Lenovo 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel vs Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 Comparison

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Lenovo 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel vs Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel and LOQ 15IRX10, two laptops by Lenovo. Lenovo 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel was introduced to market in April 2025 and Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 was launched in January 2025. There is only 3 months difference between 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel and LOQ 15IRX10 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel and LOQ 15IRX10 are members of Lenovo's series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Lenovo Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8	September 2025	16.0"	354.3 x 241 x 9.9-15.8 mm	1.84 kg (4.06 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8	September 2025	16.0"	354.3 x 241 x 9.87-15.8 mm	1.84 kg (4.06 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 Intel	September 2025	14.0"	325.5 x 227.6 x 11.2-15.1 mm	1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 Intel	September 2025	16.0"	361.5 x 248.6 x 12.6-18.17 mm	1.82 kg (4.01 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3	September 2025	16.0"	361.5 x 248.6 x 12.8-19.55 mm	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6	May 2025	13.3"	299.3 x 207 x 9.85-17.75 mm	0.92 kg (2.03 lbs)
Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025	May 2025	18.0"	403 x 296.5 x 23.9-27.95 mm	3.5 kg (7.72 lbs)
Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 6	April 2025	14.0"	315.9 x 223.7 x 10.9-16.3 mm	1.39 kg (3.06 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel and Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel Key Specs

Launched in April 2025
13.3" TouchScreen - IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Processor U300,Intel Core i5 1334U,Intel Core 3 100U,Intel Core 5 120U
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48 EU)
8GB,16GB Ram
303 x 219.5 x 18.35 mm (11.93 x 8.64 x 0.72 inches)
Weight: 1.45 kg (3.2 lbs)

Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 Key Specs

Launched in January 2025
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 13450HX,Intel Core i7 13650HX,Intel Core i7 13700HX,Intel Core i7 14700HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop 8GB,GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB,GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB
8GB,16GB,32GB Ram
359.86 x 258.7 x 21.9-23.9 mm (14.17 x 10.19 x 0.86-0.94 inches)
Weight: 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel and LOQ 15IRX10 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel over Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10

Weight	1.45 kg vs 2.40 kg	0.95 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~77.1% vs ~72.1%	Larger screen area ratio
Screen PPI	170 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
2-in-1 Design	Yes vs No	Use like a tablet
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	400 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.3	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection

Reasons to choose Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 over Lenovo 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel

Side Bezel Thickness	7.2 mm vs 8.3 mm	1.1 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	15.6 inches vs 13.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	144 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Contrast Rate	1000:1 vs 800:1	more pleasing colors
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
GPU Fabrication Process	5 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	13.6 TFLOPS vs 0.8 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Higher RAM potential
Max Total RAM	32 GB vs 16 GB	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Easily see the keys under low light
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No	Larger Touchpad Area
Touchpad Size	12.0 x 7.5 cm vs 10.4 x 6.0 cm

Common Strengths of Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 and Lenovo 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel

Launch Dates	April 2025 vs January 2025	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable

Common Weaknesses of Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 and Lenovo 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel

HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

Lenovo 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel vs Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel and the Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.45 kg (3.2 lbs)	2.4 kg (5.29 lbs)
Surface Area	665 cm2 (103.1 inches2)	931 cm2 (144.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~77.1%	~72.1%
Side Bezel Thickness	~8.3 mm	~7.2 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.11 kg/inch	0.15 kg/inch
	0.242 lbs/inch	0.33 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Gray
Cover Opening Angle	360Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the Lenovo 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel and the Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 External Dimensions

Weight

13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel weighs 1.45 kg (3.2 lbs), whereas the LOQ 15IRX10 weighs 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Lenovo 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Thickness Comparison

Lenovo 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Lenovo 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel is 0.11 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 is 0.15 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Lenovo 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel vs Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Processor U300 Intel Core i5 1334U Intel Core 3 100U Intel Core 5 120U	Intel Core i5 13450HX Intel Core i7 13650HX Intel Core i7 13700HX Intel Core i7 14700HX
Base Frequency	1.2 GHz	2.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.4 GHz	4.6 GHz
Number of Cores	5 (1P + 4E)	10 (6P + 4E)
Number of Threads	6	16
L3 Cache	8 MB	20 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (48EU)	Intel UHD Graphics (16EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Lenovo 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel and Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Core i5 13450HX,Intel Core i7 13650HX,Intel Core i7 13700HX,Intel Core i7 14700HX ) and compare them:

Lenovo LOQ 17IRX10 Compare

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48 EU)	GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	400 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	100 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	0.8 TFLOPS	13.6 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	8 GB
Memory Type	DDR5	GDDR7
Memory Speed	4.8 Gbps	~24 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	384	2560
TMUs	24	80
ROPs	12	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Lenovo 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel has a FLOPS value of 0.8 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 ' has a FLOPS value of 13.6 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	5600 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	16 GB	32 GB
Total Slots	1	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel and the LOQ 15IRX10, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Lenovo 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 (13" Intel)	Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	⚠ Can run using CPU + RAM fallback. Expect slower performance.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	⚠ Possible with CPU + RAM fallback using quantized models.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	54.7 Wh	60 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Right, Bottom
Charge Power	65 W	170 / 245 W

On the other hand, the LOQ 15IRX10 features a higher battery capacity of 60 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel's 55 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Lenovo 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

STORAGE
The LOQ 15IRX10 offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel's storage capacity of 512 GB.

Storage Options	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Lenovo 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel vs Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel and Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel has a display size of 13.3".On the other hand, LOQ 15IRX10 has a larger15.6" display.The total usable screen area of the 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel is 513cm² / 80inch² whereas the LOQ 15IRX10's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel features a higher pixel density with 170 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Lenovo 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Refresh Rate
The LOQ 15IRX10 offers a higher refresh rate of 144 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel offers a higher maximum brightness of 400 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Lenovo 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Lenovo 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel vs Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to LOQ 15IRX10 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel and LOQ 15IRX10 have USB-A ports. 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while LOQ 15IRX10 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel and LOQ 15IRX10 have USB Type-C ports. 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while LOQ 15IRX10 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Neither 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel nor LOQ 15IRX10 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel and LOQ 15IRX10 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Neither 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel nor LOQ 15IRX10 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 13 Intel and LOQ 15IRX10 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v7	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.4	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes