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Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 vs Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11

Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
41.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
43.1Inno Score
44Performance44
35.3Display38.3
46.7Battery46.7
36.8Portability43.5
2 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ 15IAX92 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11

InnoReviews verdict

Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 wins this laptop face-off, 43.1 to 41.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+7) and display (+3). Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9

  • Lower launch price: $749 vs $980

Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11

  • Stronger display score: 38 vs 35
  • Stronger portability score: 44 vs 37
  • 15% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 144 Hz
  • 12% lower weight: 2.1 kg vs 2.38 kg

Display

Display comparison: Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 versus Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
SpecLenovo LOQ 15IAX9Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
Screen size15.6 ″+2%15.3 ″
Panel typeIPSIPS
Resolution1920x10801920x1200
Refresh rate144 Hz165 Hz+15%
Peak brightness300 nits300 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 versus Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
SpecLenovo LOQ 15IAX9Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
ProcessorIntel Core i5-12450HXUp to Intel Core 7 230H
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6GB, 105W)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeDDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM)DDR5-5200
Storage512 GB512 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots)NVMe SSD

Battery

Battery comparison: Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 versus Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
SpecLenovo LOQ 15IAX9Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
Capacity60 Wh60 Wh
Charging—135 W

Design

Design comparison: Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 versus Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
SpecLenovo LOQ 15IAX9Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
Weight2.38 kg2.1 kg+12%
Thickness23.9 mm+5%25.2 mm
MaterialPC-ABS plastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 versus Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
SpecLenovo LOQ 15IAX9Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
Ports3x USB-A 5Gbps, USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4, power delivery), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo audio
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.25.3
Webcam720p with e-shutter720p
BiometricsNone—

Software

Software comparison: Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 versus Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
SpecLenovo LOQ 15IAX9Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

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