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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is a bit lighter and slimmer than the Lenovo LOQ 16, making it slightly more portable. However, the LOQ 16 has a higher refresh rate display which can enhance gaming and video experiences. Both have similar storage and memory, ensuring comparable multitasking and storage capabilities. The IdeaPad Pro 5i has a brighter screen and better color coverage, creating a more vibrant visual experience, which might be more appealing if you're into photo editing or content creation. For long hours away from a power source, the IdeaPad's battery also lasts longer than the LOQ 16's. If you need faster data transfers or connecting to more modern peripherals is essential, the IdeaPad comes with Thunderbolt ports unlike the LOQ 16. Choose the IdeaPad Pro 5i for a blend of portability, visual quality, and connectivity, whereas the LOQ 16 may appeal more for its gaming display features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good portability
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
- The Lenovo LOQ 16 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i.
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8
7.2
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
409.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i likely provides a higher resolution and brighter panel which enhances the viewing experience in day-to-day tasks, hence it's very good for general use, while its color gamut coverage satisfies the needs of engineering and design despite falling short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate. The Lenovo LOQ 16, with a similarly capable panel for resolution and brightness, also suits general use and is equipped to handle the color fidelity required for professional design work but, like the IdeaPad, lacks the high refresh rate that is crucial for the smooth visuals demanded by gaming and 3D applications. Both laptops seem to prioritize screen features that benefit professional and everyday use over the fast refresh rates that gaming and 3D modeling or animation would benefit from.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$950
$740
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has a price of $950 and the Lenovo LOQ 16 costs $740.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
409.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Lenovo LOQ 16 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is well-suited for general use due to its combination of a powerful Intel CPU, ample RAM, and a high-resolution, bright IPS display, while offering a balance of decent battery life and portability. Meanwhile, the Lenovo LOQ 16 also serves general use well with a similarly capable AMD CPU and graphics card, good RAM capacity, and a quality keyboard, but it trades off a bit of portability and screen brightness for a better heat management system and quieter operating noise.
Gaming and AI
7.4
7.5
6.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i are both good for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Lenovo LOQ 16 are both well-suited for gaming and 3D because they have the same high-performance Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card. However, the LOQ 16 has a higher screen refresh rate, advantageous for smoother visuals in gaming, while the IdeaPad Pro 5i offers better overall screen quality with higher resolution, making it also great for detailed 3D work.
Engineering and Design
8.1
7.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
6.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i to be very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 is good.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i boasts a high-quality IPS screen with a higher resolution and brightness, delivering superior screen quality for engineering and design tasks; it also features strong CPU and GPU performance with adequate RAM, making it very capable for intensive processing demands. While both laptops carry the same Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics and identical RAM, the Lenovo LOQ 16, with a slightly less robust CPU and screen, offers a more pronounced gaming aesthetic and physical durability but is heavier, which could affect portability; both have a high-quality keyboard and moderate operating noise, balancing performance with user comfort.
Content Creation
7.7
7.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Lenovo LOQ 16 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.7
7.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Lenovo LOQ 16 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 16 has 6 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Lenovo LOQ 16 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and the Lenovo LOQ 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i | Lenovo LOQ 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$950 | $740 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.75'' | 14.2'' x 10.9'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 10.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 409 nits | 329 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Tom's Hardware
Brandon Hill | January 2024
"Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
Lenovo LOQ 16
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Christian Hintze | September 2023
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
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About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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