Choose LOQ 15 if you need:
- Processor Model at Intel Core i5-13450HX (vs Intel Core i7-7500U)
- GPU Model at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (vs Intel HD Graphics 620)
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models LOQ 15 and Inspiron 7579 within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | LOQ 15 | Inspiron 7579 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Lenovo | Dell |
| Product Family | LOQ | Dell Inspiron |
| Model | LOQ 15IRX9 | Inspiron 7579 |
| Model Number | 15IRX9 | Inspiron 7579 |
| Part Number / SKU | 83DV00FYUS | — |
| Launch Year | 2025 year | 2017 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Convertible 2-in-1 |
| Laptop Category | Gaming | 2-in-1 |
| Color | Luna Grey | — |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Processor Family | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i7 |
| Processor Model | Intel Core i5-13450HX | Intel Core i7-7500U |
| Processor Generation | 13th Gen | 7th Gen (Kaby Lake) |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | Kaby Lake |
| CPU Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| CPU Cores | 10 cores | 2 cores |
| Performance Cores | 6 cores | — |
| Efficiency Cores | 4 cores | 0 cores |
| CPU Threads | 16 threads | 4 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| L2 Cache | — | 0.5 MB |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB | 4 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 55 W | 15 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | 157 W | 25 W |
| CPU Manageability Technology | — | Intel Standard Manageability; Intel vPro not supported |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Discrete | Integrated |
| GPU Manufacturer | NVIDIA | Intel |
| GPU Model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
| GPU Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Intel Gen9.5 |
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 0 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | Shared system memory |
| GPU TGP | 105 W | 15 W |
| GPU Boost Clock | 2370 MHz | 1050 MHz |
| MUX Switch | Yes | — |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | — |
| Maximum External Displays | 2 displays | 3 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | 4K @ 60Hz | 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Memory Speed | 4800 MT/s | 2400 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | SO-DIMM | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | 1 slots | 1 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel | Dual-channel capable |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | SATA III / PCIe NVMe |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | — |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 2242 | 2.5-inch or M.2 |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 2 drives | 1 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 2 slots | 1 slots |
| 2.5-inch Drive Bay | — | Yes |
| RAID Support | — | — |
| Card Reader | — | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | — | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card Reader Standard | — | UHS-I |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 15.6 inch | 15.6 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Resolution Class | FHD | FHD |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | LED-backlit LCD |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Touchscreen | — | Yes |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes | — |
| Display Brightness | 300 nits | 220 nits |
| sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | — |
| Color Depth | — | 8-bit |
| Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | Anti-glare | Glossy |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | NVIDIA G-SYNC | — |
| Viewing Angle | 85° / 85° / 85° / 85° degree | 160° degree |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 88 % | — |
| Low Blue Light Certification | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (software) | — |
| Flicker-Free | — | Yes |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 720p HD | 720p HD |
| Webcam Frame Rate | — | 30 fps |
| Camera Privacy Shutter | Yes | — |
| Camera Features | Fixed focus; electronic privacy shutter | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 2 x speakers | 2 speakers |
| Speaker Power | 2 x 2 W | — |
| Audio Technology | Nahimic | Waves MaxxAudio Pro |
| Microphone Configuration | Dual microphone | Digital-array microphone |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | 6-row multimedia keyboard with numeric keypad | Full-size island-style keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | — |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key Travel | 1.5 mm | — |
| Touchpad Type | Precision TouchPad | Multi-touch precision touchpad |
| Touchpad Dimensions | 120 x 75 mm | — |
| Touchpad Material | Mylar | — |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | IEEE 802.11ax | 802.11ac |
| Wi-Fi Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz; 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | 2x2 | 2x2 |
| Wi-Fi Module | — | Intel dual-band wireless |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 or above | 4.2 |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Ethernet Speed | 1 Gbps | Not present |
| WWAN | No | No |
| SIM Slot | — | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 3 ports | 3 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) | USB 3.x Type-A |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, 140W Power Delivery | — |
| USB4 Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | HDMI 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Output | DisplayPort 1.4 via USB-C | — |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Security Lock Slot | — | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 2 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 storage slots | 1 M.2 storage slot(s) |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 42 Wh |
| Battery Cells | 4 cells | 3 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | 5.6 hours | — |
| Battery Life Test Method | Local 1080p video playback at 150 nits | — |
| Fast Charging | Yes | — |
| Fast Charge Level | 80 % | — |
| Fast Charge Time | 30 min | — |
| Power Adapter | 170 W | 65 W |
| Power Connector | DC-in | Barrel power connector |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | — |
| Maximum USB-C Charging Power | 140 W | — |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 359.86 mm | 380.9 mm |
| Depth | 258.7 mm | 253.1 mm |
| Thickness | 23.9 mm | 20.2 mm |
| Weight | 2.38 kg | 2.19 kg |
| Chassis Material | PC-ABS | Aluminum; plastic |
| Lid Material | PC-ABS | Aluminum |
| Base Material | PC-ABS | Plastic |
| Hinge Opening Angle | — | 360 degree |
| MIL-STD Testing | MIL-STD-810H | Not claimed |
| IP Rating | — | — |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | Firmware TPM 2.0 | TPM 2.0 |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Secure Boot | — | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | — | Consumer BIOS/UEFI management |
| Smart Card Support | No | No |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | Self-healing BIOS | BIOS recovery supported |
| Sensors | ||
| Accelerometer | — | Yes |
| Gyroscope | — | Yes |
| Hall Sensor | — | Yes |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | — | Not claimed |
| EPEAT | — | Not claimed |
| TCO Certified | — | Not claimed |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | Yes |
| Recycled Materials | — | Not claimed |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | 5–35 °C | 5 to 35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 8–95 % RH | 10 to 90 (non-condensing) % RH |
| Storage Temperature | 5–43 °C | -20 to 60 °C |
| Warranty | 1 years | 1 years |
| Warranty Type | Courier or Carry-in | Limited hardware warranty; region dependent |
LOQ 15 and Inspiron 7579 share specifications such as Installed Memory (12 GB), Storage Capacity (512 GB), Display Size (15.6 inch), Display Resolution (1920 x 1080).
The main differences: Processor Model (LOQ 15: Intel Core i5-13450HX, Inspiron 7579: Intel Core i7-7500U); GPU Model (LOQ 15: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU, Inspiron 7579: Intel HD Graphics 620).
LOQ 15 may suit users who need its differing values, while Inspiron 7579 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.