Lenovo LOQ 15IRX11 vs HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14" Comparison

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Lenovo LOQ 15IRX11

15.6 inches | July 2025

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14 inches | March 2025

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Lenovo LOQ 15IRX11 vs HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14" Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing LOQ 15IRX11 and EliteBook 6 G1q 14", two laptops from Lenovo and HP. Lenovo LOQ 15IRX11 was introduced to market in January and HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14" was launched in March 2025. As you can see, LOQ 15IRX11 is 55 years older than EliteBook 6 G1q 14". Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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LOQ 15IRX11 and EliteBook 6 G1q 14" are members of HP's series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Lenovo Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 16AGP11, 2026	March 2026	16.0"	344 x 244.5 x 18.95-19.95 mm	1.87 kg (4.12 lbs)
Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026	January 2026	15.3"	344 x 245.5 x 18.95-19.95 mm	1.87 kg (4.12 lbs)
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5a Gen 11 16 2026	January 2026	16.0"	356 x 250 x 15.85 mm	1.66 kg (3.66 lbs)
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 16 2026	January 2026	16.0"	356 x 250 x 15.64-16.53 mm	1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition	January 2026	14.0"	313.5 x 219.25 x 9.4-16.4 mm	1.18 kg (2.6 lbs)
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition 14	January 2026	14.0"	312.6 x 213.8 x 13.9 mm	0.97 kg (2.14 lbs)
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11 14	January 2026	14.0"	312 x 221 x 13.9 mm	1.17 kg (2.58 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition 14" Intel	January 2026	14.0"	312.5 x 215.75 x 12.3-15.3 mm	1 kg (2.21 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo LOQ 15IRX11 and HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14" before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo LOQ 15IRX11 Key Specs

Launched in January 1970
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 13450HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop 8GB
8GB Ram
361.26 x 255.6 x 22.9-24.8 mm (14.22 x 10.06 x 0.9-0.98 inches)
Weight: 2.3 kg (5.07 lbs)

HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14" Key Specs

Launched in March 2025
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100)
GPU: Adreno X1-45
16GB Ram
318.6 x 224.3 x 17 mm (12.54 x 8.83 x 0.67 inches)
Weight: 1.44 kg (3.18 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how LOQ 15IRX11 and EliteBook 6 G1q 14" compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo LOQ 15IRX11 over HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14"

Side Bezel Thickness	7.9 mm vs 8.6 mm	0.7 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	15.6 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	144 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 62.5%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
GPU FLOPS	10.4 TFLOPS vs 2.3 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	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

Reasons to choose HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14" over Lenovo LOQ 15IRX11

Weight	1.44 kg vs 2.30 kg	0.86 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~79.5% vs ~72.7%	Larger screen area ratio
Screen PPI	162 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 5 nm	Newer Generation GPU
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.3	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Webcam Resolution	2592 x 1944 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Camera
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

Common Strengths of HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14" and Lenovo LOQ 15IRX11

Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	DDR5 vs LPDDR5X	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
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs Yes	Fast connection to Network via ethernet cable

Common Weaknesses of HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14" and Lenovo LOQ 15IRX11

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

Lenovo LOQ 15IRX11 vs HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14": Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo LOQ 15IRX11 and the HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14".

Physical Specs
Weight	2.3 kg (5.07 lbs)	1.44 kg (3.18 lbs)
Surface Area	923 cm2 (143.1 inches2)	715 cm2 (110.7 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~72.7%	~79.5%
Side Bezel Thickness	~7.9 mm	~8.6 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.15 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.33 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Silver

Comparison of the Lenovo LOQ 15IRX11 and the HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14" External Dimensions

Weight

LOQ 15IRX11 weighs 2.3 kg (5.07 lbs), whereas the EliteBook 6 G1q 14" weighs 1.44 kg (3.18 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 LOQ 15IRX11

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14"

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Thickness Comparison

Lenovo LOQ 15IRX11

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14"

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

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 LOQ 15IRX11 is 0.15 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14" is 0.10 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
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

Lenovo LOQ 15IRX11 vs HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14": Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 13450HX Intel Core i7 13650HX	Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100) Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100) Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
Base Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.98 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz
Number of Cores	10 (6P + 4E)	8
Number of Threads	16	8
L3 Cache	20 MB	6 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (16EU)	Qualcomm Adreno X1-45
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	4 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 LOQ 15IRX11 and HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14".

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 13450HX

Laptops with: Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100)

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB	Qualcomm Adreno X1-45
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	65 W	30 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes, Advanced Optimus
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	10.4 TFLOPS	2.3 TFLOPS
Memory Size	8 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR7	LPDDR5X
Memory Bus	128 bit
Memory Speed	~24 Gbps	8.53 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	2560	1024
TMUs	80	48
ROPs	32	24

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 LOQ 15IRX11 has a FLOPS value of 10.4 TFLOPS whereas the HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14" ' has a FLOPS value of 2.3 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14" may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	8533 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	32 GB
Total Slots	2

The EliteBook 6 G1q 14" provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the LOQ 15IRX11's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

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 LOQ 15IRX11	HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14"
CPU	Intel Core i5 13450HX	Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100) (NPU - data limited)
GPU	GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop 8GB	Qualcomm Adreno X1-45
Memory	8 GB ; 8 GB VRAM	16 GB
Available for LLM total	~12 GB (6.5 GB VRAM 5.5 GB RAM)	~10.5 GB (10.5 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	✔ Runs Smoothly fits in your 8 GB VRAM	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 10.5 GB RAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	✔ Runs Well fits in your 8 GB VRAM	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 10.5 GB RAM
Large Models
13-15B Models (e.g., Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B) Requires ~9 GB memory	⚠ Borderline / Slow doesn't fit in 8 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)	⚠ Borderline / Slow fits in your 10.5 GB RAM
16-24B Models (e.g., Dense 20B Q4 ~15.5GB) Requires ~14 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
24-30B Models (e.g., Dense 30B Q4) Requires ~18 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
MoE Models (Mixture-of-Experts) (e.g., Mixtral 8x7B - total ~47B, active ~12-13B) Requires ~24 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Extra-Large Models (65B+): Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B Requires ~42 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM

For more detailed LLM evaluation (subcategories, performance ranges, memory breakdown)

Lenovo LOQ 15IRX11|HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14"

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

📌 Model Types: Dense 30B Q4 models typically require around 19–22 GB of total VRAM, so they run best on systems with ≥24 GB VRAM. MoE models like Mixtral 8x7B (≈47B total parameters, usually ≈23–26 GB in 4-bit) also need high memory because all experts must be loaded, even though only a few are active per token. They reduce compute cost per token (similar to a ~12–13B dense model), but not memory usage, so they are not practical on 14–16 GB systems.

🚀 Modern NPU (Neural Processing Unit): Modern processors like AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra feature NPU and unified memory architecture. NPUs provide modest performance gains (0-30% faster) with better power efficiency compared to iGPU-only execution. Real-world tests show ~3-10 tok/s range on 13B models with 32GB RAM (varies by runtime, quantization, and context), comparable to iGPU but more power-efficient. Note: These figures are examples from various NPU systems; actual performance depends on your specific hardware configuration.

Understanding Performance Categories

The performance descriptions use general categories because actual speed varies greatly based on your specific hardware, model optimization, context length, and runtime software.

Performance Level	Typical Range	User Experience
Runs Smoothly (High-end dGPU)	50+ tok/s	Real-time response. Feels instant, like ChatGPT.
Runs Well (Mid-range dGPU)	20-50 tok/s	Good interactive performance. Slight delay, but usable.
Modest Speed (iGPU/NPU/CPU)	5-20 tok/s	Usable for tasks that don't need instant responses. Noticeable typing delay.
Borderline / Slow (Limited hardware)	2-5 tok/s	Slow-Very slow. Patience required. Better for batch processing.
Not Practical	<2 tok/s	Too slow for regular use. May cause system hangs or instability.

💡 Tip: Your actual results may be higher or lower than these ranges. Test with your specific hardware to know for sure!

⚠️ Note: Performance categorization is based on VRAM capacity and RAM fallback status. GPU type (memory bandwidth, compute power) can also affect actual performance. Currently, we prioritize whether the model fits in VRAM or requires RAM fallback for classification. We may refine this categorization in future updates based on more detailed benchmarks.

BATTERY

BATTERY	60 Wh	48 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
Charging Port Position	Right, Bottom	Left
Charge Power	135 W	65 W

Moreover, the LOQ 15IRX11 boasts a larger battery capacity of 60 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the EliteBook 6 G1q 14"'s48 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Lenovo LOQ 15IRX11

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14"

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 2 TB, the LOQ 15IRX11 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the EliteBook 6 G1q 14"'s max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

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 LOQ 15IRX11 vs HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14": Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo LOQ 15IRX11 and HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14" 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. LOQ 15IRX11 has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, EliteBook 6 G1q 14" has a smaller 14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the LOQ 15IRX11 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the EliteBook 6 G1q 14"'s total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the EliteBook 6 G1q 14" features a higher pixel density with 162 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Lenovo LOQ 15IRX11

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14"

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Refresh Rate
The LOQ 15IRX11 offers a higher refresh rate of 144 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
Both LOQ 15IRX11 and EliteBook 6 G1q 14" offer the same maximum brightness of 300 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Lenovo LOQ 15IRX11

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14"

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Lenovo LOQ 15IRX11 vs HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14" Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
EliteBook 6 G1q 14" features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to LOQ 15IRX11 (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 LOQ 15IRX11 and EliteBook 6 G1q 14" feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both LOQ 15IRX11 and EliteBook 6 G1q 14" have USB Type-C ports. LOQ 15IRX11 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while EliteBook 6 G1q 14" has 2x USB 4.0 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 LOQ 15IRX11 nor EliteBook 6 G1q 14" has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both LOQ 15IRX11 and EliteBook 6 G1q 14" 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 LOQ 15IRX11 nor EliteBook 6 G1q 14" has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both LOQ 15IRX11 and EliteBook 6 G1q 14" 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)	v6	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.3	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 4.0
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	No	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No