Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) vs Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
42.1Performance44
26.5Display35.3
49.3Battery46.7
73.9Portability35.1
3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)4 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 45.5 to 40.8, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+39) and battery (+3). Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 35
- 39% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 2.38 kg
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 33% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 25.2 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 27
- 162% higher charging: 170 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core i5-13420H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,600Top 52% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300Top 69% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh | 60 Wh+5% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 170 W+162% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg+39% | 2.38 kg |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm+33% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Aluminum top, composite base | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 1.4b, microSD, 3.5mm | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p with privacy shutter | 720p |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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