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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro and the Lenovo LOQ 16 involves several trade-offs. The Legion 5i Pro is a bit more expensive but offers better performance, making it suitable for intensive tasks like gaming and engineering, along with a higher resolution display and superior battery capacity. Select the Legion 5i Pro if high-performance computing is crucial, or opt for the LOQ 16 if budget and portability take precedence. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
- 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
8.0
7.5
8.5/10
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 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is better suited for high-end gaming and 3D applications because it features a more powerful GPU (Nvidia RTX 4060) and a higher screen refresh rate (165 Hz) compared to the Lenovo LOQ 16, which comes with a slightly less powerful GPU (Nvidia RTX 4050) and a lower screen refresh rate (144 Hz). While both systems offer similar CPUs and screen qualities, the GPU and screen refresh rate are crucial for gaming, making the Legion Pro 5i the superior choice for demanding tasks.
Screen Quality
8.1
7.2
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i likely has a high-resolution display and great brightness, making it sharp and clear for general use and detailed engineering tasks, but its refresh rate is lower, reducing smoothness during fast-paced 3D environments. Conversely, the Lenovo LOQ 16's display also offers suitable resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and engineering applications, with color accuracy that benefits professional design work. However, both models may not suit gamers or 3D animators preferring fluid motion, as their screens don't refresh as quickly as specialized gaming laptops, which can detract from immersive gameplay and 3D visualizations.
Battery
3.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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
$1,000
$740
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has a price of $1,000 and the Lenovo LOQ 16 costs $740.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 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 LOQ 16 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro, with its more powerful Intel CPU and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, is better suited for performance-intensive tasks, while its larger and higher-resolution display provides a crisp visual experience, but it trades off some portability and has shorter battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 16, on the other hand, offers a balance with a capable AMD CPU and Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU for daily tasks, better battery life, and a high-quality IPS screen, but it does compromise slightly on screen real estate and resolution.
Engineering and Design
8.4
7.9
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Pro 5i to be very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.6
7.6
9.6/10
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 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
7.5
7.5
9.6/10
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 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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 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 Legion Pro 5i and the Lenovo LOQ 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Pro 5i | Lenovo LOQ 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $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 | Intel i7-13700HX | 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 | 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 | 368 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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Brian Westover | August 2023
"The midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."
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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