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| The LOQ Essential 15IPH11 has a purple-backlit keyboard. |
Lenovo has quietly released one of its new budget-oriented gaming laptops, expanding the LOQ series with an entry-level option that prioritizes battery life and integrated graphics performance. Spotted earlier this month, Lenovo confirmed Eurozone pricing and availability for the LOQ Essential 15IPH11 a few days ago. For reference, the laptop will go on sale there at the end of September. For more details on this release, you can check out the official announcement at LaptopsCheck.
In the meantime, Lenovo has started selling the LOQ Essential 15IPH11 in Japan. As expected, the laptop is only available with the Core Ultra X7 358H from Intel's Panther Lake platform. Additionally, the laptop only makes use of the Arc B390, an iGPU that performs well at 1080p in triple-A titles and at 1440p in some simpler games. This makes it an interesting choice for gamers on a tighter budget who don't necessarily need dedicated graphics power.
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| The LOQ Essential 15IPH11 weighs 2.1 kg. |
Accordingly, Lenovo includes a 1200p display. An IPS panel, this 15.3-inch display also offers an anti-glare coating with a 165 Hz refresh rate, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio and 100% sRGB colour space coverage. However, the laptop's Arc B390 iGPU will offer worse performance than the RTX 5050 or RTX 5060 inside the similar LOQ Essential 15IRX11 (curr. $1,349 on Amazon). If you're considering the more powerful alternative, you can check the current price on Amazon for comparison.
For those interested in how this model compares to other recent LOQ releases, LaptopsCheck has a detailed breakdown of the expanded lineup and regional availability.
Impressive Battery Life and Specifications
Still, Intel's Panther Lake architecture is said to deliver 19 hours of battery life from its 60 Wh battery when streaming locally-stored videos at 1080p and 150 nits. In comparison, the LOQ Essential 15IRX11 is said to last 9 hours, with the newer LOQ Essential 15IRH11 rated for just 4 hours in the same test. This makes the 15IPH11 a standout option for gamers who need all-day productivity without being tethered to a power outlet.
Lenovo charges JPY 15,000 (~$93) and JPY 1,500 (~$9.35) to configure these components individually. Hence, we would not be surprised if a fully configured LOQ Essential 15IPH11 reached €1,699 in the Eurozone and a similar amount in the US. For complete specifications and ordering options, please see Lenovo's official product page for more details about its first Arc B390-based gaming laptop.
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