Finally, the Lenovo LOQ 50 series is here. There was a lot of demand for this laptop in the comments section, and I know I’m a bit late in getting my hands on it. Apologies for that. This time, we’ll discuss the laptop in complete detail — its design, performance, gaming, thermals, and battery. I was checking its pricing and found that it starts at $899 for the LOQ 5050 (i5) variant. The top model, the LOQ 5060 (i7), costs around $1179. The Lenovo LOQ is a strong contender in the gaming market.
For anyone interested in a reliable, high-performing laptop, the Lenovo LOQ series should definitely be on your radar.
The Lenovo LOQ series has proven to be a versatile option for both casual users and hardcore gamers, providing excellent performance at competitive prices.
This review highlights why the Lenovo LOQ series is gaining popularity in the gaming community, focusing on its performance metrics and benchmarks.
The Lenovo LOQ series offers impressive specifications that cater to gamers and professionals alike. As a part of the Lenovo LOQ family, this model integrates cutting-edge technology to enhance user experience.
When compared to other laptops in the same range, it offers better value for money — just like last year’s model. This video is made in collaboration with Lenovo and Intel, who provided this unit for review.
With the Lenovo LOQ 50 series, users can expect reliable performance and excellent thermal management, making them ideal for extended gaming sessions.
Build and Design
The Lenovo LOQ 50 continues with the same design as the 2024 model. There are no visible physical changes apart from internal hardware upgrades. It comes with a 245W power brick for the higher variant. You can customise configurations on Lenovo’s website—from Intel i5-13450HX (5050) to i7-14700HX (5060).
In addition, the Lenovo LOQ series comes with customizable options to suit different user needs, whether for gaming or productivity.
The build is polycarbonate, with the same LOQ branding on the lid. The weight is 2.4 kg, and including the charger, it totals around 3.2–3.3 kg. Cooling is handled by Lenovo’s Hyper-Chamber cooling system, which pulls air from the bottom and exhausts it from the back. There are no vents on the sides.
Specifications
The variant reviewed here features the Intel Core i7-14700HX, a 20-core, 28-thread processor (8 performance cores and 12 efficiency cores).
- RAM: 32GB DDR5 (5600 MHz, Dual Channel)
- GPU: NVIDIA RTX 5060, 8GB VRAM, 100W TGP
- Storage: 1TB Gen 4 SSD (Read: 6300 MB/s, Write: 5500 MB/s)
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
- AI Chip: Lenovo LA1 AI chip for intelligent performance tuning
- Software: Optional MS Office (+₹2000) and 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
There are two M.2 slots for SSDs, with one slot free for future upgrades (supports up to 2TB per slot).
Performance and Benchmarks
The i7-14700HX performs very well compared to other CPUs in this price range.
- Cinebench R23: 25,000 (multi-core), 2,000 (single-core)
Cinebench R23 Results
- Cinebech 2024: 1222( multi-core), 120 ( Single-core), 10.18x MP Ratio
Cinebench 2024 Results
- Geekbench 6: 16995 multi-core and 2511 single-core results
Geekbench 6 Results
- Geekbench AI Score:
Geekbench AI Results
- Productivity (Crossmark): Strong results across tasks
CrossMark Results
- PugetBench Scores:
- Premiere Pro: 9600+
PugetBench for Premiere Pro
- After Effects: 9400+
PugetBench for After Effects
- DaVinci Resolve: 8000+
The Lenovo LOQ models are equipped with powerful GPUs that provide an edge in gaming, making them a top choice for gamers.
- Photoshop: 9000+
PugetBench for Photoshop
- Blender 4.5.0
Blender GPU (OptiX)
- 3D MARK time spy:
3DMark Time Spy
- Geekbench 6.3.0:
Geekbench 6 OpenCL
- VRMark Orange Room:
VRMark Orange Room
Rendering and editing 4K 60FPS footage, multi-layer editing, and 3D modeling all run smoothly. Thermals are well managed — the CPU reached 97°C max but averaged 85°C, while the GPU averaged 86°C at 100W power draw. No thermal throttling or system crashes occurred.
Battery and Power
The battery is 60Wh, the same as last year’s model. Lenovo might launch an 80Wh variant later with Intel Core Ultra processors.
In practical testing (IGPU mode, 50% brightness, backlight off), it lasted around 3 hours on light use. Charging is fast — 50% in 30 minutes and 100% in an hour using the 245W adapter.
Earlier models had a battery drain issue during gaming, but this has now been fixed. The laptop holds charge even under heavy load.
Ports and Connectivity
All ports are the same as last time:
Right Side:
- 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
- 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (PD up to 100W, Display Output via iGPU, DP 1.4)
- 3.5mm audio jack
- E-shutter switch
Back Side:
- Power input
- RJ45 LAN
- HDMI 2.1 (4K 240Hz support via dGPU)
- 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
Plenty of ports — no compromises here.
Keyboard and Trackpad
This year, Lenovo upgraded to a 24-zone RGB keyboard (previously 4-zone). The typing feel remains solid with 1.6mm key travel and full-size arrow keys.
The trackpad is medium-sized, fully clickable, and supports multi-gesture inputs. No issues here.
Gaming test
The detailed analysis of the gaming performance for this LOQ laptop, featuring the RTX 5060 and i7-14700HX, is provided below with headings for each specific game, focusing on 1600P native resolution and high to maximum settings.
Valorant (Esports Champion)
This is a highly CPU-intensive game, and the 14700HX processor truly shines. At 1600P resolution, the laptop easily delivers an average of 450-500 FPS, offering an excellent competitive experience.
CS2 (Counter-Strike 2)
Running on very high settings, the performance is between 120-150 FPS. This is a very strong and smooth frame rate for another demanding esports title.
Elden Ring (With Ray Tracing)
At maximum ray tracing and maximum settings, the game holds a stable 60 FPS. However, when the CPU's power draw climbs to around 70-80W, the frame rate can go up to 95-100 FPS.
GTA 5 (Enhanced Edition)
On the Enhanced Edition with the maximum ray tracing preset, the GPU is utilized more, and the CPU less. In this demanding setup, the average FPS is around 45-50.
COD Warzone
Set to the extreme preset, the average FPS is 60-65. For higher frame rates, especially in competitive play, the settings can be lowered significantly.
RDR 2 (Red Dead Redemption 2)
On 'Favour Quality' (highest possible settings), the raw performance is 65-70 FPS. Utilizing DLSS Quality mode boosts this slightly to 70-75 FPS.
Cyberpunk 2077 (Ultra Settings)
At Ultra settings, the raw performance is around 50 FPS. With Frame Generation (2X), which is a benefit of the 40 and 50 series, the FPS is easily doubled. Even with Ultra Ray Tracing enabled, Frame Generation is crucial to maintain 60 FPS.
Hogwarts Legacy
With Ultra settings, DLSS Frame Generation, and Ray Tracing Ultra, the game runs smoothly at 80-90 FPS. Raw performance is also decently playable.
Horizon Forbidden West
The raw performance in this title was not very good. However, with Frame Generation enabled, you get around 50-60 FPS, though some drops down to 40 FPS may occur.
The Last of Us 2
At very high settings, the raw performance averages 45 FPS. Frame Generation significantly improves this, yielding 70-80 FPS.
Ghost of Tsushima
Performance is around 50 FPS on very high settings. With DLSS Frame Generation, this jumps remarkably to 100-110 FPS.
Assassin's Creed Shadows
With high Ray Tracing enabled, raw performance was unplayable. Frame Generation is necessary to achieve a playable 45-50 FPS.
Hellblade 2
Raw performance saw a lot of stuttering and was unplayable. Frame Generation stabilized the performance to around 65-70 FPS. Multi-frame generation (3X/4X) was tested, but the performance gain was minimal due to the low base frame rate.
Spider-Man 2
At very high settings with Ray Tracing, the raw performance at 1600P was not good. Even with Frame Generation, the FPS was disappointing, likely due to a game or GPU driver glitch that will probably be solved later. 1080P performance is excellent.
Black Myth Wukong
The cinematic raw performance was not good. Frame Generation is needed to achieve an average of 50 FPS. Enabling Ray Tracing severely impacts performance, highlighting the difficulty of running this at 1600P with high settings.
Alan Wake 2
Raw performance hovers around 30-35 FPS. Frame Generation provides significantly better frame rates. If you enable Ray Tracing, the GPU struggles, but the benefit of the 50-series Multi-Frame Generation allows for playing at the highest settings with good frames.
Thermal and Final Conclusion
The thermals are very well-managed even after 3-4 hours of continuous gaming:
- WASD Area: ∼37∘C (minor warm)
- Chipset Area: 40−42∘C
- Left Trackpad Area: 30−31∘C
Conclusion: The RTX 5060 offers performance similar to the RTX 4060, with Multi-Frame Generation being the main differentiator. If you insist on playing at the native 1600P resolution, you will need to utilize Frame Generation heavily or adjust settings to low/medium depending on the game. The experience at 1080P is very good.
Display
The laptop has a 15.6-inch WQHD (2560×1600) display with a 165Hz refresh rate.
- Brightness: 337 nits (claimed 350 nits)
- Color Accuracy: 99% sRGB
- No HDR or Legion-grade certification
You can also choose a Full HD option to save money. The display offers excellent colors for both gaming and creative work like photo or video editing.
Color Gamut of Display
Coverage percentages of standard color gamuts by the display
Webcam and Audio
The webcam is 1440p at 30FPS with good light control and clarity. The E-shutter button ensures privacy.
Speakers are 2W x 2 down-firing units with Nahimic audio support. The sound quality is average — Lenovo should’ve improved it this year.
Pricing
| Model / Variant | Key Specs / Notes | Price (U.S.) | Source / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 | Base config | $1,179.99 | Buy on amazon |
| LOQ 17 (2025) | i5 + RTX 5050 | $1,384.99 | Buy on amazon |
| LOQ 15 with RTX 5050 (entry / sale deal) | i5 + 16GB + 144 Hz display (RTX 5050) | $799 | Buy on Amazon |
Final Verdict
The Lenovo LOQ 50 Series (2025) continues its reputation for delivering value for money. For around ₹1,40,000, you get:
- i7-14700HX processor
- RTX 5060 GPU (100W)
- 32GB RAM
- 1TB Gen 4 SSD
- 100% sRGB WQHD display
Few competitors in this price range offer this kind of performance and specs. You can also opt for the i5 + FHD variant around ₹1,00,000 if you’re on a tighter budget. If you’re looking for a balanced gaming and productivity laptop, the Lenovo LOQ 50 series is a strong choice in 2025.
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Lenovo LOQ laptops also support the latest connectivity options, ensuring users stay connected with high-speed internet.
With its unique features, the Lenovo LOQ caters to a wide audience, making it a must-consider for anyone in the market for a new laptop. Ultimately, the Lenovo LOQ 50 series reflects Lenovo's commitment to innovation, ensuring they remain at the forefront of technology.
