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Lenovo LOQ Essential 15ARP10E Gaming Laptop — from Rs. 339,000
Model 15ARP10E
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AMD Ryzen 7035HS series processors
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 graphics
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Smooth 144Hz refresh rate display
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Dual M.2 SSD and SO-DIMM slots
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Dedicated RJ45-Ethernet and SD slot
Overview
The Lenovo LOQ Essential 15ARP10 is designed as the most accessible entry point into Lenovo's gaming ecosystem, sitting below the Legion and standard LOQ lines. It is specifically tailored for students and budget-conscious gamers who need a reliable machine for both academic work and gaming.
Under the hood, the laptop utilizes AMD's Rembrandt Refresh CPUs from the Ryzen 7035HS series, with the top configuration featuring the AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS. To maintain a competitive price point, Lenovo pairs these processors with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4000 series GPUs, such as the RTX 4050 (65W TDP, 15W Dynamic Boost), though an RTX 3050 option is also available.
Visuals are handled by a 15.6-inch display with a 16:9 aspect ratio. While the resolution tops out at Full-HD (1,920 x 1,200), the screen supports a 144Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth motion during fast-paced gaming sessions.
For those looking to future-proof their investment, the LOQ Essential is highly upgradeable, featuring two M.2 SSD slots and two SO-DIMM slots for memory expansion. Connectivity is robust for a budget device, including an SD card slot and a physical RJ45-Ethernet port for stable wired internet.
While the device offers strong performance value, there are trade-offs to accommodate the price. The 57.5W battery is relatively small for a 15-inch chassis, making this machine better suited as a stationary replacement PC rather than a highly portable device.
Specifications
15.6 inch
Screen Size
16:9
Aspect Ratio
1920 x 1200 (Full-HD)
Max Resolution
144 Hz
Refresh Rate
AMD Ryzen 7035HS (Rembrandt Refresh)
Processor Series
AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS
Top Processor
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 (65W TDP, 15W Dynamic Boost) or RTX 3050
Gpu Options
57.5 W
Battery Capacity
2x M.2 SSD, 2x SO-DIMM
Expansion Slots
RJ45-Ethernet, SD card slot
Connectivity
thumb_up Pros
- Highly upgradeable RAM and storage
- High refresh rate screen for gaming
- Includes essential ports like Ethernet and SD card
- Competitive pricing for RTX 40-series performance
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- Small 57.5W battery capacity
- Limited to Full-HD resolution
- More suitable as a stationary PC than portable
This laptop is an excellent choice for Sri Lankan students or gamers on a budget who primarily use their laptop at a desk. Because of the small battery capacity, we recommend keeping it plugged in during gaming sessions. If you plan to upgrade your storage or RAM in the future, this model is a great pick due to its dual expansion slots.
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"A potentially great everyday PC with some gaming capabilities."
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"The most affordable gaming options from Lenovo now ship under the LOQ Essential label."
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