Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
44Performance44
38.3Display29.2
46.7Battery64
43.5Portability68.9
3 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH114 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) wins this laptop face-off, 49.2 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+25) and battery (+17). Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 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 Essential 15IRH11
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 29
- 83% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 90 Hz
- 35% higher charging: 135 W vs 100 W
- Lower launch price: $980 vs $1,350
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger battery score: 64 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 69 vs 44
- 34% lower thickness: 16.6 mm vs 25.2 mm
- 22% higher capacity: 73 Wh vs 60 Wh
- 22% lower weight: 1.64 kg vs 2.1 kg
Display
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+6% | 14.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+83% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits+17% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Up to Intel Core 7 230H | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (one M.2 slot) |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh | 73 Wh+22% |
| Charging | 135 W+35% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.1 kg | 1.64 kg+22% |
| Thickness | 25.2 mm | 16.6 mm+34% |
| Material | — | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x 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 | 1x USB4 (40Gbps, PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 5Gbps (always on), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p with IR and e-shutter |
| Biometrics | — | IR camera face unlock (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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