Lenovo LOQ 15 (15AHP11) / ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2024) G834JZR

Lenovo LOQ 15 (15AHP11): 83TN00ALUS · Ryzen 7 250 · RTX 5050 Laptop · 16 GB / 512 GB · Luna Grey

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2024) G834JZR: G834JZR-BS91-CB: Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU 12 GB, 32 GB DDR5 (2 × 16 GB), 1 TB SSD, 18-inch 2560 × 1600 Mini LED 240 Hz display. The RTX 4090 G834JYR, the 2025 SCAR 18 and the 16-inch SCAR 16 are separate models.

SpecificationLenovo LOQ 15 (15AHP11)ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2024) G834JZR
Release year20262024
Announcement15 October 2026 (PSREF model record; USA) Lenovo—
Model codeLOQ 15AHP11; 83TN00ALUS; Luna Grey; USA (NA) configuration

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.

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ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7 250; 8 cores / 16 threads; 3.3 GHz base, up to 5.1 GHz; 8 MB L2 + 16 MB L3 LenovoIntel Core i9-14900HX; 24 cores, 32 threads, 2.2 GHz, up to 5.8 GHz, 36 MB cache

The HX series is Intel’s high-power family that brings near-desktop core counts to laptops.

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AI processor (NPU)Integrated AMD Ryzen AI, up to 16 TOPS Lenovo—
Integrated graphicsAMD Radeon 780M

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

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Discrete graphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU; discrete; not the same product as the desktop RTX 5050 Lenovo—
Graphics memory8 GB GDDR7 Lenovo—
GPU power limitTGP 115 W; boost clock 2662 MHz; 440 AI TOPS (peak)

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

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Graphics switchingNVIDIA G-SYNC and Advanced Optimus (listed in the display options)

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.

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Display15.3-inch WUXGA (1920 × 1200) IPS; 16:10; 300 nits; anti-glare; 100% sRGB; 165 Hz; AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-SYNC; not touch

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

Lenovo		18-inch 2.5K (2560 × 1600, WQXGA) 16:10 Mini LED; 240 Hz, 3 ms, DCI-P3 100%, G-Sync, anti-glare; ROG Nebula HDR Display, Pantone Validated

Mini LED backlighting dims thousands of small LEDs in zones for higher brightness and contrast in HDR; slight halos may be visible around bright objects. ASUS states the display works with a MUX switch and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus.

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Screen ratio and calibration92% screen-to-body ratio; factory color calibration; TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (hardware) Lenovo—
Memory16 GB DDR5-5600 (1 × 16 GB SODIMM); two SODIMM slots, dual channel; up to 32 GB

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

Lenovo		32 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 × 16 GB); 2 slots, up to 64 GB, dual channel

Both slots come filled; upgrading means replacing the modules. ASUS notes memory speed can vary by CPU.

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Storage512 GB M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD Lenovo1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; 2 × M.2 PCIe slots

The second M.2 slot allows an additional SSD.

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SSD slotsTwo M.2 slots: one PCIe 4.0 x4, one PCIe 4.0 x2; up to 2 × 2 TB

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.

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USB and video output2 × USB-A (5 Gbps); 1 × USB-A (10 Gbps); 1 × USB-C (USB4 40 Gbps; 65–100 W input, 15 W output, DisplayPort 1.4); HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60 Hz)

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

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Other portsGigabit Ethernet (RJ-45); 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack; no card reader; slim-tip rectangular power connector Lenovo—
WirelessWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 2 × 2; Bluetooth 5.3; M.2 card

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

Lenovo		Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax, tri-band) 2 × 2; Bluetooth 5.2

Wi‑Fi 6E can use the less crowded 6 GHz band with compatible routers.

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Battery60 Wh lithium-ion; Rapid Charge Pro (up to 50% in 30 minutes)

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.

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Power adapter245 W slim-tip (3-pin) AC adapter

Whether the adapter is included depends on the country.

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Audio2 W × 2 stereo speakers; Nahimic Audio; Realtek ALC3287 codec; dual-microphone array Lenovo—
Camera5.0 MP with E-shutter privacy cover, fixed focus Lenovo—
Keyboard and touchpadSingle-zone RGB backlit keyboard with numeric keypad (English); 1.6 mm key travel; Copilot key; 75 × 120 mm buttonless Precision touchpad

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

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Dimensions344.9 × 254.83 × 20.9–23.25 mm

Height does not include the 1.7 mm bump.

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WeightStarting at 2.1 kg

Based on Lenovo lab results; varies with component source.

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ChassisLuna Grey; PC-ABS (plastic) top and bottom; painted finish

The platform document also lists Eclipse Black and Surge Green.

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DurabilityMIL-STD-810H military test passed (Lenovo claim) Lenovo—
SecurityFirmware TPM 2.0 (in the processor); no fingerprint reader; camera privacy cover; BIOS passwords Lenovo—
Operating systemWindows 11 Home (English)

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

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Support and warrantyEnd of support 15 January 2032 (PSREF); base warranty 1 year, courier or carry-in Lenovo—
In the boxNo bundled accessories (PSREF: None); Office trial listed as bundled software Lenovo—
Graphics—NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU, 12 GB GDDR6; ROG Boost 2330 MHz at 175 W (150 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost)

ASUS adds a 50 MHz overclock to the 2280 MHz boost clock. Dynamic Boost shifts 25 W from the CPU to the GPU depending on load. The GPU is soldered and cannot be replaced.

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Ports—1 × Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, G-SYNC, 40 Gbps), 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery, G-SYNC, 10 Gbps), 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps), 1 × HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1 × 2.5G LAN, 1 × 3.5 mm audio

No card reader is listed. ASUS notes the LAN port does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE).

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Battery and power—90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; 330 W adapter (ø6.0 mm, 20 V 16.5 A)

ASUS notes that whether the adapter is included varies by country and model. The adapter must be connected for full GPU power.

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Keyboard and lighting—Per-key RGB backlit chiclet keyboard; Aura Sync rear glow, logo and light bar ASUS
Audio and camera—4 speakers with Smart Amp, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification for headphones, AI noise cancellation, array microphone; 720p HD camera

Windows Hello face recognition is not listed for the camera.

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Operating system and security—Windows 11 Home; firmware TPM, BIOS password ASUS
Size and weight—39.9 × 29.4 × 2.31–3.08 cm; 3.10 kg ASUS