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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is generally less expensive with a high-performing processor and graphics card suitable for 3D, machine learning, and engineering; it also supports hardware ray tracing and DLSS for better gaming. However, it's heavier, has a lower battery life, and its screen is less sharp compared to the Slim Pro 7 14. The Slim Pro 7 14 is more portable, has a touch screen with higher resolution and better color coverage, making it excellent for general use and media consumption; it also has longer battery life. Choose the LOQ 16 for performance-intensive tasks or the Slim Pro 7 14 for portability and better screen quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.7
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is good for gaming and 3D due to its higher refresh rate display and a stronger GPU, which are very important for these tasks, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 also performs well with a competent GPU and a high-quality display but has a lower screen refresh rate.
Screen Quality
7.2
7.4
16.0in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Lenovo LOQ 16 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 have screens with adequate resolution and brightness, making text clear and colors vivid which is pleasing for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, they both cover broad color ranges, ensuring that the colors you work with are accurate and consistent for tasks such as photo editing or CAD work. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may lead to less smooth visuals, which can be a drawback for action-packed games or high-speed animations where fluid motion is key.
Battery
6.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.5in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$740
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has a price of $740 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
8.0
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 outshines the Lenovo LOQ 16 for general use due to its higher resolution and touch-enabled display, longer battery life, more portable design, and superior screen color accuracy, but trades off with a less powerful GPU which is less suitable for intensive gaming. The LOQ 16 offers a robust CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality IPS panel, making it suitable for a variety of general tasks, but its bulkier size, lower battery endurance, and greater weight make it less optimal for users prioritizing portability and long periods of use away from power sources.
Engineering and Design
7.9
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is highly suitable for engineering and design due to its powerful CPU, substantial RAM, and a capable GPU, which are very important for demanding tasks, although with a compromise on screen resolution and color accuracy. Conversely, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, while still offering a robust CPU and ample RAM for engineering tasks, provides superior screen quality with higher resolution and better color coverage, making it more adequate for design work, but it has a less powerful GPU and its design emphasizes portability and less operating noise.
Content Creation
7.6
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 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
7.5
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo LOQ 16 | Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$740 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.9'' x 1.02'' | 12.9'' x 8.9'' x 0.61'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 12.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.92" | 8.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 73 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 329 nits | 334 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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Matthew S. Smith | May 2023
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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