Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (15) vs Lenovo LOQ 15 (2024)
AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS against Intel Core i7-14700HX, 2.32 vs 2.38 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | IdeaPad Gaming 3 (15) | LOQ 15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (India) | No info | No info |
| Announced | March 2022 | October 2023 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Windows 11 Pro optional) |
| Model Numbers | IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 (machine type 82SB) | LOQ 15IRX9 (machine type 83DV) |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 359.6 x 266.4 x 21.8 mm | 359.86 x 258.7 x 23.9 mm |
| Thickness | 21.8 mm | 23.9 mm (21.9 mm at the front) |
| Weight | 2.32 kg | 2.38 kg |
| Body Material | Painted PC-ABS | Painted PC-ABS |
| Lid Material | PC-ABS | PC-ABS |
| Military Grade | Not published by Lenovo | MIL-STD-810H |
| Colours | Onyx Grey (Glacier White in some markets) | Luna Grey |
Display | ||
| Size | 15.6-inch | 15.6-inch |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (141 ppi); 2560 x 1440 (188 ppi) in some markets | 1920 x 1080 (141 ppi); 2560 x 1440 (188 ppi) in some markets |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Anti-Glare | Yes | Yes |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz or 165 Hz | 144 Hz (165 Hz on WQHD) |
| Brightness | 250 nits (120 Hz), 300 nits (165 Hz), 350 nits (WQHD) | 300 nits (350 nits on WQHD) |
| Colour Gamut | 45% NTSC (120 Hz), 100% sRGB (165 Hz) | 100% sRGB |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | AMD Ryzen 5 6600H, Ryzen 7 6800H, Ryzen 5 7535HS, Ryzen 7 7735HS (2023 refresh) | Intel Core i5-13450HX, i7-13645HX, i7-13650HX, i7-14650HX, i7-14700HX (i5-14500HX in some markets) |
| Top Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, 8-core CPU, 16 threads, up to 4.75 GHz, 16 MB L3 cache | Intel Core i7-14700HX, 20-core CPU (8P + 12E), 28 threads, up to 5.5 GHz, 33 MB cache |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 4GB (70W) / RTX 3050 4GB or 6GB (85W) / RTX 4050 6GB (85W); RTX 3050 Ti 4GB in some markets | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (95W) / RTX 3050A 4GB (65W) / RTX 4050 6GB (105W) / RTX 4060 8GB (115W), plus Intel UHD Graphics |
| NPU | None | None (Lenovo LA1 AI chip for power tuning) |
| RAM Options | 8 GB / 16 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-4800 or DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Slots | 2 SODIMM | 2 SODIMM |
| Storage Options | 512 GB | 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Storage Type | PCIe NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
| M.2 Slots | 2 (M.2 2242 + M.2 2280) | 2 |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 60 Wh (45 Wh in some markets) | 60 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 13.1 hours (60 Wh) | Up to 5.6 hours |
| Battery Life (Video) | Up to 13.1 hours (1080p) | Up to 5.6 hours (1080p) |
| Charger | 135W or 170W slim tip adapter | 170W or 230W slim tip adapter (230W with RTX 4060) |
Ports and wireless | ||
| USB-C | 1x USB-C 10Gbps (Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4) | 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 65 to 100W, DisplayPort 1.4) |
| USB-A | 2x USB-A 5Gbps | 3x USB-A 5Gbps |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm combo jack | 3.5 mm combo jack |
| Charging Port | DC-in (slim tip) | DC-in (slim tip) |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) | Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) | Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 720p | 720p (1080p option) |
| Privacy Shutter | Yes | E-shutter |
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Speaker Power | 2 x 2W | 2 x 2W |
| Microphones | Dual-array | Dual-array |
| Audio Tuning | Nahimic Audio | Nahimic Audio |
| Keyboard Backlight | White or 4-zone RGB | White or 4-zone RGB |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| TPM | Firmware TPM 2.0 | Firmware TPM 2.0 |
| Notable Features | 2023 refresh with Ryzen 7035HS chips and RTX 4050 option, Rapid Charge Boost (2 hours use from 15 min charge), DDR5 memory | Lenovo LA1 AI chip, Rapid Charge Pro (50% in 30 min), two M.2 2280 slots, upgradeable SODIMM RAM |