Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel)
48.9chipPerformancechip39.8
38.3Display26.5
46.7Battery39.6
46.1Portability87.1
6 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH113 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 scores 45.2 against 45 for Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 40
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 108% higher charging: 135 W vs 65 W
- Lower launch price: $980 vs $1,599
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel)
- Stronger portability score: 87 vs 46
- 54% lower weight: 0.96 kg vs 2.1 kg
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 22% lower thickness: 18.2 mm vs 23.3 mm
Display
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+15% | 13.3 ″ |
| 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 X13 Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 230H | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU (6GB GDDR6, 75W) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 (2x SODIMM) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh+10% | 55 Wh |
| Charging | 135 W+108% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.1 kg | 0.96 kg+54% |
| Thickness | 23.3 mm | 18.2 mm+22% |
| Material | PC-ABS plastic | Carbon fiber hybrid top with aluminum bottom, or CFRP top with aluminum or magnesium bottom (varies by configuration) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 15-65W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (5Gbps, always on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo jack; optional nano-SIM slot and smart card reader |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD with E-shutter | 5MP with privacy shutter (IR camera on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR camera for Windows Hello (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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