Lenovo Launches New LOQ Essential Gaming Laptops, LOQ Tower and Legion Gaming Monitors

Lenovo’s latest gaming lineup targets first-time PC gamers and enthusiasts with upgradeable hardware, high-refresh-rate displays and new AI-powered gaming features.

Lenovo has expanded its gaming portfolio with a new range of LOQ Essential laptops, the LOQ Tower 17IRH11 desktop and Legion gaming monitors. The new lineup is aimed at gamers beginning their PC gaming journey, while also offering upgradeable hardware and high-refresh-rate displays for users looking for more performance. 

The new lineup includes the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11, powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors with integrated Intel Arc graphics, and the LOQ Essential 15IRH11, which combines Intel Core 200 series processors with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU. Lenovo has also introduced the LOQ Tower 17IRH11 desktop, alongside the Legion 27Q-20 and 27U-20 gaming monitors. 

Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11, 15IRH11 Specifications And Features

The LOQ Essential 15IPH11 is designed for students and users who want a single machine for gaming, content consumption and everyday work. It uses a unified memory architecture that allows the Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processor and integrated Intel Arc graphics to share system memory dynamically depending on the workload.

The laptop also supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing and Intel XeSS AI-powered upscaling, while its dedicated NPU handles supported local AI workloads. Lenovo claims that the integrated design can deliver up to 21 hours of battery life while reducing the additional power and thermal requirements associated with a discrete GPU. The laptop features a 15.3-inch 16:10 WUXGA IPS display with up to a 165Hz refresh rate, 100% sRGB coverage and a 3ms response time. It is also 10% lighter and slimmer than its predecessor.  The LOQ Essential 15IPH11 can be configured with up to an Intel Core Ultra X7 358H processor, Intel Arc B390 graphics, 16GB LPDDR5X memory and 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage. It also features Thunderbolt 4 connectivity and a 60Wh battery. 

The LOQ Essential 15IRH11 takes a more conventional gaming laptop approach, pairing Intel Core 200 series processors with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU. Lenovo positions it as an entry point for buyers looking for dedicated graphics for gaming, along with schoolwork and everyday multitasking. 

It also gets a 15.3-inch 16:10 display with up to a 165Hz refresh rate and 100% sRGB coverage. The laptop is 10% lighter and slimmer than its predecessor and features transparent purple accent keys for a more gaming-oriented design.  The machine can be configured with up to a Core 7 230H processor, RTX 3050 Laptop GPU with 6GB GDDR6 memory, 32GB DDR5 RAM and a 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD. 

Lenovo LOQ Tower 17IRH11 Specifications And Features

For users who prefer a desktop, Lenovo has introduced the LOQ Tower 17IRH11. It comes with Intel Core 200 series processors and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti desktop GPU, targeting AAA gaming, streaming and multitasking. 

The desktop can be configured with up to 32GB of 5600MT/s DDR5 memory and offers tool-less Easy Upgrade Access, allowing users to add or replace components as their requirements grow. It also supports PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage, additional internal storage expansion and up to Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.  The LOQ Tower uses a concealed air-duct cooling design with selectable thermal modes. It comes in a dual-tone Raven Black and Luna Grey finish and includes Legion Space and Nahimic by SteelSeries software. 

Legion 27Q-20, 27U-20 Specifications And Features

Lenovo has also expanded its Legion monitor lineup with the 27Q-20 and 27U-20. The Legion 27Q-20 is a 27-inch QHD IPS gaming monitor with a native 320Hz refresh rate, 1ms GtG response time and 0.5ms MPRT. It supports AMD FreeSync Premium, Adaptive Sync and NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible technologies.  The monitor also features Focus View, which creates a concentrated 24.5-inch competitive gaming viewport by darkening the areas around it.

The Legion 27U-20 is aimed at gamers who want both high-resolution visuals and competitive-level responsiveness. Its Dual Mode feature allows the monitor to run at UHD resolution at 180Hz or switch to FHD at 360Hz when faster response is more important. 

Both Legion monitors offer 99% sRGB and 95% DCI-P3 coverage, factory-calibrated Delta E < 2 colour accuracy, 400-nit brightness and VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification. The 27U-20 additionally includes a USB hub and supports Picture-in-Picture and Picture-by-Picture functionality.  Lenovo is also offering AI-powered gaming tools through Legion Space, including AI Crosshair, Game Companion, AI Walkthrough and Win-Moment Show on supported scenarios. 

Lenovo LOQ and Legion Gaming Products: Price and Availability

Lenovo says the LOQ Essential 15IPH11 is expected to be available from October 2026, with an estimated starting price of $1,399 (approximately ₹1,33,600). The LOQ Essential 15IRH11 is also expected in October, starting at an estimated $979.99 (approximately ₹93,600).

Pricing and availability for the LOQ Tower 17IRH11 will vary by region, and Lenovo has not announced a specific price for the desktop.

The Legion 27Q-20 and Legion 27U-20 monitors are expected to be available from January 2027, with estimated starting prices of $299.99 (approximately ₹28,700) and $499.99 (approximately ₹47,800), respectively.