For a balance of performance and portability with a focus on gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks, the Lenovo LOQ 15i is the better choice. It offers a more powerful dedicated Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a faster 144Hz IPS display, which is ideal for smooth visuals in fast-paced games and professional applications. Additionally, it has a better color gamut coverage, making it suitable for content creation and entertainment. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, which might not be ideal if you need to work on the go for extended periods without access to a power outlet.
On the other hand, if you prioritize general productivity, office work, and have a tighter budget, the Lenovo V15 is a more cost-effective option. It's lighter, has a longer battery life, and comes with Windows 11 Pro, which can be beneficial for business environments. Its AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processor with integrated Vega 7 graphics is sufficient for everyday tasks, but it won't perform as well in more demanding applications or games compared to the LOQ 15i. The V15's TN display panel is less vibrant and has a lower refresh rate, which might not be as appealing if you're looking for a laptop for multimedia or gaming.
In summary, choose the Lenovo LOQ 15i for its superior gaming and graphics performance, and better display quality, accepting the trade-offs in weight and battery life. Opt for the Lenovo V15 if you value longer battery life, a lighter design, and are primarily focused on general use and office applications with occasional light gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 15i
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15i and Lenovo V15 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo LOQ 15i is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.1/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15i is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
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
8.2/10
6.3/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 15i is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
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
7.8/10
7.3/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Lenovo LOQ 15i and Lenovo V15 are both good for content creation, though the Lenovo LOQ 15i is somewhat better.
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
7.6/10
7.1/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15i and Lenovo V15 are both good for software development, though the Lenovo LOQ 15i is somewhat better.
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
7.1/10
5.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo LOQ 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 has 8 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo V15 has good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 15i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.7/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15i has good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$930
$579
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Lenovo LOQ 15i has a price of $930 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.
"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."
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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