Reviews · Updated 2026-10-16

Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 Review: 115W RTX 5070 Gaming for £1,599

The Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 is Lenovo's value gaming laptop done properly: an RTX 5070 8GB running at a full 115W TGP, Intel's Core i7-13650HX, a 15.6-inch FHD 144Hz G-Sync display, 16GB of DDR5 and a 1TB SSD. At £1,599 from Very.co.uk it targets gamers who want maximum GPU power per pound without flagship frills. Does the LOQ deliver in 2026?

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RTX 5070

Specifications

Battery	60Wh
CPU	Intel Core i7-13650HX
Display	15.6-inch FHD (1920x1080) IPS 144Hz, G-Sync
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 (115W TGP)
Price (UK)	£1,599 at Very.co.uk
RAM	16GB DDR5
Storage	1TB SSD
Weight	2.4kg

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Design and build quality

The LOQ 15IRX10 is Lenovo's value gaming line, positioned below Legion: straightforward gamer styling, practical build quality and money spent on the components that affect frame rates rather than luxury finishes. At 2.4kg it is a substantial 15.6-inch machine — a desktop replacement in practice, not a portable.

Build quality on LOQ machines is honest rather than premium: solid enough for daily gaming use, without the refined materials of Legion or Zephyrus. The keyboard is comfortable for long sessions, which matters more than aesthetics at this price.

The design priority is clear from the specification: a full-power HX-class processor and a 115W RTX 5070 need cooling and chassis volume, and the LOQ provides it. Buyers get performance-first engineering at a value price — exactly the right trade for the target audience. The 15.6-inch footprint is a touch more desk-friendly than 16-inch machines while still offering a full-size keyboard and generous cooling volume.

Display

The 15.6-inch FHD (1920x1080) IPS display with a 144Hz refresh rate and G-Sync is the LOQ's most modest specification — the lowest resolution in this roundup — but it is an honest match for the hardware: at 1080p, the RTX 5070 has performance to spare, which translates into very high frame rates, and G-Sync keeps everything tear-free.

For competitive gamers this is actually a sensible formula: FHD at 144Hz with G-Sync is the classic esports setup, and the GPU headroom means consistently high frame rates in popular shooters. The trade-off is sharpness — text and game detail are visibly less crisp than on the 2K and QHD+ panels elsewhere in this roundup.

Buyers should be clear-eyed about the compromise: this display prioritises smooth, affordable gaming over visual fidelity. At £1,599 it is acceptable; just know that the £1,349 HP Omen 16 offers a sharper 2K panel for less money, which makes the LOQ's display its weakest point on paper.

Gaming performance

The headline specification is the RTX 5070's 115W TGP — a full-power implementation that lets the GPU sustain high clock speeds under load, rather than the power-limited versions found in some thin machines. For raw gaming performance per pound, this is exactly what value buyers should look for.

Intel's Core i7-13650HX is a full-power HX-class chip: not the latest platform, but with strong gaming and multi-core performance that will not bottleneck the RTX 5070. The 16GB of DDR5 is adequate for current titles, and the 1TB SSD keeps the system responsive with short load times.

At FHD resolution the RTX 5070 is comfortably fast — high frame rates in competitive titles, smooth high-settings 1080p gaming throughout — and the 8GB of VRAM is less constraining at 1080p than at higher resolutions. DLSS 4 support adds further headroom. We have not benchmarked this unit, but the 115W TGP figure is genuinely encouraging for sustained performance.

Thermals and noise

Cooling is where the LOQ's 2.4kg chassis earns its keep: there is room for a proper dual-fan cooling system to handle the HX-class Intel chip and the 115W RTX 5070, and Lenovo's LOQ thermal design is generally effective. Full-power components need real airflow, and the LOQ provides it.

We have not thermally tested this machine, so expect the standard class pattern: audible fans under sustained gaming — the 115W GPU and HX CPU will make themselves heard — with quieter operation for everyday tasks via Lenovo's thermal profiles. HX-class Intel silicon in particular rewards generous cooling.

Keep the vents clear on a hard surface and consider a cooling stand for long sessions. The LOQ's cooling does not need to be whisper-quiet to succeed at £1,599 — it needs to sustain that 115W GPU performance, and the chassis volume suggests it can. Lenovo's recent LOQ machines have a decent reputation for sustaining full-power performance under load without throttling.

Battery life

The 60Wh battery is modest for a gaming laptop — smaller than the 73–90Wh cells elsewhere in this roundup — so set expectations accordingly: this is a plugged-in gaming machine, and unplugged gaming sessions will be brief with reduced performance.

For light productivity the hybrid graphics can idle the discrete GPU, stretching the 60Wh cell through a reasonable stretch of browsing and office work — but it will not match the endurance of machines with larger batteries. The LOQ is best thought of as transportable rather than portable: it moves between power sockets.

Honest summary: the 60Wh battery is the LOQ's weakest specification alongside the FHD display. Neither undermines its core mission — affordable full-power gaming — but buyers wanting unplugged flexibility should look at thin-and-light alternatives. For students or commuters who prioritise battery life above all, that trade is worth making; for desk-bound gamers, it is largely irrelevant.

Price and value in the UK

At £1,599 from Very.co.uk, the LOQ 15IRX10 sits between the £1,349 HP Omen 16 and the £1,749 MSI Crosshair 16 HX in our RTX 5070 tracking. The comparison with the Omen 16 is uncomfortable: the HP offers the same GPU with a sharper 2K 144Hz display and a newer Ryzen AI platform for £250 less.

The LOQ's counterarguments are the 115W TGP — a fuller-power GPU implementation than many rivals disclose — the HX-class Intel processor, and Lenovo's build quality. Against the £1,749 Crosshair, the LOQ is £150 cheaper with a stronger GPU power figure, though the MSI counters with a far superior QHD+ 240Hz display.

Very runs regular promotions, so the live price may improve the equation — check before buying. At £1,599 the LOQ is fairly priced for a full-power RTX 5070 machine, but it needs a discount to clearly beat the Omen 16's value. Buy it for the 115W GPU and Lenovo build; buy the Omen for the sharper screen and lower price.

Price at check: £1,599 at Very.co.uk
Closest rivals: HP Omen 16 (£1,349), MSI Crosshair 16 HX (£1,749), Acer Nitro V 16 AI (£1,999)
Value verdict: fair for a full-power 115W RTX 5070; needs a promotion to beat the Omen 16

Pros & Cons

✓ What we like

RTX 5070 at a full 115W TGP — strong sustained GPU performance
Core i7-13650HX — full-power HX-class Intel processor
15.6-inch FHD 144Hz with G-Sync — smooth esports-ready display
16GB DDR5 and 1TB SSD included
£1,599 — keen pricing for a full-power RTX 5070

✕ Worth knowing

15.6-inch FHD panel is the lowest resolution in this roundup
60Wh battery is modest for a gaming laptop
2.4kg — not portable by modern standards
16GB RAM adequate but 32GB rivals exist at higher prices

Verdict

The Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 is an honest value gaming laptop: a full 115W RTX 5070 and an HX-class Intel processor deliver genuine gaming performance per pound, and the FHD 144Hz G-Sync display is a sensible esports pairing. The compromises — FHD resolution, 60Wh battery, 2.4kg heft — are visible but fair at £1,599. It does not beat the HP Omen 16's £1,349 on value, but for buyers who prioritise full-power GPU performance and Lenovo build quality, the LOQ is a solid choice — especially on promotion.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the 115W TGP mean?

The 115W TGP (total graphics power) is the maximum power the RTX 5070 can draw in this machine — and it is a healthy figure for a value-tier laptop. Higher TGP generally means the GPU can sustain higher clock speeds under load, so the LOQ should deliver close to the full performance the RTX 5070 is capable of, rather than a heavily power-limited version.

Is the Core i7-13650HX still good in 2026?

The Core i7-13650HX is an Intel HX-class processor from the 13th generation — a full-power chip with strong gaming and multi-core performance. It is not the latest platform, but for gaming it remains quick and will not hold the RTX 5070 back. At £1,599, it is a sensible cost-saving choice that does not compromise the gaming experience.

Is the RTX 5070 overkill for a 1080p display?

At 1080p the RTX 5070 is an excellent match: the GPU has ample headroom at FHD, which means very high frame rates in competitive titles and comfortable high-settings 1080p gaming across the board. The 8GB of VRAM is also less of a constraint at FHD than at higher resolutions, making this a well-balanced pairing.

What is the UK price of the Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10?

We saw it at £1,599 at Very.co.uk. That is £250 more than the HP Omen 16 (£1,349) with its sharper 2K display, but £150 less than the MSI Crosshair 16 HX (£1,749). Very runs regular promotions, so check the live price — on sale, the LOQ's combination of 115W GPU power and G-Sync becomes more compelling.