Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel)
48.9chipPerformancespec-based55.2
68.9Graphicschip61
38.3Displayspec-based23.3
46.7Batteryspec-based34.5
46.1Portabilityspec-based76.1
4 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH112 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 scores 48.3 against 48.3 for Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
- Stronger graphics score: 69 vs 61
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 108% higher charging: 135 W vs 65 W
- 33% higher capacity: 60 Wh vs 45 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel)
- 35% lower weight: 1.36 kg vs 2.1 kg
- 25% lower thickness: 17.5 mm vs 23.3 mm
Display
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+9% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+175% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 230H | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU (6GB GDDR6, 75W) | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 (2x SODIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4; second M.2 2280 slot free) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,925Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,990Top 38% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 5,460Bottom 4% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh+33% | 45 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7.3 h |
| Charging | 135 W+108% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.1 kg | 1.36 kg+35% |
| Thickness | 23.3 mm | 17.5 mm+25% |
| Material | PC-ABS plastic | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 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 | 1x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C (10Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p HD with E-shutter | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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