Lenovo Legion 5i Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD RTX 5060 8GB vs Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
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| Feature | Lenovo Legion 5i Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD RTX 5060 8GB |  Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 16 inches | 15.6-inch |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i5-12450HX |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 1TB | 512 GB |
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General
| Specification | Lenovo Legion 5i Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD RTX 5060 8GB | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Lenovo | Lenovo |
| Model | Legion 5i 16-inch | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9E Essential |
| Announced | 2025 | 2024 |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Gaming laptop |
| Color | Eclipse Black | Luna Grey |
Design
| Specification | Lenovo Legion 5i Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD RTX 5060 8GB | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 35.97 × 26.25 × 1.99–2.27 cm | 359.3 × 236 × 19.9–22.95 mm |
| Weight | Starting at 2.3 kg | Starting at 1.77 kg |
| Build Materials | Aluminum top with PC-ABS bottom (OLED models); PC-ABS chassis on IPS models | PC-ABS top and bottom |
Display
| Specification | Lenovo Legion 5i Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD RTX 5060 8GB | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 16 inches | 15.6-inch |
| Display Type | IPS, anti-glare | IPS anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 1920 × 1080 (FHD) |
| Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 300 nits |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display Features | 100% DCI-P3, Dolby Vision, G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus | 16:9, 100% sRGB, 1000:1 contrast, 88% active-area ratio |
Performance
| Specification | Lenovo Legion 5i Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD RTX 5060 8GB | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i5-12450HX |
| CPU | 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores), 24 threads, up to 5.4GHz, 36MB cache | 8 cores (4 P-cores + 4 E-cores), 12 threads; up to 4.4 GHz; 12 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
| Graphics Memory | 8GB GDDR7 | 6 GB GDDR6 |
| RAM Type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM |
| Storage Type | M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD | M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Lenovo Legion 5i Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD RTX 5060 8GB | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 32GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 1TB | 512 GB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Lenovo Legion 5i Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD RTX 5060 8GB | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 80Wh rechargeable lithium-ion | 3-cell 57 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to approximately 8 hours local video playback | Up to 6 hours (Lenovo target; usage-dependent) |
| Charging | Slim Tip AC charging; USB-C Power Delivery supported | Rapid Charge Pro: up to 50% in 30 minutes |
| Power Adapter | 245W Slim Tip AC adapter | 135 W Slim Tip AC adapter |
Software
| Specification | Lenovo Legion 5i Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD RTX 5060 8GB | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Lenovo Legion 5i Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD RTX 5060 8GB | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2×2 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax 2×2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) | Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | Lenovo Legion 5i Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD RTX 5060 8GB | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 5MP webcam with electronic privacy shutter | HD 720p webcam with electronic privacy shutter |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers, 2W × 2, optimized with Nahimic Audio | 2 × 2 W stereo speakers |
| Microphones | Dual-microphone array | Dual-array microphones |
| Audio Features | High Definition Audio, Nahimic Audio | Realtek HD Audio; Nahimic Audio |
Keyboard & Input
| Specification | Lenovo Legion 5i Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD RTX 5060 8GB | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | 6-row keyboard with numeric keypad and Copilot key | 6-row keyboard with numeric keypad |
| Keyboard Backlight | 24-zone RGB backlight | White backlight |
| Trackpad | Buttonless multi-touch Precision TouchPad | Precision multi-touch touchpad |
| Fingerprint Reader | No | — |
| Stylus Support | No | No |
Ports
| Specification | Lenovo Legion 5i Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD RTX 5060 8GB | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 3 × USB-A 5Gbps (one Always On) | 3 × USB-A |
| USB-C | 2 × USB-C including Thunderbolt 4 | 1 × USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 and USB PD |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | 1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 | No |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K at 60Hz) | HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 over USB-C | DisplayPort via USB-C |
| Memory Card Reader | No | No |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5mm headphone / microphone combo jack | 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Other Ports | Slim Tip power connector | Power connector |
Additional Features
| Specification | Lenovo Legion 5i Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD RTX 5060 8GB | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Firmware TPM 2.0, BIOS passwords, electronic camera shutter | Firmware TPM 2.0; electronic camera shutter |
| Cooling | Lenovo Legion Coldfront Hyper cooling | Dual-fan gaming cooling |
| Special Features | Lenovo AI Engine+ with LA1 AI chip; Advanced Optimus | NVIDIA DLSS; Dynamic Boost 2.0 |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Lenovo Legion 5i Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD RTX 5060 8GB | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | Lenovo Legion 5i Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD RTX 5060 8GB | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential – Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
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