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Alongside the new Legion models, Lenovo is also introducing a new brand of gaming laptops aimed primarily at entry-level users. LOQ – pronounced like the English lock – has no deeper meaning and only shares the O logo with the classic Legion range. We’ll tell you what makes the new gaming devices so appealing.

Lenovo LOQ – Gaming notebooks at an entry-level price

The LOQ series of gaming notebooks initially consists of two models, each with two variants. They differ on the one hand in the display size – 16 or 15 inches (IPS panels) – and on the other hand in the built-in processor. You have the choice between 13th generation Intel processors, with the Intel Core i7 13700H being the upper limit, and AMD Ryzen 7, which reaches its top configuration with the 7840HS.

All four models are equipped with different Nvidia GeForce graphics cards. Various models can be selected here, but the 4060 represents the upper limit for the Lenovo LOQ notebooks. When it comes to RAM, up to 16 gigabytes of DDR5 are available to you. The built-in device memory is either 512 gigabytes or 1 terabyte in size.

This equipment is in a robust aluminum housing, which is less light and compact than the Legion Slim models trimmed for lightness. With a maximum of 2.6 kilograms and the dimensions 359.6 x 264.8 x 25.2 millimeters for the 15-inch model and 359.60 x 277.59 x 25.9 millimeters for the 16-inch model, they are but still very portable.

The Lenovo LOQ series will be available from the second quarter of 2023 and will cost from 1,099 euros. An overview of the starting prices and dates of the models can be found here:

• The Lenovo LOQ 16IRH8 (Intel CPU) will be available from May 2023 at a starting price of 1,299 euros.
• The Lenovo LOQ 16APH8 (AMD CPU) will be available from June 2023 at a starting price of 1,299 euros.
• The Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8 (Intel CPU) will be available from May 2023 at a starting price of 1,099 euros.
• The Lenovo LOQ 15APH8 (AMD CPU) will be available from June 2023 at a starting price of 1,099 euros.

Lenovo LOQ-Tower 17

If you are not looking for a notebook but a classic desktop, you will also find it in the new entry-level class from Lenovo LOQ. The Lenovo LOQ Tower offers many upgrade options in its spacious housing – but until you have to use the screwdriver yourself, the basic equipment could be enough.

Because a 13th generation Intel Core processor works here together with an Nvidia GeForce RTX from the 40 series and up to 32 gigabytes of DDR4 RAM. It’s all built on an Intel B760 MATX motherboard.

In the configurator you can choose different storage solutions, be it up to 2 terabyte HDD, up to 1 terabyte NVMe-SSD or a hybrid solution with one SSD and two HDDs – the choice is yours.

The Lenovo LOQ Tower will be available from June 2023. Depending on the configuration, the model will cost from 1,099 euros.

Netzwelt says:

The LOQ models from Lenovo are not only interesting for beginners, because those looking for high-level gaming at a good price-performance level will find what they are looking for here. All current games should be able to be played very smoothly with the latest Nvidia graphics cards and current chipsets from Intel or AMD.

We are also enthusiastic about the all-rounder qualities: If you are not only looking for a laptop or desktop for gaming pleasure, but also for work, you can get it. Because here you get a pleasantly mature design with high-quality materials and very good equipment at a price comparable to other business models.

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