Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 vs Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 6 (AMD)
48.9chipPerformancespec-based51.9
68.9Graphicschip53.3
38.3Displayspec-based26.5
46.7Batteryspec-based51.2
46.1Portabilityspec-based62.8
4 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH113 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 6 (AMD)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 scores 48.3 against 48.2 for Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 6 (AMD). 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 53
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 108% higher charging: 135 W vs 65 W
- Lower launch price: $980 vs $1,209
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 6 (AMD)
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 26% lower weight: 1.56 kg vs 2.1 kg
Display
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 | Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 6 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+9% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+175% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 | Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 6 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 230H | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU (6GB GDDR6, 75W) | AMD Radeon 860M (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 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 | Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 6 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,881Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,181Bottom 45% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 5,460Bottom 4% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 | Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 6 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh+5% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10.5 h |
| Charging | 135 W+108% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 | Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 6 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.1 kg | 1.56 kg+26% |
| Thickness | 23.3 mm | 22.9 mm+2% |
| Material | PC-ABS plastic | Plastic (PC-ABS top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 | Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 6 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 1.4a), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), 1x USB-A (USB 2.0), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack, optional smart card reader |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD with E-shutter | 5MP IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 | Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 6 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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