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IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 vs Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11

IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10
46Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
46.1Inno Score
44Performancechip51.3
26.5Display38.3
46.7Battery46.7
76Portability46.1
3 spec wins — IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP103 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 scores 46 against 46.1 for Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11 edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10

  • Stronger portability score: 76 vs 46
  • 34% lower weight: 1.39 kg vs 2.1 kg
  • 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
  • 27% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 23.3 mm
  • Lower launch price: $749 vs $1,399

Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11

  • Stronger performance score: 51 vs 44
  • Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
  • 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 108% higher charging: 135 W vs 65 W

Display

Display comparison: IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 versus Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
SpecIdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
Screen size14 ″15.3 ″+9%
Panel typeOLEDIPS
Resolution1920x12001920x1200
Refresh rate60 Hz165 Hz+175%
Peak brightness400 nits+33%300 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 versus Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
SpecIdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7 7735HSIntel Core Ultra X7 358H
GraphicsAMD Radeon 680MIntel Arc B390 (integrated)
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5xLPDDR5X-8533 (soldered)
Storage512 GB512 GB
Storage typeSSDNVMe SSD (M.2, PCIe 4.0)

Battery

Battery comparison: IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 versus Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
SpecIdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
Capacity60 Wh60 Wh
Charging65 W135 W+108%

Design

Design comparison: IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 versus Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
SpecIdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
Weight1.39 kg+34%2.1 kg
Thickness16.9 mm+27%23.3 mm
MaterialAluminumPC-ABS plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 versus Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
SpecIdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
Ports2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x microSD card reader, 1x 3.5mm audio combo jack2x USB-A (5Gbps), 1x USB-A (10Gbps), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 65-100W input, DisplayPort 2.1), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.3
Webcam1080p FHD5MP with IR and E-shutter
BiometricsIR facial recognitionIR camera for Windows Hello face recognition; no fingerprint reader

Software

Software comparison: IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 versus Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
SpecIdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

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