Still Best Budget Gaming Laptop? Lenovo LOQ 15 (2024) Review

[@JarrodsTech]

Update - I tested the RTX 4060 + Ryzen 7 7435HS LOQ here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXOYkGN4pLpkbtE 💻 Check Lenovo LOQ Prices: geni.us/mBbpWlp 💵 Save money on your next gaming laptop with our daily deals: gaminglaptop.deals

[@WEZFYKAN]

Jarrod are you by any chance dodging my question?

[@AYHAMALSAYYAD]

Why is there no shipping to Germany?❤️‍🩹

[@lucutes2936]

Awful screen

[@David_Denali]

Can they charge at 230W?

[@abinsuresh4648]

What about the mother board issue

[@SalemTechsperts]

The fact they include a native application to undervolt deserves massive praise. Fantastic video mate, I'll be sending this to every person who asks me what budget laptop they should buy.

[@JimBarkerW]

how do you have no comments

[@AlonsoHernandez-m8w]

The greatest technician that ever lived

[@PRKPLAYSTAMIL]

The greatest technician that ever lived

[@generalist2043]

The greatest technician that ever lived

[@DeishaunColins]

The greatest technician that's ever lived

[@zahighobeira]

Your video was the only one out of the major tech channels that actualy reviewed this laptop. After looking up many different models, I decided to settle on LOQ 15i with i7 13620H and rtx 4060, my god this was one of the best choices I ever made. I literally use it everyday with 4 game engines, 3 DAWs, and lots of high-end modeling software (without even counting all kinds of popular games XD); no matter what I threw at it, the LOQ handled it really well!

[@lostskull7467]

The reviews are going to come soon enough, but with Jarrod's video and my personal digging, I agree it was a great choice!

[@GewelReal]

even with just a 4060?

[@zahighobeira]

@@GewelReal ikr this thing is just impressive

[@N.K.---]

​@@GewelReal4060 is enough for most people I am using 3050ti 4 gb 😂

[@brxan3096]

I was unlucky last year cause I got an older Legion 5 model then just a few days after my unit was on transit/being shipped the LOQ devices hit the market. I could've got an equally good device while saving some money. Glad you like yours though. I must say I prefer the previous models to this year's. Even though Jarrod said the removal of the side vents didn't affect these lower end models I assume it may cause some issues on the ones with more powerful internals.

[@ZOHAN_sg]

Seriously, your video is amazing. It is easy to understand and straight to the point. Keep it up, your good work.

[@lostskull7467]

Aside from downgrading the screen peak brightness by 50 nits and downgrading all USB-A to 3.2 gen 1 (from 3.2 gen 2 in last year's LOQ that 2 out of the 3 USB-A ports it had), by biggest gripe with this updated version is that the memory speeds were downgraded on all versions with intel CPUs except the 14th gen one. (From 5200 to 4800)

[@GewelReal]

gotta pump those margins up!

[@bfish9700]

2024 is the "get rid of leftovers" generation. Hopefully abysmal sales push prices down next year.

[@shinefake48]

the fact that 3050 is still used, if the prices aren’t good, then u r just buying refreshed 2022-2023 models😂

[@g_webb21]

​@@shinefake48even 2021 probably.

[@Gazer-x5s]

but how about legion 5 2024 model? are they also downgraded compared to legion slim 5 2023

[@jantristanhernandez9074]

your vids literally made me buy the laptop, i'm rocking it for a month and a half and it's really really nice, it's the 12th gen 4050 variant

[@Datz_grief]

Hey man, can u tell me some things u don't like about that variant? I also wanted to get that one

[@calphak7389]

I see in my local shop different specs from yours, for USD 730: Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS Memory: 8 GB SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 Graphics: RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 Boost Clock. Is this acceptable for the price or are they short changing me in terms of the lower processor/graphics card? What would you change? Thanks so much.

[@raianratul9664]

Man can u help me. I want know about the ram and ssd upgrade options

[@jantristanhernandez9074]

@@raianratul9664 i havent upgrade mine at all but yes it's upgradable, btw they made changed in the model i think the changes are better

[@sunnyff2331]

I also want to buy the same laptop but many people are saying that after buying with in few days the mother board is dead,so what do u suggest me ?

[@nikill6669]

Working hard and overtime also saving a lot to get a loq 16. I have never owned a laptop.

[@emmanuelgarcia6925]

same, lesgooo

[@stack.1]

soon enough

[@gandhisaad1]

You can do it!!

[@jaerys8823]

It will all be worth it! Also get the 2023 LOQ, this years version might look better but it definitely is worse in every other way imo

[@ankurkashyap2262]

Worst in what other ways?​@@jaerys8823

[@TheOutlierToday]

I have the laptop. It's been almost a week. Finally got some games to see how it works. It still surprises me how fast it starts/restarts. Speakers are trash, keyboard is great, screen is mid. Battery life isn't great but I always have it plugged in anyways. The fast charging is ridiculously fast. It took like 30 minutes to charge from 30-100%. Disabled it immediately. It is pretty heavy. If you plan on carrying this in your backpack with other stuff you'll definitely feel it. The charger is huge as well. Everyone who takes it up always mentions the weight and the size of the charger. It looks pretty normal until you look at the back. The ventilation is pretty good. But the fans do get quite loud especially in a quiet room. But nothing crazy distracting. Overall I'm pretty pleased for the price I got it for. The games I tried are old so I haven't seen anything really test it. Pubg and assassin's creed unity are just using less than 50% of the GPU at max settings.

[@lmvks17]

Have you tried any other games?

[@unionofslavstanrepublics2317]

Good to see the FHD 144 Hz screens have decent colour accuracy compared to last year's LOQ 15/16 but response rate times definitely leave something to be desired and maximum brightness is 50 nits less than the equivalent panel from last years LOQ 15/16.

[@joelelivemudoh4232]

If you're not from TikTok, like this comment.

[@YoorCanfly]

No I'm from my country

[@Kadoku_]

I'm from my mom

[@Qimchiy]

Man's pretending to be a bot

[@joelelivemudoh4232]

@@Qimchiy 🥴

[@ItsNothingAmazing]

No thx, attention wh0r3

[@milesparker6992]

Still my dream to one day be able to buy last year's LOQ 15. Currently working part time while doing my thesis just so maybe I can afford it by next year...I hope.. They really outdid themselves with their budget gaming laptop.

[@adarshsachan1001]

All the best bro. I bought Loq 15 with 13620H and RTX 4050 working part time alongwith my studies.

[@milesparker6992]

@@adarshsachan1001 that's nice! I'm trying my best to save as much money as I can so I can buy one next year. That's like, my one goal this year.

[@alessio.]

@@adarshsachan1001how is the battery looking for school and gaming

[@adarshsachan1001]

@@alessio. If you're gaming then it should be plugged it to get full performance. Battery is less. I get 2:30 to 3 hours in iGPU, Quiet mode

[@skepticlookingforevidence]

I was expecting i7 14700hx with 4060 . Usually you go for the higher varient not the low ends. Hope you do a review of the maxed version with i7 14700hx and 4060

[@chiminim424]

Real

[@makingtechfriendlyindia]

I also need to confirm my findings on the 14700HX LOQ.

[@Winnetou17]

I think the idea is "BUDGET"

[@X1k1nh0_Music]

up

[@lsp6032]

i was expecting that instead of hx cpu, it uses meteor lake i7 ultra instead

[@andrewwatts1602]

Jarrod your content is the most informative I’ve ever seen! Keep it up!!

[@lemonjuice147]

That keypad flex was crazy

[@ForexTrading-e3b]

You've covered every little detail about this laptop which anyone would want to know. Thank you

[@arcanapluvia8627]

Can confirm the battery drain isn't a new issue - I have a 2023 LOQ with the same 3050/charger combination and in some less optimized games the battery drains significantly, even faster than in this video. I'm still happy with the laptop overall though, no other issues.

[@JohnST0NES]

bro any motherboard dead issue ?

[@lovemfsn]

How long does your battery last? Mine doesn’t even last for an hour, and I wasn’t even gaming. Is that normal? LOQ 15 rx 16gb

[@JohnST0NES]

@@lovemfsn it won't last much but if you lower the brightness to 30% and only use intergarted graphics ( make this change from bios ) vantage doesn't completely shuts the dgpu , then next in power plan switch to best power efficiency Then you will get around in the vicinity of 2 hours

[@lovemfsn]

@@JohnST0NES thanks, so are you confirming that it’s normal for it to not last an hour? just weird, most of the reviews I see lasted for at least 3 hours. I’m thinking my device might be faulty.

[@arcanapluvia8627]

@@lovemfsn nah it should definitely last longer than an hour. try using the "hybrid-auto" or "hybrid-igpu" setting in vantage to make sure your graphics is actually turning off.

[@maeshh]

Will this be good for freelance on the go designing? Graphics, video and 3d(blender, sketchup). Need second opinion. Thank you.

[@graham4385]

i just picked up an open box 2023 version with the 3050 for $540(tax included), feel like it’s not a bad deal at that price. haven’t fiddled with it yet but the brightness is very good. a bit heavy but that ok. could realistically get a better laptop for a bit more i think but needed something now

[@ducanhvu1067]

Is great deal , 3050 with 6gb vram is more than enough for esport game , you have great choice

[@13mriski99]

I got it for $800, must be some regional price stuff, kinda suprised when i find out, it ways more cheaper in US.

[@_humblyexalted372]

I GOT MINE OPEN BOX FOR $560 GREAT DEAL!!!!!

[@cryp31]

Have you checked the VRAM temperatures under stress? Many 2023 RTX4060 units are reaching >100 degrees Celsius here easily

[@The_Real_Kitsune]

Just ordered this as my 1st ever gaming laptop tonight - Got the Ryzen 7 1tb 4060 version here in uk :)

[@jakubfrei3757]

How Its going? Did u have any peoblems with WiFi?

[@The_Real_Kitsune]

@@jakubfrei3757 nope been great so far

[@davidravenscroft1641]

I got the same yesterday.

[@The_Real_Kitsune]

@@jakubfrei3757 it's been great no issues

[@Bigkung2006_CTB]

​@@The_Real_Kitsunengl, this gaming laptop is gonna be my first gaming laptop too, also I just ordered ryzen 7 with rtx 4060. Hopefully, it will doing well😊last thing, your comment is really make me feel relieve about no issue.

[@jonathanragucci496]

why do they not include other legion laptop (gen 8 and maybe 7) with the lenovo vantage update to "switch to custom mode with fn Q"... with a simple update

[@makingtechfriendlyindia]

For the same reason they don't allow LOQ to get 64GB RAM even if it supports it as an upgrade option. To keep their other Legion laptops alive

[@atabakferon7591]

Can u test the 4060 ones too ? Enjoyed the content

[@makingtechfriendlyindia]

I liked. I also need to confirm my findings

[@JarrodsTech]

They were maybe sending a 4050 later, not sure we will get that or do any further loq testing at this point

[@maniago2309]

This'll be my first self bought laptop after I'm done with my contract at sea. Very informative video.

[@vizdrom]

Hi Jarrod, So in my region the last gen 4060 LOQ shipped with a 170 watt charger unlike other regions which got a 230 watt one. Could you please run a benchmark or two on your 4060 Loq 16 with the charger which you got with the 3050 LOQ and see if there are any downsides of using a 170 watt charger? And if I were to try someone's high wattage legion charger on the Loq would it be unsafe? We've got used to interchangeable chargers with type c but with laptop chargers It's always scary to use something that didn't come with the laptop.

[@NightSoul0925]

New Lenovo LOQ 15 IRX9. i7 13650HX,Rtx 4050,16gb ddr5 4800mhz? full hd 144hz display,how good is it? It's not the price that counts, but the machine itself.

[@JC-XL]

It looks like Lenovo expect worsening of market conditions (find it difficult to ship laptops) and are downgrading their laptops across all their line-ups. This makes me think that the best option is to get something discounted as they trying to clear the 2023 models in Feb and March. Like the Legion Pro 5i 4060 that Jarred had often on his deals selection from the US or a Legion Slim 5 4060 that can be found at a good price here in Europe.

[@sufiyanxstark]

I am thinking ti get the legion pro 5i 4060, so are you getting any discount ? As you said they are trying to clear the stuff so any discounts or anything any coupons ?

[@JC-XL]

@@sufiyanxstark I was thinking about the same model. I'm in Europe, but my best option is to get it from B&H Video in the US, the offer that Jarrod had in his deals - $1250, with shipping and VAT this will be 1450 euro for me. The same model in my country in Europe is $1800 and up 🤦‍♂ My next best option is Legion Slim 4060, Ryz 5, 16Gb, 512 SSD, no OS for 1200 euro from a local seller, but this has lower spec in every area. I'm tempted to wait another month or two for more aggressive clearing offers, but might miss these.

[@VhonBautistaOfficial]

is this best choice also for software development not just gaming? Specially bigger projects that uses dockers etc?

[@mizuaki1186]

I just bought my own Loq with i5 13450hx and rtx 4050 the other day and so far I'm really happy. It was through your channel that I found and decided I will get this laptop vs my other choices. Thanks for your review coz it really helped!

[@ushabhat9776]

Bro I'm trying to get the same model as well. What's the sRGB on this thing and also how does it perform in gaming?

[@Medstudent2024]

100% sRGB ​@@ushabhat9776

[@Muhammad_Rifat10]

what is your laptop perform now did u have any issue right now ?

[@mizuaki1186]

@@Muhammad_Rifat10 I did encounter the motherboard issue. It took a month to get replaced under warranty. Now, so far so good. But they say that it might fail again. It's a growing issue with intel hx 2024 loqs

[@Muhammad_Rifat10]

@@mizuaki1186 ahh so sad 😢

[@mohamedroot1]

hi Lenovo loq 15 with rtx 4070 and adm Ryzen 7-7345hx or hp victus 16.1 with rtx 4070 and amd Ryzen 7 -8845hs both the same price tho which one should I chose for gaming and why

[@ARC_sailor]

I just bought this 2024 model yesterday, so far I’m very impressed!

[@Bahririyansh]

Any problems you discovered because I am also going to buy one

[@ARC_sailor]

@@Bahririyansh No, I haven’t had any problems. I’ve just had it for like 3 weeks though.

[@neru5336]

How is the performance compared to the rtx 2050 variant?

[@ARC_sailor]

@@neru5336 I don’t have the 2050 variant

[@neru5336]

@@ARC_sailor have you try checking youtube for the 2050 variant? Im sorry if i ask too much but are you willing to do it?

[@connorericson]

What should I look for in consistency when it comes to gaming laptops with the spec differences, since everything is always upgrading every year? Any recommendations?

[@Bargate]

Anyone with the laptop is the battery drain actually a issue when playing the average game on quiet/balance and will it run out after many hours? Ideally want to know about the 4050/4060 model since they have higher power draw.

[@yasheshshah6861]

Do you think you could upgrade from 60wh battery to the 80wh if you got the lower battery wattage version?

[@animesh_M]

I just ordered an Acer Nitro 5 (2023) @980$ with i712650h and RTX 4050 6gb. Is it a good deal or should I cancel it and wait ?

[@animesh_M]

Let me know if anyone owns this variant

[@ashrafmohammed4065]

@@animesh_M so did u get it?

[@animesh_M]

Yes, I bought it brother

[@ashrafmohammed4065]

@@animesh_M so hows the thermals and is 4050 good for gaming? just ordered loq 2023 version 4050 i713620h will get delivered by tomorrow so just asking how the GPU is

[@animesh_M]

Well GPU performance is exactly what you see in most KZbin videos. CPU performance is similar to 13500h or 13500hx and thermals are on the average side. I mean gpu temps are fine but CPU touches 80 - 90 on peak loads and 95 on stress test. But when I set the fans speed on max manually cpu goes to 85 max on heavy workloads.

[@MrPeperoni79]

So on the one hand, the ARC is slower - but on the other hand it consumes more power.

[@North-wy7yc]

There's a version which has 14700hx + RTX 4060 (115W TGP) But it has only 170 watt charger supplied. This is worrying me, will there be any issues.. i don't know why lenovo is not giving 230 watt charger for atleast that model

[@gamerdon6]

what the heck 😑

[@makingtechfriendlyindia]

It is giving 230W, what are you talking about? I showed it.

[@_TrueDesire_]

​​@makingtechfriendlyindia 1:42. But yes higher power ones should have 230W.

[@HeavenlyWarrior]

I have in my country a very cheap LOQ with the CPU from your Arc but with a RTX 3050 6GB. This is quite strange.

[@Олексій-п3э5х]

Те що мені було потрібно, дякую!) Just what I needed, thank you!)

[@fallen4021]

21:46 Linux support and a customizable bios is my #1 thing to look for. I just ordered one, thx for this extensive review ❤

[@akshajagarwal3519]

How is it for machine learning , i want to buy a budget ML laptop as well as for gaming uses? what specs should i get the LOQ?

[@wz-fv2ix]

get the LOQ 12th/13th gen 4050/4060

[@akshajagarwal3519]

@@wz-fv2ix What about these specs? Processor: 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-13620H Processor (E-cores up to 3.60 GHz P-cores up to 4.90 GHz) Memory : 16 GB DDR5-5200MHz (SODIMM) - (2 x 8 GB) Solid State Drive: 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 TLC Graphic Card: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6

[@haideralikhan5947]

​@@akshajagarwal3519 It's really good choice. The specs are good enough for most AI applications

[@SchakalOnTour]

I want to buy a new laptop and am torn between the LOQ with AMD Ryzen 8845HS with WQHD display and the Dell Inspiron Plus 16 with Intel Ultra 7 155H with WQXGA display. Both with 16GB RAM and Nvidia RTX4060. Main use Adobe Lightroom, Office, Davinci Resolve. Price is at the same level. Which one should I get?

[@CHA0SBLEEDS]

Interestingly enough I bought my LOQ with a 7640HS and RTX 4050 for around $700 CAD taxes in. Which would be about $520 USD on Black Friday. This seems a bit expensive for what amounts to a chassis refresh. This years version looks to be more cost saving than anything, while pushing out product. Just having an RTX 3050 in there you probably won't see these flying off shelves.

[@atomenot4098]

Lenovo LOQ 15 vs Lenovo Legion slim 5 for Gaming . Which is better and why , whith the same CPU & GPU.

[@ismailLago]

Hello Jarrod, I love your content, it's really helpful, I want to get a new laptop and I am between 2 options : Legion 5 (2022) 3060(140w) i7 12700h battery 80w or Loq 15 (2023) 4060(115w) i5 13500H battery 60w , (same SSD and ram) , which one would you recommend? They are around the same price

[@USELREPAIR]

4060 is better for games

[@Sebastian-bk6mc]

Hello Jarrod I’m looking to buy this exact laptop but Im not sure if I should wait and see if there’s any deals on Black Friday or are have there not been allot of sales on this model Should I just purchase it today ? Thank you for your Help

[@Nogardtist]

making 3050 a 6gb version is desperate from nvidia to fix their big mistake

[@4Mike167]

why do you trash on that? NVIDIA did exactly what was asked and most criticized around RTX 3050...people were screaming that 4GB VRAM is not enough so they increased it...I don't see a single issue there...

[@Nogardtist]

@@4Mike167cause 4gb Vram is like a store selling you a food that gonna expire the next day for full price

[@MrRandomguyTom]

@@Nogardtist so why are you still hating the 6gb version?

[@Nogardtist]

@@MrRandomguyTom they even made a 6gb version then thats what 4050 is for

[@warrenmcclure7819]

Yea the 6gb 3050 is solid

[@bienpaulozitanunez299]

Not the same port in the back. The USB 3.2 Gen 2 last year model then they give us now a USB 3.2 Gen 1 only.

[@DeepteshLovesTECH]

Jarrod does Lenovo allow undervolting the HX parts in the LOQ? Intel does allow for undervolting the HX parts.

[@makingtechfriendlyindia]

Yes

[@toolazy3212]

So which is better? 2023 or 2024 version

[@demistr7435]

Is the omen transcend 14 coming soon Jarrod? I am interested in that vs open box g14 4060.

[@Ryuseigan]

He never covers the Omen

[@JarrodsTech]

We're expecting one to arrive in February!

[@demistr7435]

@@JarrodsTech Cool! Could you please try different USB-C chargers to see what works with it since its the main power delivery for the device.

[@t.oguzunluerler4804]

I don't know if I should buy this one because of the screen response time. I've read it to be terrible. Comments on this?

[@Pavel_Tsarev]

The 2023 version with 4050/4060 was a blast. Has a ddr5-5600 as well with R7-7840H. With all mentioned above, I dont see much of the point to 2024 version. The changes are too insignificant.

[@makingtechfriendlyindia]

You make a crucial mistake my sir. You forgot the 14700HX

[@Pavel_Tsarev]

Well, yeah. That I did. But I wrote that, because I bought a 2023 version around half a year ago with specs mentioned above (also with 2560x1440 screen) and was happy with it till now)

[@JC-XL]

Yes, the 2024 versions look like a downgrade to be honest

[@Gazer-x5s]

the way they design LOQ 2024 version is worse than 2023. the charging port is not behind anymore so yea

[@ariefwidiatmoko]

The big down for someone who's searching for multi purpose laptop when eyeing the laptop gaming, most of the screen is 16:9, please change to 16:10 ratio, manufacturers still don't change this in 2024

[@astronaut-n1c]

I wish there was a config with the grey keyboard, but with this cleaner backside design.

[@sir.fender6034]

I work in IT and I can confirm that Lenovo Legion laptops with battery drain during use on AC power will damage the battery over time. Im the RMA guy at my work place.

[@federicocatelli8785]

Is it a widespread issue or it's only concerning LOQ?

[@bloodwork993]

Every battery will be damaged if you do heavy tasks while plugged in

[@Kcolonel_69]

just a week ago I purchased LOQ 15 2023 model with i7 13620H and RTX 4060.

[@skepticlookingforevidence]

How is it bro

[@makingtechfriendlyindia]

that's excellent for it's cost of Rs.90000 only if you can't get the AMD variant

[@dominic.m.i.]

​@@makingtechfriendlyindia where do you get it for 90k man? Best deal i could find was ₹1 lakh 5k without offers on amazon for 4060 variant.

[@Kcolonel_69]

@@skepticlookingforevidence pretty good for my 3d modelling, animation and rendering work. Also great at playing shooter games like CS2 and Valorant

[@itsU-240]

Same

[@minhduypham930]

I have some questions about the differences between two types of laptops: 15IRX9 with i5-13450HX and RTX 4050, and 15IAX9 with i5-12450HX and RTX 4050. Is there a significant difference in performance? Thank you.

[@USELREPAIR]

You won't notice any difference in games

[@MrHamof]

20:30 Look at the 4gb 3050 result next to the Arc GPU. It's average is a tad lower but the 1% lows are much better. Look like Intel are still having some driver problems in Cyberpunk. Or for that matter look at the 4gb 3050ti that's just above it, it has 1% lows that are actually better than the Arc GPUs averages while still being a 4gb card.

[@hotchips786]

I found one in Aussie for 1300AUD , Brand New with Ryzen 7 7840HS with an RTX 3050 and 16GB ram , 2024 build , I wonder if I should get it?

[@TheChelnov]

I've heard that Lenovo LOQ with HX processors are having motherboard dying problems.

[@Biotechy]

Yeah i heard that too. Sad i was about to buy this

[@TheChelnov]

@@Biotechy So was I. It had everything but this motherboard issue stopped me and all other options with same price have 45% NTSC screen. I'm a creator wanted a 100% screen

[@zerocoooool-p5z]

What motherboard issues? Most of my school have been using for months with no problems.

[@Abra311]

​@@TheChelnov I am facing the same situation, also need budget Dgpu with 100% display. Have you found an alternative?

[@TheChelnov]

@@Abra311 Nope, Hp victus and Nitro V are alternatives but both have 45% Srgb, if you want just gaming then no problem but for content creation then you need a 100srgb monitors, other solution is to buy external monitor. Also from some research I've found out that 13 and 14 gen HX have most problem, 12 gen is less prone to motherboard failure and it mostly coming in Indian variant of LOQ, but still there are some risk, also if available you can get extended 3 years warranty.

[@ИванИванов-л3б1л]

What is the relevance of purchasing Legion 5 Slim 7640+4060 FHD? The difference from a similar LOQ is close to $50. Is this slim worthy of attention in 2024? When should we expect the price to drop?

[@TheUnkown49]

This feels like a step backwards from last years loq laptops

[@ProAvgeek6328]

agreed

[@typhoon9105]

Hi, very good test video :) Right now, in my country, the Lenovo LOQ 15 (2024) with i5-13450HX and RTX 4060 is on sale for under 900€. I was doing some research on my own as I heard this config could have problems with thermals. As this test is done with a 3050, i was wondering if someone already got the config with the 4060 and has some insides on that topic :). Also, does the i5-13450HX bottlenecks the 4060 in any kind? Thanks a lot in advance

[@AlphaXiro]

If you're here randomly like this comment

[@steveco1800]

Foam inserts to better control airflow inside looks interesting, I wonder if it could be worth retrofitting something similar on older laptops as a DIY modification 🤔

[@ivaaan8995]

May I ask if which one should I buy? The 2023 or 2024 version?

[@matthiascorner6939]

I am really having difficulties deciding between the 2023 vs 2024 version. Any pros and cons for each model? Assuming the specs are the same (e.g. 13500H vs 13450HX and both RTX 4060). Thermals are a huge point for me, as well as display. Thanks for all input and advice out there 🎉

[@jun4167]

How about LOQ 15IAX9 i5 12450HX RTX 3050? Is the display port connected directly to Discrete GPU too for that spec?

[@Jay_Pride]

@Jarrod - would you say the removal of side vents kind of also helps mitigate fan noise since all the noise is shooting out the rear? I think Lenovo is doing these 2024 models good with the removal of the side vents.. like you said, it's super nice to not have hot air blowing on your hands.

[@ajmaljaleel9675]

Lenovo loq or dell g15.. which one whould you choose..? And why?

[@veronicagreen324]

Hello Jarrod, Another great video. Can any of the LOQs upgrade to take a 2.5 hdd?

[@kluchtube7042]

Can I use 230W charger on a LOQ laptop that came with 170w charger?

[@victorangelogabriel]

Looking at the i5-13450HX or 8645HS & RTX 4050. I'm wondering which of these builds have the least bottleneck and better battery life. It's only my 2nd time purchasing a laptop. Badly need advice on this 😢

[@NahuHmo]

Hi Jarrods! I really like the quality of the videos and the tests that are done on the laptops. It's been 9 months since this video was posted and I wanted to know if this laptop still works I have seen mixed opinions on the Lenovo LOQ, either that the motherboard burns or that the laptop is very good. Your answer would be very helpful! I also appreciate the opinion and experience of using this device from whoever is reading this comment. 😺

[@sl9243]

many have raised the issue of their mobo dying after a few months for the loq15, anyone have any personal experience with it so far?

[@gjin367]

How do you think compare to 2021 legion 5 pro : ryzen 7 5800h rtx3070 in overall?

[@nocommentarygaming2644]

It would be great if you could keep including battery drain in your reviews. I ended up returning my Slim 5i 2023 because the battery would fully drain while gaming in about 5 hours.

[@SweetMelaninn]

I have the same and I can agree, but it's my first even gambling laptop so I can't even complain

[@nocommentarygaming2644]

@@SweetMelaninn I have to respect Lenovo for at least allowing battery drain. On my previous ASUS TUF, if the battery started draining, the CPU would be throttled to 25 W, causing it to run at 2.4 Ghz (only half its rated speed). At least Lenovo gives you the option to maintain performance even if the charger can't supply enough power. And I got a Legion 5i Pro 2023 after returning the Slim which doesn't generally have any issues with battery drain. It's so much better than the TUF in every way (apart from battery life), so I'm definitely sticking with Legion in the future.

[@SweetMelaninn]

@@nocommentarygaming2644 I was gonna get the Pro 5i but it's just too much for me. Glad to hear that's what you think of it

[@lionelmessithegoatLM10]

Asus is no match to Lenovo ​@@nocommentarygaming2644

[@kareemmahmoud6488]

Hey Jarrod, would you recommend buying the LOQ 2024 i7 13650hx rtx 4060 or ASUS TUF a15 (2023) ryzen 7 7735hs rtx 4060? I would mainly use the laptop for university and 3D modeling.

[@the_null]

Hi sir, tnx for the reviews I have a Lenovo Loq 2023 and its keyboard is british, want to know if the seller cheated me or if this lenovo loq really has a British keyboard?

[@F3l1x51]

Hey Jarrod, Which WiFi card can I use for an upgrade? My WiFi speed is extremely slow… 😅 4:35

[@galahad5688]

LOQ Arc comes in the same price range as last year IdeaPad Gaming 3 which comes with R5 6600H+3050

[@devchakra2617]

What is your opinion now? Either lenovo ideapad gaming rz 6600h 3050 or this loq version of i5 12450hx arc a530 .

[@Camo_Corey]

Great video! How long should first charge be? Thanks in advance

[@Enter_theDEMON]

Would you take this laptop over a r5 7535hs and 4050 asus tuf?

[@chrono5628]

Is this good for video editing and live streaming...?

[@mikhaelgarious5432]

Yes very good

[@gamerknight8725]

I am about to buy the i5 12450H with rtx 3050 6gb Lenovo LOQ. Will it have this dead motherboard issue?

[@JarrodsTech]

My comments on this issue are in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXOYkGN4pLpkbtE

[@gamerknight8725]

@@JarrodsTech thanks

[@jbllover1993]

​@@gamerknight8725 Mine 2 months old and running great

[@MatthewPakulski]

Hey dude, quick question was it on the 21st you saw most deals start taking place ? Im looking for a laptop, and that information would help in not running into making a purchase sooner. Thank you.

[@MatthewPakulski]

@jarrodstech

[@David_Denali]

Good day everyone. Got a question. Should I trade my 1.5-year-old Lenovo Legion 5 (11400h+3050+165 hz display+all plastic build) for a 2024 LOQ (13650HX+3050 6gb+144hz display)? Tnx a ton for helping

[@dj_danger_69]

upload a video based on the best gaming laptops in the price range of $1200 - $1300. it can be either launched ones 2023 or the upcoming ones in the 2024

[@craigedwards2411]

Just to make it clear. The HDMI and the USBC when used for external monitors will always be connected to the integrated graphics and not the more powerful one Like the RTX3050? The wording was a bit confusing for me. So if I connect an external screen will I be able to play a graphically demanding game that will leverage the RTX 3050? Thank you

[@ufaceboy100]

The opposite. If connected via USB C or HDMI it always connects to the discrete graphics (your RTX 3060 or 4060 or whatever). So it bypasses the integrated graphics (the ryzen or intel one)

[@craigedwards2411]

@@ufaceboy100 Thank you for clearing this up for me!

[@ufaceboy100]

@@craigedwards2411 no probs !

[@rrrr2150]

Oh wow that thermals surpsrised me. Those little foam thingys actually work

[@kylelimsiaco912]

Is the LOQ 15 Intel i5-12450H RTX 4050 good spec wise?

[@carljohnson3724]

Heyy mate ! I'm an Indian student .Should I buy acer Nitro 5 with i5 13420H with RTX 4050 (priced @ 80k Indian rupees) or MSI GF63 with i5 12450H with RTX 4050 (priced @ ₹70k ) my budget is around 70k-80k. My usages are gaming, multimedia and college work. I'll use this laptop for the next 4 yrs and above . Also I'm thinking of Playing GTA 6 on this laptop itself So could you help me decide which one is capable of handling GTA 6 and more reliable for the long term usage without any trouble and future proof one . Thank you !

[@RumonAbedin]

what rtx 4080 laptop should i buy under 2500$(usd)? should i buy eluktronics MECH-16-4080?

[@BarryAllenBG]

dude thank you i thought my camera doesnt work untill i saw the video

[@idemonslayeri]

I have decided to buy this laptop after researching for a couple of months. Although, I just don’t like the color. Does it not come in black?

[@Lspixel]

don't buy LOQ , Most of those who bought loq mmodel with HX cpu (intel/amd) ended up with a dead motherboard.

[@derikves4016]

I got a loq 16 with a 4060, amd 7840hs, 16 gb ram 1tb hd for $800 ebay refurbished. Still has a 2 year warranty.

[@princessramos5362]

Im planning to buy the i5 13gen. 4050, is this good enough for STAAD, CAD, SKETCHUP or even LUMION?

[@WEZFYKAN]

Hey jarrod, I can't decide between Legion 7 or zephyrus G16. Can you help me choose, I want something that can keep me good for 5 years at least.

[@_ahmedwalid_]

What are the specs of both?

[@TheRandomStuff17]

Sir what is the difference between lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 and IRH8? Thank you

[@ParagonAux]

I'm not a very techy person. But would you guys prefer the LOQ 15 (2023) or the LOQ 15 (2024)?

[@uaena182]

and is still worth to buy loq 2024 with rtx 3050 6gb?

[@ParagonAux]

This is also something I wanted to know.

[@bigpotatoo]

older version for sure

[@matthiascorner6939]

why the older version? 🙃 would love to hear the reasons, as I am stuck between those two models as well :-/

[@bigpotatoo]

@@matthiascorner6939 well its mostly just preferences, but last years model had better screen brightness, better port placements and you can find good spec configs for some very good prices. However, this years model does have better colour accuracy, if that matters to you.