Lenovo LOQ 15.6" 15IAX9E Luna Grey 2026
Lenovo
61 Overall Score
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MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW Cosmo Gray 2025
MSI
70 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lenovo LOQ 15.6" 15IAX9E Luna Grey 2026
No customer feedback yet
MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW Cosmo Gray 2025
48 out of 100 medium confidence 17 reviews
The MSI Vector 16 HX receives mixed feedback. Several users praise its performance, display quality, and value, noting it handles games and demanding tasks well. However, multiple verified reviews report serious issues like GPU failures and dead pixels, with some calling it a major financial mistake. The Q&A suggests it's a powerful but heavy machine, better suited for desk-first gaming than portability.
Pros
- Fast startup and shutdown
- Vibrant display colors
- Good gaming performance
- Reasonable price
- Upgradeable RAM
Cons
- GPU failures reported
- Dead pixel issues
- Warranty doesn't reset
- Heavy and bulky
- Poor customer support
Gpu reliability 3
Gaming performance 4
Display quality 3
Value for money 3
Portability 3
Warranty support 2
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Specifications
| Lenovo LOQ 15.6" 15IAX9E | MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 12450HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 20★ |
| Frequency | 3.1 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU 6GB GDDR6 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 6 GB | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 300 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | RJ45 | 2.5GbE |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.77 kg★ | 2.70 kg |
| Battery | 57 Wh | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo LOQ 15.6" 15IAX9E Luna Grey 2026
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong gpu (79th percentile)
- Strong screen (71st percentile)
MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW Cosmo Gray 2025
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Verdict
Winner: MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW
Scores 70 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.