Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) vs Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
38.2chipPerformancechip48.9
59.1chipGraphics68.9
40Displayspec-based38.3
40Batteryspec-based46.7
81.8Portabilityspec-based46.1
2 spec wins — Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V)6 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) scores 48.5 against 48.3 for Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V)
- 43% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 2.1 kg
- 28% lower thickness: 16.8 mm vs 23.3 mm
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $980
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 38
- Stronger graphics score: 69 vs 59
- 108% higher charging: 135 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.3 ″+9% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | — | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V | Intel Core 7 230H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 130V | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU (6GB GDDR6, 75W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | DDR5-5200 (2x SODIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 5,460Bottom 4% |
Battery
| Spec | Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh | 60 Wh+9% |
| Charging | 65 W | 135 W+108% |
Design
| Spec | Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+43% | 2.1 kg |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+28% | 23.3 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum alloy | PC-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps), 3x USB-A, HDMI 2.0 (4K@60Hz), 3.5mm audio jack | 2x USB-A (5Gbps), 1x USB-A (10Gbps), 1x USB-C (5Gbps, USB PD input 65-100W), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 2MP Full HD with privacy shutter | 720p HD with E-shutter |
Software
| Spec | Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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