Wildly customizable! | Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8 Full Review
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- čas přidán 28. 06. 2024
- Upon first bootup of the Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8, I knew that I was going to love it and what it brings to the table. Let me tell you why in this full, in-depth review.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:41 Sponsor Spot: SNK ATK Design Lab
01:19 Build
02:37 Keyboard and Trackpad
03:11 Ports
04:14 Vents
04:43 Webcam and Mic
05:40 Display
07:46 Speakers
08:49 Specs
10:18 Internals
10:54 Performance
11:15 Synthetics
12:00 Gaming Benchmarks
14:26 Battery
15:04 Fan Noise
16:14 Thermals
16:58 Verdict
17:57 Outro
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CORRECTION: 10:19 Thanks to @bienpaulzitanunez299 for pointing out a second M.2 slot-- at the left side of the internals, right above (or over) the Wi-Fi module! I wasn't able to clock this during my teardown. So yeah, no need to clone your M.2s when expanding, just add another M.2 SSD right there. Good catch!
Good job I thought there was or i would have just not purchased this unit. And only searching the comments I find this correction.
This is the first time I've stumbed upon your channel, my laptop searching will be done soon but I'll surely keep watching your content!
Thanks you for the great review Linda Evangelista
Thanks a lot. I was worried about the battery life but 5 plus hours on normal use is good enough for me. Im gonna be plugging it in most of the time anyway.
Thanks for the video.
Good to see there is an actual second M.2.
The problem I see is the thermals. The fan noise would be ok if the temps were kept lower. The CPU clearly lowers its clock when reaching 95C+ and that's a temp that shouldn't reach. At the very least not for a brand new laptop with relatively fresh thermal paste application and clean fans. The GPU reaching 79C is not great either, as the Nvidia GPU throttles at 85C.
It's a shame they don't pay more attention to the thermals and I DO NOT MEAN POWER THROTTLING as some do to bypass the problem.
Looks, I think it's an attractive laptop and I adore the blue color for the heatpipes.
I have the i5 version of this (12450H). All I can say is this is a beast of a laptop! The only downside is that it only has 8GB of RAM (out of the box) but is totally upgradeable. The battery is a turn off to me too but thanks to sir Kevin pointing out that the battery might has a bigger space and might be replaceable gave me some hope for the future. :D
Oh one more thing. Although the clockspeed is registered only on 2.00GHz, don't worry, as you run it on performance mode, the clockspeeds automatically clocks around 3.5-3.8 GHz!
Hello, I'm torn between this and the Acer Nitro V that has an I5 13th gen. Kumusta po ang performance? Parang itong Lenovo na kasi ang i p purchase ko since it has 3 years warranty.
@@joshuaniverba3344if they have the same specs, both the lenovo loq and Acer nitro 5 performs similar to each other but the lenovo loq has a lot better build quality and an overall better screen and cooling system. Albeit the lenovo is slightly more expensive than the Acer.
hi, is this a good laptop for photoshop, illustrator and web development programs?
Thank you. I'm currently using the exact laptop as in the video. Your video was one of the many, MANY videos i watched about the laptop. I also love your editing, and this thorough review really let me make an informed decision. However, i couldn't get the usb c charging to work, but i'm sure it's the fault of my cables rather than the laptop itself. i got the 2560x1440 and 165hz display config along side with the intel i5 and rtx 4050.
i got it on clearance sale, so I was really lucky :>
Hello! USB-C charging on the LOQ15IRH8 requires a charger that supports the USB-PD standard, and at least 65W of power. Please check if your charger supports these standards. If yes, then have Lenovo check your unit, it might be a case of a faulty USB-C PD port. If not, you might have to purchase a supported charger. Hope this helps!
this video is so good
. I bought lap yesterday! How can i used this with good conditions??
. Mug switch good or bad? Restrict mode also?
Thanks for this content, I purchased this laptop. I'm new in laptop, I noticed the battery consumption is a bit faster compared to the previous laptop I used before.
I haven't made any drastic changes in setting, aside for this option: Conservation Mode. I turned on this option since it will extend the lifespan of the battery as per the description.
Any tips/settings that I can do so that when the laptop is in battery mode it will last longer? Thank you!
hi, is this a good laptop for photoshop, illustrator and web development programs?
@aodeh2648 well of course it is it has a beefy cpu
As pointed out by the earlier comment, there are TWO (2) NVME slots. You should correct this as it is a great feature which other laptops do not offer at this prince range unfortunately.
Yeah, I can't believe I missed it during my teardown! Will be correcting this via pinned post. Thanks my guy!
Yeah i have a question that LITERALLY no one on the internet has addressed
THE KEYBOARD....
How do you replace the keyboard ?
you would think there would be like 50 videos on the subject
there are many teardowns but ZERO Address the replacing of the keyboard
so........???
There are 2 m.2 slot. The other one is in the upper of the wifi card slot.
Got it! I missed it during my teardown-- thanks for pointing it out!
How good is this for CAD software, AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor ...?
Got the Lenovo LOQ 15 Ryzen 7 7840HS yesterday for $699.99. Lenovo said it can take up to 32gb of RAM. But I read on some forums that it can work with 64gb. I got 2 32gb 4800MHz in there and it works fine. So, I have 64gb of RAM. I also added a 2TB NVME SSD to the 512gb that comes with the laptop (it has 2 slots). Nice deal from Best Buy. The best laptop for the money.
Which specific drive did u install? Link? I have the same setup
4:30 - maybe I'm wrong, but the heatsinks might be anodized instead of being painted, so the thermal performance shouldn't be affected. On other Lenovo gaming laptops they heatsinks tend to have a black color.
Hello! I can confirm it's not anodized, it's an actual coat of paint on the fins. But they're not actually painted all the way through, just the few mm visible.
@@KevinEvangelista In that case sorry for the misdirection. After looking up photographs of Legion laptop heatsinks online, it seems that they are also painted only in the areas that are visible from the outside.
@@Max_Mustermann no worries, my dude! I'm just as confused as you are why Lenovo would paint the fins of a heatsink. But as long as it doesn't affect the temps too much, I'm alright with them haha!
How much is the difference between QLC & TLC SSD Scores
Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603Z vs Lenovo LOQ - 15IRH8
which is better for gaming and heavy works ?
The battery discharges quickly, lasting at most three and a half hours, not five hours. Also the battery drains even when the laptop is turned off. My previous laptop, which is 15 years old, did not have these battery issues until it was 10 years old. Also, consider that if you purchase it with 8GB of RAM, 50% of it belongs to Windows 11.
That's unfortunate to hear. You might want to check with Lenovo if your LOQ model has a battery problem, since I didn't encounter any issues with the review unit sent to me.
True about the RAM though! Whenever I would recommend this to friends, I always tell them to spring for the 16GB RAM model at least-- there's just no sense in getting it with just 8GB.
My daughter's battery also does not barely last an hour if she unplugs to say come in living room to sit with me. She is mainly only playing Roblox or sims4. But I am not savvy on tech so never thought to check that it actually gives a battery last time. I'm also wondering about temps... I always read or watch vids talking about how hot gaming laptops get is 107degreez Fahrenheit too hot?
How did you determine the RAM capacity to be 64gb?
Checking the mobo (LNVNB161216) online with lenovo mentions 5200mt/s but then when I check my own laptop it mentions 5600mt/s...And im seeing conflicting reports saying it only supports 32gb.
Maybe that's per channel?
I would like to know if buying the 220 W adapter charger from Lenovo improves performance in any way as I can see it on the website for extra cash? Secondly what’s the average wait time from date you ordered your laptop to when you received your order as I have heard some possible complaints about wait times?
It should increase performance by a bit, and allow faster charging. 220W is the upper power limit for this laptop, so it should be able to run both the CPU and GPU at their best power options.
I'm not sure about wait times since I got a review unit from Lenovo though... Might want to checm out local forums for that. Hope this helps!
Thanks this definitely helps
I want upgrade Lenovo loq battery to 6cell battery to increase battery 🔋 life i5irh8
May i know how to change the light color of the keyboard? because mine is pure blue light only
I use mine for both gaming ang productivity. I added 1tb nvme and 8 gb RAM, and installed Linux on it(dual boot). I only use Windows for gaming, then Linux for everything else.
i have the same laptop with ryzen 7 amd rtx is that good?
My Camera as well as sound quality is worse than your one as per this video, I'm using a LOQ15IRH8 i713620 + 4060 how could it be ?
is backlight bleed common on this laptop? Mine has one
How much did it cost you
How's the battery. I've read some comments saying their LOQ drains so fast. What can be done?
Honestly nothing. I own this laptop and use it daily.
You can't get around the 60WH battery. There apparently is an 80WH battery out there from Lenovo, but I don't know where to buy it.
I've done every setting you can to try and squeeze out extra life, and honestly if youre actually using it for work, let alone gaming, you should expect really no more than a couple hours unplugged.
Does this run FiveM smoothly?
hi bossing! im going to buy this same laptop? what ram should i buy? is there recommended brand or something? sorry im a long time pc user
I have the 4050 and 12450H Variant and I believe same reminders lang din when it comes to desktop ram.
1. Buy only from trusted stores, bought mine (crucial rband) from ITW
2. Try to match to stock ram in terms of speed and capacity. I personally have mismatched ram, 8gb (5600mhz ) +16gb (4800mhz). 4800mhz lang din kasi ang 12450H and I planning on adding another stick of 16gb hence the mismatch but I have not encountered any problems.
@@vectivuz1858noted on this. medyo torn ako now if legion5 2023 naka 3070 or yung same specs na andito sa vid, wala raw kasi stock sa lenovo sm north nung i7 4060.
@@vectivuz1858Boss , First time ko lang mag laptop and nagbabasa basa naman ako ng mga specs bago bumili meron kasi dito sa ibang bansa na Store dito PCIMAGE Nung chineck ko yung Price nila ng Loq 15rh8 rtx 4050 magkaiba sila ng Price dun sa mismong Page ng Lenovo? sa tingin mo boss san yung mas komportable na bumili? First time ko lang kasi maglaptop kaya gusto ko lang din masigurado , Thank you sa
magging response.
Edit: Mas mataas yung Price nung mismong Store (Lenovo)
Kesa don sa price range ng PCIMAGE
Same LOQ15 RH8 RTX 4050
pero yung Price sa Lenovo is Umabot ng 4.5k
sa pcimage 4.2k
San kaya mas okay
Does 8gb ram also worth it?
Hay can i ask you if the LOQ 15Irh8 but core i5 gen 12 version has the same metal and same custom of the laptop you have?
Please answer
Hello! Yes, all configurations of the LOQ 15IRH8 should have the same body / case materials across the board. The only configurable / customizable parts of the laptop are the internal specs, keyboard, and the display.
@@KevinEvangelista one last thing because I'm really confused
Is there a version of loq lenovo laptop that has
Core i5 gen 12
RTX 2050
Ram 8 ddr4
Im really confused because what matter I search I only find ddr5 and the one I want to buy in my country is ddr4 so idk 🥲💔
Please answer again
Price pls peso?
Thanks✨ I wanna buy this laptop but Is it possible to upgrade ram to 64GB because I saw It can be upgrade it just to 32 GB Ram
You can buy it with up to 64 gb ram
@@Taskforce-vf5ii Thanks
did you upgrade? is it works?
@@hakanferreftw2408 I bought it but I just upgrade it to 32 GB coz the company suggest 32 GB and that's enough for me, But There're people that Upgrade it to 64 GB and they don't have any problem So you can but It's not suggested from the Lenovo
Hi, which RAM sticks did you get? They are 5600mhz if I'm not mistaken but wanna make sure anyways.
I bought this laptop everything is great except the screen ghosting,i bought the one with 1080p 144hz
Return it and have the peace of mind of not having a laptop that has a display defect
How did it turn out? I just bought mine yesterday
The official page says it only allows up to 16 GB of RAM
It does. But both RAM sticks are removable, so you can just buy a 2x16GB set and install them onto the LOQ15IRH8 to have 32GB of RAM on there. Hope this helps!
Can the laptop be usb c charged? Thanks
It can, but I think the charger has to be over 65 watts. The usb c charger is sold separately.
I am thinking of selling my recently bought Macbook Air M1 2020 and buy this laptop instead.
Me too!
Me too
Me too
I bought 2024 loq and its worth it...
@@syedadnanahamed9135 Do you advise me to buy it ? or there is something better.
WAIT IT HAS A 10 CORE CPU WITH THIS PRICE?? WOW
how to change the led keyboard color i only got white
Please let me know of you did
yeah, same i cant figure out how to change the keyboard rgb from the white light.
You can't. The keyboard led colour depends on the model. You guys probably bought the model with the white backlit instead of the rgb backlit
Oh... noo
Bro I need your help. The laptop's refresh rate is capped at 144hz and games that run at 60fps looks like 30fps
Is there any way of fixing this. Note there's no option for 60hz in the settings it only shows 144
Turn on g-sync from the nvidia control panel, so that your display matches it's refresh rate with the GPU output
10:26
NO THERE ISN'T !
THERE ARE 2 M.2 SLOTS
about the note about the low voltage... is it too low? does it offer software that upvolts it? or, is it even OK to upvolt it for a regular 3 hour session?
thank you. it was very helpful and its very nice to see a new review about it online (old reviews usually dont reply back). im in a 3rd world country and this is considered expensive, so i wanted to be super sure before investing in it. thanks again!
I'm not sure if it's region-locked or it would depend on a specific set of options on the Lenovo website, but there is an option to get this with a 220W power brick. And the combination of the i7 and the RTX4060 supports around 220W of maximum power draw. No need for special software for that, you mainly just have to set it to performance mode in the Lenovo Advantage software. And yes, it's OK to run it at that wattage for a regular 3-hour gaming session-- if you don't mind your room getting a bit hot. haha!
Thank you very much for the kind words! I'm glad you appreciate the effort I put into the review. 😀
@@KevinEvangelista Thank you very much! 🙏
dawg that shi is loud wdym 😭
Lose the irritating background music. It's old hat now.
I have the same laptop and i felt that the 170w power brick isn't enough...do u think using a 230w one on this laptop will result in better performance? Or the power input is maxed out at 170w?
Same I want to know