Lenovo LOQ (Gen 10) vs Lenovo Legion 5i
The Lenovo Legion 5i is the better laptop on paper: it is much faster, is better for gaming and has an OLED screen. The Lenovo LOQ doesn't beat it on any spec that matters.
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Key differences
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Performance
Lenovo Legion 5i wins
The Lenovo Legion 5i's Intel Core i7 14th gen HX is quicker: it is built for heavy creative work, while the Lenovo LOQ's AMD Ryzen 5 220 stays smooth with lots of apps open.
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Gaming
Lenovo Legion 5i wins
The Lenovo Legion 5i's RTX 5060 plays modern games at high settings, while the Lenovo LOQ's RTX 5050 plays modern games at 1080p.
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Display
Lenovo Legion 5i wins
The Lenovo Legion 5i has the better screen: 15.1" 2.5K OLED 500 nits 165 Hz against 15.6" Full HD 300 nits 144 Hz.
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Battery life
Lenovo LOQ wins
The Lenovo LOQ should last longer: up to 10.4 hours against up to 9 hours.
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Connectivity
Lenovo Legion 5i wins
The Lenovo Legion 5i is better connected. It has newer Wi-Fi 7.
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Portability
Lenovo Legion 5i wins
The Lenovo Legion 5i is easier to carry at 1.9 kg, against 2.4 kg.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo LOQ if…
- You want a little more room on screen: it's 15.6 inches.
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: it has 16 GB of memory.
- You type in dim rooms: it has a backlit keyboard.
Choose the Lenovo Legion 5i if…
- You edit photos or video, or keep a lot open at once: its Intel Core i7 14th gen HX is the more powerful processor.
- You play games: its RTX 5060 plays modern games at high settings.
- You watch a lot of films and video, or edit photos: its OLED screen has true blacks and rich colour.
- You'll move it around the house or office: it's 0.5 kg lighter.
- You read, write or edit photos a lot: its 2.5K screen makes text and images crisper.
Full spec comparison
The Lenovo Legion 5i leads on performance, the screen and battery and weight; elsewhere the two are closely matched.
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Performance
The Lenovo Legion 5i is ahead on performance.
It is much faster and is better for gaming, and the Lenovo LOQ doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ (Gen 10) | Lenovo Legion 5i |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 220 | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| Graphics memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Graphics power (TGP) | 100 W | 115 W |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Upgradeable (slots) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2242 |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Screen
The Lenovo Legion 5i is ahead on the screen.
The Lenovo LOQ has a slightly bigger screen: 15.6" against 15.1". The Lenovo LOQ has a slightly bigger screen, while the Lenovo Legion 5i has an OLED screen, has a sharper screen and has more accurate colour.
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ (Gen 10) | Lenovo Legion 5i |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6" | 15.1" |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | 2.5K (2560 x 1600) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Panel | IPS | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | Yes | — |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits |
| Colour range | 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| HDR | None | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 600, Dolby Vision |
| Finish | Matte | Glossy |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
The Lenovo Legion 5i is ahead on battery and weight.
It is lighter, and the Lenovo LOQ doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ (Gen 10) | Lenovo Legion 5i |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 10.4 hours | Up to 9 hours |
| Battery capacity | 60 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Charger | 170 W | 245 W |
| Charges via | Slim tip (rectangle) power connector; USB-C also charges (USB PD 65-100W) | Slim-tip (rectangle) barrel; USB-C PD also charges |
| Fast charging | Rapid Charge Pro: up to 50% in 30 min | 0-30% in 10 min, 0-70% in 30 min, 0-100% in 80 min |
| Weight | 2.4 kg | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 359.86 x 258.7 x 21.9-23.9 mm | 344.9 x 255.35 x 19.95-21.54 mm |
| Materials | PC-ABS top, PC-ABS bottom | Aluminium (top), PC-ABS + 15% Talc (bottom) |
| Colour | Luna Grey | Eclipse Black |
| Colours available | Luna Grey | Eclipse Black |
Ports and wireless
The Lenovo Legion 5i is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has Wi-Fi 7, and the Lenovo LOQ doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ (Gen 10) | Lenovo Legion 5i |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1), 1x USB-C (USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2, charging with USB PD 65-100W, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Ethernet (RJ-45), 1x 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps; 1 always-on), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, charging USB PD 95-100W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Ethernet RJ-45, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | None |
| External displays (max) | 2 | 3 |
| Card reader | None | None |
| Ethernet | 1 GbE RJ-45 | 1 GbE RJ-45 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ (Gen 10) | Lenovo Legion 5i |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 5MP | 5MP |
| Webcam privacy | E-shutter (electronic); Icecat also lists a privacy shutter | E-shutter (electronic kill switch) |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | 6-row, numeric keypad, Copilot key, multimedia Fn keys, 1.5 mm travel, white backlight | 24-zone RGB backlight, 1.6 mm key travel, numeric keypad, Copilot key |
| Number pad | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | Buttonless Mylar surface multi-touch, Precision Touchpad, 75 x 120 mm | Buttonless Mylar multi-touch, 75 x 120 mm, Precision |
| Speakers | 2x 2 W stereo, Nahimic Audio | 2x 2 W, HARMAN, Nahimic Audio |
| Microphones | dual-microphone array | dual-array |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | Firmware TPM 2.0 (in SoC), E-shutter webcam privacy, BIOS passwords (admin/user/power-on/HDD), Self-healing BIOS | Firmware TPM 2.0, E-shutter, BIOS power-on/supervisor/HDD passwords, Self-healing BIOS |
Software and model
Both run Windows.
So the same apps work on both, and they get the same kind of updates.
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ (Gen 10) | Lenovo Legion 5i |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Update promise | None | None |
| Model number | 83JG0008UK | 83LY000LUS |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |