The Lenovo LOQ 15 with Ryzen 7 8845HS and RTX 4060 is a reliable value pick — a no-frills 1080p 144Hz gaming laptop that hits the basics well without trying to be more. It's cheaper than the Dell G16 7630 but the FHD display and plastic chassis make the savings obvious. For 1080p competitive gaming or as a productivity-plus-gaming machine in a smaller 15.6-inch footprint, it's a sensible step up from the Asus TUF F16.
Strengths
- +AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS delivers strong multi-threaded performance
- +115W RTX 4060 gives competitive 1080p gaming
- +15.6-inch 144Hz FHD display with G-SYNC
- +Solid build quality for the price point
- +Plenty of RAM and storage upgrade headroom
Watch-outs
- −FHD-only display lags the Dell G16's QHD+ panel
- −Speakers are below average
- −Cooling fans get audible under sustained load
How it compares
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is a step down from the Dell G16 7630 on display quality and keyboard, but its smaller 15.6-inch footprint and AMD CPU make it more portable than the Acer Nitro V 17. It outperforms the Asus TUF Gaming F16 on CPU benchmarks while landing at a similar price tier.
Who this is for
At a glance: portable 1080p gaming under $1200 with strong AMD CPU performance.
Why you’d buy the Lenovo LOQ 15 (Ryzen 7 8845HS, RTX 4060)
- AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS delivers strong multi-threaded performance.
- 115W RTX 4060 gives competitive 1080p gaming.
- 15.6-inch 144Hz FHD display with G-SYNC.
Why you’d skip it
- FHD-only display lags the Dell G16's QHD+ panel.
- Speakers are below average.
- Cooling fans get audible under sustained load.
Rating sources
Our 4.2 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
