Review Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8 · Core i7-13620H · RTX 4060
Intel Core i7-13620H · NVIDIA RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 8GB · 16GB DDR5-5200 (2×8GB) · 512GB SSD (SK hynix) · 15.6″ 1920×1080 IPS 144Hz · 2.4 kg
Excellent gaming performance – fast 144Hz display,
good keyboard with 4-zone RGB, strong cooling,
Ethernet & HDMI 2.1.
Mediocre battery life (≈4h), plastic chassis,
no Thunderbolt, heavy power brick.
Great price/performance ratio – a true budget gaming contender.
Display – 15.6″ IPS · 1920×1080 · 144Hz · 100% sRGB
Panel: BOE NV156FHM-N4K – 15.6″ 1920×1080, IPS, matte, 144Hz, FreeSync / G-Sync compatible.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brightness (centre) | ~312 cd/m² |
| Contrast | 1210:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 98% |
| AdobeRGB coverage | 74% |
| Display P3 coverage | 74% |
| Response time (B/W) | 12.8 ms |
| Response time (grey) | 18.2 ms |
| PWM | Not detected |
| Finish | Matte |
- High refresh rate (144Hz) ideal for gaming
- Excellent colour coverage (98% sRGB)
- No PWM flickering
- Good response times for the class
Panel FRU: BOE NV156FHM-N4K (15.6″ 1920×1080 IPS, 144Hz, matte)
Processor – Intel Core i7-13620H · 10c/16t · Raptor Lake-H
- Model: Intel Core i7-13620H – 6× P-core, 4× E-core
- Boost: 4.9 GHz
- TDP: 115 W PL2 / 45 W PL1 (sustained)
- Cinebench R23 Multi: ~15,842 pts
- Strong multi-core performance for gaming and productivity
CPU FRU: Intel Core i7-13620H (Raptor Lake-H, soldered BGA)
Graphics – NVIDIA RTX 4060 Laptop GPU · 8GB GDDR6
- Model: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU – 8 GB GDDR6, 128-bit
- 3DMark Time Spy: ~9,512 pts
- Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra + DLSS 3): ~88 fps
- Excellent 1080p gaming performance with DLSS 3
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy | 9,512 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike | 21,450 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 28,700 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra + DLSS 3) | ~88 fps |
GPU FRU: NVIDIA RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6, soldered)
Memory – 16GB DDR5-5200 · 2×8GB · upgradeable
- Capacity: 16 GB DDR5-5200 (2×8 GB, SO-DIMM, dual-channel)
- Upgradeable up to 32 GB (2 slots)
Both RAM slots accessible – easy upgrade.
RAM FRU: DDR5-5200 SO-DIMM (2×8GB) – replaceable
Storage – 512GB SK hynix · PCIe 4.0 · secondary M.2 slot available
- Drive: SK hynix HFS512GEJ4X112N – 512 GB, PCIe 4.0
- Seq. read: ~4,912 MB/s
- Seq. write: ~4,212 MB/s
- Second M.2 2280 slot for expansion
SSD FRU: SK hynix HFS512GEJ4X112N (512 GB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0)
Battery – ~4.0 hours · 60 Wh
- Capacity: 60 Wh
- WiFi surfing (150 nits): ~4.0 hours
- Mediocre battery life – typical for gaming laptops
Battery FRU: 60 Wh (internal) – replaceable
AC Adapter FRU: 230W (Lenovo proprietary slim tip)
Chassis & Connectivity – Plastic · Wi-Fi 6 · HDMI 2.1 · Ethernet · no SD reader
- Materials: Plastic (lid and base)
- Weight: 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs)
- Dimensions: 359 × 261 × 24 mm
- Left: USB-A 3.0, 3.5mm audio
- Right: 2× USB-A 3.0, USB-C (no DP/PD), Ethernet, HDMI 2.1
- No Thunderbolt, USB-C lacks DP/PD
- Ethernet and HDMI 2.1 included
- Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek RTL8852BE)
- No SD card reader
WLAN FRU: Realtek RTL8852BE (Wi-Fi 6) – replaceable
Serviceability – RAM & SSD upgradeable · easy access
| Component | Replaceable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSD | ✅ Yes | 2× M.2 2280 slots – primary occupied |
| RAM | ✅ Yes | 2× SO-DIMM slots – upgradeable to 32 GB |
| Wi-Fi | ✅ Yes | M.2 2230 – replaceable |
| Battery | ⚠️ Limited | 60 Wh – internal but replaceable |
| CPU/GPU | ❌ No | Soldered BGA |
RAM and SSD easily accessible – great for upgrades.
Components FRU / Model Numbers
| Component | FRU / Model |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7-13620H (Raptor Lake-H, soldered) |
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | DDR5-5200 SO-DIMM (2×8GB) – upgradeable |
| SSD | SK hynix HFS512GEJ4X112N (512 GB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0) |
| Display Panel | BOE NV156FHM-N4K (15.6″ 1920×1080 IPS, 144Hz, matte) |
| WLAN | Realtek RTL8852BE (Wi-Fi 6) – M.2 2230 |
| Battery | 60 Wh (internal) |
| AC Adapter | 230W (Lenovo proprietary slim tip) |
Procurement & Reseller Recommendations
CPUi7-13620H – great for gaming
GPURTX 4060 – excellent 1080p performance
Display144Hz, 98% sRGB – top-tier
RAM16GB DDR5 – upgradeable
Battery~4h – weak
Value~$1,100 – great price/performance
Key Selling Points vs. Competitors
Strengths
- Strong gaming performance (RTX 4060 + i7)
- Fast 144Hz display with great colours
- Upgradeable RAM & dual SSD slots
- Good keyboard with 4-zone RGB
- Ethernet port and HDMI 2.1
Weaknesses
- Short battery life (≈4h)
- Plastic chassis feels less premium
- No Thunderbolt or USB-C DP/PD
- Heavy 230W power adapter
- No SD card reader
Pro tip for resellers & repair professionals:
• Highlight the 144Hz display and RTX 4060 performance – key selling points.
• RAM and SSD are easily upgradeable – great for upselling.
• Battery life is limited – set expectations clearly for gaming use.
• USB-C lacks DisplayPort and Power Delivery – mention this to customers.
• Excellent price/performance ratio – ideal for budget gamers.
• Highlight the 144Hz display and RTX 4060 performance – key selling points.
• RAM and SSD are easily upgradeable – great for upselling.
• Battery life is limited – set expectations clearly for gaming use.
• USB-C lacks DisplayPort and Power Delivery – mention this to customers.
• Excellent price/performance ratio – ideal for budget gamers.