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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 offers slightly better performance in both gaming and engineering tasks due to its more powerful graphics card. It's also equipped with a larger battery, which could provide longer battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 15 has a faster main processor, which may offer an advantage in CPU-intensive tasks. While both have similar weight and dimensions, making them comparably portable, the Legion Slim 5 has a higher refresh rate and resolution display, which might make it more suitable for tasks requiring more screen real estate and clarity, such as photo editing or multitasking with multiple windows. If battery life and gaming performance are priorities, consider the Legion Slim 5, but if you're looking for a slightly faster CPU and don't mind a smaller battery capacity, the LOQ 15 could be a good choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 15
- The Lenovo LOQ 15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion Slim 5.
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.2
7.1
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 have similar screen quality.
For general use, both the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and the LOQ 15 have panels with adequate resolution and brightness, ensuring a clear and vivid display for everyday tasks. In engineering and design, where color precision matters, these models offer good coverage of color gamuts, providing accurate color reproduction for professional work. However, for gaming and 3D, they fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and slower response times in fast-paced scenarios.
Cost
$1,000
$1,179
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has a price of $1,000 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 costs $1,179.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and Lenovo LOQ 15 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and Lenovo LOQ 15 are both suitable for general use with their substantial RAM and capable CPUs for multitasking, with the Legion offering a slightly larger screen and higher battery capacity for longer use away from power sources. Although both have high-quality IPS displays, the Legion has a slightly higher screen resolution, contributing to sharper images, while the LOQ 15 offers a brighter display, and both are similarly portable with near-identical dimensions and weight.
Gaming and AI
7.7
7.5
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1200
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 Legion Slim 5 and Lenovo LOQ 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and has a high refresh rate of 144Hz for smooth gaming and 3D rendering experiences, and its screen offers decent brightness and color coverage. The Lenovo LOQ 15, while also supporting a refresh rate of 144Hz for comparable smoothness in motion, uses a slightly less powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU but has a slightly better screen in terms of brightness and color accuracy, which could enhance visual detail in games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.0
7.9
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 5 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is equipped with a strong GPU and high-quality screen that makes it suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks. In comparison, the Lenovo LOQ 15 includes an even more powerful CPU for computational tasks, though its GPU is slightly less capable than that of the Legion Slim 5. Both laptops offer a good blend of portability and a quality keyboard, which are important for on-the-go professionals, while their speakers and noise levels during operation are reasonable and won't interfere with work in quiet environments.
Content Creation
7.5
7.6
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
7.4
7.5
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has 7 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
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and Lenovo LOQ 15 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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 Slim 5 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion Slim 5 | Lenovo LOQ 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,179 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.3'' x 0.99'' | 14.2'' x 10.4'' x 0.99'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 5.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.25" | 10.42" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS | 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 | 7 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 329 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 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 | 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 | 2 | 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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Lenovo Legion Slim 5
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Mark Knapp | August 2023
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
Lenovo LOQ 15
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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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