Lenovo LOQ 15 (15AHP11) / ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2024) G834JYR

The same LOQ 15AHP11 platform has other model codes for other regions and with other CPU, GPU and display options; this record covers only the 83TN00ALUS row.

P-cores handle games and single-threaded loads, E-cores take background and multi-core work.

Lenovo does not list a separate integrated GPU clock for this model code.

TGP is the GPU’s total power limit; on its own it does not decide sustained gaming performance.

Lenovo lists Advanced Optimus among the key features of the platform’s display options; it is not repeated in this model row’s display line.

The MUX connects the display directly to the RTX GPU to cut latency in games; Advanced Optimus can switch without a restart.

Lenovo’s platform document also lists a 400-nit / 180 Hz WQXGA option; this model row is the 300-nit / 165 Hz WUXGA panel.

Mini LED backlighting dims and lights zones behind the LCD so dark areas look deeper in HDR. 240 Hz means motion at up to 240 frames per second in suitable games; G-Sync matches refresh to frame rate to reduce tearing. 100% DCI-P3 covers the cinema colour space.

Memory is socketed; Lenovo’s stated maximum, based on current Lenovo memory offerings, is 32 GB.

Both slots are populated; the modules are not soldered. ASUS notes memory speed can vary with the CPU.

RAID 0 joins the two SSDs into one drive for speed and capacity; if one SSD fails, all data in the array can be lost. ASUS says only single-sided SSDs are supported because of components near the M.2 slot.

Lenovo ships only single-SSD configurations; the second slot is for user expansion. The document lists the slots as M.2 2280 and the SSD as M.2 2242.

On the USB-C port, Lenovo’s 140 W (20 V / 7 A) charging protocol needs a dedicated Lenovo adapter.

Bluetooth may run at a lower version than the hardware, depending on the operating system and driver.

Wi-Fi 6E can use the less congested 6 GHz band with a suitable router; ASUS notes the band may be unavailable in some countries.

Lenovo’s maximum battery life claims in the platform document are 8.5 hours (MobileMark 30) and 13.9 hours (local 1080p video); these are manufacturer tests.

Whether the adapter is included depends on the country.

The platform document also lists a 24-zone RGB option; this row lists single-zone.

Height does not include the 1.7 mm bump.

Based on Lenovo lab results; varies with component source.

The platform document also lists Eclipse Black and Surge Green.

The platform document also lists Windows 11 Pro and no-OS options.

175 W is the maximum GPU power when Dynamic Boost borrows budget from the CPU; the base sits at the top of NVIDIA’s 80–150 W range for this GPU. The laptop GPU is not the same product as the desktop RTX 4090.

Thunderbolt 4 can also connect an external GPU enclosure or dock. The RJ45 port does not support Power over Ethernet, only data.

Full performance needs the 330 W adapter; the 100 W USB-C adapter is for light use and charging on the go. ASUS says the battery can reach 50% in 30 minutes with the proper adapter while the laptop is shut down. Bundled adapters can vary by country.