoga 9i
Pros
- Rotating soundbar hinge
- 2.8K OLED touchscreen
- Pen included
Cons
- Weaker weight (1.37 kg)
- Weaker rated battery life (15 h)
- Weaker launch price (USD) ($1,399)
Which one should you buy?
Choose HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) for…
People who want one device for typing, sketching and watching media. It stands out for 2.8k oled touch display, 360-degree convertible with pen, 9 mp webcam.
Choose Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 (Gen 9) for…
People who want a convertible for notes, sketches and films. It stands out for rotating soundbar hinge, 2.8k oled touchscreen, pen included.
Final verdict
Lenovo Yoga 9i scores 53 to HP Spectre x360 14's 46 on our category weighting, making it the stronger overall pick for people who want a convertible for notes, sketches and films. HP Spectre x360 14 remains the right call for people who want one device for typing, sketching and watching media. The VersusAnything Score is a transparent starting point, not a command; weight the rows you care about and the right answer for you may differ.
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Frequently asked questions
Is HP Spectre x360 14 better than Lenovo Yoga 9i?
On the VersusAnything Score, Lenovo Yoga 9i finishes ahead 53 to 46. That makes Lenovo Yoga 9i the better overall pick for people who want a convertible for notes, sketches and films, while HP Spectre x360 14 is still the right choice for people who want one device for typing, sketching and watching media.
What is the biggest difference between HP Spectre x360 14 and Lenovo Yoga 9i?
The largest gap is ports: HP Spectre x360 14 lists 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, 3.5 mm while Lenovo Yoga 9i lists 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, USB-A, 3.5 mm. Port selection decides how many dongles you carry.
Which is cheaper, HP Spectre x360 14 or Lenovo Yoga 9i?
Lenovo Yoga 9i is cheaper on launch price (USD): $1,399 against $1,449 for HP Spectre x360 14. Street prices vary by country and retailer, so check current offers.
Who should choose Lenovo Yoga 9i over HP Spectre x360 14?
Lenovo Yoga 9i is the better fit for people who want a convertible for notes, sketches and films. Its strongest points are rotating soundbar hinge, 2.8k oled touchscreen, pen included.
Sources
- HP Spectre x360 14: HP product page (manufacturer)
- Lenovo Yoga 9i: Lenovo Yoga page (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.