Lenovo IdeaPad 1i 15.6" Touch Laptop vs Lenovo LOQ 15.6" Gaming Laptop

Buy the IdeaPad 1i if you want a light, touch-friendly laptop for browsing, email, documents and streaming. Buy the LOQ if you play games or run heavier apps and want a real graphics card. The IdeaPad's 8GB soldered RAM and dim TN panel hold it back, and owners of this class of Lenovo value laptop report it is fine for basics but not for gaming. The LOQ has a dedicated RTX 3050, 12GB of DDR5 and a 144Hz screen, and reviewers rate it a solid entry gaming machine, though it is heavier and its fans get loud under load.

• Choose the IdeaPad 1i if you want a touchscreen for everyday tasks and light use on the couch or in class.
• Choose the LOQ if you want to play modern games or edit video and can accept a heavier machine without touch.