Is the Lenovo LOQ Essential good for gaming?

Yes for 1080p-class gaming and esports titles at high frame rates. Check which NVIDIA GPU your configuration ships with, since the LOQ Essential line uses more than one.

Does it have a 165Hz screen?

Yes. The 15.3-inch IPS panel is 1920x1200 with a 165Hz refresh rate and a no-glare finish.

Can I upgrade the RAM and storage?

Yes. The RAM and the 512GB SSD can be replaced or expanded by removing the bottom cover, which owners do routinely.

How is the battery life?

Modest. Expect a few hours of light use and much less while gaming, so keep the charger nearby.

Is it heavy to carry?

It weighs about 4.6 lb, which is light for a gaming laptop but heavier than a typical ultrabook.

What comes in the box?

The laptop and its power adapter. A mouse and headset are not included.

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Lenovo LOQ Essential 15.3" IPS 165Hz Laptop Intel Core 7 230H 16GB

Name: Lenovo LOQ Essential 15.3" IPS 165Hz Laptop Intel Core 7 230H 16GB
Brand: Lenovo
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Specs

Resolution: 1920 x 1200
Processor Brand: Intel CPU
Graphics Processor: NVIDIA GPU
Drive Type: Solid State Drive
Color: Gray
Language: English / North America
With No-Glare Screen: Yes
Weight: 4.6 lb
Drive Capacity: 512 GB drive
Screen Size: 15.3 inches

About the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15.3" IPS 165Hz Laptop Intel Core 7 230H 16GB

The Lenovo LOQ Essential is a budget gaming laptop with a 15.3-inch 1920x1200 matte IPS panel running at 165Hz, an Intel Core 7 230H processor and a discrete NVIDIA GPU. It pairs 16GB of RAM with a 512GB SSD and weighs about 4.6 lb, so it is portable enough for a dorm or a backpack. It sits at the entry end of Lenovo's gaming line, below the Legion series, and trades some build quality and battery life for frame rates at a low price. Check the current listing for which NVIDIA GPU is fitted, since LOQ Essential configurations vary.

Best forStudents who want a high-refresh gaming laptop on a budgetFirst-time PC gamers moving up from a consoleBuyers who want a 165Hz screen for shooters and esports titlesDesk-bound players who occasionally carry the laptop

Pros

165Hz refresh on a 16:10 1920x1200 matte screen
Strong multi-core CPU for the price class
16GB RAM and 512GB SSD out of the box
About 4.6 lb, light for a gaming laptop
No-glare panel handles bright rooms well

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