Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 vs Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10 Comparison

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Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 vs Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 and LOQ 15AHP10, two laptops by Lenovo. Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 was introduced to market in May 2025 and Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10 was launched in January 2025. There is only 4 months difference between Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 and LOQ 15AHP10 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 and LOQ 15AHP10 are members of Lenovo's series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Lenovo Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8	September 2025	16.0"	354.3 x 241 x 9.9-15.8 mm	1.84 kg (4.06 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8	September 2025	16.0"	354.3 x 241 x 9.87-15.8 mm	1.84 kg (4.06 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 Intel	September 2025	14.0"	325.5 x 227.6 x 11.2-15.1 mm	1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 Intel	September 2025	16.0"	361.5 x 248.6 x 12.6-18.17 mm	1.82 kg (4.01 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3	September 2025	16.0"	361.5 x 248.6 x 12.8-19.55 mm	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6	May 2025	13.3"	299.3 x 207 x 9.85-17.75 mm	0.92 kg (2.03 lbs)
Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025	May 2025	18.0"	403 x 296.5 x 23.9-27.95 mm	3.5 kg (7.72 lbs)
Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 6	April 2025	14.0"	315.9 x 223.7 x 10.9-16.3 mm	1.39 kg (3.06 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 and Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 Key Specs

Launched in May 2025
18.0" Mini LED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 16GB,GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop 24GB
32GB,64GB,128GB,192GB Ram
403 x 296.5 x 23.9-27.95 mm (15.87 x 11.67 x 0.94-1.1 inches)
Weight: 3.5 kg (7.72 lbs)

Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10 Key Specs

Launched in January 2025
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 250
GPU: GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop 8GB,GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB
8GB,16GB,32GB Ram
359.86 x 258.7 x 21.9-23.9 mm (14.17 x 10.19 x 0.86-0.94 inches)
Weight: 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 and LOQ 15AHP10 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 over Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~78.6% vs ~72.1%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	18 inches vs 15.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	240 Hz vs 144 Hz	Smoother media experience
Contrast Rate	1200:1 vs 1000:1	more pleasing colors
Screen PPI	252 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	3840 x 2400 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	100% vs 67.3%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Max Brightness	520 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
Response Time	3 ms vs 27 ms	Faster Response screen
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 4 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 5 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	42 TFLOPS vs 13.6 TFLOPS	Higher RAM potential
Max Total RAM	192 GB vs 32 GB	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.3	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	3x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 3.2	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v5 vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Larger Touchpad Area
Touchpad Size	15.0 x 9.5 cm vs 12.0 x 7.5 cm	Better typing feel
Key Travel	1.6 mm vs 1.5 mm

Reasons to choose Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10 over Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025

Weight	2.40 kg vs 3.50 kg	1.1 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	7.2 mm vs 7.7 mm	0.5 mm thinner bezels
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen

Common Strengths of Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10 and Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025

Launch Dates	May 2025 vs January 2025	Both laptops are recent models
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 15AHP10 and Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025

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

Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 vs Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 and the Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10.

Physical Specs
Weight	3.5 kg (7.72 lbs)	2.4 kg (5.29 lbs)
Surface Area	1195 cm2 (185.2 inches2)	931 cm2 (144.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~78.6%	~72.1%
Side Bezel Thickness	~7.7 mm	~7.2 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.19 kg/inch	0.15 kg/inch
	0.418 lbs/inch	0.33 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Gray
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 and the Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10 External Dimensions

Weight

Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 weighs 3.5 kg (7.72 lbs), whereas the LOQ 15AHP10 weighs 2.4 kg (5.29 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

Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025

Avg: larger than 17.0"

Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Thickness Comparison

Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025

Avg: larger than 17.0"

Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

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 9i Gen 10 2025 is 0.19 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10 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 9i Gen 10 2025 vs Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	AMD Ryzen 7 250
Base Frequency	2.7 GHz	3.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.4 GHz	5.1 GHz
Number of Cores	24 (8P + 16E)	8
Number of Threads	24	16
L3 Cache	36 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics (4-Cores)	Radeon 780M
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm	4 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 9i Gen 10 2025 and Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 7 250

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 16GB GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop 24GB	GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	975 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	175 W	100 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX	Yes
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	42 TFLOPS	13.6 TFLOPS
Memory Size	16 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR7
Memory Bus	256 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	~28 Gbps	~24 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	7680	2560
TMUs	240	80
ROPs	96	32

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 9i Gen 10 2025 has a FLOPS value of 42 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10 ' has a FLOPS value of 13.6 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	32GB 64GB 128GB 192GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x16 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	5600 MHz	5600 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	192 GB	32 GB
Total Slots	4	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 32 GB, the Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the LOQ 15AHP10's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

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 9i Gen 10 (2025)	Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10
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.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✔ Runs smoothly on GPU.	⚠ Can run using CPU + RAM fallback. Expect slower performance.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	⚠ Possible with CPU + RAM fallback using quantized models.	⚠ Possible with CPU + RAM fallback using quantized models.

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	99.9 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	400 W	170 / 245 W

Moreover, the Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 boasts a larger battery capacity of 100 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the LOQ 15AHP10's60 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025

Avg: larger than 17.0"

Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 4 TB, the Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the LOQ 15AHP10's max. storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	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 9i Gen 10 2025 vs Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 and Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10 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 9i Gen 10 2025 has a display size of 18.0".On the other hand, LOQ 15AHP10 has a smaller 15.6" display.The total usable screen area of the Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 is 939cm² / 146inch² whereas the LOQ 15AHP10's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 features a higher pixel density with 252 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025

Avg: larger than 17.0"

Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Refresh Rate
The Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 offers a higher refresh rate of 240 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 boasts a faster response time of 3.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 offers a higher maximum brightness of 520 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025

Avg: larger than 17.0"

Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 vs Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to LOQ 15AHP10 (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 9i Gen 10 2025 and LOQ 15AHP10 feature 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 and LOQ 15AHP10 have USB Type-C ports. Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 has 3x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while LOQ 15AHP10 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
Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 is equipped with Thunderbolt 5 port. LOQ 15AHP10 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 and LOQ 15AHP10 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
Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. LOQ 15AHP10 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Legion 9i Gen 10 2025 and LOQ 15AHP10 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	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	3x USB 4.0	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 5	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	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes