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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7, with its RTX 3060 GPU and a higher refresh rate display, is better suited for gaming and tasks that benefit from a smooth visual experience. Conversely, the Lenovo LOQ 15, while newer and also aimed at gamers, has a lower battery capacity and weighs more, which may not be as convenient for those who value portability highly. Both have comparable performance for general use, engineering, and machine learning tasks, thanks to similar CPUs and ample RAM. Consider the Legion Slim 7 for a balance of gaming performance and portability, or the LOQ 15 if you prefer newer hardware and don't mind the extra weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6"
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 15
- The Lenovo LOQ 15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6".
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.7
7.1
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 provide clear and vibrant displays with ample resolution and brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing, video streaming, and productivity applications. When it comes to engineering and design, the same screens offer wide color gamuts ensuring that professionals in these fields can work with accurate color representation for precise editing and modeling. However, for gaming and 3D applications, where smooth motion and quick screen refreshes are crucial, these laptops may fall short due to lower refresh rates compared to models specifically designed for these high-intensity visual tasks.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 9 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
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and Lenovo LOQ 15 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 excels in general use with a good balance of power and efficiency courtesy of its capable AMD CPU and RTX GPU, alongside strong battery life and a portable design, all while providing a quality screen and a comfortable keyboard. In comparison, the Lenovo LOQ 15, although newer, also has a strong processor and GPU combo for general use, offers very good keyboard and speaker quality, but it trades off some portability and battery life against its counterpart.
Gaming and AI
7.4
7.5
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" are both good for gaming and AI.
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
7.8
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 offers a solid balance for engineering and design with its capable CPU, ample RAM, and quality GPU, further backed by a bright, high refresh-rate screen; it also maintains relatively good portability and lower operating noise.
Content Creation
7.7
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and Lenovo LOQ 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
7.5
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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.
Cost
$1,200
$1,179
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has a price of $1,200 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 costs $1,179.
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How the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and the Lenovo LOQ 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" | Lenovo LOQ 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,179 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.69'' | 14.2'' x 10.4'' x 0.99'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 5.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 10.42" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 71 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 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 | 7.6/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6"
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Benjamin Herzig | November 2022
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
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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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