Lenovo LOQ 15

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Date Published: 10 Dec 2025

Intel Core i5-12450HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Laptop, 65W, 6GB)
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS
2000GB SSD
32GB RAM
1.77 kg (3.9 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.2 Portability Very Good

7.0 Display Very Good

6.6 For Work Good

6.1 For Gaming Good

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Lenovo LOQ 15

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Review

Lenovo LOQ 15 in-depth review

In the world of budget gaming laptops, every dollar saved comes with a compromise. The Lenovo LOQ Essential 15" (Gen 9, 15IAX9E) doesn't just accept this reality; it embraces it, making calculated sacrifices to excel where it matters most for gamers. It throws all its weight behind raw performance and a surprisingly great screen, creating a high-value machine that punches far above its price tag. But these smart choices come with one baffling, potentially deal-breaking limitation. Is this the budget champion we've been waiting for, or a flawed hero?You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/lenovo-loq-15-15iax9e/Specs, Drivers, What's in the boxDrivers All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: [...]

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Pros

Excellent gaming performance for its class; fastest RTX 2050 tested
Superb thermal management keeps the system cool and stable
Color-accurate (with our profile), 144Hz, PWM-free display is great for the price
Good upgrade potential with two M.2 storage slots
Practical fingerprint-resistant finish and useful ports like HDMI 2.1 and an SD card reader
Easy to service and maintain

Cons

Only a single SODIMM slot for RAM, limiting upgrades
Poor battery life
USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort functionality
Noticeable flex in the display lid

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

The Lenovo LOQ Essential 15″ (Gen 9, 15IAX9E) opens easily after removing nine Torx T5 screws – three short 4 mm units at the front and six longer 6 mm screws toward the middle and back. Popping the plastic clips with a thin pry tool reveals a clean, well-organized internal layout.Cooling System A single blower fan draws air across two flattened heat pipes spanning the CPU and GPU zones before exhausting through rear vents. Keeping the fins clear of dust will help maintain stable thermal performance over time. Memory and StorageMemory: The single DDR5 SO-DIMM slot support[...]

DISPLAY: 15.6-inch, 1920x1080, IPS

Name
AUO B156HAN15.K (AUO7EAD)

Diagonal
15.6"

Pixel density
141.21 ppi

Brightness
305 cd/m²

sRGB
96%

PWM frequency
No PWM (Flicker-Free)

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
1920x1080

Becomes "Retina" from
24 inches (62 cm)

Contrast
1400:1

dE Color Checker
3.4 1.2

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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