Lenovo LOQ with RTX 5050 (Ryzen 7 250) Lenovo Legion 5i with RTX 5050 Comparison

Lenovo LOQ with RTX 5050 (Ryzen 7 250) $1,250	Lenovo Legion 5i with RTX 5050 $1,068	MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
Overview
Brand
Lenovo	Lenovo
Model
LOQ RTX 5050 Gaming Laptop	Legion 5i
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
RTX 5050 Laptops
RAM
32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800MHz SO-DIMM	16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
16GB Laptops \| 8GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD	512GB SSD
2TB Laptops \| 512GB Laptops
Display
15.6" FHD (1920x1080), IPS, Anti-Glare, 144Hz, 100%sRGB, 300 nits	15.3 Inches, 1920 x 1200 pixels, 2K WUXGA IPS
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11
Weight
	2.4 kg (approximate)
Color
Grey	Eclipse Black
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X	Intel Core i7-13650HX
AMD Ryzen 7 Laptops \| Intel Core i7 Laptops
Cores
8.0	14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores)
Threads
16.0	20.0
Base Clock
3.3GHz	2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.1GHz	4.9 GHz
Cache
16MB L3 Cache	24MB L3 cache
TDP
105W	45W
Display
Screen Size
15.6"	15.3 Inches
Resolution
1920x1080	1920 x 1200 pixels
Refresh Rate
144Hz	165Hz (variable, AI-optimized)
Response Time
	3ms (GTG)
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% sRGB
Brightness
300 nits	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, Non-Touch	Anti-glare coating, 100% sRGB coverage
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
VRAM
8GB GDDR7	8GB GDDR6
TGP
	Maximum 75W (with Dynamic Boost)
Ray Tracing
Supported	Supported
DLSS Support
Supported	Supported
Benchmark Scores
	Approximate 3DMark Time Spy: 10,500
Additional Features
	AI-enhanced graphics, DLSS 3
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5 SO-DIMM	DDR5 SO-DIMM
RAM Speed
4800MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Up to 64GB (2x32GB)	Up to 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD	512GB NVMe SSD
Secondary Storage Options
	Available via M.2 slot, not included
RAID Support
	Supported via BIOS configuration
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Numeric Keypad	Full-sized Legion TrueStrike keyboard with N-Key Rollover
RGB Customization
	White backlit keyboard with customizable RGB zones
Game Optimization
	Lenovo AI Engine+ for dynamic performance tuning
Performance
Cooling Technology
Standard cooling with internal fans	Legion Coldfront: Hyper with vapor chamber, copper heat pipes, and dual fans
Overclocking Support
Supported via BIOS/Software	Yes, via Lenovo Vantage software
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Quiet	Balanced, Performance, Turbo, Quiet
Benchmark Scores
	See above in Graphics
Battery
Capacity
	80Wh
Backup Time
	Up to 9 hours (varies with usage)
Charging Type
Supports fast charging; approximately 30 minutes to 50%	Supports 100W fast charging via USB-C, 0-70% in 30 minutes
Power Adapter
65W or 100W USB-C Power Delivery compatible	230W AC adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2	Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
3 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C, 1 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet, 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo	3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (with Power Delivery and DisplayPort), 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm Audio Jack, Kensington Lock
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Backlit Keyboard with Numeric Keypad	Legion TrueStrike full-sized keyboard with white backlight
Key Travel
	1.5mm
N-Key Rollover
	Yes
Touchpad Features
Precision Touchpad with multi-touch support	Precision touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Stereo speakers	Dual 2W speakers with Nahimic 3D Audio
Audio Enhancements
	Nahimic audio software for immersive sound
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes (3.5mm combo)	Yes
Camera
Webcam
720p HD webcam	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Plastic chassis with metal lid	Aluminum lid, plastic chassis
Color Options
Grey	Eclipse Black
RGB Lighting
Keyboard backlit with customizable RGB	Yes, keyboard zones
Dimensions
	Approx. 357 x 259 x 22 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
No	No
Advanced Cooling
Standard cooling system	Yes, Legion Coldfront: Hyper
Software
Lenovo Vantage for system management	Lenovo Vantage, Legion Space, AI Engine+
Box Contents
Laptop
Lenovo LOQ RTX 5050 Gaming Laptop	Lenovo Legion 5i
Power Adapter
65W/100W USB-C charger	230W AC adapter
User Manual
Included	Included
Warranty Card
Included	Included
Additional Accessories
PCO Notebook Cooler	None specified
Launch Date
Release Date
October 22, 2025	August 2025
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: Lenovo LOQ with RTX 5050 (Ryzen 7 250) or Lenovo Legion 5i with RTX 5050?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of Lenovo Legion 5i with RTX 5050:

Offers better Refresh Rate (165Hz (variable, AI-optimized) vs 144Hz)

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