Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5vsLenovo LOQ 15

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Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5
ThinkPad P14s Gen 5

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 offers respectable general usage and demanding workload performance capabilities.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 boasts an excellent build quality with a sturdy aluminum chassis.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5's display offers vibrant colors, crisp text, and excellent resolution for creative tasks.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 offers multiple connectivity options, upgradable memory, and a powerful Intel Arc iGPU.
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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 ThinkPad P14s Gen 5
Winner
#129
Lenovo LOQ 15
#134
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5
#351
Lenovo LOQ 15
#209
Winner
Display
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5
#253
Winner
Lenovo LOQ 15
#518
Performance
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5
#51
Winner
Lenovo LOQ 15
#142
Build
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5
#685
Winner
Lenovo LOQ 15
#709
Features
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5
#502
Lenovo LOQ 15
#108
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5
Lenovo Lenovo LOQ 15
up to 128GB
up to 64GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 8000GB SSD
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS
NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada Generation (50W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 115W)
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5

Strengths

The built quality is excellent, sturdy and premium with an aluminium chassis.
The new 1.5mm keyboard is comfortable to type on for long hours.
There are plenty of ports to choose from: two Thunderbolt ports, two USB-A ports, HDMI, and RJ45 Ethernet port.
Upgrades are available for memory up to 96GB and m.2 SSD slots.

Weaknesses

The Intel Arc is a useful iGPU, but the optional entry-level RTX 500 AER is not as powerful as one might expect from a mobile workstation.
At full retail price, the ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 is in an ultra-competitive space where your money can go a long way elsewhere.
No configurable option for 4G LTE or 5G connectivity is a letdown
The price starts at £1,210 or $1,568 before taxes, which may be too high for some users

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 ThinkPad P14s Gen 5

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 is a mobile workstation that promises power and portability in a compact 14-inch package. With its sturdy aluminum chassis, comfortable keyboard, and generous port selection, this laptop appears to be well-suited for creative professionals and corporate users who value practicality over substance. Under the hood, the Intel Core Ultra 755h processor and Arc 8 core iGPU deliver respectable performance, although the optional Nvidia RTX 500 AER GPU may leave some wanting more graphical oomph.

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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