The Lenovo Legion Slim and LOQ Gaming lineup have been unveiled with powerful specs that will appeal to different gamer segments. The Lenovo Legion Slim lineup targets gamers who want a slim machine without sacrificing power, while the Lenovo LOQ gaming PCs cater to entry-level gamers who want affordable laptops with powerful specs.
The new products come with various components and in-house developed technologies, such as the new Lenovo Artificial Intelligence (LA) chips, which Lenovo says will optimize the performance of the devices to satisfy the performance, cooling, and charging needs of gamers.
Lenovo also announced that the Lenovo Legion Slim lineup would include a new 14-inch laptop targeted at gamers who strongly prefer portability.
We are particularly excited about the performance potential of the new RTX 40 series GPUs, and we can’t wait to see how much better the RTX 40 series performs compared to the previous 30 series GPUs.
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i and 7
The Slim 7i and Slim 7 laptops are targeted at top gamers who might want a laptop with which they can also create content. These laptops can run AAA titles with ease and execute tasks like streaming, content creation, and work. Both laptops have an ultra-slim form and weigh about 4.4 lbs.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7i can be configured with an Intel Core i9-1300H processor, an Nvidia RTX 4070 laptop GPU, and up to 32GB RAM. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7’s only different component is the AMD processor, which can be configured with an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS processor.
Asides from the processors, everything else is essentially the same. Users can choose to pick a 240Hz WQXGA (2560 × 1600) display or a 3.2K 165 Hz display for their laptop. Both screen options have Lenovo PureSight gaming display functionality, which improves color accuracy and TÜV Rheinland blue-light protection certification.
Lenovo has tackled overheating, a common issue for gaming laptops, using its ColdFront 5.0 advanced thermal system, a new air intake and fan system, and its LA AI chip. Combined, these technologies manage the thermal performance of the laptops to maximize performance and minimize noise.
Lenovo reports that in its testing, the cooling system achieved a 48db fan noise in performance mode. We will have to test the laptops ourselves to verify, but gaming laptops typically hit 45-55db fan noise, so 48 dB could be said to be on the lower end of the spectrum.
Both laptops have a 99.99Whr battery and support Super Rapid Charge with a 230W adapter or up to 140W USB-C charging. The Lenovo Legion Slim series supports Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and has Lenovo’s Legion TrueStrike keyboard with a full numpad, large arrow keys, and RGB lighting.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7i will be available from April 2023, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 will be available from May 2023. They will have Storm Grey and Glacier White color options and a starting price of $1,769.99.
Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and 5
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and 5 target price-conscious gamers who want a high-performance laptop without exceeding their budget. The Legion Slim 5i can be configured with an Intel Core i7-13700H processor, while the Legion Slim 5 can support an AMD Ryzen 9 7840HS processor.
Besides the slightly lower processor performance compared to the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 series, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 series has similar components. Both laptops can support an NVIDIA RTX 4070 GPU and up to 32GB RAM, and they also have the Legion ColdFront 5.0 thermal system and Lenovo LA AI chip. However, they use a turbocharged 12V dual liquid polymer fan system to keep the laptops cool during extended gaming.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and 5 have a 16-inch 240Hz WQXGA display panel, while the 14-inch Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has an OLED panel. The laptops have an 80Wh battery which supports Super Rapid Charge and offers support for up to 140W USB-C charging. They also have the Legion TrueStrike keyboard with RGB lighting.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i will be available from April 2023 at a starting price of $1,349.99, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 will be available from May 2023 at a starting price of $1,199.99. They will have Storm Grey and Misty Grey color options.
Furthermore, the 14-inch Lenovo Slim 5 will be available from October 2023. Lenovo has yet to disclose pricing information for the laptop.
Lenovo LOQ Gaming
The new Lenovo LOQ series – pronounced “lock” – targets entry-level gamers. The series comprises two sets of laptops: two laptops in the series have a 15-inch display, while two others have a 16-inch display.
The laptops vary in price and configuration. Some are configured with a 13th Gen Intel Core, while others have an AMD Ryzen 7000 processor. All laptops in the series can be configured up to an NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPU.
Lenovo announced that the GPUs on the Lenovo LOQ will come with a MUX switch that allows the GPU to interface directly with the laptop’s display during gaming sessions, allowing the display to produce smoother and faster graphics. During regular use, the GPU is disengaged, and the laptop uses integrated graphics, extending the battery life of the laptop.
The 16-inch Lenovo LOQ has a 165Hz WQXGA display and can be configured with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD storage. The 15-inch variant can be configured with the same specs but comes with a 165Hz WQHD display. Lenovo says both laptops support NIDIA G-SYNC, which enables the laptops to deliver improved images at a faster refresh rate and have two RAM and PCle slots so users can expand storage to match their needs.
The Lenovo LOQ laptops also have the Lenovo LA AI Chips, just like their Lenovo Legion Slim counterparts, but they use four heat pipes, two high-speed fans, and enlarged air intakes to cool the laptops. The 16-inch laptop has an 80Whr battery that supports Super Rapid Charge, while the 15-inch has a 60Whr battery that supports Super Rapid Charge support.
Both laptops support 140W charging and have a full-sized keyboard with a numpad and RGB lighting.
The Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8 has an Intel Core processor and will be available from April 2023 at a starting price of $899.99.
The Lenovo LOQ 16IRH8 has an Intel Core processor and starts at $1,149.99, while the Lenovo LOQ 15APH8 has an AMD Ryzen processor and starts at $899.99. Both laptops will be available from May 2023.
The Lenovo LOQ 16APH8 has an AMD Ryzen processor and will be available from June 2023 at a starting price of $959.99.
Lenovo LOQ Tower 17IRB8
The Lenovo LOQ Tower is targeted at entry-level gamers who prefer desktop gaming. The 17L chassis has a unique blue pattern design. It houses an Intel Core 17-13700 processor and can be configured to an NVIDIA RTX 40-Series GPU.
Users can configure this device with up to 32GB RAM, 3TB SATA HDD, and 1TB SSD storage. The desktop PC also supports Wi-Fi 6e for fast online gaming or streaming.
The Lenovo LOQ Tower will be available sometime in fall 2023 at a starting price of $979.99.