Not all gaming laptops come with a hefty price tag, and the Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 is a prime example of affordable gaming power. Currently discounted at B&H for $700—down from the original $1,050—this laptop offers a substantial price drop that gamers on a budget will appreciate.
The laptop features a 15.6-inch IPS screen with 1080p resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate, delivering smooth gameplay and sharp visuals. Graphics duties fall to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060, a capable GPU that manages modern games with ease and lets you enjoy detailed graphics without lag.
The rest of the hardware is competent, with an Intel Core i5-13450HX CPU, 16GB DDR5 RAM (expandable to 32GB), and a 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD, plus a second slot for additional storage. In terms of ports, you’ll find a USB-C port with 140W power delivery to keep the laptop charged even under load, three USB-A ports for peripherals, a full-size HDMI 2.1 port for external monitors, a LAN jack, and a 3.5mm headphone port.
Don’t expect stellar battery life from the 60Wh cell, and the LOQ isn’t the lightest around, weighing in at 5.25 pounds and measuring nearly an inch thick. However, it does offer practical features like a full-sized backlit keyboard, a 720p webcam for video calls, and modern wireless connectivity through Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2.
While this laptop won’t rival the top-tier machines, it has always been a respectable choice for gamers at its original price point. Now, with this significant discount, the Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 is an unbeatable value for anyone looking to game on a budget without major compromises.