Lenovo LOQ Essential 15 Gaming – 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12450HX | 16 GB RAM | 512 GB SSD | NVIDIA RTX 2050 4 GB | 15.6″ FHD 144 Hz | Luna Grey

CPU The 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-12450HX brings a powerful hybrid architecture with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, totaling 12 threads for faster multitasking. Running at a base frequency of 2.0 GHz and turbo-boosting up to 4.4 GHz, it delivers the sustained clock speeds needed for competitive gaming, content creation, and heavy-duty streaming. Intel Thread Director optimizes workload distribution between cores to maximize both power efficiency and responsiveness, so you can switch seamlessly between gaming sessions, video editing, and virtual machines.

GPU NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2050 with 4 GB of GDDR6 memory accelerates real-time ray tracing, AI-enhanced graphics, and DLSS upscaling for smooth 1080 p gaming. The dedicated GPU handles demanding visual workloads—textures, shadows, reflections—with ease, enabling high frame rates in popular titles like Fortnite, Apex Legends, and Call of Duty. RTX-accelerated features such as NVIDIA Broadcast enhance streaming quality by improving noise removal and virtual background effects.

Memory Equipped with 16 GB of DDR4-3200 MHz dual-channel memory, the LOQ Essential 15 Gaming laptop provides snappy system performance and rapid data access. This capacity supports heavy multitasking—web browsers, communication apps, background downloads—without stutter or lag. The higher memory frequency further reduces latency and accelerates in-game asset loading, giving you the competitive edge in fast-paced environments.

Storage A 512 GB NVMe PCIe SSD delivers blazing-fast boot times, near-instant application launches, and large game library storage. With sequential read speeds up to 3,500 MB/s and write speeds up to 3,000 MB/s, the drive drastically cuts down on map loading and file transfer times. Its shock-resistant build ensures durability on the move, while the spacious capacity accommodates your OS, productivity suites, AAA titles, and multimedia collections.

Display The 15.6″ Full HD (1920×1080) IPS panel with a 144 Hz refresh rate offers fluid visuals for competitive gameplay. With 300 nits of brightness and 45% NTSC color gamut, it delivers clear, vibrant imagery with wide 178° viewing angles. The anti-glare coating minimizes reflections under bright lights, ensuring uninterrupted focus during marathon gaming sessions or late-night work sprints.

Keyboard & Input The full-size English keyboard features white backlighting and highlighted WASD keys, enhancing visibility and style in low-light environments. Chicklet-style keys provide tactile feedback and a comfortable 1.5 mm key travel for speedy typing or rapid keystrokes. The multi-touch Precision touchpad supports Windows gestures for seamless navigation, while dedicated arrow keys and a numeric keypad streamline data entry and in-game controls.

Connectivity Stay connected with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) for faster wireless throughput and reduced latency in crowded networks, plus Bluetooth 5.1 for reliable peripheral pairing. Ports include:

• 1× USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (with DisplayPort 1.4)
• 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen 1
• 1× USB-A 2.0
• 1× HDMI 2.0
• 1× RJ-45 Ethernet jack
• 1× 3.5 mm combo audio jack

A built-in HD webcam with privacy shutter and dual-array microphones ensure crisp video calls without compromise.

Battery & Power The 60 Wh battery offers up to 6 hours of mixed-use runtime. Rapid Charge Boost technology delivers 2 hours of use from a 15-minute charge, keeping you in the action without lengthy interruptions. Power profiles in Lenovo Vantage let you tailor performance, thermals, and noise to your workflow or gaming preferences.

Chassis & Design The Luna Grey chassis combines a subtle matte finish with robust ABS plastic construction, resisting scratches and fingerprints. At 2.2 kg and 24.9 mm thin, it remains portable while accommodating enhanced cooling vents and dual fans to maintain optimal temperatures under load. A rear exhaust and textured side vents improve airflow, keeping internal components cool and stable.

Operating System Shipped with DOS for a clean software slate, the LOQ Essential 15 Gaming laptop allows you to install Windows 11 or your Linux distribution of choice. Free from bloatware, you control the drivers, utilities, and security software loaded on day one.