Lenovo LOQ 15
Lenovo LOQ 15
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GENERAL USE: Good—7.6/10
GAMING/AI: Good—7.8/10
ENG/DESIGN: Very Good—8.1/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.5/10
CONTENT CREATION: Good—7.6/10
PORTABILITY: Fair—6.6/10
BATTERY: Good—7.0/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Good—7.1/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Very Good—8.5/10
SIZE: 15.6"
The Lenovo LOQ 15 has solid performance capabilities due to its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card, which makes it suitable for a variety of tasks like gaming, engineering, and 3D work. The display is of a good standard with a 144Hz refresh rate, but the resolution is 1920 x 1080, which is good for general use but less clear for detailed engineering work. Portability-wise, it's relatively heavy and offers modest battery life, meaning it's not the best for on-the-go usage. If you're looking for a laptop with a balance between performance and price and can accept a heavier build and shorter battery life, the Lenovo LOQ 15 could be a good choice. It comes with a backlit keyboard, a decent range of ports including USB-C and HDMI, and has the capability to handle hardware ray tracing and DLSS for improved gaming graphics. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Powerful Ryzen & RTX combo
- Adequate battery life
- Good port selection
- Backlit keyboard and numeric pad
- Supports hardware ray tracing
Cons
- Moderate screen color coverage
- Non-touch 1080p display
- Average portability
- Average speaker quality
Ratings by Category
Engineering & Design:4.4
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its robust AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, ensuring smooth performance with demanding software applications. Additionally, it features a high-quality IPS display with a high contrast ratio and good coverage of the color spaces required for accurate visual work, enhancing the overall design experience.
Keyboard Quality:4.4
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
General Use:4.3
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is equipped with a capable AMD Ryzen 7 processor and 16GB of RAM for multitasking and smooth everyday performance. Its IPS screen offers good color and viewing angles, while its six-hour battery life and moderate portability score indicate convenience for on-the-go use without frequent charging.
Gaming & AI:4.3
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, ensuring it can handle graphic-intensive games and 3D applications with ease, and it also features a high screen refresh rate of 144Hz for smooth visuals and gameplay. While the capable CPU and quality IPS display panel contribute to the overall performance and visual experience, it's the powerful GPU and fast refresh rate that are particularly crucial for gaming and 3D tasks.
Software Development:4.2
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Content Creation:4.2
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Build Quality:4.2
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability.
Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify.
Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
General Use Screen Quality:4.1
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
Battery Life:4.0
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Operating Noise:4.0
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Portability:3.7
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $980 | ||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.4'' x 0.99'' | ||
Weight | 5.28 lbs | ||
Width | 14.16" | ||
Depth | 10.42" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | ||
RAM | 16 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | ||
RAM Slots | 2 | ||
Storage | 512 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 6 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | ||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 329 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 7.4/10 | ||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | ||
Webcam | 1080p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | No | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | Yes | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 3 | ||
USB-C ports | 1 | ||
USB-C Charging | Yes | ||
Display Outputs | 2 | ||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | ||
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Mark Knapp | August 2023
"Even after a short time with the LOQ 15, you'll find it has a lot going for it, but ultimately it's just "good"—not quite a star. The performance is respectable for the hardware it’s running, but Lenovo had to make some design sacrifices to trim the price. One of the better aspects is the keyboard, making it one of the better low-cost gaming laptops to actually put your hands on."
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