Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 Intel Core i5-13450HX RTX 4050 6GB 16GB RAM 512GB SSD Gaming Laptop

Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 Price in Nepal & Overview

The Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 is a highly capable mid-range gaming laptop engineered for smooth 1080p gaming, software development, and everyday productivity.
Available at our Kathmandu showrooms for a special offer price of Rs. 172,000 (discounted from the regular retail price of Rs. 196,000), this laptop pairs the 13th Gen Intel Core i5-13450HX processor with a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GPU and a 144Hz fluid display.
However, as an honest note for buyers: the RTX 4050’s 6GB of VRAM can become a limiting factor in VRAM-heavy AAA titles at maximum settings with ray tracing enabled, and like most high-performance machines, real-world battery life under gaming load runs well below the capacity. The internal battery serves primarily as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for moving between rooms — you must stay plugged into the included 245W power adapter to access peak performance. This is a performance machine first, not an all-day ultraportable.

Technical Specifications

Component	Specification
Model	Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
Processor	13th Gen Intel Core i5-13450HX (10 Cores: 6P + 4E, 16 Threads, up to 4.60GHz Max Turbo, 24MB Cache)
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 (Discrete), 6GB GDDR6, 105W TGP, DLSS 3 Support, Advanced Optimus
Memory	16GB DDR5-4800MHz RAM (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM Slots, Dual-Channel, Upgradeable up to 32GB)
Storage	512GB M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0×4 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots total, 1 free for expansion)
Display	15.6″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS Panel, 16:9 Aspect Ratio, 144Hz Refresh Rate, 300 nits, Anti-Glare
Keyboard & Touch	Full-size Backlit Keyboard with Numeric Pad, Buttonless Mylar Precision Touchpad
Wireless & Ports	Wi-Fi 6 11AX (2×2) + Bluetooth 5.1, 100/1000M Ethernet (RJ-45), 3x USB-A (5Gbps), 1x USB-C (10Gbps, incl. USB PD 65–100W + DisplayPort 1.4), 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Camera & Audio	1080p FHD Camera with E-shutter, Stereo Speakers optimized with Nahimic Audio, Dual Array Microphone
Battery & Power	60Wh Li-ion Battery, 245W Slim Tip AC Adapter
Chassis & Weight	Luna Grey, PC-ABS Construction, Weight starting at 2.4 Kg (5.29 lbs)
Operating System	Windows 11 Home, English
Warranty	1-Year Standard Local Warranty Coverage

Who This Laptop Is For

This configuration sits in the ultimate price-to-performance sweet spot for 1080p gamers, computer science students, and casual content creators. The 10-core i5 processor handles heavy multitasking and IDE compiling effortlessly, while the RTX 4050 easily pushes eSports titles (like Valorant or CS2) to maximize the 144Hz display panel.
If you need a machine that can comfortably run modern games without the massive price tag of an RTX 4070 or 5060 system, this is the chassis to get.
However, because of the 2.4 kg footprint and the demand for continuous wall power to hit peak performance, it is poorly suited for users requiring ultra-light mobile systems or extended battery runtime away from an outlet.

Upgrade Options

The LOQ 15IRX9 offers genuine upgrade headroom. It ships with 16GB of DDR5-4800 RAM across two SO-DIMM slots in dual-channel mode, allowing an upgrade up to 32GB down the line.
For storage, the motherboard has two M.2 PCIe 4.0×4 slots — one populated with the pre-installed 512GB SSD, leaving a second slot free for adding more storage without replacing the primary drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of the Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 (i5, RTX 4050) in Nepal?
The Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is priced at Rs. 172,000 at Alam Tech, Kathmandu (discounted from Rs. 196,000), including a 1-year store warranty.

Can the RAM and storage be upgraded on the Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9?
Yes. It has two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots supporting up to 32GB in dual-channel mode, and two M.2 PCIe 4.0×4 slots for storage — one is free, so you can add a second SSD without removing the original.

Is the RTX 4050 good enough for modern gaming?
Yes, it is highly capable for 1080p gaming. Combined with NVIDIA’s DLSS 3 Frame Generation technology, it can run most modern AAA games at high settings with smooth framerates.

Where can I buy the genuine Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 in Kathmandu?
The Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 is available at Alam Tech’s showrooms in Tebahal (Near New Road) and Putalisadak (opposite Nepal Investment Mega Bank).

Looking for an Alternative?

• Acer Aspire 3 SlimBook 15 (Ryzen 7, 16GB, 512GB) — a budget-friendly, non-gaming alternative if you only need a machine for office work and coding.
• Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 (i7-13650HX, RTX 5050, 1TB) — a step-up option featuring a more powerful 14-core processor and the newer RTX 5050 architecture for heavier workloads.