Lenovo LOQ 15

LaptopMedia.com Laptop Specs Lenovo LOQ 15 (15IAX9E) Lenovo LOQ 15

Date Published: 03 Jul 2026

Intel Core i5-12450HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 (Laptop, 65W)
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS
512GB SSD
8GB RAM
1.77 kg (3.9 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.2 Portability Very Good

7.0 Display Very Good

5.8 For Work Average

5.5 For Gaming Average

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Specs

Display
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS

HDD/SSD
512GB SSD

M.2 Slot
2x 2242 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

RAM
8GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Home

Dimensions
359.3 x 236 x 19.9 - 22.95 mm (14.15" x 9.29" x 0.78")

Weight
1.77 kg (3.9 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

2x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

1x USB Type-C
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

HDMI
2.1

Card Reader
SD (SD, SDHC, SDXC)

Ethernet LAN
10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6

Bluetooth
5.2

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
HD 720p with privacy shutter, fixed focus

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Dual-microphone array

Speakers
2x 2W Stereo Speakers, Nahimic Audio

Security Lock slot

Gifts
128GB Docking Station Set

Portability

Lenovo LOQ 15 (15IAX9E)

14.15" x 9.29" x 0.78" Dimensions

1.77 kg (3.9 lbs) Weight

Average 15.6-inch laptop

2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +15% Weight

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[...]