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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" boasts a bigger screen and may offer more robust performance for intensive tasks like engineering, 3D modeling, or gaming but sacrifices portability and has shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 15, being newer and less expensive, offers a smaller, more portable size with better battery life, making it a good fit for general use and carrying around; however, it may not be as powerful for very demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 15
- Good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3
7.1
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 15 for engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize screen real estate and color accuracy for tasks like photo editing or CAD work, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" with its larger display and better color gamut support is a solid choice, though it is bulkier and less convenient to move around. However, both models may not be the best for gaming or working with 3D graphics because of their lower refresh rates, which can make fast-paced visuals less smooth. For everyday tasks like browsing, video streaming, or document editing, either laptop would provide a pleasant visual experience with their good resolution and brightness levels.
Battery
4.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 15 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.
Portability
Poor
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo LOQ 15 has only fair portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,200
$1,109
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has a price of $1,200 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 costs $1,109.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" offers a larger screen and better battery capacity favorable for extended use and productivity, but is heavier and less portable, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 has a newer processor and a more compact form conducive to mobility, but comes with a smaller display which could be less ideal for multitasking. Both have sufficient RAM for everyday tasks, quality IPS displays, and adequate storage, balancing performance and user comfort for general use purposes.
Gaming and AI
7.4
7.5
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and has a screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, which provides a smooth gaming and 3D experience on a larger 17-inch display, whereas the Lenovo LOQ 15, while also featuring a high 144 Hz refresh rate, comes with the latest Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, offering cutting-edge graphics processing on a more portable 15-inch screen. While both laptops have quality IPS displays and competent CPUs, the Legion’s slightly older but more powerful GPU may appeal to users seeking higher gaming performance, and the LOQ's newer GPU and operating system may attract users looking for the latest features and software support.
Engineering and Design
7.6
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" offers a balance of CPU and GPU performance for engineering and design tasks with a larger screen, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 boasts a more current processor and superior GPU, leading to better overall performance for demanding software. However, the Legion 5 provides a larger display which might be preferable for design work, but the LOQ 15 is lighter and thus more portable, with newer features like Windows 11 Home which could be a consideration for some users.
Content Creation
7.2
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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
7.0
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" and Lenovo LOQ 15 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 Legion 5 17" and the Lenovo LOQ 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion 5 17" | Lenovo LOQ 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,109 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 11.4'' x 1'' | 14.2'' x 10.4'' x 0.99'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.57 lbs | 5.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.7" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.41" | 10.42" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 305 nits | 329 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.8/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 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 | 4 | 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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Lenovo Legion 5 17"
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Sebastian Bade | February 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 5 17 is a current-gen 17-inch gaming laptop and equipped with the latest AMD CPU and a powerful GPU, that manages to reach its full potential. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is a very good choice for this laptop and able to maintain its performance level for long periods of time. Our test model only falls behind consistently in a direct comparison with its competitors that are often equipped with eight cores and 16 threads. Despite this, the Legion 5 17 leaves an excellent impression and is almost able to keep up with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 mobile GPU in synthetic benchmarks."
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Mark Knapp | August 2023
"Even after a short time with the LOQ 15, you'll find it has a lot going for it, but ultimately it's just "good"—not quite a star. The performance is respectable for the hardware it’s running, but Lenovo had to make some design sacrifices to trim the price. One of the better aspects is the keyboard, making it one of the better low-cost gaming laptops to actually put your hands on."
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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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