Lenovo LOQ 15 (15AHP11) / MSI Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US

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

MSI Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US: A9WIG-082US (US, part no. RAIDERA18HX082): Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16 GB, 32 GB DDR5, 2 TB Gen5 SSD, 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED, Windows 11 Pro, Core Black. The RTX 5090 A9WJG, the Ryzen 8000 HX A8WIG and the Intel-based Raider 18 HX AI are separate models.

SpecificationLenovo LOQ 15 (15AHP11)MSI Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US
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 LenovoAMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, 2.5–5.4 GHz

The processor’s stacked extra cache, called 3D V-Cache, keeps frequently used game data close, which helps frame rates especially in large open-world games.

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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 UHD+ 3840 × 2400, 16:10, 120 Hz Mini LED; VESA DisplayHDR 1000; 100% DCI-P3

The Mini LED backlight dims zones individually for high HDR brightness and deeper blacks; DisplayHDR 1000 is the tier certifying 1,000-nit peak brightness. Because of the high resolution, refresh is limited to 120 Hz.

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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 (2 × 16 GB); two slots, up to 96 GB

Both slots come filled; reaching 96 GB means fitting two 48 GB modules.

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Storage512 GB M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD Lenovo2 TB NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen5 x4); one PCIe Gen5 and one PCIe Gen4 M.2 slot

The second M.2 slot runs at Gen4; an added SSD there tops out at Gen4 speed.

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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.

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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.

Lenovo		Windows 11 Pro; fTPM 2.0 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 5080 Laptop GPU, 16 GB GDDR7; up to 175 W including TGP and Dynamic Boost; boost up to 2,287 MHz

175 W is the highest GPU power MSI gives in this chassis; CPU and GPU together can draw up to 260 W (OverBoost Ultra). The desktop RTX 5080 is a separate card.

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Ports—2 × USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort and PD 3.1; Thunderbolt 4 compatible); 3 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A; HDMI 2.1 (8K 60 Hz / 4K 120 Hz); 3.5 mm audio combo jack

The USB4 ports are listed as compatible with Thunderbolt 4 accessories, but MSI does not state separate Thunderbolt certification; PD 3.1 allows USB-C charging, while full gaming power needs the 400 W adapter.

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Card reader and network—Full-size SD card reader (UHS-III); 2.5 Gbit Ethernet; MediaTek Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 5.4

UHS-III gives faster reads than UHS-II with compatible cards; the full-size slot reads camera cards without an adapter.

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Audio, camera and keyboard—Dynaudio-tuned 4 × 2 W speakers and 2 × 2 W woofers; 1080p IR camera with privacy shutter; SteelSeries per-key RGB, 99 keys

The IR camera enables Windows Hello face sign-in; the physical shutter blocks the camera.

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Battery and adapter—99.9 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; 400 W adapter

99.9 Wh is just under the limit for laptop batteries allowed on planes.

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Size and weight—404 × 307.5 × 24–32.05 mm; 3.6 kg

The weight excludes the 400 W adapter.

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Warranty and colour—1-year limited warranty (1-year global coverage); Core Black MSI