Lenovo - LOQ 15.6" Full HD Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce…
Best Buy lists this laptop at $749.99 and is selling it at $735.00. What that −2% is really worth is the question this page answers.
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This is a 15.6-inch Full HD gaming laptop from Lenovo’s LOQ line, powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 GPU with 6GB of dedicated memory. Treat the −2% as a nudge rather than a reason. Stock was not confirmed at Best Buy when we last read the page.
This offer ended 18 August 2026. The figures above are the last we recorded before the listing closed.
See live laptops dealsWhy this one stands out
- 01Dive into every frame and pixel with Lenovo LOQ's 15.6'' 169 display, narrow bezels, WQHD sharpness, 144Hz smoothness, 300-nit vividness, and full sRGB colors. No screen hiccups with NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium. And Advanced Optimus optimizes performance and battery life.
- 02Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 7235HShandles everyday multitasking and modern games without stutter.
- 03Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 with 6GB GDDR6smooth ray tracing and high frame rates at Full HD.
- 04Display: 15.6-inch IPS, 1920 x 1080, 144Hz refreshcrisp motion for fast-paced titles.
Key features
AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 with 6GB GDDR6
15.6-inch IPS, 1920 x 1080, 144Hz refresh
16GB RAM
512GB SSD
Windows 11 with Copilot
Users report it stays cool under load, though fan noise is audible
Short life per customer feedback, so plan for frequent charging during play
Compiled from the Best Buy listing and the manufacturer's published data
This is a 15.6-inch Full HD gaming laptop from Lenovo’s LOQ line, powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 GPU with 6GB of dedicated memory. It is designed for gaming and demanding applications, and it stands out with a 144Hz IPS display, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, though users note its short battery life and audible fan noise.
This is a 15.6-inch Full HD gaming laptop for gamers and students who want solid 1080p performance in a portable package.
What the listing puts on the page
The paragraph below is Best Buy's own sales copy. We keep it quoted and set apart rather than folded into our text, because marketing prose and a description are not the same thing — and because what it leaves out is as useful as what it claims.
Customers are impressed with the overall performance, speed, and graphics capabilities of this device, noting that it remains cool even during use. While users appreciate the portability and the power of the RTX 4050, some have expressed concerns regarding the short battery life and audible fan noise. Additionally, a few customers mentioned that the storage capacity could be larger and noted the weight of the unit. Overall, the product is viewed as a reliable machine despite these minor drawbacks.
The price, read properly
A gap this narrow does not change the decision. Judge it at $735.00 and treat the saving as incidental.
One caveat we will not paper over: this is measured against Best Buy's own listed price, not against the lowest figure the product has ever carried. Our record of this listing starts on 18 August 2026, so it is a comparison, not a history.
The listing carries an end date of 18 August 2026. Retailers pull pages early and without warning, so read that as the outer edge rather than a promise.
What else the tracker has at this money
The closest tracked listings in laptops are Hp Omnibook 3 16 Inch 2K IPS Windows Laptop AI PC Intel Core Ultra 7 255U 16GB 1TB SSD Mica Silver at $699.00 (Walmart) and Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 Laptop - w/ Windows 11 OS & Intel Core Ultra 7 - 16GB - 1T at $690.00 (Best Buy). Both undercut it, so the case for paying more has to come from the table below rather than from the price.
These are the nearest listings by price that our tracker currently holds, not a survey of the market. Anything not on sale at one of the six retailers we follow does not appear here at all.
The RTX 4050 and 144Hz screen make this the strongest pick for budget-conscious 1080p gaming.
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Full specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| System memory (RAM) | 16GB |
| Model | 83JC00LYUS |
| 12gb | 16GB |
| Screen type | IPS |
| Screen size | 15.6 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| Touch screen | No |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz |
| SKU | 11463414 |
| Comp. value | $1,049.99 |
| Sold & shipped by | PC Heaven |
| Total storage capacity | 512 gigabytes |
Source: specification table published on the Best Buy listing, read 20 August 2026
Against the alternatives
Best figure in row| Lenovo - LOQ 15.6" Full HD Gaming Laptop - AMD RLaptops | Hp Omnibook 3 16 Inch 2K IPS Windows Laptop AI PLaptops | Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 Laptop - w/ Windows 11 OS & LDB06250-7144BLU-PUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked price | $735.00 | $699.00 | $690.00 |
| List price | $749.99 | — | $699.99 |
| Discount | −2% | — | −1% |
| Brand | PC Heaven | HP | — |
| Model | Lenovo - LOQ 15.6" Full HD Gaming Laptop | — | LDB06250-7144BLU-PUS |
| Retailer | Best Buy | Walmart | Best Buy |
| Stock | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed | In stock |
| Offer ends | 18 August 2026 | 25 August 2026 | 21 August 2026 |
The nearest tracked listings by price in laptops. Figures are the retailer’s own, collected when each listing was last read.
What works
- AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS — handles everyday multitasking and modern games without stutter.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 with 6GB GDDR6 — smooth ray tracing and high frame rates at Full HD.
- 15.6-inch IPS, 1920 x 1080, 144Hz refresh — crisp motion for fast-paced titles.
- 16GB RAM — enough for gaming plus background apps without slowdowns.
- 512GB SSD — quick boot and load times, but you may want extra space later.
What to weigh
- Stock was not confirmed at Best Buy when the listing was last checked
- The discount is −2% — a small movement against the list price rather than a deep cut
- The listing is dated to end 18 August 2026
- No buyer rating was published on the listing at the time it was read, so there is no owner feedback to weigh
- ElectroFinds does not test products. Everything above comes from the listing, the manufacturer's published data and generated summaries of them
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Common questions
It is −2% below the $749.99 that Best Buy lists for this configuration, a saving of $14.99. That is a comparison against the retailer's own listed price on the date shown, not against every price the product has ever carried.
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