Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) vs Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
43.7Performance44
39.9Display35.3
46.7Battery46.7
41.9Portability35.1
8 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)0 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 43.1 to 40.8, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+7) and display (+5). 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 Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 35
- Stronger portability score: 42 vs 35
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 35% higher charging: 230 W vs 170 W
- 33% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 60 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
- Lower launch price: $749 vs $1,399
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+15% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 350 nits+17% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core i5-13420H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,600Top 52% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300Top 69% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh+33% | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 7 h | — |
| Charging | 230 W+35% | 170 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.3 kg+3% | 2.38 kg |
| Thickness | 21.9 mm+13% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 140W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 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 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p with E-shutter | 720p |
| Biometrics | None | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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