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The short answer
The Legion 5 15.1-inch costs $300 more than the LOQ 15.3-inch (25.0%), and both carry an RTX 5060. For that money you get 10 W more graphics power, a stronger processor, an OLED screen about 79% brighter, a battery 33% larger and 0.24 kg less weight. The LOQ is quieter and $300 cheaper. Buy the Legion 5 if you want the screen and battery; buy the LOQ if frame rates per dollar are all you need.
Lenovo LOQ 15.3-inch (15AHP11), Ryzen 7 250, RTX 5060 (105 W), 16GB / 512GB
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Lenovo Legion 5 15.1-inch OLED, Ryzen 7 260, RTX 5060 (115 W), 16GB / 512GB
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The Dinho Score measures the laptop itself, not its price. The 11-point gap comes from the screen, battery, GPU power and weight.
What each laptop costs
| Laptop | Price | Earlier or reference price | Read on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo LOQ 15.3-inch, Ryzen 7 250, RTX 5060, 16GB / 512GB | $1,199.99 | $1,349.99 | 3 November 2026 |
| Lenovo Legion 5 15.1-inch OLED, Ryzen 7 260, RTX 5060, 16GB / 512GB | $1,499.99 | $1,649.99 | 3 November 2026 |
| Gap | $300 (25.0% of the LOQ price) | $300 |
Price check, 3 November 2026
- Value: the LOQ at $1,199.99 is fair value; the Legion 5 at $1,499.99 is good value.
What the $300 buys, number by number
| Measure | LOQ 15.3-inch | Legion 5 15.1-inch | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics power (RTX 5060) | 105 W | 115 W | +9.5% for the Legion |
| Processor, Geekbench 6 multi-core | 9,926 | 13,349 | +34.5% for the Legion |
| Screen | 15.3-inch IPS, 1920 x 1200, 165Hz | 15.1-inch OLED, 2560 x 1600, 165Hz | Higher resolution and OLED contrast |
| Brightness measured | 277 nits | about 495 nits | +79% for the Legion |
| Colour gamut measured | 99.8% sRGB, 78.8% P3 | 100% sRGB, 99.9% P3 | Wide gamut only on the Legion |
| Battery | 60 Wh (closest reviewed version) | 80 Wh | +33% for the Legion |
| Weight | 2.18 kg | 1.94 kg | 0.24 kg (11%) lighter |
| Noise under gaming load | 48 dB | about 50 dB | LOQ slightly quieter |
| Cyberpunk 2077, 1080p Ultra | 88.5 fps (Performance mode) | about 93 fps (estimate) | about 5% for the Legion |
Frame rates are close: the GPU gap is 10 W, and the Legion drives a sharper screen that costs more performance when you game at its native resolution. The $300 is mostly spent on the screen, the processor and the battery.
What the Legion 5 costs you
- Flicker: the OLED panel uses PWM at 44% brightness and below, which bothers some people.
- Noise: about 50 dB in Performance mode, louder than the LOQ’s 48 dB.
- Shared gaps: neither laptop has an SD card reader.
Which one to buy
| If you… | Choose |
|---|---|
| Want the lowest RTX 5060 price and plan to plug in | LOQ 15.3-inch |
| Care about screen quality, colour work or battery life | Legion 5 15.1-inch OLED |
| Carry the laptop daily and want it lighter | Legion 5 15.1-inch OLED |
| Are sensitive to screen flicker | LOQ 15.3-inch (IPS, no OLED PWM) |
| Want to compare the whole line first | Legion laptops explained and LOQ laptops explained |
Two RTX 5060 laptops can differ by 10 W, as explained in RTX 5050 vs 5060 vs 5070 laptop GPUs and how to read gaming laptop specs. For more RTX 5060 prices see gaming laptop deals from $1,000 to $1,500, and for the whole category see Laptops.
Last checked 3 November 2026. How we source our guides is explained on the About page.
Sources
- Best Buy US: Lenovo Legion laptop search results and Lenovo LOQ (read 3 November 2026)
- Notebookcheck: Lenovo Legion 5 15 laptop review (RTX 5060 at 115 W, OLED brightness, weight, noise, PWM) and Lenovo LOQ 15 gaming laptop review (RTX 5060 at 105 W)
- Laptop Media: Lenovo LOQ 15 Gen 10 (15AHP10) review (screen, battery, gaming results of the closest version)
- Ultrabookreview: new 2026 Legion notebooks (GPU power up to 115 W)
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