
A new entry-level LOQ with a last-gen i5 CPU and RTX 2050 has joined the ranks of available Lenovo LOQ gaming laptops in Nepal. In this article, let’s talk about the design, specifications, and price in Nepal of all Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 gaming laptops.
Lenovo LOQ Series
For starters, LOQ is Lenovo’s new sub-brand of affordable gaming PCs (laptops and towers) announced in March of 2023. As such many might not be familiar with the naming, but to put it simply the LOQ laptops sit in between Lenovo’s entry-level IdeaPad Gaming laptops and the premium Legion Series.
Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 Overview
Display and Build
Lenovo LOQ 15 Gaming Laptop 15IAX9 sports a 15.6 IPS display. It has a resolution of up to WQHD/WUXGA and a 16:9 aspect ratio. Furthermore, the 144Hz panel covers 100% of the sRGB color gamut and can hit a maximum brightness of 350 nits.
Besides that, the screen is G-Sync and Free-Sync compatible and the laptop comes with Advanced Optimus. Some variants of the laptop come with better color coverage and higher brightness levels as well.
Lenovo LOQ (2023) comes with a full-sized keyboard with an RGB or a white backlight. The Precision Touchpad supports multi-touch gestures and is placed a bit to the left. Besides that, the gaming laptop is made out of plastic and weighs 2.4 kg.
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Performance and Memory
Under the hood, LOQ 15 15IAX9 is available in different CPU/GPU configurations. Here are the 3 models that’s available:
Lenovo LOQ 15 15IAX9 Models |
LOQ 15 (Intel Core i5-12450HX, RTX 2050, 8 GB, 512GB, 15.6 inch 144Hz) |
LOQ 15 (Intel Core i5-12450HX, RTX 3050, 16GB, 512GB, 15.6 inch 144Hz) |
LOQ 15 (Intel Core i5-12450HX, RTX 4050, 16GB, 512GB, 15.6 inch 144Hz) |
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Other Key features include support for MUX switch, Advanced Optimus, DLSS 3, and DX12 Ultimate. To cool this CPU+ GPU combo, the LOQ features two 85mm high-speed fans alongside large intake and outlet vents. Moreover, Lenovo AI Engine paired with their LA1 AI chip boosts fps in games and further optimizes the performance.
As for the memory, the Lenovo LOQ (2023) gaming laptop ships with 16GB of DDR5 RAM at 5600MHz and 512GB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD. You can also upgrade the SSD to 1 TB and insert an additional one in the second M.2 slot, but RAM upgradability is out of the question.
Battery and Connectivity
In the tank, Lenovo LOQ LOQ 15 15IAX9 houses a 60Wh Lithium battery which can be charged to 80% in an hour via the provided 230W Slim Tip adapter.
Port Selection is decent too with 3 USB-As (1x USB 2.0, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2), one USB-C, an HDMI Port, an Ethernet jack, and an audio jack. Moreover, in terms of wireless connectivity, this gaming laptop comes with WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1.
Lenovo LOQ 15 15IAX9 Specifications:
- Design & Build: Plastic Top and Bottom, 359.6 x 264.8 x 22.1-25.2 mm, 2.4 kg
- Color Options: Storm Grey
- Display:
- 15.6″ FHD anti-glare IPS panel, 144Hz refresh rate, 100% sRGB
- Display Properties: Free-Sync, G-Sync, Advanced Optimus
- Resolution: FHD resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio
- Keyboard: Full-size backlit (White) keys
- Trackpad: Mylar surface (plastic) multi-touch trackpad, Windows Precision drivers
- Security: TPM 2.0 chip, No fingerprint sensor
- Processor:
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- RAM: up to 16GB DDR5-5600
- Storage: 2x M.2 slots total
- Graphics:
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050, 4GB VRAM
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, 6GB VRAM
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 8GB VRAM
- Audio: 2x 2W stereo speakers, Nahimic 3D Audio
- Battery: 60 Watt-hours Li-Po battery, Super Rapid Charge (80% in 60 min)
- Power Supply: 240 Slim tip (3-pin) AC power adapter
- Webcam: 1080p FHD camera, E-camera shutter, Dual-array microphones
- Connectivity: up to WiFi 6 (ax) + Bluetooth 5.1
- I/O Ports: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (1x Always On), 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x HDMI, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack, 1x RJ45 (LAN), 1x power connector
Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 Price in Nepal and Availability
The Lenovo LOQ Gaming Laptop LOQ 15 15IAX9 price in Nepal starts at NPR 106,900 and goes up to 144,000 and above. You can buy it via Lenovo-authorized distributors like Nagmani International and from retail stores like the Hukut Store.
Lenovo LOQ 15 15IAX9 Models |
Price in Nepal |
LOQ 15 (Intel Core i5-12450HX, RTX 2050, 8 GB, 512GB, 15.6 inch 144Hz) |
NPR 106,900 |
LOQ 15 (Intel Core i5-12450HX, RTX 3050, 16GB, 512GB, 15.6 inch 144Hz) |
NPR 1,19,000 |
LOQ 15 (Intel Core i5-12450HX, RTX 4050, 16GB, 512GB, 15.6 inch 144Hz) |
NPR 143,900 |
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