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Oct 31, 2025 5:19 AM

Lenovo LOQ Laptop: i5-13450HX, 15.6" 1080p, RTX 5050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

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Best Buy has Lenovo LOQ Laptop (83JE002KUS) on sale for $649.99. Shipping is free.
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Also Available (availability will vary by location):Specs:
  • 13th Generation Intel Core i5-13450HX 10-cores, 16-threads (E-cores up to 3.40GHz P-cores up to 4.60GHz) Processor
  • 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, 100%sRGB, 300 nits, 144Hz Display
  • 16GB DDR5-4800MT/s (SODIMM) RAM
  • 512GB M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 QLC Solid State Drive
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 Graphics
  • Wi-Fi 6 2x2 AX + Bluetooth 5.3
  • White Backlit Keyboard
  • Windows 11 Home 64
  • Ports:
    • 3x USB-A (5Gbps)
    • 1x USB-C (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4, 100W Power Delivery)
    • 1x RJ45
    • 1x DC-In
    • 1x HDMI 2.1 (supports resolution up to 4K@60Hz)

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Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • Our research indicates that this offer is $119.50 lower (16% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $769.49.
  • Rated 4.9 (62 reviews)
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Best Buy has Lenovo LOQ Laptop (83JE002KUS) on sale for $649.99. Shipping is free.
  • Note: Our links may go to a product variant that is out of stock or not included in this deal. Please use the available sorting options on the product page to select the available items on sale.
Thanks to community member Dr.W for finding this deal.

Also Available (availability will vary by location):Specs:
  • 13th Generation Intel Core i5-13450HX 10-cores, 16-threads (E-cores up to 3.40GHz P-cores up to 4.60GHz) Processor
  • 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, 100%sRGB, 300 nits, 144Hz Display
  • 16GB DDR5-4800MT/s (SODIMM) RAM
  • 512GB M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 QLC Solid State Drive
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 Graphics
  • Wi-Fi 6 2x2 AX + Bluetooth 5.3
  • White Backlit Keyboard
  • Windows 11 Home 64
  • Ports:
    • 3x USB-A (5Gbps)
    • 1x USB-C (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4, 100W Power Delivery)
    • 1x RJ45
    • 1x DC-In
    • 1x HDMI 2.1 (supports resolution up to 4K@60Hz)

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • Our research indicates that this offer is $119.50 lower (16% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $769.49.
  • Rated 4.9 (62 reviews)
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.

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I bought both this and the Acer Nitro V 16 AI deal (https://slickdeals.net/f/18716266-acer-nitro-v-16-ai-16-fhd-ips-180hz-ryzen-5-240-rtx-5050-16gb-ddr5-512gb-ssd-629?referrerid=8128875%29.
I originally got the Acer and felt that it was a good value for $630, especially with the new 5050 graphics card. There were a few things I didn't like. The screen, which is 16", has I think a non-standard aspect ratio which just made the screen awkwardly-sized and awkward looking to me. Just didn't like the aesthetics. The keyboard felt a little cheap to me, and it is offset to the left, in a non-standard format compared to any laptop I've used recently. This made me frustrated trying to type and made the keyboard feel cramped. The material was a matte black which soaked up incidental fingerprint grease. The Acer gaming software used a ton of resources.
When I saw this available new for only $20 more, I bit the bullet. The graphics card is specced to use 100W vs 95W of the Acer - which probably won't mean much. The ram on the Lenovo is 4800mhz vs the 5600mhz RAM on the Acer. The Acer should be a bit better on the RAM front but in real-world use it wouldn't make a ton of difference - I read somewhere it would be like a 2% difference.
As far as build quality, the Lenovo feels MUCH better. It just feels better and more solid. The keyboard is amazing for a gaming laptop. It's probably my favorite keyboard on a non-ultrabook style laptop (previous had a Dell XPS and also currently have a Macbook Air). I like the silverish color which doesn't attract fingerprints. The Lenovo has the higher wattage charger so that it will be sure to charge regardless of the level of use while gaming and plugged in. Additionally, my understanding is that the Lenovo's USB-C port can be used to charge it at up to 100 watts, which will be nice for mild use or charging it overnight without needing bulky charger out. I briefly tested a 65W USB-C laptop charger and the charger did work to charge via USB-C. The Lenovo gaming software doesn't seem to be using anywhere as much resources as the Acer gaming software. Both devices are made of plastic, but the Lenovo just feels better, feels more solid and feels nicer to touch in general.
Overall, Lenovo over Acer all day at these prices and specs. I'm returning the Acer. I'm going to cross-post this in the Acer thread.
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Oct 31, 2025 6:24 PM
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Ahasun_HabibOct 31, 2025 6:24 PM
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Should i wait for black Friday or jump on it. It fits my budget
Oct 31, 2025 6:39 PM
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CoralHerring541Oct 31, 2025 6:39 PM
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Hi guys! Would anyone with experience be able to give me a little advice?

The specs seem great for the price, but does anyone know what the battery life would be like if I'm just working on spreadsheets with power saving mode?

And then do you think this laptop has the capability to comfortably handle two additional monitors while I have it plugged into the power? I noticed it only has one HDMI port, and it has a USB C port for charging that can also be used for a display (but not both at the same time?)

I'd want to be doing 3D modeling work while watching videos at the same time. I also have to live stream as a part of my job, so I'm wondering if this could handle some video encoding while using multiple monitors.
Oct 31, 2025 6:40 PM
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missawhirlwhyOct 31, 2025 6:40 PM
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Quote from ShrewdSnow237 View quoted comment :
Wonder if this can take/do faster ram
Fastest speed the processor can take is 4800MT/s (https://www.intel.com/content/www...tions.html), based on the lenovo psref this model comes with only 1 stick of 16, so your best bet is buying another 16gig stick at 4800MT and hope they play nice (what i did with my LOQ from a year ago, except with 8gigs) or buying a kit of two and replacing the one that's installed
Oct 31, 2025 6:42 PM
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Ahasun_HabibOct 31, 2025 6:42 PM
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Quote from missawhirlwhy View quoted comment :
Fastest speed the processor can take is 4800MT/s (https://www.intel.com/content/www...tions.html), based on the lenovo psref this model comes with only 1 stick of 16, so your best bet is buying another 16gig stick at 4800MT and hope they play nice (what i did with my LOQ from a year ago, except with 8gigs) or buying a kit of two and replacing the one that's installed
Should i wait for black Friday or jump on it. It fits my budget
Oct 31, 2025 6:46 PM
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Ahasun_HabibOct 31, 2025 6:46 PM
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15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, 100%sRGB, 300 nits, 144Hz Display

is it bad compared to other display.
Oct 31, 2025 6:57 PM
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nodashiplOct 31, 2025 6:57 PM
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Quote from Ahasun_Habib View quoted comment :
15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, 100%sRGB, 300 nits, 144Hz Display

is it bad compared to other display.
pretty standard I wouldnt expect a better display on a $650 laptop.
Oct 31, 2025 6:59 PM
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MrMonkeeManOct 31, 2025 6:59 PM
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Quote from Ahasun_Habib View quoted comment :
15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, 100%sRGB, 300 nits, 144Hz Display

is it bad compared to other display.
It looks like the Acer model also supports an eGPU. I don't know if that matters to anyone.

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Oct 31, 2025 7:17 PM
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Indus_FLOct 31, 2025 7:17 PM
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Quote from nocandefendRN View quoted comment :
Casual gamer here: seems to be one of the more compelling BF pc deals thus far... 8GB GPU may matter to some.

If wife didn't insist on Apple, I'd jump on this deal
Need to upgrade the wife.
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Oct 31, 2025 7:18 PM
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Indus_FLOct 31, 2025 7:18 PM
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Quote from MrMonkeeMan View quoted comment :
How does this one compare to this one:

Acer Nitro V 16

https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/t/18716266?referrerid=208244
Acer notebooks suck... Lenovo has high build quality - will last many years problem-free.
Oct 31, 2025 7:40 PM
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BlueDesk9616Oct 31, 2025 7:40 PM
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Quote from CoralHerring541 View quoted comment :
Hi guys! Would anyone with experience be able to give me a little advice?

The specs seem great for the price, but does anyone know what the battery life would be like if I'm just working on spreadsheets with power saving mode?

And then do you think this laptop has the capability to comfortably handle two additional monitors while I have it plugged into the power? I noticed it only has one HDMI port, and it has a USB C port for charging that can also be used for a display (but not both at the same time?)

I'd want to be doing 3D modeling work while watching videos at the same time. I also have to live stream as a part of my job, so I'm wondering if this could handle some video encoding while using multiple monitors.
CNET measured it at just under 8 hours streaming time, that's not anything to write home about (MacBook Pro and efficient windows desktops score almost 3x higher) but honestly for a gaming laptop you could do worse. It's fairly middling.
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Oct 31, 2025 8:28 PM
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Debit2CashOct 31, 2025 8:28 PM
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Quote from nodashipl View quoted comment :
pretty standard I wouldnt expect a better display on a $650 laptop.
Really depends on what you sacrifice. The Lonovo Yoga 7 2 in one goes on sale for $600 and has an OLED screen.
Oct 31, 2025 8:45 PM
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nodashiplOct 31, 2025 8:45 PM
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Quote from Debit2Cash View quoted comment :

Really depends on what you sacrifice. The Lonovo Yoga 7 2 in one goes on sale for $600 and has an OLED screen.
Yeah I more meant a gaming laptop that yoga has no dedicated GPU I'm pretty sure.
Oct 31, 2025 9:29 PM
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ludoviclaloOct 31, 2025 9:29 PM
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What material(s) is the case made out of? Plastic, metal? Whole case, top/bottom different materials?
Incredulous that such basic information is not posted or hidden somewhere.
Thanks.
Oct 31, 2025 10:45 PM
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SeriousPiranha5195Oct 31, 2025 10:45 PM
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Quote from ludoviclalo View quoted comment :
What material(s) is the case made out of? Plastic, metal? Whole case, top/bottom different materials?Incredulous that such basic information is not posted or hidden somewhere.Thanks.
Says plastic in the specs on the listing site

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Oct 31, 2025 10:51 PM
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AndyB1530Oct 31, 2025 10:51 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

I bought both this and the Acer Nitro V 16 AI deal (https://slickdeals.net/f/18716266-acer-nitro-v-16-ai-16-fhd-ips-180hz-ryzen-5-240-rtx-5050-16gb-ddr5-512gb-ssd-629?referrerid=8128875%29.
I originally got the Acer and felt that it was a good value for $630, especially with the new 5050 graphics card. There were a few things I didn't like. The screen, which is 16", has I think a non-standard aspect ratio which just made the screen awkwardly-sized and awkward looking to me. Just didn't like the aesthetics. The keyboard felt a little cheap to me, and it is offset to the left, in a non-standard format compared to any laptop I've used recently. This made me frustrated trying to type and made the keyboard feel cramped. The material was a matte black which soaked up incidental fingerprint grease. The Acer gaming software used a ton of resources.
When I saw this available new for only $20 more, I bit the bullet. The graphics card is specced to use 100W vs 95W of the Acer - which probably won't mean much. The ram on the Lenovo is 4800mhz vs the 5600mhz RAM on the Acer. The Acer should be a bit better on the RAM front but in real-world use it wouldn't make a ton of difference - I read somewhere it would be like a 2% difference.
As far as build quality, the Lenovo feels MUCH better. It just feels better and more solid. The keyboard is amazing for a gaming laptop. It's probably my favorite keyboard on a non-ultrabook style laptop (previous had a Dell XPS and also currently have a Macbook Air). I like the silverish color which doesn't attract fingerprints. The Lenovo has the higher wattage charger so that it will be sure to charge regardless of the level of use while gaming and plugged in. Additionally, my understanding is that the Lenovo's USB-C port can be used to charge it at up to 100 watts, which will be nice for mild use or charging it overnight without needing bulky charger out. I briefly tested a 65W USB-C laptop charger and the charger did work to charge via USB-C. The Lenovo gaming software doesn't seem to be using anywhere as much resources as the Acer gaming software. Both devices are made of plastic, but the Lenovo just feels better, feels more solid and feels nicer to touch in general.
Overall, Lenovo over Acer all day at these prices and specs. I'm returning the Acer. I'm going to cross-post this in the Acer thread.
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