Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 2024, Core i7-13650HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060, Gray
The 14-core Intel i7-13650HX and RTX 4060 with 8GB VRAM deliver strong 1080p gaming performance, outpacing newer entry-level GPUs, backed by a generous 32GB of DDR5 RAM. Its 144Hz IPS panel covers 100% sRGB for accurate colors, though the 300-nit brightness limits outdoor use, while the 2.38kg chassis remains relatively portable for a budget gaming rig. This laptop is best for students and gamers who prioritize high frame rates and color-accurate creative work over premium build materials.
CPU Intel Core i7 13650HX
RAM 32 GB
Storage 1 TB
Screen 15.6" 1920x1080
GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
OS Windows 11 Pro
Weight 2.4 kg
Battery 60 Wh
68 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong gpu (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong cpu (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong ram (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile) 82nd
Cons
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
- Below average affordability (29th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core i7 13650HX |
| Cores | 14 |
| Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 |
| Type | Discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Display
| Size | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 |
Physical
| Weight | 2.4 kg / 5.2 lbs |
| Battery | 60 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
vs Competition
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WR-G14.R95070TI | MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 | HP OmniBook X Flip | Acer Predator Helios Neo PHN16S-71-98RF | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP964XHA-KG2US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7 13650HX | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core i9 14900HX | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| RAM (GB) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 24 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 1024 | 1024 | 2048 | 1024 | 1024 | 1024 |
| Screen | 15.6" 1920x1080 | 14" 2880x1800 | 16" 3840x2160 | 14" 1920x1200 | 16" 2560x1600 | 16" 2880x1800 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | AMD Radeon 860M | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Weight (kg) | 2.4 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Battery (Wh) | 60 | - | 100 | 59 | - | 76 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Screen | Portability | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 | 85.8 | 90 | 83.4 | 74.5 | 69.5 | 27.6 | 65.3 | 81.8 | 64.4 | 29.3 |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WR-G14.R95070TI Compare | 91.2 | 95.7 | 90.9 | 77.4 | 96.5 | 73.6 | 88.5 | 60.4 | 96 | 8.4 |
| MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 Compare | 93.2 | 94.5 | 86.4 | 98.6 | 98 | 9.3 | 93.9 | 60.4 | 51.3 | 10.2 |
| HP OmniBook X Flip Compare | 80.3 | 63.7 | 82.3 | 77.4 | 74 | 79.4 | 65.3 | 33.4 | 97.3 | 43.4 |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo PHN16S-71-98RF Compare | 93.2 | 94.5 | 89.1 | 97.3 | 92 | 42.2 | 79.3 | 10.7 | 96 | 14.4 |
| Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP964XHA-KG2US Compare | 66 | 68.8 | 79.5 | 83.3 | 91.6 | 33.2 | 79.3 | 81.8 | 98.4 | 15.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Price History
Usage Scores
- Overall68.2
- AI/LLM51.2
- Gaming85.4
- Portability54.3
- Creator82.4
- Student70.2
- Business66.2
- Developer81.4
- Entertainment70.1
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