Lenovo LOQ-E (Essential) 83LK00CVUS – Affordable 15.6″ Gaming Laptop
Original price was: $569.99.$499.99Current price is: $499.99.
Specifications
| Manufacturer |
Based on the number of sold laptops, Lenovo is among the top 3 laptop manufactures in the world, besides HP and Dell. Lenovo is known for their renowned Yoga 2-in-1 convertibles, as well as ThinkPad business notebook PCs. They also make the widely used IdeaPad consumer laptops and Legion gaming notebooks. |
|---|---|
| Series |
The Lenovo LOQ laptop series delivers budget-conscious gaming performance with modern dedicated graphics and durable design. The LOQ laptops a smart entry point for gamers and creators alike. |
| Laptop Type |
Laptop PCs with Windows operating system are the most common notebook computers, followed by MacBooks and Chromebooks. The traditional clamshell laptop design, as opposed to 2-in-1 convertibles. Gaming laptops are high-performance machines equipped with powerful GPUs, fast processors, and high-refresh-rate displays. They are designed to deliver smooth gameplay, immersive visuals, and responsive controls for an optimal gaming experience. |
| Performance |
High-performance laptops are those with powerful processors and dedicated graphics cards. These notebooks are suitable for AAA gaming, professional content creation and other heavy tasks. |
| Typical Use |
For playing the latest AAA game titles a gaming laptop with a dedicated graphics card is recommended. On the other hand, for light gaming you can get away with a regular mid-range notebook. For professional content creation, including 4K video editing, pro-level high-resolution image processing, 3D modeling, graphics design, and similar tasks, a high-performance laptop with a dedicated video card or at least powerful integrated graphics is recommended. Besides mobile workstations specifically designed for the pros, many gaming laptops can serve as good creation machines. Some visual-centric tasks may require a high-quality screen besides high computing performance. For using AI services like Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT online you don’t need a laptop with great AI performance. But, AI programs that run on the laptop’s hardware locally are highly affected by the notebook’s AI performance, which can be enhanced with a dedicated AI neural processing unit (NPU), a decent dedicated video card, and large RAM capacity. High-performance laptops can be also used for intensive professional applications like CAD software, simulations, complex data analysis and other resource‑intensive programs. |
| Screen Size |
15.6-inch is traditionally the most popular laptop screen size by far. But, it is being gradually replaced by the 16″ diagonal. Both 15.6″ and 16″ provide a lot of screen real estate while avoiding the bulkiness of 17.3″ laptops. |
| Screen Resolution |
Full HD (FHD) is the most common laptop screen resolution today. It offers good image sharpness and a decent amount of screen space for the user interface and applications. However, it doesn’t match the visual clarity of top-tier 4K Ultra HD. On the plus side, FHD typically consumes less power than 4K, making it more energy-efficient for everyday use. |
| Screen Features |
Displays based on IPS technology provide much wider viewing angles than the budget-class TN screens. The 144Hz screen refresh rate is higher than the typical 60Hz. It enables smoother movement of objects on the screen. It’s important for gaming and watching fast-paced action and sports. The 144Hz rate also makes webpage scrolling much smoother than on the basic 60Hz displays. |
| Processor |
The 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12450HX is a powerful processor you can usually find in gaming notebooks. Being a performance-oriented CPU, it isn’t as power-efficient as the mainstream laptop processors like the Intel Core U series. Also, the i5-12450HX slower than its Core i7 H-series counterparts. In comparison to the standard i5-12450H, the 12450HX is more overclocking friendly. |
| Graphics |
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a dedicated video card aimed at gaming laptops. It’s much more powerful than the basic and common integrated graphics processors and capable of running smoothly all modern PC games. However, there are even faster GPUs in the RTX lineup – the RTX 3050 Ti, 3060, 3070 and 3080. You should consider them if you want to maximize performance for gaming on high resolutions and high detail settings. Also, there’s a slightly weaker version of the RTX 3050 with 4GB of memory. |
| RAM Size |
16GB and greater RAM sizes are recommended for heavy multitasking, gaming, and specialized programs that require a lot of RAM. |
| Data Storage |
512GB or larger storage capacity is recommended if you store a lot of large files and install many programs. |
| Keyboard & Touchpad | Non-Backlit Keyboard with Dedicated Number Pad The keyboard has a separate numeric pad on the right side of the keyboard, but it has no keyboard backlight. |
| Multimedia & Communication | Stereo Speakers Modern mobile computers usually have built-in stereo speakers. Web Camera in 720p HD This is the most common web camera resolution in laptops. However, it’s low in comparison to camera resolutions of modern smartphones, so it can’t produce as sharp picture. 720p cameras are being gradually replaced by sharper 1080p in newer laptops. Built-in Microphone The laptop has a built-in microphone, which is a common laptop feature just like web cameras. |
| Networking & Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 802.11AX Wireless The 802.11AX is currently the most used Wi-Fi wireless networking standard. It’s also known as Wi-Fi 6. When connected to 802.11AX-compatible routers, the 802.11AX modules in laptops bring improvements over the older standards in terms of data transfer speeds and multi-device connectivity. In some of the latest laptops, 802.11AX is being replaced by newer 802.11BE standard. Gigabit Ethernet LAN The built-in Ethernet LAN RJ45 port allows for wired internet and networking connectivity at Gigabit speeds.. |
| Ports & Slots | 2 x USB Type A The laptop has a pair of the traditional USB Type A ports. 1 x USB-C The device has a single USB-C port. HDMI HDMI is a widely used digital video output port. You can find corresponding HDMI input ports on most computer monitors and TVs. Ethernet LAN RJ45 Port The laptop has an Ethernet LAN RJ45-type port for wired internet and networking connectivity. SD Card Slot The laptop has a slot for full-size SD memory cards, used in many digital cameras. You can also use microSD cards with a card adapter. Combo 3.5mm Audio Jack This laptop has a standard 3.5mm combo audio jack that supports both headphone output and microphone input simultaneously. |
| Battery Capacity | 57 WHr Battery |
| Weight | 3.9 lbs |
| Operating System |
Windows 11 Home operating system is designed for everyday users who need a fast, intuitive, and connected computing environment. The Pro version is recommended only for select business users that need extra enterprise features. |
| Year of Release |
|
| Laptop Condition |
The brand new laptops, as opposed to open box, refurbished, and used, come sealed straight from the manufacturer. They are untouched and in pristine condition. The brand new laptops typically feature the latest hardware and offer full warranties. |
| Warranty |
A one‑year warranty is the most common period for laptops. Longer warranties, such as three years, are considered extended warranties. |





Lenovo cut corners on this one by skipping keyboard backlight. Anyway, a good deal on a budget 1080p gaming laptop.