Lenovo · 2024
Lenovo LOQ 15 (15IRH8)
15IRH8
Often the cheapest RTX 4060 laptop worth buying, around 999 dollars without Windows and with slotted RAM.
from € 1.069 $999 RRP
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- Best for gaming study programming
- Linux: minor fixes
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on value, with no category below average.
- Battery 5/10
- Display 6/10
- Build 6/10
- Keyboard 7/10
- Speed 8/10
- Value 9/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- 144Hz screen, smoother motion
- RAM is user-upgradeable
Watch for
- NVIDIA needs the proprietary driver on Linux
- Heavy at 2.4 kg for daily carry
Linux
Works · Best on ubuntu LTS. Confidence: medium · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Ubuntu LTS Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : works
- Audio : needs tweak
- Suspend : needs tweak
Raptor Lake HX plus a 115 W RTX 4060, hybrid graphics. Proprietary nvidia driver, then PRIME on-demand for battery or full dGPU for frames.
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There is no MUX switch, so you cannot disable the iGPU. Suspend can hang on resume without nvidia power management enabled. Webcam is UVC. No fingerprint reader. No Thunderbolt, so eGPU is out.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core i5-13450HX |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (8 GB, 115 W) |
| RAM | 16 GB (upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Screen | 15.6" 1920x1080 @ 144Hz, 300 nitsfine indoors, dim in direct sun, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 2.4 kgheavy for daily carry |
| Battery | 60 Wh, around 5 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Lenovo LOQ 15 (15IRH8) work with Linux?
- Mostly: it runs after one or two known fixes (checked on Ubuntu LTS). Raptor Lake HX plus a 115 W RTX 4060, hybrid graphics.
- What does the Lenovo LOQ 15 (15IRH8) cost?
- RRP is about 999 USD (1069 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- Is the Lenovo LOQ 15 (15IRH8) good for gaming?
- For gaming we score it 9/10 on value and 8/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Lenovo LOQ 15 (15IRH8)?
- 2.4 kg (5.29 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 60 Wh pack, around 5 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 5/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 1024 GB on this configuration.
Ready to buy the Lenovo LOQ 15 (15IRH8)?
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from € 1.069 $999 RRP
Check price on AmazonShown in EURUSD, switch with the currency toggle in the header. This is an indicative RRP, not a live price.
As an Amazon Associate (US, NL, DE, UK programs), qualifying purchases via this link may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Other markets not yet enrolled. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-18.
