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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 ThinkPad P70 within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | LOQ 15 | ThinkPad P70 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Lenovo | Lenovo |
| Product Family | LOQ | ThinkPad |
| Model | LOQ 15IRX9 | ThinkPad P70 |
| Model Number | 15IRX9 | ThinkPad P70 |
| Part Number / SKU | 83DV00FYUS | — |
| Launch Year | 2025 year | 2016 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Gaming | Mainstream |
| Color | Luna Grey | — |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 7 |
| 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 6820HQ 2.7GHz |
| Processor Generation | 13th Gen | 6th Gen |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| CPU Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| CPU Cores | 10 cores | 4 cores |
| Performance Cores | 6 cores | — |
| Efficiency Cores | 4 cores | 0 cores |
| CPU Threads | 16 threads | 8 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB | 8 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 55 W | 45 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | 157 W | — |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Discrete | Discrete |
| GPU Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU Model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | Nvidia Quadro 3000M |
| GPU Architecture | Ada Lovelace | — |
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | — |
| GPU TGP | 105 W | — |
| GPU Boost Clock | 2370 MHz | — |
| MUX Switch | Yes | — |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | — |
| Maximum External Displays | 2 displays | 4 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | 4K @ 60Hz | 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz via Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt; 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz via HDMI |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Memory Speed | 4800 MT/s | 2133 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | SO-DIMM | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Slots | 2 slots | 4 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | 1 slots | — |
| Memory Upgradeable | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel | Dual |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | — |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | — |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 2242 | — |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 2 drives | 4 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| 2.5-inch Drive Bay | — | Yes |
| RAID Support | — | RAID 0/1 |
| Card Reader | — | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | — | MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Card Reader Standard | — | UHS-II |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 15.6 inch | 17.3 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Resolution Class | FHD | 4K |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | — |
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes | — |
| Display Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 | 800:1 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | Anti-glare | Anti-glare |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | NVIDIA G-SYNC | — |
| Viewing Angle | 85° / 85° / 85° / 85° degree | 170° x 170° degree |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 88 % | — |
| Low Blue Light Certification | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (software) | — |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 720p HD | — |
| Camera Privacy Shutter | Yes | — |
| Fingerprint Reader Location | — | Keyboard bezel |
| Camera Features | Fixed focus; electronic privacy shutter | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 2 x speakers | 2 speakers |
| Speaker Power | 2 x 2 W | 2 x 2 W |
| Audio Technology | Nahimic | — |
| Microphone Configuration | Dual microphone | Dual-array microphone |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | 6-row multimedia keyboard with numeric keypad | Spill-resistant 6-row keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | — |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | — |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key Travel | 1.5 mm | — |
| Touchpad Type | Precision TouchPad | 3-button multi-touch touchpad |
| Touchpad Dimensions | 120 x 75 mm | — |
| Touchpad Material | Mylar | — |
| Pointing Stick | — | Yes |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | IEEE 802.11ax | 802.11ac |
| Wi-Fi Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | Dual-band |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | 2x2 | 2x2 |
| Wi-Fi Module | — | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 or above | 4.1 |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | 1 Gbps | 1 GbE |
| WWAN | No | Optional |
| Cellular Standard | — | 4G LTE-Advanced |
| SIM Slot | — | Micro-SIM |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 3 ports | 4 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) | 4x USB 3.0 |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 1 ports | 2 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, 140W Power Delivery | 2x USB-C / Thunderbolt 3 |
| USB4 Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 ports | 2 ports |
| Thunderbolt Version | — | Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Output | DisplayPort 1.4 via USB-C | Mini DisplayPort 1.2 |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 1 ports | 1 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 | Yes |
| Security Lock Slot | — | Yes |
| Dedicated Docking Connector | — | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 2 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 storage slots | 2x M.2 storage slots |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 96 Wh |
| Battery Cells | 4 cells | 8 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-ion | Li-ion |
| Removable Battery | — | Yes |
| Battery Life | 5.6 hours | 8.5 hours |
| Battery Life Test Method | Local 1080p video playback at 150 nits | MobileMark 2014, discrete-graphics mode |
| Fast Charging | Yes | — |
| Fast Charge Level | 80 % | — |
| Fast Charge Time | 30 min | — |
| Power Adapter | 170 W | 170 W |
| Power Connector | DC-in | Proprietary slim-tip |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | — |
| Maximum USB-C Charging Power | 140 W | — |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 359.86 mm | 416 mm |
| Depth | 258.7 mm | 275.5 mm |
| Thickness | 23.9 mm | 34.2 mm |
| Weight | 2.38 kg | 2.4 kg |
| Chassis Material | PC-ABS | Glass-fiber + PPS / magnesium-aluminum |
| Lid Material | PC-ABS | Glass-fiber + PPS |
| Base Material | PC-ABS | Magnesium / aluminum |
| MIL-STD Testing | MIL-STD-810H | MIL-STD-810G tested |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | Firmware TPM 2.0 | Discrete TPM 1.2 / Firmware TPM 2.0 |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | — | Intel vPro |
| Smart Card Support | No | Optional |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | Self-healing BIOS | — |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | — | ENERGY STAR 6.1 |
| EPEAT | — | Gold |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | Yes |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | 5–35 °C | — |
| Operating Humidity | 8–95 % RH | — |
| Storage Temperature | 5–43 °C | — |
| Warranty | 1 years | 3 years |
| Warranty Type | Courier or Carry-in | Depot or on-site limited warranty |
LOQ 15 and ThinkPad P70 share specifications such as Storage Capacity (512 GB), Brand (Lenovo), Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (64-bit).
The main differences: Processor Model (LOQ 15: Intel Core i5-13450HX, ThinkPad P70: Intel Core i7 6820HQ 2.7GHz); GPU Model (LOQ 15: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU, ThinkPad P70: Nvidia Quadro 3000M); Installed Memory (LOQ 15: 12 GB, ThinkPad P70: 16 GB); Display Size (LOQ 15: 15.6 inch, ThinkPad P70: 17.3 inch).
LOQ 15 may suit users who need its differing values, while ThinkPad P70 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
