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Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7 vs Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8: Comparison
What is the difference between IdeaPad 1 15AMN7 and LOQ 15IRH8?
The gap that matters here is refresh rate: IdeaPad 1 15AMN7 60 Hz against LOQ 15IRH8 144 Hz, which puts LOQ 15IRH8 58% ahead.
Who each one is for
Buy the IdeaPad 1 15AMN7 for budget buyers who may add RAM later, though it is not the pick for performance-sensitive users. The LOQ 15IRH8 is the one to take for 1080p gaming at high settings in current titles and buyers who want more GPU headroom without changing chassis, though it is the wrong buy for long unplugged gaming sessions and buyers who need Thunderbolt or WiFi 6E/7. It also earns its place with anyone planning a full RAM swap rather than an add-a-stick upgrade. It is not the one for anyone who wants a free RAM slot out of the box. Our rating of the IdeaPad 1 15AMN7 (5.6/10): the IdeaPad 1 15 is a basic 15.6-inch laptop with a Ryzen 5 7520U, 8GB of DDR4 and a 512GB SSD. It has a free SO-DIMM slot with support up to 20GB, so a later memory upgrade is possible for budget buyers. The display is a TN panel, so colors and viewing angles are weaker than IPS screens. The 38 Wh battery is small, and WiFi 5 is dated.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Release year, operating system, sustained power source, storage form factor and sata bay present read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 9 further specifications as well.
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Do the IdeaPad 1 15AMN7 and LOQ 15IRH8 differ on series id?
Yes. Series ID reads lenovo-ideapad-1-15amn7 on the IdeaPad 1 15AMN7 versus loq-15irh8 on the LOQ 15IRH8.
Is the Storage Capacity the same on the IdeaPad 1 15AMN7 and LOQ 15IRH8?
It is. Both are listed at 512 GB, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- Lenovo
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- Lenovo
Series
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- IdeaPad 1
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- LOQ 15IRH8
Series ID
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- lenovo-ideapad-1-15amn7
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- loq-15irh8
SKU Name
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- IdeaPad 1 15AMN7 (Ryzen 5 7520U, 8GB, 512GB)
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 82XV
Chassis Code
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- 15AMN7
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 15IRH8
Region Sold
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- North America
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- Global
Laptop Class
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- Budget Mainstream
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- Gaming
Release Year
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- 2023
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 2023
Operating System
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- Windows 11 Home
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- Windows 11 Home
Weight
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- 1.66 kgBest
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 2.4 kg
CPU Brand
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- AMD
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- Intel
CPU Model
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- Ryzen 5 7520U
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- Core i7-13700H
CPU Cores
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- 4
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 14Best
Sustained Power Source
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- Not Measured
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- Not Measured
GPU Brand
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- AMD
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- NVIDIA
GPU Model
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- AMD Radeon 610M (integrated)
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop
VRAM
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- 0 GB
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 8 GB
Graphics Switching
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- Integrated Only
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- Optimus
RAM Capacity
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- 8 GB
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 16 GBBest
RAM Type
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- DDR4
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- DDR5
Memory Form Factor
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- Soldered Plus SO-DIMM
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- SO-DIMM
Memory Soldered
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- Yes
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- No
Max RAM Supported
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- 20 GB
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 32 GB
RAM Slots
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- 1
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 2
RAM Slots Free
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- 1
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 0
Storage Slots
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- 1
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 2
Storage Slots Free
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- 0
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 1
Storage Form Factor
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- M.2 2280
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- M.2 2280
SATA Bay Present
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- No
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- No
Storage Capacity
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- 512 GB
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 512 GB
Storage Type
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- NVMe SSD
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- NVMe SSD
Display Size
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- 15.6 inches
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 15.6 inches
Resolution Width
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- 1920 px
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 1920 px
Resolution Height
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- 1080 px
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 1080 px
Refresh Rate
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- 60 Hz-58%
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 144 HzBest
Panel Type
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- TN
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- IPS
Brightness Condition
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- Vendor Unstated
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- Vendor Unstated
Colour Gamut
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- 45% NTSC
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 45% NTSC
Touchscreen
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- No
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- No
Battery Capacity
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- 38 Wh
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 60 WhBest
Thunderbolt Support
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- None
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- None
WiFi Standard
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
- WiFi 5
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- WiFi 6
Which one should you pick?
Choose Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8 if you want the higher refresh rate (144 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7 | Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8 |
|---|---|---|
| Lenovo Store | View on Lenovo Store |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
5.6 / 10 Expert Rating
The IdeaPad 1 15 is a basic 15.6-inch laptop with a Ryzen 5 7520U, 8GB of DDR4 and a 512GB SSD.
Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
7.7 / 10 Expert Rating
This LOQ 15 steps up to a Core i7-13700H and an RTX 40 series GPU with 8GB of VRAM, which suits 1080p gaming at high settings on its 15.6-inch 144Hz IPS panel.