Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential Gen 9 2024 ( Intel i5-12450HX, RTX 2050 65W, 8GB, 512GB, 15.6” FHD 144Hz)

After the success of its LOQ gaming lineup, Lenovo has now introduced a new sub-series under the name LOQ Essentials. These laptops bring similar components at a reduced cost to customers by cutting a few corners in terms of build quality and performance. Let’s discuss in depth the LOQ Essential 2024 i5-12450HX RTX 2050.

Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential Gen 9 2024 (15IAX9E ) Overview

Design and Display

Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential 2024 (15IAX9E)  is a budget-friendly gaming laptop that opts for a simple design rather than the flashy aesthetics typically seen in gaming laptops, like RGB lighting. It features a basic white backlit keyboard and weighs 1.77 kg. The 15.6-inch IPS LCD offers Full HD resolution with a 144Hz refresh rate. This screen supports 100% sRGB color coverage and provides a brightness level of 300 nits.

Performance

Under the hood, the Lenovo LOQ Essential Gen 9 offers the Intel Core i5-12450HX featuring 8 cores and 12 threads from the 2022 lineup. For graphics, users can get the RTX 2050 mobile GPUs with 4GB GDDR6  (65W). The laptop comes with 8GB RAM pre-installed but you can upgrade it till 32GB . Storage is customizable, with an option for up to 512GB/1TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage.

Battery and Other Features

Powering the Lenovo LOQ Essential Gen 9 is a 57Wh battery, supported by a 135W AC adapter and Rapid Charge Pro for quicker recharging. It comes with a solid selection of ports, including two USB-A 5Gbps ports, one USB-C 5Gbps port, an HDMI 2.1 output, a headphone/microphone combo jack, an RJ45 Ethernet port, and an SD card reader. Connectivity is handled by WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, while the audio experience is enhanced by Nahimic 3D audio with a 2x 2W speaker setup for surround sound.

All in all, LOQ Essential 2024 i5-12450HX RTX 2050 is good gaming laptop.

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