Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-12650HX Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 16 GB DDR5-SDRAM 512 GB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Windows 11 Home English Grey
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Reasons To Buy

A League of Power Players in Your Corner
Whether you need setup advice, a quick fix for your internet connection, resolve a software issue, or help to add a printer, Lenovo's Premium Care for Gaming has your back.<br> *Products and offers are subject to availability. Lenovo reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications, at any time, without notice. Some markets may not have 24/7 support capability and will follow the best available SLAs. The United States, Canada, Japan, India, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Korea are supported by Legion Ultimate Support. Premium Care for Gaming and advanced technicians will be available for the rest of the world.
Embrace the Lenovo Vantage
Lenovo Vantage allows you to optimize settings elevating your gaming experience. You can adjust, customize, and maximize your laptop’s capabilities through our all-in-one suite of tools. With our real-time performance dashboard, nothing stands in the way of your success.


Nahimic® Audio by SteelSeries for Gamers, Immersive 3D Audio
Experience gaming on a new level with Nahimic by SteelSeries on the Lenovo LOQ Essential. Designed specifically for gamers, it delivers immersive 3D audio that enhances your in-game journey. Communicate with your teammates in crystal-clear quality or mix and share audio streams like a professional.
Complete Your Gaming Setup
Thinking of setting up a sweet gaming station? Our accessories hit a balance of budget-consciousness and powerful performance, giving you the competitive edge you need in every battle. From gaming monitors with stunning visuals to gaming mice and keyboards for precision and style, we've got your input and output covered.


<p>Stay in the Game</p>
Stay arena and classroom-ready with Lenovo LOQ Essential’s fast-charging 57Whr battery. Rapid Charge Pro offers a 30-minute boost to 50% capacity, 60-minute boost to 80%, and 120 minutes to 100%. With 78W charging support, you're ready to tackle any challenge.
<p>Stay Cool Under Pressure</p>
Stay cool with our advanced cooling system featuring a huge 100mm fan with 0.15mm blades. Designed for optimal airflow, this setup keeps your laptop at safe temperatures during intense gaming sessions, ensuring peak performance and reliability.


<p>Future-Proofed Storage & Expandability</p>
Choose from 8GB, 12GB, or 16GB of 4800MHz DDR5 memory. Upgradable RAM and SSD slots ensure smooth multitasking and faster game loading. Expandable storage accommodates your growing game library or project needs, adapting and growing with you.
Precision is Key
Controls are designed for accuracy and comfort, featuring 1.3mm key travel for precise typing, and a built-in numeric pad for increased versatility in gaming scenarios. The keys also feature optional white backlighting.


<p>STAND OUT IN ANY SETTING</p>
The LOQ Essential’s lightweight, portable design is perfect for carrying from class to the dorm and everywhere between in style with its Luna Grey finish. Ample ports, including a 3-in-1 card reader, and a 720P camera with a privacy shutter ensure you can create content and stay connected to your essential study and gaming peripherals.
<p>IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE ACTION</p>
Experience your favorite games in stunning clarity with a 15.6" FHD display with 16:9 aspect ratio for plenty of usable display space. Featuring a 144Hz refresh rate, 300 nits brightness, and 100% sRGB for vibrant colors, you’ll enjoy immersive visuals with narrow bezels for a seamless experience.


<p>Enjoy 3 Months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on Lenovo LOQ Devices</p>
Play hundreds of high-quality PC games with your new Lenovo Legion or LOQ device and 3 months of PC Game Pass* - including EA Play. With new games added all the time, there’s always something new to play.* Game Pass Ultimate: Subscription continues automatically at regular monthly price unless cancelled. Subject to xbox.com/subscriptionterms.
<p>Beyond Fast</p>
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX® 40 Series Laptop GPUs deliver a quantum leap in performance with AI-powered DLSS 3, enable lifelike virtual worlds with ray tracing, and are thin, light, and quiet thanks to Max-Q technologies.


<p>Portable Gaming Happens with Intel®</p>
Take a revolutionary leap into real-world hybrid performance with 12th Gen Intel® Core™, an innovative design that distributes processing power to where you need it most.
Description
- Unlock your potential with 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors
- Stunning visuals with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ graphics
- Lightweight, portable, & stylish design
- 15.6" FHD display with a 144Hz refresh rate for smooth & clear visuals
Specifications
| Design | |
|---|---|
| Colour name | Luna Grey |
| Product type | Laptop |
| Housing material | Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Polycarbonate (PC) |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Product colour | Grey |
| Display | |
| HD type | Full HD |
| Panel type | IPS |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Display brightness | 300 cd/m² |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Display diagonal | 39.6 cm (15.6") |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| Maximum refresh rate | 144 Hz |
| RGB colour space | sRGB |
| Colour gamut | 100% |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Processor | |
| Processor generation | 12th gen Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor cache | 24 MB |
| Processor model | i7-12650HX |
| Processor boost frequency | 4.7 GHz |
| Processor cores | 14 |
| Processor threads | 20 |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel HM670 |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor base power | 55 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 157 W |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
| Performance cores | 6 |
| Efficient cores | 8 |
| Memory | |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 1 x 16 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 4800 MHz |
| Memory slots | 1x SO-DIMM |
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
| Storage | |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 512 GB |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Total storage capacity | 512 GB |
| Total SSDs capacity | 512 GB |
| NVMe | Yes |
| Graphics | |
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 6 GB |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR6 |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| Audio | |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC3287 |
| Number of microphones | 2 |
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Speaker power | 2 W |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Camera | |
| Front camera | Yes |
| Front camera resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Privacy camera | Yes |
| Privacy type | Privacy shutter |
| Front camera HD type | HD |
| Optical drive | |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Network | |
| Mobile network connection | No |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| Performance | |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel HM670 |
| Keyboard | |
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard language | English |
| Keyboard backlit colour | White |
| Software | |
| Operating system language | English |
| Trial software | Office |
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
| Technical details | |
| Housing material | Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Polycarbonate (PC) |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Product colour | Grey |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 6 GB |
| Battery | |
| Battery capacity | 57 Wh |
| Power | |
| AC adapter power | 135 W |
| Security | |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version | 2.0 |
| Certificates | |
| Certification | RoHS |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 359.3 mm |
| Depth | 236 mm |
| Height (front) | 1.99 cm |
| Height (rear) | 2.29 cm |
| Weight | 1.77 kg |
| Packaging data | |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Packaging content | |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Other features | |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |