Lenovo LOQ 15 (15AHP11) / MSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK-487

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

MSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK-487: B14WFK-487 (Germany): Core i7-14650HX, RTX 5060 Laptop GPU, 16 GB DDR5, 512 GB, 15.6-inch FHD 144 Hz, Core Black. The family’s QHD 165 Hz B14WFK US SKUs and the RTX 5070 B14WGK versions are separate configurations.

SpecificationLenovo LOQ 15 (15AHP11)MSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK-487
Release year20262025
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 i7-14650HX; 16 cores, up to 5.2 GHz, 30 MB cache

Raptor Lake-HX Refresh generation; 8 performance and 8 efficient cores, 24 threads. There is no separate NPU for AI.

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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		15.6-inch Full HD (1920 × 1080), 144 Hz, IPS-level wide-view panel, thin bezel, anti-glare

144 Hz shows game motion more smoothly at up to 144 frames per second. US versions of the same family use a 165 Hz QHD panel; this SKU is Full HD.

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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		16 GB DDR5-5600 (2 × 8 GB, dual channel); 2 SO-DIMM slots, up to 96 GB

The two modules run in dual channel; because the slots are socketed, memory can be upgraded later.

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Storage512 GB M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD Lenovo512 GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD; 1 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot

This SKU has a single M.2 slot; to add storage the installed SSD has to be replaced with a larger one.

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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		Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211; Bluetooth 5.3 MSI
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.

Lenovo		Windows 11 Home MSI
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 5060 Laptop GPU, 8 GB GDDR7; up to 115 W with Dynamic Boost; boost up to 2497 MHz

The laptop RTX 5060 is not the same card as the desktop RTX 5060; NVIDIA lists 45–100 W for the laptop version, and MSI reaches 115 W by shifting an extra 15 W with Dynamic Boost. That is the top power class for the RTX 5060 Laptop GPU; performance depends on cooling and power mode. MSI quotes 572 AI TOPS.

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Ports—1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s, DisplayPort and USB-PD 3.0 up to 100 W); 3 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s); HDMI 2.1 (4K 120 Hz, 8K 60 Hz); Gigabit LAN; 3.5 mm combo audio

The USB-C port can drive an external display and accept up to 100 W USB-PD charging; a 240 W adapter is supplied. There is no Thunderbolt or card reader.

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Cooling—Cooler Boost 5 dual-fan cooling MSI
Keyboard, camera and audio—4-zone RGB gaming keyboard with numpad and Copilot key; 120 × 75 mm Precision touchpad; 720p 30 fps webcam; stereo speakers, Nahimic 3 MSI
Battery and adapter—75 Wh, 4-cell lithium polymer (internal); 240 W external adapter MSI
Size and weight—359 × 262 × 25.5 mm (excluding feet); 2.4 kg MSI
Warranty—2 years with pick-up and return service; optional 1- or 2-year extension

These terms are for the German SKU; warranty may differ in other countries.

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