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Updated January 10, 2024·
If performance on intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming is a priority and you don't mind spending more, the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro is the better choice. However, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable than the Lenovo LOQ 15. The LOQ 15 is less expensive, offers respectable performance for general use and engineering, and has a longer battery life, which could make it a better option if portability and cost are bigger concerns for you. Both laptops are suitable for gaming but the Legion 7i Pro has a distinct edge in handling more demanding games due to its more powerful components. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 15
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
469.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for general use, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 7i Pro surpasses the LOQ 15 due to its more powerful CPU and greater RAM, which immensely boost performance for diverse tasks, along with its superior screen quality that offers better viewing experiences, albeit it trades off with less portability and shorter battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo LOQ 15, while still good for general use with a capable CPU and adequate RAM, enhances portability with a lighter design and longer battery life, but at the expense of lower screen resolution and overall power.
Gaming and AI
9.1
7.5
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
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 7i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 is good.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
9.3
7.9
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is equipped with a more powerful CPU, higher RAM, and a superior GPU, all of which are crucial for demanding engineering applications and design work, alongside a high-quality screen that professionals need for precision. Despite the Lenovo LOQ 15 being a solid option with decent processing power and screen quality for engineering tasks, its less powerful components compared to the Legion Pro 7i make it a slightly less optimal but more portable choice, with a good keyboard and quieter operation that might appeal to users who value mobility and lower noise.
Content Creation
8.5
7.6
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 is good.
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
8.2
7.5
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for software development, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.7
7.1
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
469.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a display that provides crisp visuals and accurate colors due to its high resolution and wide color gamut coverage, making it suitable for detailed tasks in engineering and design. However, its lower refresh rate detracts from the smoothness required in gaming and 3D applications, where visuals can appear less fluid. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 15 offers overall good screen performance for routine tasks and design work with acceptable clarity and color reproduction, but suffers from the same limitations in gaming and 3D content due to a refresh rate that doesn't meet the needs of those fast-paced environments.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has very good build quality, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,000
$1,109
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a price of $2,000 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 costs $1,109.
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Key similarities
Battery
5.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has 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
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and Lenovo Legion Pro 7i both have only fair portability.
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How the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and the Lenovo LOQ 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion Pro 7i | Lenovo LOQ 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $1,109 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.94'' | 14.2'' x 10.4'' x 0.99'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | 5.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.32" | 10.42" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900HX | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 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 | 5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 469 nits | 329 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 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 | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.8/10 | 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 Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Florian Glaser | February 2023
"Passionate gamers who want to play demanding modern titles with maximum details and don't mind spending the moolah will find the Lenovo Legion 7 Pro to be the right choice. The bright, sharp, and color-accurate 16:10 QHD 240 Hz display makes for an immersive viewing experience. The hardware is housed in a stylish chassis that feels premium and scores well in terms of workmanship and stability. Other aspects such as sound quality, input devices, and connectivity also seem to be near-perfect."
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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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