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| The LOQ Essential 15IPH11 has a plastic body. |
Lenovo has expanded its LOQ series with another 15-inch gaming laptop, but this latest entry takes an unconventional approach to the gaming segment. To recap, we recently reviewed the LOQ 15AHP11 with the AMD Ryzen 7 250 and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU running at up to 105 W. Additionally, the company has just released the LOQ Essential 15ARP11 with older AMD Zen 3+ processors—a model we covered in depth in our recent breakdown of the LOQ Essential 15ARP11.
Now, Lenovo has presented the LOQ Essential 15IPH11, which it refers to as the LOQ 15IPH11E on its official PSREF website. For context, the LOQ Essential 15IPH11 is the third Intel-based LOQ gaming laptop that Lenovo has unveiled in 2026. Initially, the company brought the LOQ 15IPH11 to CES 2026 in Las Vegas with Intel Panther Lake processors and an RTX 5060 laptop GPU. Then earlier this month, it started selling the LOQ Essential 15IRH11 featuring recent Intel Raptor Lake-H refresh processors and 4 GB or 6 GB versions of the GeForce RTX 3050. By contrast, the LOQ Essential 15IPH11 dispenses with a discrete GPU solution altogether. Specifically, the 15-inch gaming laptop relies entirely upon integrated graphics, much like the Legion 7a 15ASH11 or the Asus TUF A14 FA401EA (curr. $2,199 on Amazon), which relies on AMD’s powerful Radeon 8060S.
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| The LOQ Essential 15IPH11 also comes in a choice between Eclipse Black and Luna Grey finishes. |
However, the LOQ Essential 15IPH11 does not rely upon AMD's powerful Radeon 8060S. Instead, it uses the Arc B390 within the Core Ultra X7 358H. According to our benchmarks, the Arc B390 puts the LOQ Essential 15IPH11 ahead of the LOQ Essential 15IRH11 in games but short of even GeForce RTX 4050-powered gaming laptops. Additionally, Lenovo pairs this CPU and iGPU combination with 16 GB of LPDDR5X-8533 or LPDDR5X-9600 RAM and dual M.2 2280 slots.
An Eye-Catching Design?
The design of the LOQ Essential 15IPH11 has sparked some debate. Early previews suggest the laptop features a unique aesthetic that might not appeal to everyone. While the build quality is reportedly solid, the visual design is polarizing. For a closer look at the design choices Lenovo has made with this model, you can check out our detailed analysis of whether the LOQ 15 is an eyesore or a hidden gem.
Moreover, the LOQ Essential 15IPH11 contains a 15.3-inch IPS display. Resolving at 1,920 x 1,200 pixels in a 16:10 aspect ratio, the display also features an anti-glare coating, a 165 Hz refresh rate, 100% sRGB colour space coverage and 300 nits peak brightness. Finally, a 60 Wh battery rounds off the laptop, which supports 135 W Slim Tip charging and is said to last 19 hours when playing 1080p local videos at 150 nits. For reference, the LOQ Essential 15IPH11 weighs 2.1 kg and measures 344.9 x 254.83 x 20.9-23.25 mm.
Pricing and Availability
Pricing and availability remain unknown for now. With that being said, PSREF confirms that the LOQ Essential 15IPH11 is set to receive a global release. To that end, the new 15-inch laptop is already listed on Lenovo's Australian, Hong Kong, Singaporean and Vietnamese websites. All refer to the LOQ Essential 15IPH11 as merely 'coming soon', though.
We will update this article as soon as official pricing and global availability are announced. In the meantime, you can check for current deals on comparable gaming laptops, such as the Asus TUF A14 on Amazon, to get an idea of the competitive landscape Lenovo is entering.
