Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) vs Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
43.7Performance44
39.9Display38.3
46.7Battery46.7
41.9Portability43.5
6 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)1 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) scores 43.1 against 43.1 for Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) edges ahead in display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 70% higher charging: 230 W vs 135 W
- 33% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 60 Wh
- 17% higher Peak brightness: 350 nits vs 300 nits
- 13% lower thickness: 21.9 mm vs 25.2 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
- Lower launch price: $980 vs $1,399
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+5% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 350 nits+17% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Up to Intel Core 7 230H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5200 |
| 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) | 2,600Bottom 46% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300Bottom 28% | — |
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+70% | 135 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 2.1 kg+9% |
| Thickness | 21.9 mm+13% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base | — |
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 | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| 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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