Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 vs Lenovo Prima 14 IWC
44Performance25.3
35.3Display23.3
46.7Battery29.3
36.8Portability72.6
5 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ 15IAX92 spec wins — Lenovo Prima 14 IWC
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 wins this laptop face-off, 41.1 to 34.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+19) and battery (+17). Lenovo Prima 14 IWC 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
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 29
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Prima 14 IWC
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 37
- 42% lower weight: 1.37 kg vs 2.38 kg
- 17% lower thickness: 19.9 mm vs 23.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+11% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (TN on base SKU) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+140% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-12450HX | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6GB, 105W) | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB+100% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh+28% | 47 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.38 kg | 1.37 kg+42% |
| Thickness | 23.9 mm | 19.9 mm+17% |
| Material | PC-ABS plastic | PC-ABS (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x USB-A 5Gbps, USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4, power delivery), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack | 2x USB-A (5Gbps), 2x USB-C (5Gbps, PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p with e-shutter | 720p |
| Biometrics | None | None |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home Single Language |
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