•  Date Published: 07 Aug 2024
    • Intel Core i7-13700H
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 115W)
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS
    • 2000GB SSD
    • 32GB RAM
    • 2.40 kg (5.3 lbs)
    7.0
    TOTAL SCORE
    5.0 Portability Average
    7.0 Display Very Good
    7.4 For Work Very Good
    7.7 For Gaming Very Good

    Review

    Lenovo LOQ 15i in-depth review

    Today, we are going to review the second iteration of the Lenovo LOQ laptop. This time, it is a 15-inch model, which aims to battle with the likes of Acer's Nitro, HP's Vostro, and ASUS' TUF Gaming series of notebooks.Immediately, there is one question that arises - what is the difference between the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, and the LOQ machine? Well, we are not entirely sure, so we are going to treat the latter as a standalone product, rather than a rebranded machine.To be fair, its processor and GPU combo are pretty capable. We are talking about Intel's 13th Gen 45W CPUs, maxing out with the Core i7-13700H. As for graphics, you can go up to the RTX 4060 with 115W of TGP. In addition, you can settle for the RTX 2050, RTX 3050, and RTX 4050, with the last two options sharing the s[...]

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    Pros

    • Pretty good gaming performance with GPU overclock function
    • 2x M.2 PCIe x4 Gen 4 slots, 2x DDR5 RAM SODIMM slots in dual channel
    • 144Hz refresh rate (BOE NE156FHM-NX3 (BOE0AE3))
    • No PWM (BOE NE156FHM-NX3 (BOE0AE3))
    • Affordable price tag
    • Great keyboard

    Cons

    • Covers only 54% of sRGB (BOE NE156FHM-NX3 (BOE0AE3))
    • No SD card
    • No Thunderbolt 4

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    1. Removing the Back Plastic Shroud To begin disassembling the Lenovo LOQ (15" Intel, 2023), you first need to remove the back plastic shroud. This is held in place by four Phillips-head screws. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to undo these screws.  2. Unscrewing the Bottom Panel After removing the plastic shroud, proceed to undo the nine Phillips-head screws that secure the bottom panel to the chassis. Keep all screws in a safe place for reassembly.  3. Disconnecting the Battery Once inside, you'll find a 60Wh battery pack. To remove it, unplug the connect[...]

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    DISPLAY: 15.6-inch, 1920x1080, IPS

    • Name
    • BOE NE156FHM-NX3 (BOE0AE3)
    • Diagonal
    • 15.6"
    • Pixel density
    • 141.21 ppi
    • Brightness
    • 381 cd/m2
    • sRGB
    • 54%
    • PWM frequency
    • No PWM (Flicker-Free)
    • Panel Type
    • IPS
    • Resolution
    • 1920x1080
    • Becomes "Retina" from
    • 24 inches (62 cm)
    • Contrast
    • 1950:1
    • dE Color Checker
    • 4.2 3.4
    • PWM Rating
    • 10.0: (safe)

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