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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" with an Nvidia RTX 4060 is better suited for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering simulations due to its more powerful graphics card. The tradeoff is slightly lower battery life and a little more weight, making it less portable. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 15 with an Nvidia RTX 4050 will afford you better battery efficiency and is lighter, enhancing its portability, but its graphics are less powerful, making it less ideal for very intensive tasks. Both models come with a similar storage capacity, memory, and overall performance levels. The Legion also boasts a higher resolution screen, beneficial for tasks that require sharp visuals like photo editing. Choose the Legion for high-end tasks and visual clarity, and the LOQ for better battery life and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 15
- Good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.0
7.1
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 has a better screen for content creation.
For general use, both the Lenovo Legion 5 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 offer sufficient resolution and brightness, ensuring a clear and vivid display, but they may differ in panel type which affects viewing angles and color consistency. In terms of engineering and design, they may offer similar color accuracy covering a broad spectrum of color gamuts, making them suitable for detailed work that requires precise color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates limit the smoothness and responsiveness, making fast-moving visuals less fluid compared to laptops with higher refresh rates.
Battery
4.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 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.
Cost
$999
$1,109
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a price of $999 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 costs $1,109.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
4.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" boasts a high-resolution screen, robust CPU and ample RAM, ideal for smooth multitasking and vivid display, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life, affecting portability. Conversely, the Lenovo LOQ 15, with a similar CPU, RAM, and lighter build, offers longer battery usage and good screen quality, making it more portable for everyday tasks but less suited for high-resolution content. Both laptops are equipped to handle general use effectively, with differences in screen resolution and portability to consider based on individual preferences.
Gaming and AI
7.9
7.5
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 5 15" and Lenovo LOQ 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" stands out for gaming and 3D with its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, better suiting fast-paced visuals, whereas the Lenovo LOQ 15, though still competent with an Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, has a lower refresh rate at 144Hz, which may not be as smooth.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.9
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion 5 15" to be very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 excels in engineering and design use with its higher-resolution screen and a more powerful GPU, which are crucial for tasks like 3D modeling and graphics work. Although both the Legion 5 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 feature capable CPUs and considerable RAM, the LOQ 15's lower-resolution screen and slightly less capable GPU may not handle graphically demanding tasks as smoothly.
Content Creation
7.4
7.6
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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
7.3
7.5
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and Lenovo LOQ 15 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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 15" and the Lenovo LOQ 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion 5 15" | Lenovo LOQ 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $1,109 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | 14.2'' x 10.4'' x 0.99'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.3 lbs | 5.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.33" | 10.42" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | 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 | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 329 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | 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 | 3 | 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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Andreas Osthoff | September 2021
"The Lenovo Legion 5 15 is an affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power. The new AMD processor Ryzen 7 5800H offers plenty of performance and it is also very efficient. The combination with the fast 130W version of the GeForce RTX 3060 ensures high gaming performance. We also like the fast 165 Hz display with the 1080p resolution. The automatic graphics switching causes some problems with stutters, which are very annoying. If you do not need long battery runtimes, you should definitely deactivate the hybrid graphics mode in Lenovo's Vantage app. The Legion 5 15 is never silent."
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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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