Lenovo unveils LOQ Essential laptops, gaming tower, and two Legion monitors

New LOQ laptops, tower, and Legion monitors target gamers starting out.

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New entry-level gaming lineup arrives

The Lenovo LOQ Tower 17IRH11 and Lenovo Legion 27Q-20 Monitor, Courtesy: Lenovo

Lenovo has announced new Lenovo LOQ laptops, a LOQ Tower, and two Legion monitors aimed at gamers beginning their gaming journeys.

The Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11 uses an Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processor with integrated Intel Arc graphics and a unified memory architecture that dynamically allocates system memory for games, streaming, or creative apps. It features a 15.3-inch, 16:10 display with up to a 165Hz refresh rate and 100 percent sRGB color coverage, up to 21 hours of battery life, and a chassis 10 percent lighter and slimmer than its predecessor.

The Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 pairs an Intel Core 200 series processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, giving first-time gaming laptop buyers dedicated graphics for gaming, schoolwork, and multitasking. It shares the same 165Hz, 100 percent sRGB display and slimmer chassis as the 15IPH11.

The Lenovo LOQ Tower 17IRH11 pairs an Intel Core 200 series processor with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti GPU and up to 32GB of 5600MT/s DDR5 memory. It includes tool-less Easy Upgrade Access for adding or swapping components as needs grow.

The Legion 27Q-20 Monitor is a 27-inch QHD display running at a native 320Hz refresh rate with 1ms GtG response time, built for competitive speed. The Legion 27U-20 Monitor offers a Dual Mode display that switches between UHD resolution at 180Hz for immersive detail and FHD resolution at 360Hz for maximum responsiveness. Both monitors cover 99 percent of the sRGB and 95 percent of the DCI-P3 color spaces and carry VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification.

Lenovo's broad gaming portfolio is designed to support every player, regardless of where they are in their gaming journey, said Jun Ouyang, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Segment, Lenovo's Intelligent Devices Group. While Legion delivers the advanced performance sought by enthusiasts and competitive players, LOQ gives new PC gamers a practical way to begin with confidence.

George Toh, vice president and general manager, Visuals Business, Lenovo's Intelligent Devices Group, said the new Legion monitors are meant to give gamers the right balance of speed, resolution, and responsiveness, whether they favor competitive titles or more visually rich games.

Lenovo is also a Founding Partner of the Esports World Cup, supplying Legion gaming hardware to esports athletes competing in the championship rounds of the tournament.

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