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| LOQ 15 Gen 11 (2026) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| Graphics | — | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| Memory Bandwidth | DDR5-5600 SODIMM, dual-channel | LPDDR5X-9523 (soldered, dual-channel) |
| Neural Engine | AMD Ryzen AI NPU, up to 16 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 216 (6C/12T, up to 4.7 GHz), Ryzen 7 217 (6C/12T, up to 4.8 GHz), Ryzen 7 250 (8C/16T, up to 5.1 GHz), Ryzen 7 253 (8C/16T, up to 4.9 GHz); GPU RTX 5050, RTX 5060 or RTX 5070 (8 GB GDDR7, 115 W) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (25W TDP) |
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | April 2026 | Expected 2026-10 |
| Status | Available | Announced; expected 2026-10 |
| DISPLAY | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits (WUXGA) / 400 nits (WQXGA) | 400 nits |
| Color | 100% sRGB | 45% NTSC |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz (WUXGA) / 180 Hz (WQXGA) | 60Hz |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) or 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) | 1920 x 1200 pixels (WUXGA) |
| Size | 15.3-inch | 14 inches |
| Type | IPS, anti-glare, FreeSync / G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus | IPS, optional touch |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price | — | €1,099 (Base configuration) — Europe |
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,149.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $1,299 (US launch price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,609,000 | ₦1,818,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| OVERVIEW | ||
| Chip | AMD Ryzen 200-series (Ryzen 5 216 up to Ryzen 7 250) + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050, up to RTX 5070 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (25W TDP); Graphics: Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| Manufacturer | Lenovo | Lenovo |
| Model | Lenovo LOQ 15 Gen 11 (2026) | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home / Pro | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) |
| Release Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| BODY AND BUILD | ||
| Colors | Eclipse Black, Luna Grey, Surge Green | Luna Grey, Cloud Grey |
| Dimensions | — | Thickness: 17.39 mm |
| Material | PC-ABS top and bottom | Aluminium top, PC-ABS bottom |
| Weight | From 2.1 kg | From 1.3 kg (2.87 lbs) |
| MEMORY AND STORAGE | ||
| RAM | Up to 32 GB DDR5-5600 (base capacity varies by config), two SODIMM slots, user-upgradeable | 16GB LPDDR5x-9523 (soldered, not upgradable) |
| Storage | 512 GB to 1 TB SSD (two M.2 slots) | 1TB SSD + spare M.2 2280 slot |
| Storage Type | M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (one x4 and one x2 slot) | M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) |
| PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY | ||
| Ports and connectivity | 1x USB-C USB4 40 Gbps (USB PD 65-100 W in, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A 10 Gbps, 2x USB-A 5 Gbps, 1x HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), 1x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 1x 3.5 mm combo jack, slim-tip power; Wi-Fi 6 2x2, Bluetooth 5.3 | 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A; Video: HDMI; Card reader: SD; Audio: 3.5mm jack; Kensington lock slot; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ||
| Battery Life | Up to 8.5 hours (MobileMark 30) / 13.9 hours 1080p video; 60 Wh | Up to 26 hours local video playback (Lenovo claim) |
| Battery Type | 60 Wh Li-ion | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 245 W slim-tip adapter; USB-C PD 65-100 W input supported | 65W USB-C AC adapter, PD 3.0 |
| AUDIO AND WEBCAM | ||
| Microphones | Dual-microphone array | Dual-microphone array with smart noise-cancelling |
| Speakers | Stereo 2 W x2, Nahimic Audio | 2x 2W speakers |
| Webcam | 5 MP with e-shutter | FHD |
| SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS | ||
| Keyboard | 6-row keyboard with numeric keypad, 1.6 mm travel, Copilot key, 1-zone or 24-zone RGB backlight | Backlit |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home / Pro | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) |
| Security | Firmware TPM 2.0, camera e-shutter, BIOS passwords; no fingerprint reader | Firmware TPM 2.0, fingerprint reader in power button, IR camera for Windows Hello |
| Trackpad | Buttonless Mylar precision touchpad, 75 x 120 mm | Buttonless Mylar Precision TouchPad, 75 x 120 mm |