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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro is more expensive but offers better performance for intensive tasks like engineering or 3D rendering due to its stronger GPU. Despite the higher cost, it has a larger standard storage and significantly better battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 16 is less expensive and has a smaller screen which makes it more portable. Its battery lasts longer for typical use and is better suited for general use or less demanding gaming. The LOQ 16's GPU is not as powerful, making it less ideal for heavy graphical tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
- Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4
7.5
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 offers a higher screen refresh rate and a more powerful GPU with the Nvidia RTX 4070, making it very good for gaming and 3D applications, while the Lenovo LOQ 16, with a slightly lower refresh rate and a less powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, is still good for these tasks but may not perform as optimally. Both laptops have capable CPUs and high-quality IPS displays, contributing positively to their gaming and 3D capabilities, although the higher-spec components of the Legion Pro 5 give it an edge in very demanding situations.
Engineering and Design
8.5
7.9
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 with its higher-end GPU and CPU, alongside a larger, higher resolution, and brighter screen, makes it very suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, despite being less portable and having a shorter battery life than the LOQ 16. The Lenovo LOQ 16, on the other hand, offers a balance between performance and portability, with sufficient CPU and GPU capabilities for engineering use and better battery life, but it comes with a smaller screen and less powerful components than the Legion Pro 5.
Screen Quality
8.0
7.2
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
340.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5's vibrant colors, higher resolution, and greater brightness provide a visually engaging experience, making it superior to the LOQ 16, which, while still good, has slightly lower performance in these aspects. Engineering and design professionals will find the Legion Pro 5's wider color gamuts more suitable for precision work as it displays a broader range of colors more accurately than the LOQ 16. Regarding 3D and gaming, the Legion Pro 5's lower refresh rate may lead to less smooth visuals compared to laptops optimized for such tasks, making it less ideal despite the resolution and panel type still being relevant.
Battery
3.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 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.
Cost
$1,320
$740
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a price of $1,320 and the Lenovo LOQ 16 costs $740.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
340.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Lenovo LOQ 16 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 stands out for general use due to its superior screen resolution and quality, which is beneficial for tasks that require visual clarity, along with a very capable processor, ample RAM, and dedicated graphics card; however, its lower battery life and slightly heavier build affect portability compared to the Lenovo LOQ 16.
Content Creation
7.8
7.6
9.3/10
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 Legion Pro 5 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
7.6
7.5
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Lenovo LOQ 16 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Pro 5 | Lenovo LOQ 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,320 | $740 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | 14.2'' x 10.9'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.6 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.31" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.25" | 10.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 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 | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 340 nits | 329 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 | 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 | 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 Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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PCMag
Mark Knapp | July 2023
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
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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