Product Overview
Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 "83DV01HSED" | I7-13650HX RTX 4050 6GB
A comprehensive review of the Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 laptop | The heir to the budget-friendly and smart Legion series
The series has proven its worth as one of the best budget options borrowing features from the leading Legion class.Lenovo LOQ (the latest alternative to the IdeaPad Gaming series) offers an amazing balance between processing power, display quality, and smart technologies, making it an excellent choice for gaming and heavy work.
Features of the Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 laptop
This device excels in its price range thanks to its modern hardware and a display suitable for content creators, with its features distributed as follows:
Super processing power and artificial intelligence (i7-13645HX & LA1 AI Chip)
Inside the device, there is a processor Intel Core i7-13645HX designed for heavy performance, with 14 cores (6 for performance and 8 for efficiency) and 20 threads. This processor ensures exceptional performance in rendering and multitasking. What distinguishes this laptop is the presence of the artificial intelligence chip Lenovo LA1, which monitors the system and automatically adjusts power consumption between the processor and the graphics card to ensure the highest possible frame rate (FPS).
Advanced graphics with DLSS 3 technology (RTX 4050 105W)
The device relies on a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card with 6GB of memory, operating with a total graphics power (TGP) of up to 105 watts, which means you will get the maximum possible performance from this card. The card is capable of running all modern games at 1080p smoothly, and supports AI-powered frame generation technologies for a very smooth gaming experience.
Exceptional display for content creators (15.6" FHD 144Hz 100% sRGB)
Unlike most budget laptops that come with dull displays (45% NTSC), this device shines with a screen that covers a color space of 100% sRGB. This makes it excellent for photo and video editing and graphic design. It also comes with a refresh rate of 144Hz and support for G-SYNC technology for tear-free and stutter-free gaming.
Upgradeable memory and durable design
The laptop comes with 16GB DDR5-4800 (in a single piece), leaving the second port empty to facilitate future upgrades to 32GB (Dual Channel). It also has storage space 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD with an additional M.2 slot. The chassis features a sleek gray color (Luna Grey) and has passed military durability tests MIL-STD-810H.
Flexible connectivity and a secure camera
The device offers an excellent array of ports, most of which are located at the back for cable management, including a USB-C port that supports power delivery (PD 65-100W) and display connection (DisplayPort 1.4), and an HDMI 2.1. It also includes a 1080p camera equipped with an electronic shutter button (E-shutter) to ensure privacy.
Who is this laptop for?
For gamers, content creators, and engineering and programming students looking for a powerful and reliable device. With its powerful processor (i7-13645HX), color-accurate display (100% sRGB), and easy upgradeability (RAM and storage), this laptop is a smart investment that combines design and editing requirements with strong performance in modern gaming at 1080p.
Specifications and features of the Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 83DV01HSED laptop
Processor & Chipset
Processor: Intel Core™ i7-13645HX, 14C (6P + 8E) / 20T, P-core up to 4.9GHz, E-core up to 3.5GHz, 24MB Intel® Smart Cache
Operating System: DOS (None)
Chipset: Intel® HM770 Chipset
AI PC Category: AI-Powered Gaming PC (AI Chip: LA1)
Graphics
Discrete GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 4050 6GB GDDR6
Performance: Boost Clock 2370MHz, TGP 105W, 194 AI TOPS
Display
Panel Size & Resolution: 15.6" FHD (1920x1080)
Refresh Rate & Tech: 144Hz, IPS, Anti-glare, G-SYNC®
Brightness & Color: 300nits, 100% sRGB
Features: Non-touch screen, 88% Screen-to-Body Ratio
Memory & Storage
Memory: 1x 16GB SODIMM DDR5-4800 (One slot used, one slot empty)
Memory Slots & Max: Two DDR5 SODIMM slots, dual-channel capable, Up to 32GB
Storage: 512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe® 4.0x4 NVMe®
Storage Slot & Max: Two M.2 2280 PCIe® 4.0 x4 slots (Up to two drives, M.2 2242 up to 1TB each)
Keyboard, Touchpad, Camera & Audio
Keyboard: White Backlit, Arabic
Touchpad: Buttonless Mylar® surface multi-touch touchpad, supports PTP
Camera: FHD 1080p with E-shutter (Privacy)
Audio: High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek® ALC3287 codec, Stereo speakers (2W x2) optimized with Nahimic Audio, 2x Array Microphone
Connectivity & Ports
Wireless: Wi-Fi® 6, 802.11ax 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.2
LAN: 100/1000M (RJ-45) Ethernet
I/O Ports:
3x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1)
1x USB-C® (USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2), with Lenovo® PD 140W and DisplayPort™ 1.4
1x HDMI® 2.1, up to 8K/60Hz
1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
1x Slim tip (rectangle) power connector
Power, Design & Security
Battery: 60Wh
Power Adapter: 170W Slim Tip (3-pin)
Dimension (WxDxH): 359.86 x 258.7 x 21.9-23.9 mm (14.17 x 10.19 x 0.86-0.94 inches)
Weight: Starting at 2.38 kg (5.25 lbs)
Color & Materials: Luna Grey; PC-ABS (Top & Bottom)
Durability: MIL-STD-810H military test passed
Security: Firmware TPM 2.0 Enabled, E-shutter (No Fingerprint Reader)