Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 vs Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 Comparison

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Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 vs Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 and LOQ 15ARP9, two laptops by Lenovo. Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 was introduced to market in January 2025 and Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 was launched in April 2024. There is only 9 months difference between Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 and LOQ 15ARP9 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 and Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 Key Specs

Launched in January 2025
15.1" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 260
GPU: GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB
8GB,16GB,24GB,32GB,64GB Ram
344.9 x 255.35 x 19.95-21.54 mm (13.58 x 10.05 x 0.79-0.85 inches)
Weight: 1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)

Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 Key Specs

Launched in April 2024
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 6GB
8GB Ram
359.86 x 258.7 x 21.9-23.9 mm (14.17 x 10.19 x 0.86-0.94 inches)
Weight: 2.38 kg (5.25 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 and LOQ 15ARP9 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 over Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9

Weight	1.90 kg vs 2.38 kg	0.48 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~75.1% vs ~72.1%	Larger screen area ratio
Refresh Rate	165 Hz vs 144 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	150 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 6 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	5 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Max Total RAM	64 GB vs 32 GB	Higher RAM potential
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.2	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Key Travel	1.6 mm vs 1.5 mm	Better typing feel

Reasons to choose Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 over Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 2025

Side Bezel Thickness	7.2 mm vs 9.8 mm	2.6 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	15.6 inches vs 15.1 inches	Larger Screen Estate
GPU FLOPS	8 TFLOPS vs 7.7-13.6 TFLOPS

Common Strengths of Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 and Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 2025

Launch Dates	January 2025 vs April 2024	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs Yes	Fast connection to Network via ethernet cable
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 and Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 2025

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 vs Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 and the Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)	2.38 kg (5.25 lbs)
Surface Area	881 cm2 (136.5 inches2)	931 cm2 (144.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~75.1%	~72.1%
Side Bezel Thickness	~9.8 mm	~7.2 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.13 kg/inch	0.15 kg/inch
	0.286 lbs/inch	0.33 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Gray
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 and the Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 External Dimensions

Weight

Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 weighs 1.9 kg (4.19 lbs), whereas the LOQ 15ARP9 weighs 2.38 kg (5.25 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 is 0.13 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 is 0.15 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 vs Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 7 260	AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
Base Frequency	3.8 GHz	3.1 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.1 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	8	8
Number of Threads	16	16
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon 780M	No
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm	6 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 and Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( AMD Ryzen 7 260 ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB
TGP (Total Graphics Power)		95 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes	Yes, Advanced Optimus
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	7.7-13.6 TFLOPS	8 TFLOPS
Memory Size	8 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	~24 Gbps	~12 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	2560	2048
TMUs	80	64
ROPs	32	40

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 has a FLOPS value of 7.7-13.6 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 ' has a FLOPS value of 8 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 24GB 32GB 64GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	64 GB	32 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 and the LOQ 15ARP9, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 (2025)	Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	⚠ Can run using CPU + RAM fallback. Expect slower performance.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	⚠ Possible with CPU + RAM fallback using quantized models.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	60 Wh 80 Wh	60 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left, Bottom	Right, Bottom
Charge Power	170 / 245 W	170 / 230 W

Furthermore, both laptops have the same battery capacity of 60 Wh, ensuring comparable battery performance.

Battery Comparison

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STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 4 TB, the Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the LOQ 15ARP9's max. storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 vs Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 and Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 has a display size of 15.1".On the other hand, LOQ 15ARP9 has a larger15.6" display.The total usable screen area of the Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 is 661cm² / 102inch² whereas the LOQ 15ARP9's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 features a higher pixel density with 150 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

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Refresh Rate
The Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 offers a higher refresh rate of 165 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
Both Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 and LOQ 15ARP9 offer the same maximum brightness of 300 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

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Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 vs Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to LOQ 15ARP9 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 and LOQ 15ARP9 feature 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 and LOQ 15ARP9 have USB Type-C ports. Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while LOQ 15ARP9 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Neither Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 nor LOQ 15ARP9 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 and LOQ 15ARP9 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Neither Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 nor LOQ 15ARP9 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Legion 5 Gen 10 2025 and LOQ 15ARP9 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v7	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.4	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes