Lenovo Slim Pro 9ivsLenovo LOQ 15

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Lenovo
Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
Slim Pro 9i

Quick Stats

The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i delivers exceptional performance, making it ideal for creators and demanding tasks smoothly.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i boasts a solid build with a premium feel overall.
The display boasts exceptional smooth visuals, although the warm tone can be a concern for some users.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i boasts a range of impressive features for seamless performance and connectivity.
Lenovo
Lenovo LOQ 15
LOQ 15

Quick Stats

Spending $50 on Nvidia config over Intel Arc version significantly improves gaming performance and value.
The Lenovo LOQ 15's build shows promise despite some design choices that fall short of perfection overall.
The Lenovo LOQ 15's display is decent but lacks vibrant colors and deep blacks for gaming and media consumption.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 offers upgraded features, including improved upgradeability and frequent Intel Arc graphics driver performance improvements.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
Winner
#132
Lenovo LOQ 15
#134
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
#204
Winner
Lenovo LOQ 15
#209
Display
Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
#259
Winner
Lenovo LOQ 15
#518
Performance
Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
#141
Winner
Lenovo LOQ 15
#142
Build
Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
#705
Winner
Lenovo LOQ 15
#709
Features
Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
#539
Lenovo LOQ 15
#108
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
Lenovo Lenovo LOQ 15
up to 32GB
up to 64GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 8000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-13905H
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 115W)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo Slim Pro 9i

Strengths

The laptop has a great design with rounded edges, metallic gray color, and a camera bar that makes it easy to open single-handedly.
The display is a 14.5 in 3K resolution at 16:10 aspect ratio with 165 HZ refresh rate, making everything look smoother.
The laptop has several ports for connectivity, including HDMI, USB-C, and an SD card reader, which is great for video editors.
The keyboard is great, with good key travel, spacing, and layout, and the function keys are well-chosen and useful.
The speakers on this laptop are some of the best I've heard on a laptop, with loud and clear sound.

Weaknesses

The laptop has some heft to it, making it less portable than others in its class.
There is only one Thunderbolt 4 port, which might be limiting for some users.
The right side of the touchpad sounds a little hollow compared to the left side.
The battery life is around 5 hours, which is not great but not too bad either.
The display has a slightly yellow tint, especially on web pages and documents, although this might be an issue specific to my review unit.

Lenovo LOQ 15

Strengths

Lenovo's LOQ 15 is still a great budget friendly gaming laptop compared to what alternatives offer at this price point.
The Nvidia config having both G-Sync and Advanced Optimus
The visual design changes are only small, but are welcome improvements.
The black keyboard is a bit easier to see, the new power button design is brighter
Not having hot air blowing on your mouse hand is always welcome, especially when thermals were otherwise fine.
The extra upgradeability by now supporting two double sided SSDs is nice too.
Lenovo's BIOS has a lot of extra options that many other laptops like ASUS, Razer and Acer simply do not have.

Weaknesses

The battery drain due to the smaller 170 watt charger isn't ideal
The Arc laptop has worse performance in games
Worse battery life while running a game
Less VRAM on the GPU
No advanced optimus so you have to reboot, and Intel's driver support is still playing catch up compared to Nvidia
The Arc version feels a bit pointless since it costs $50 more than the Nvidia version for similar performance
The left side being blank and moving its ports to the right is an odd design choice
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Lenovo Slim Pro 9i

The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is an incredibly close-to-perfect laptop for creators. Its rounded edges and metallic great color are a refreshing change from traditional ThinkPad designs. The high-resolution webcam and spacious touchpad add to its appeal. However, one major flaw holds it back: the display's slightly yellow tint on the white color setting. A minor calibration issue or isolated problem?

Lenovo LOQ 15

The Lenovo LOQ 15 is a budget-friendly gaming laptop that offers an impressive array of features at an affordable price point. Equipped with Intel's Arc graphics or NVIDIA's RTX 3050 graphics, this laptop provides seamless gaming experiences. With a sleek design and upgradeable storage options, it's an attractive choice for gamers on a budget. However, the Arc configuration seems to fall short in terms of performance and battery life, making the more expensive Nvidia version the better value.

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