Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
44Performance38.8
38.3Display38.4
46.7Battery60
43.5Portability75.8
2 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH114 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) wins this laptop face-off, 50 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+32) and battery (+13). 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 LOQ Essential 15IRH11
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 39
- 108% higher charging: 135 W vs 65 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 44
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 45% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 25.2 mm
- 27% lower weight: 1.53 kg vs 2.1 kg
Display
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″ | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (multitouch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Up to Intel Core 7 230H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,531Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,711Bottom 13% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh | 70 Wh+17% |
| Charging | 135 W+108% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.1 kg | 1.53 kg+27% |
| Thickness | 25.2 mm | 13.9 mm+45% |
| Material | — | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (power delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p + IR with e-shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | — | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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