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forum threadDr.W posted Yesterday 03:54 PM

Lenovo LOQ: 15.6" FHD IPS 144Hz, RTX 4050, i5-12450HX, 8GB DDR5, 512GB SSD $499.99

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SPECS:
  • 15.6" FHD (1920x1080) 16:9, 144Hz, 300-nits, 100% sRGB, Anti-glare, IPS Display; No G-SYNC
  • Intel Core i5-12450HX, 8C (4P + 4E) / 12T, P-core up to 4.4GHz, E-core up to 3.1GHz, 12MB
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6, Boost Clock 2145MHz, TGP 65W, 194 AI TOPS
  • 8GB DDR5-4800
  • 512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe
  • Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ax 2x2 + BT5.2
  • HD 720p with E-shutter
  • Non-backlit, English Keyboard
  • 57Whr Battery
  • 1.77 kg (3.9 lbs.)
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1)
    • 1x USB-C (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1), data transfer only
    • 1x HDMI 2.1, up to 8K/60Hz
    • 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
    • 1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
    • 1x Card reader
    • 1x Power connector

https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-LOQ...4T7ul&th=1
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SPECS:
  • 15.6" FHD (1920x1080) 16:9, 144Hz, 300-nits, 100% sRGB, Anti-glare, IPS Display; No G-SYNC
  • Intel Core i5-12450HX, 8C (4P + 4E) / 12T, P-core up to 4.4GHz, E-core up to 3.1GHz, 12MB
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6, Boost Clock 2145MHz, TGP 65W, 194 AI TOPS
  • 8GB DDR5-4800
  • 512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe
  • Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ax 2x2 + BT5.2
  • HD 720p with E-shutter
  • Non-backlit, English Keyboard
  • 57Whr Battery
  • 1.77 kg (3.9 lbs.)
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1)
    • 1x USB-C (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1), data transfer only
    • 1x HDMI 2.1, up to 8K/60Hz
    • 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
    • 1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
    • 1x Card reader
    • 1x Power connector

https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-LOQ...4T7ul&th=1

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Model: Lenovo LOQ Essential – AI-Powered Student Gaming Laptop - Intel® Core™i5-12450HX - 15.6" FHD IPS Display – 144Hz Refresh Rate – NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4050 – 8GB Memory – 512GB SSD Storage – Luna Grey

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Yesterday 05:27 PM
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raymondlei1978Yesterday 05:27 PM
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What does LOQ E mean? To me, it means it isn't very reliable.
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Yesterday 05:30 PM
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Dr.W
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Quote from raymondlei1978 :
What does LOQ E mean? To me, it means it isn't very reliable.
"Legion on quality".
Yesterday 05:39 PM
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raymondlei1978Yesterday 05:39 PM
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Quote from Dr.W :
"Legion on quality".
Google LOQ and LOQ E, you will find the right answer. There is nothing can compare with Legion.
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Quote from raymondlei1978 :
Google LOQ and LOQ E, you will find the right answer. There is nothing can compare with Legion.
I think it's you who needs to Google, as that's what LOQ is: Legion on Quality, which is essentially quality control. Which means it's a watered-down version of the Legion series. Nowhere did I imply it's comparable to a legion.
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SiennaRailway3139Yesterday 06:59 PM
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Redditors say that there's motherboard issues with the Intel HX CPUs paired with the LOQ: unit becomes unresponsive, no power, etc.

Some claim this problem occurrs after updating the RAM, and others say the issue is with the HM770 chipset + HX CPU interaction in particular.

I usually love Lenovo build quality, and this is a great deal, but this doubt is holding me back, especially since this is only 8 GB RAM which will need to be upgraded, and also because I'm going to take this laptop to another country so a return will be out of the question.

Wonder if anyone else has more info on this.
Yesterday 07:04 PM
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SiennaRailway3139Yesterday 07:04 PM
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Also, how much difference in quality is there between LOQ and LOQ E? I want something to last a proper Lenovo style life.

And I've also read that LOQ only has a single SODIMM RAM slot, so does that mean if I want to upgrade, I'll have to remove the current 8 GB and buy a 16 GB single stick?
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Indus_FLYesterday 07:11 PM
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12th gen? Why buy a CPU that is 3 years old?

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Yesterday 10:20 PM
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CG5580Yesterday 10:20 PM
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3 year old CPU and last gen GPU. And this seems to be the LOQ Essential series which is watered down version of LOQ.
From this review, LOQ essential has only 1 cooling fan, compared 2 fans in LOQ and mainstream Legion. There are 2 2242 SSD slots, and only 1 memory slot (and hence the 8GB memory). For 500 it's not a deal. These AMAZON laptop sales up to now are not comparable to those from Bestbuy, Microcenter etc.
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raymondlei1978Today 03:29 AM
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Quote from Dr.W :
I think it's you who needs to Google, as that's what LOQ is: Legion on Quality, which is essentially quality control. Which means it's a watered-down version of the Legion series. Nowhere did I imply it's comparable to a legion.
The "LOQ line" is the general term for Lenovo's budget-friendly gaming series, while "LOQ" can refer to a specific model, and "LOQ Essential" is a sub-series with some cost-saving differences from the main LOQ line. The LOQ Essential typically has a less capable USB-C port (no DisplayPort or charging), a slower GPU power limit, a 720p webcam, and fewer RAM/storage options compared to a standard LOQ model. The original LOQ has better performance, more ports, and a higher-quality webcam.
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OrginalToday 05:13 AM
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This is essential LOQ series with lower tgp and single fan. You should skip this deal as this will perform similar to 3050 with full power.

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