– Visual refresh in Surge Green with black keyboard/bezel accents and rear-port trim differentiation.
– Global release with same core specs: Ryzen 7 250 APU (8-core/16-thread), 60 Wh battery, 15.3″ 1920×1200 IPS display at 165 Hz and 100% sRGB (300 nits).
– GPU options: RTX 5050, RTX 5060, or RTX 5070 (8 GB); RAM options of 16 GB or 32 GB.
Lenovo refreshes the LOQ 15 budget gaming laptop lineup
Lenovo has quietly refreshed its budget 15-inch gaming laptop range with a new version of the LOQ 15. To recap, the company updated the LOQ 15 in January 2026 during CES 2026. Although the laptop arrived later that month in Europe, it took until the start of May for the new LOQ 15 to reach North America. The update focuses on visual tweaks to help the LOQ 15AHP11 stand out from the LOQ 15AHP10 we reviewed almost a year ago, with new color options and some design touches that distinguish this model in a crowded segment.
Visual tweaks and color choices
There is a notable color shift this time, as the LOQ 15 is now available in Surge Green, contrasted by a black keyboard and black display bezels. The rear-facing ports receive a black trim, and the Surge Green finish extends across the body and onto an optional 2.4 GHz wireless mouse. These styling changes aim to give the machine a refreshed, more aggressive stance while keeping the familiar chassis footprint that buyers expect from the LOQ line.
Hardware options and display details
The new LOQ 15 can be configured with Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050, RTX 5060 or RTX 5070 (8 GB) laptop GPUs and options for either 16 GB or 32 GB of RAM. A 60 Wh battery accompanies all SKUs, maintaining similar endurance expectations to prior LOQ models. The system is powered by a Ryzen 7 250 APU featuring 8 Zen 4 CPU cores and 16 threads, which Lenovo positions as a balanced combination for budget gaming duties.
Display specs and brightness
Lenovo also sticks with a 15.3-inch IPS display that resolves at 1,920 x 1,200 pixels, with a 165 Hz refresh rate and 100% sRGB coverage. Peak brightness sits at around 300 nits, which should be acceptable for typical indoor usage and most gaming environments, though not the brightest panel in its class. This display pairing remains a core part of the LOQ 15’s value proposition, offering smooth visuals for esports titles and fast-paced titles alike.
Pricing and regional availability
Pricing for the updated LOQ 15 starts at CAD 2,269, with approximate conversions around $1,644.98 USD, £1,600 GBP, and €1,589-€1,899 for Eurozone regions. The company notes these pricing and availability details across Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, the UK, and the US. This positioning keeps the LOQ 15 competitive in its segment while delivering the refreshed Surge Green aesthetic and updated internals mentioned above.
