Lenovo LOQ 15 (15AHP11) / MSI Vector A18 HX A9WIG-223US

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

MSI Vector A18 HX A9WIG-223US: Vector A18 HX A9WIG-223US: Ryzen 9 9955HX, RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16 GB, 32 GB DDR5, 1 TB SSD, 18-inch QHD+ 240 Hz, Cosmo Gray. The A9WIG-076US comes with 64 GB / 2 TB and Windows 11 Pro; the RTX 5070 Ti A9WHG and other display options are separate SKUs.

SpecificationLenovo LOQ 15 (15AHP11)MSI Vector A18 HX A9WIG-223US
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 9955HX; 16 cores / 32 threads, 2.5–5.4 GHz

This is the Zen 5 version with 64 MB of L3 cache; the 9955HX3D with 128 MB of cache is a separate processor. AMD gives a 55 W default TDP with a 55–75 W configurable range.

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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 16:10 QHD+ (2560 × 1600), 240 Hz, IPS-level panel, 100% DCI-P3

The same family also has SKUs with FHD+ 144/165 Hz, UHD+ 220 Hz and UHD+ Mini LED 120 Hz panels. 240 Hz shows motion more smoothly in fast games, provided the game reaches high frame rates.

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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 (2 × 16 GB) DDR5-5600

There are two SO-DIMM slots; MSI supports up to 96 GB. Actual speed depends on the memory combination and the processor.

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Storage512 GB M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD Lenovo1 TB NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen4 x4)

Of the two M.2 slots one is PCIe Gen4 and the other PCIe Gen5 compatible; a second SSD can be added.

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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		MediaTek Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 5.4 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 Lenovo4 × 2 W speakers; array microphone MSI
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 5080 Laptop GPU, 16 GB GDDR7; up to 175 W with Dynamic Boost; boost up to 2287 MHz

The laptop RTX 5080 is a different chip from the desktop RTX 5080. 175 W is the top power limit for this GPU; with MSI OverBoost Ultra the combined CPU and GPU power reaches 260 W. The GPU is soldered and cannot be replaced.

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Ports—2 × USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.1); 3 × USB-A; HDMI 2.1; RJ45 2.5 GbE; SD card reader; headphone/mic jack

MSI describes the USB-C ports as Thunderbolt 4 compatible. HDMI 2.1 outputs 8K at 60 Hz or 4K at 120 Hz. The USB-A generation differs between MSI documents, so it is not given here.

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Keyboard and camera—SteelSeries 26-zone RGB keyboard (99 keys, with number pad); IR FHD camera with privacy shutter

The IR camera enables Windows Hello face sign-in.

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

Gaming performance is available on the adapter; power limits drop on battery.

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Size and weight—404 × 307.5 × 24–32.05 mm; 3.6 kg MSI
Operating system and warranty—Windows 11 Home; 1-year limited warranty (including 1-year global coverage) MSI