Lenovo LOQ Essential 15ARP10E Ryzen 7 7735HS 16GB RAM 512GB SSD RTX 3050 6GB 15.6 Inch FHD 144Hz Luna Grey Laptop

Lenovo LOQ Essential 15ARP10E Ryzen 7 7735HS 16GB RAM 512GB SSD RTX 3050 6GB 15.6 Inch FHD 144Hz Luna Grey Laptop

The Lenovo LOQ Essential 15ARP10E is a 15.6-inch gaming laptop built for players and creators who want a dedicated NVIDIA graphics card in a straightforward, no-frills package. At its heart sits an AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU that carries 6GB of GDDR6 video memory and runs at a 65W graphics power target.

This configuration ships with 16GB of DDR5 memory and a 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD, so games install quickly and loading screens stay short. The Full HD IPS panel refreshes at 144Hz, reaches 300 nits and covers 100% of the sRGB color space, while AMD FreeSync helps keep motion smooth and free of tearing during fast matches. A white backlit keyboard with a full numeric keypad makes late-night sessions and spreadsheet work easier.

The chassis comes in Luna Grey and starts at about 1.8 kg, which is reasonable for a machine with discrete graphics. It runs FreeDOS out of the box, so you can set up Windows or Linux exactly the way you like. With Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI 2.1, Wi-Fi 6 and two SO-DIMM memory slots, the LOQ Essential is a sensible first gaming laptop that also handles study and office tasks comfortably.

Ryzen 7 7735HS: Eight Zen 3+ Cores for Games and Streams

The Ryzen 7 7735HS runs at a 3.2GHz base clock and boosts up to 4.75GHz, backed by 4MB of L2 and 16MB of L3 cache. Eight cores and sixteen threads give enough headroom to run a game, a voice chat and a browser at once, and they also speed up video exports, code compiling and 3D work.

RTX 3050 6GB at 65W for Smooth 1080p Play

NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU brings 6GB of GDDR6 memory, a 1492MHz boost clock and a 65W TGP. That is a good match for the Full HD panel, letting popular esports titles run at high frame rates and many single-player games play well at sensible settings. DLSS upscaling and ray tracing are available in supported games.

144Hz IPS Screen With Full sRGB Coverage

The 15.6-inch screen uses a 1920 x 1080 IPS panel with a 144Hz refresh rate, 300 nits of brightness and a 1000:1 contrast ratio. Full sRGB coverage means photos and videos look natural. The anti-glare finish cuts reflections from room lights, and FreeSync matches the panel to the GPU output for cleaner motion.

DDR5 Memory and Room for a Second SSD

The 16GB of DDR5 memory is installed in SO-DIMM slots, and the platform offers two slots with dual-channel support. Storage starts with a 512GB M.2 2242 NVMe SSD on PCIe 4.0, and the board provides two M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots in total, making a second drive for a bigger game library a simple add-on.

Wired LAN, HDMI 2.1 and Everyday Ports

Connectivity covers two USB-A ports at 5Gbps, a USB-C port at 5Gbps with Power Delivery, HDMI 2.1 that can drive an external display up to 8K at 60Hz, a Gigabit RJ-45 Ethernet jack, a card reader and a 3.5mm combo audio jack. Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 take care of wireless links.

Battery, Webcam and Audio Details

A 57.5Wh battery supports Rapid Charge Pro, which can refill up to 50% in about 30 minutes. The 720p webcam has a physical privacy shutter, a dual-microphone array picks up your voice on calls, and two 2W speakers tuned with Nahimic Audio deliver clear in-game sound.

Why Buy the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15ARP10E from Ultra Technology

Ultra Technology supplies the LOQ Essential 15ARP10E with 2 years of warranty, with the battery and adapter covered for 1 year. Our team can help you install an operating system and drivers, and advise on future RAM or SSD upgrades. Browse more gaming options here: Lenovo laptops and our full laptop collection

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much video memory does the RTX 3050 have?
A: It has 6GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory and runs at a 65W TGP.

Q: What is the screen refresh rate?
A: The 15.6 inch Full HD IPS panel runs at 144Hz with 300 nits brightness.

Q: Can I upgrade the RAM and storage?
A: Yes. It has two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots and two M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 SSD slots.

Q: Does it come with Windows?
A: No. It ships with FreeDOS, so you can install the operating system you prefer.