Lenovo LOQ Ryzen 7 7435HS RTX 4050 Review: Is the 24GB LOQ 15ARP9 Worth It?

A research-based look at the Lenovo LOQ 2024 (LOQ 15ARP9) with Ryzen 7 7435HS, a 105W RTX 4050, 24GB RAM and a 144Hz screen. Verified specs, real limitations and who should buy it in India.

By Gadget Soch·17 Oct 2026·Updated 19 Oct 2026·9 min read

The Lenovo LOQ 2024 (model line LOQ 15ARP9) with an AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB, 24GB of DDR5 RAM and a 512GB SSD is a sensible entry-level gaming laptop for 1080p play. For gamers and students in India who want a real RTX graphics chip without paying for a premium machine, it is well balanced: Lenovo rates the RTX 4050 at 105W, the 24GB of memory runs in dual-channel, and the 15.6-inch screen offers 144Hz with 100% sRGB. The trade-offs are a fairly dim 300-nit panel, short battery life and an older Zen 3+ processor.

This guide covers the exact Amazon.in variant titled “Lenovo LOQ 2024, AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS, NVIDIA RTX 4050-6GB, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD” (ASIN B0D9H338J9). The LOQ 15ARP9 is also sold with other CPU and GPU options, so details below apply to this configuration unless stated otherwise.

How this article was put together: it is based on Lenovo’s official PSREF specification sheet and Lenovo India product page, AMD and NVIDIA product pages, and published independent reviews, all checked on 17 October 2026. Gadget Soch has not tested this laptop hands-on, and no benchmark or battery figures here are our own.

Quick verdict

Best for: 1080p gamers on a budget, and students running CAD, coding or video-editing work who want upgradable storage
Skip if: you need all-day battery life, a bright screen for outdoor use, or a light laptop to carry around
Key strengths: 105W RTX 4050, 24GB dual-channel DDR5, a spare M.2 SSD slot, 144Hz 100% sRGB panel with G-SYNC, HDMI 2.1 and Gigabit Ethernet
Key limitations: 300-nit brightness, 60Wh battery, 2.38kg starting weight, 6GB of video memory, only 512GB of storage, and an older CPU without an NPU

Key specifications

Lenovo LOQ key specs at a glance — Lenovo LOQ key specifications, summarised from the table in this review.

Specification	Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 (Ryzen 7 / RTX 4050 / 24GB / 512GB)
Processor	AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS, 8 cores / 16 threads, 3.1GHz base, up to 4.5GHz, 16MB L3 cache
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU, 6GB GDDR6, 105W TGP with 170W adapter, up to 2370MHz boost
Memory	24GB DDR5-4800, two SODIMM slots, dual-channel, 32GB maximum
Storage	512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, two M.2 slots
Display	15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, 144Hz, 300 nits, 100% sRGB, anti-glare, G-SYNC
Ports	3x USB-A (5Gbps), USB-C (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4, 140W PD input), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm jack
Wireless	Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
Battery	60Wh, Rapid Charge Pro (50% in 30 minutes)
Webcam	720p or 1080p by model, with E-shutter
Audio	2 x 2W speakers, Nahimic Audio
Weight and size	From 2.38kg, 359.86 x 258.7 x 21.9-23.9mm
Colour	Luna Grey

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Performance: what the Ryzen 7 7435HS and RTX 4050 mean in practice

AMD lists the Ryzen 7 7435HS as a Zen 3+ chip made on a 6nm process, with 8 cores, 16 threads, up to 4.5GHz boost and a 45W default TDP. Eight cores handle gaming with apps running in the background, plus compiling, rendering and video exports. The catch is age: Zen 3+ predates the Ryzen 8000 and Ryzen 200 chips in newer LOQ models, and it has no NPU for on-device AI features.

AMD’s page also lists the 7435HS as “Discrete Graphics Card Required”, meaning it has no integrated graphics. The RTX GPU therefore drives the display at all times. Laptops that can switch light tasks to integrated graphics generally last longer on battery.

NVIDIA specifies the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU with 2,560 CUDA cores, 6GB of GDDR6 and a boost clock of 1,605-2,370MHz depending on how each laptop maker configures it. Lenovo’s PSREF puts the LOQ 15ARP9 at the top of that range, 2,370MHz, with 105W total graphics power (TGP) on the 170W adapter plus Dynamic Boost 2.0. That matters because some thinner laptops run the same GPU at lower wattage.

As an RTX 40-series GPU it supports ray tracing and DLSS 3, which NVIDIA says uses fourth-generation Tensor cores and an Optical Flow Accelerator to raise frame rates in supported games. The main limit is 6GB of video memory: fine for esports and many games at 1080p, but demanding new releases may need lower texture settings.

Independent reviews of this exact configuration are scarce. PCWorld’s Chris Hoffman reviewed the LOQ 15ARP9 with a 4-core Ryzen 5 7235HS and RTX 3050, a slower pairing, and said that version “isn’t a particularly fast gaming laptop”. His notes on the shared chassis, screen and battery are cited below.

Memory and storage: why 24GB helps

The 24GB of DDR5-4800 runs across two SODIMM slots in dual-channel mode, which gives the GPU and CPU more memory bandwidth than a single stick would. It also leaves room for streaming while gaming or heavy student projects in tools such as Blender.

PSREF lists 32GB as the maximum. If both slots are already filled in your unit, reaching 32GB means replacing modules rather than adding one, so 24GB is the practical ceiling for most owners.

The 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD fills quickly once Windows, a few large games and coursework are installed. PSREF lists two M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots, so adding a second SSD is a simple upgrade rather than a full replacement.

Display: 144Hz and full sRGB, but not very bright

The 15.6-inch Full HD IPS panel runs at 144Hz with 100% sRGB, anti-glare coating, 1000:1 contrast and NVIDIA G-SYNC, per PSREF. 144Hz makes shooters and racing games look smoother than a 60Hz screen, and G-SYNC reduces tearing when frame rates fluctuate. Full sRGB suits photo and design coursework.

Brightness is the weak spot. At 300 nits the screen is fine indoors but can struggle near a bright window. PCWorld found its LOQ 15ARP9’s panel dim and described the colours as acceptable but not vivid.

Design, keyboard and ports

The chassis is painted PC-ABS plastic in Luna Grey, measures 359.86 x 258.7 x 21.9-23.9mm and starts at 2.38kg, with Lenovo India listing 2.38-2.45kg for the series. PCWorld called the build solid for a budget gaming laptop, with no flex and a good hinge, but noted pre-installed bloatware including McAfee pop-ups.

The full-size keyboard includes a number pad. PSREF lists either white or 4-zone RGB backlighting depending on the model. PCWorld found the keys comfortable and the large touchpad smooth and responsive. The webcam has a physical E-shutter, PCWorld rated the microphone as surprisingly clear, and there is no fingerprint reader.

Ports are a strength. Three USB-A ports cover a mouse, keyboard and headset. HDMI 2.1 and USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 support up to three displays in total, Gigabit Ethernet helps online gaming, and the USB-C port accepts up to 140W charging with a Lenovo adapter. There is no SD card reader.

Battery life, charging and thermals

The 60Wh battery supports Rapid Charge Pro, which Lenovo says reaches 50% in 30 minutes. Lenovo’s maximum battery figures for the LOQ 15ARP9 are 3.8 hours in MobileMark 25 and 4.0 hours of 1080p video playback at 150 nits. In PCWorld’s video test at 250 nits, its Ryzen 5 and RTX 3050 unit lasted 196 minutes, which the reviewer called very low. Treat this as a plugged-in gaming laptop.

PCWorld reported that the fans exhaust out the back, the keyboard stayed reasonably cool, and fan noise was audible but not especially loud. That unit had a lower-wattage GPU and a 4-core CPU, so the 105W RTX 4050 and 8-core Ryzen 7 here may run warmer and louder under heavy gaming.

Who should buy it and who should skip it

Who should buy the Lenovo LOQ — Who the Lenovo LOQ suits, summarised from this review.

Buy it if

You play esports and mainstream games at 1080p and want a 105W RTX 4050 rather than a lower-wattage version
You are a student who needs 24GB of RAM for multitasking, coding, CAD or video projects
You want a spare M.2 slot for future storage
You mostly use your laptop at a desk with the charger connected

Skip it if

You need long battery life away from a socket
You often work in bright rooms where 300 nits feels dim
You want more than 6GB of video memory or a newer RTX 50-series GPU
You commute daily and need a light laptop

Alternatives worth comparing

Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10: a newer generation with a Ryzen 5 220 or Ryzen 7 250 (the Ryzen 7 250 has an NPU rated up to 16 TOPS), RTX 5050 or RTX 5060 graphics with 8GB of GDDR7 at 100W, DDR5-5600, and an optional WQHD 165Hz 350-nit display and 80Wh battery, per PSREF
Lenovo LOQ 15AHP9: a sibling with options up to the Ryzen 7 8845HS (8 cores with a Ryzen AI NPU), the same 105W RTX 4050 option and an optional WQHD 165Hz 350-nit panel, per PSREF
Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9: the Intel version with a Core i5-12450HX (8 cores, 12 threads), the same 105W RTX 4050 option, a 144Hz 300-nit 100% sRGB panel and a 60Wh battery, worth a look if it is priced lower when you buy

What to check before you order

Lenovo LOQ buying checklist — What to check before you buy the Lenovo LOQ.

Confirm the variant: the listing should say Ryzen 7 7435HS, RTX 4050 6GB, 24GB RAM and 512GB SSD. Indian model numbers for this series begin with 83JC, so match the part number on the listing with the box
Check webcam and backlight: PSREF lists 720p or 1080p webcams and white or RGB backlighting by model
Check the adapter: Lenovo ties the 105W TGP to the 170W adapter, so confirm it is in the box
Check the software: confirm the Windows edition and whether Microsoft Office is included
Check the warranty: read the warranty period stated on the listing and invoice, and register the laptop on Lenovo India’s support site
Plan upgrades: the spare M.2 slot takes a PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, while RAM tops out at 32GB

See the Lenovo LOQ 2024 Ryzen 7 7435HS, RTX 4050 6GB, 24GB, 512GB variant on Amazon.in

Bottom line

The Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 with a Ryzen 7 7435HS, RTX 4050 and 24GB of RAM spends where gamers and students need it: a 105W graphics chip at the top of NVIDIA’s boost range, dual-channel memory with headroom, a 144Hz sRGB screen and plenty of ports. You give up brightness, battery life and newer CPU features. If you mostly use it at a desk and play at 1080p, it is a solid, upgradable choice.

Check the current price of the Lenovo LOQ Ryzen 7 RTX 4050 (24GB, 512GB) on Amazon.in

Frequently asked questions

Is the Lenovo LOQ with Ryzen 7 7435HS and RTX 4050 good for gaming?

Yes, for 1080p gaming. Lenovo runs the RTX 4050 at 105W with up to 2,370MHz boost and pairs it with an 8-core CPU and a 144Hz G-SYNC display.

What is the RTX 4050’s TGP in the LOQ 15ARP9?

Lenovo’s PSREF lists 105W when the laptop is configured with the 170W power adapter.

Can I upgrade the RAM and SSD?

Yes. PSREF lists two SODIMM slots (32GB maximum) and two M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots.

How long does the battery last?

Lenovo quotes up to 3.8 hours in MobileMark 25 and 4.0 hours of video playback at 150 nits. PCWorld measured 196 minutes on a less powerful LOQ 15ARP9 configuration. Expect to stay plugged in for gaming.

Does the Ryzen 7 7435HS have integrated graphics?

No. AMD lists it as requiring a discrete graphics card.

Is it good for engineering and design students?

Yes, for students who need GPU acceleration, 24GB of memory and accurate sRGB colour for CAD, 3D, coding or video editing.