detailedReviews: detailedReviews 1: content: The core hardware (RTX 4060 and Ryzen7) is what makes this a good deal. The 512GB SD card is what is tough for a gaming laptop but that's a relatively easy fix. Combined with the bloatware and subscription that comes preloaded you will definitely want a 1TB upgrade.
My main issue is that the fans on my laptop are DOA. They are not detected and this is after updating the laptop BIOS, using Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo UEFI diagnostics, etc. And worse, a Lenovo Vantage hardware scan reports it's "Healthy" when the CPU and GPU are hitting 99C.
The LOQ bios is so locked down that the settings are basically useless and so is the Vantage application.
The build quality is decent, what I'd expect at this price point. It honestly is the software and firmware that is extremely poor.
Overall, good budget hardware ruined by... bloat, "encrappification" (The Lenovo Vantage Application pushes a subscription for security and yet another subscription for "performance.") and poor QA.
Taking this in for warranty so I will update if possible, hopefully this is a simple fix but it still leaves a very bad impression.
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starRating: 2
title: Fans DOA, poor software and bloatware issues
detailedReviews 2: content: Careful potential buyers. This particular CPU, the AMD Ryzen™ 7 7435HS, does not have integrated graphics. This means that the laptop will always run on its discrete graphics, the rtx 4070 mobile, and consequently it will consume a lot of power, rendering this laptop not so mobile without its charger. Also, these days, on a 15.60" laptop I expect a better display. I find this 1920 x 1080 resolution quite small, especially for only 144 Hz refresh rate and 300 cd/m².
I would recomend to avoid this laptop, unless it specifically address your needs and compromises that you are wiling to take, although I suggest to look elsewhere.
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starRating: 2
title: No integrated graphics, poor display resolution
detailedReviews 3: content: This product is NOT bluetooth compatible. Yes, it claims "bluetooth compatability", but it will not work with any bluetooth devices. Audio is corrupted and jumps in and out, and other devices won't connect outright. Headphones are a non-starter. You can uninstall certain devices in "device manager" as a work around, but the laptop will automatically reinstall them later and you will be forced to uninstall and restart daily. Just save yourself the trouble (and money) and buy a laptop designed for the 21st century
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starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth incompatibility causes audio issues
detailedReviews 4: content: Machine bricks itself from an automatic update. Learned their is an incompatibility between Lenovo systems and Windows 11. Likely why this device is on sale.
Search for "pin key destroyed after update, cant access account" because youll be searching that alot with this machine.
I entered my bitkey # over 10 times to learn that Lenovo hardware can't access safe mode on Win 11. As an IT tech and admin, it makes it impossible to fix. Also hell to experience on a sunday thank you for torturing me!
Makes sense this garbage was on sale now.
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starRating: 1
title: Bricked after Windows update, BIOS issues
detailedReviews 5: content: Poor internals, low quality parts used everywhere for cost cutting.
It has been 2 weeks since I bought this and this is my experience:
- Low power charger so battery wasn't charging even when it was plugged in
- After a lot of discussion they send me a 230W charger
- Battery worked but I started getting shocks and tingling sensation even when it was grounded and three pin prong
- I called back, they told me to go 25kms to a random service center
- Service center they couldn't find anything, I came back home
- still shocks
- called again, told I cant go to service center
- they sent a technician
- finally found out adapter they had send has faulty
- now I'm waiting for another 230W charger
hopefully the shocks will go
Captain, it has been two weeks!
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starRating: 1
title: Faulty charger, electrical shocks experienced
detailedReviews 6: content: not the best gaming laptop. For the past 3 months , I have not been able to run call of duty warzone on this at all. it always crashes and I play with minimum settings and still crashes. I lower refresh rate to 60 but still not any better. I tried other things like updating and what not but nothing works. do not get this if you want to play warzone , cod , or any high end game.
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starRating: 3
title: Call of Duty Warzone crashes frequently
detailedReviews 7: content: Hot garbage. Both fans went started making noise and stopped working within 3 months of purchase. Has a crazy amount of input lag for some reason making online competitive gaming nearly impossible. I’m not sure what the deal is but this is the worst laptop I’ve ever had the displeasure of owning. My last Lenovo laptop was great and ran for 5 years without issue until it finally died, but apparently quality control is all but nonexistent now.
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starRating: 2
title: Fans failed, input lag makes gaming difficult
detailedReviews 8: content: Performance wise, it's really good. Was able to play Elden Ring at high settings without a single FPS loss. However as the laptop arrived, I found a small stuck pixel which I couldn't resolve on my own. That's the only thing I was pretty disappointed about. Otherwise it's an awesome laptop so far. The fan is quite loud during gaming and that is expected for a gaming laptop (if you are having your partner in your room or someone, be mindful...it can be quite disturbing for them) it sounds like rain. Very quiet during idle or doing light work like browsing or office stuff. Hinges are pretty sturdy build, but then I rarely close the lid anyway. Keyboard is satisfying. White backlit. Chassis is plastic but it feels really solid. Overall pretty satisfied. I will post any update if necessary
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starRating: 5
title: Small stuck pixel on display
detailedReviews 9: content: Note: I'm not a gaming computer expert so sorry if I sound silly.
I've only had the laptop for several weeks now and so far, I've been surprised with how well it runs most of my games. I've tested it with games like Halo, Team Fortress 2, Splitgate, Kingdom Come, etc. These games were running in mid-high settings and that was with the basic performance setting on for the laptop.
The biggest thing I like about the laptop is how simple it looks. I feel like I could bring this out in public and I won't get weird looks. It's simple, doesn't have any RGB stuff inside, and doesn't attempt to make it look flashy.
The overall frame/case of the laptop is good. It is primarily a hard plastic that might handle a couple drops (haven't tested this). It doesn't bend and it feels sturdy.
The built-in Lenovo software is also somewhat useful. I've tested other products with their built-in gaming software and often it is a little overwhelming and hard to look at. Lenovo keeps it simple and has basic options to boost performance, which is nice for me.
Overall, the laptop has some great qualities, but there are a few issues.
Issues:
1. The battery isn't great. At most, it could probably last 4 and half hours, and that's if you don't do anything computationally heavy like playing a game. I've checked and you can't upgrade the battery, The only real redeeming quality for the battery is that it recharges quickly and the charging port is in the back (which is convenient).
2. The screen could be a little better. While it is HD and simple, I've noticed it could randomly lag depending on what is on screen. Not the hugest issue.
3. The laptop is almost a tank. It is heavy and bulky. I know most gaming laptops are like this, but this seems excessive compared to other laptops I've looked at.
4. Like any other gaming laptop, the fan is loud.
I think if you find this laptop on sale and it fits your budget, you should get it. It runs well and most of the issues I stated above aren't the hugest issues for a budget gaming laptop. I hope Lenovo releases a better battery soon.
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starRating: 4
title: Battery mediocre, fans loud during gaming
detailedReviews 10: content: For $1000, the specs are solid. There are no bleeding edge features here, like PCIE 5.0 or the latest USB speeds. It won't walk your dog or effortlessly run your art plagiarizing AI programs, and it does come with a Copilot button that needs Powertoys if you want it to do something useful. But what you do get is a solid keyboard, a bright IPS screen at 144hz, a full-size set of arrow keys, and enough gaming performance to at least play some of the latest titles at playable framerates and decent graphical settings too. I've been using mine to play Wuthering Waves and FFXIV, and I could even get 3D work done on it, with very good rendering performance on par with my 2080 Super rig at home. Audio and battery life are as one would expect from a modern laptop, that being very serviceable but not mindblowing, which is a theme of this laptop. Storage is very much on the low side if you want to play modern games on it, but you can throw in an additional SSD up to 4TB if I remember correctly. RAM is also upgradeable to 32GB as well.
If you need the laptop equivalent of a Honda Civic, grab this one.
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starRating: 5
title: No bleeding edge features, low storage
