MSI Crosshair15 (412) vs Lenovo LOQ 15″
Comparison summary
- Lenovo LOQ 15″ is clearly winner for gaming as well as a better price.
- For performance MSI Crosshair15 has a lot better processor. LOQ offers more memory.
- LOQ has Windows 11 Home, which is superior to Windows 10 that is in Crosshair15.
- When it comes to graphics LOQ has a lot superior graphics card.
- For portability Crosshair15 is lighter. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
- LOQ offers more SSD storage.
MSI Crosshair15 (412)
Lenovo LOQ 15″
Compare specifications
| MSI Crosshair15 (412) | Lenovo LOQ 15″ |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i7-11800H | AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 8gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 3050 Ti | GeForce RTX 4050 |
| Screen size | |
| 15.6″ | 15.6″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 4.63 lbs (2.1 kg) | 5.25 lbs (2.38 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.13 x 10.2 x 0.94 inches | 14.17 x 10.19 x 0.86 inches |
| (35.89 x 25.91 x 2.39 cm) | (35.99 x 25.88 x 2.18 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 10 | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 500gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| December 24, 2021 | November 13, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,499.00 | $1,399.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,499.00 | $1,399.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
MSI Crosshair15 (412)
Lenovo LOQ 15″
Compare MSI Crosshair15 / Lenovo LOQ 15″ vs other gaming laptops:
MSI Crosshair15 (412) summary
MSI Crosshair15 is a Windows gaming laptop. It doesn't have the best Intel processor and also less memory than it's rivals for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics card that is subpar for playing games. You can play using lower graphics settings you can run 30% of the games published this year. Full HD resolution is decent for the 15″ 144 Hz display. The 500gb SSD storage is less than average. It is quite hefty at 4.63 lbs (2.1 kg).
msi Crosshair15 15.6" 144Hz 3ms FHD Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7-11800H RTX3050TI 8GB 512GBNVMe SSD Win10
15.6" FHD, IPS-Level 144Hz 72%NTSC
Intel Core i7-11800H 8 Core 2.4 - 4.6GHz
NVIDIA GeForce RTX3050 TI Laptop GPU 4G GDDR6
8GB (8G*1) DDR4 3200MHz; 2 Sockets; Max Memory 64GB
ASIN: B0956W6GDS
Lenovo LOQ 15″ summary
Lenovo LOQ is a fair value Windows gaming laptop released in 2025. It has the GeForce RTX 4050 video card which is decent for gaming. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 60% of the games published this year. The laptop doesn't have the best AMD CPU, but a good amount of RAM for its price. Full HD resolution is fine for the 15-inch 144 Hz IPS screen. The 1000gb SSD storage is okay. It is quite hefty at 5.25 lbs (2.38 kg).
Lenovo LOQ Gaming Laptop, GeForce RTX 4050, AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS Processor | 15.6" 144Hz FHD Display, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Ethernet, USB-C, HDMI, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 11 Home
【Processor】 AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS Processor (4 Cores, 8 Threads, 8 MB L3 Cache, 2 MB L2 Cache, 3.2 GHz Base Frequency, Up to 4.2 GHz Max Turbo Frequency).
【Graphics】NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6.
【Display】 15.6 inch Non-Touch Display, 144Hz, FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS, Anti-glare, 300 nits, G-SYNC.
【RAM and Storage】 Up to 64GB DDR5 RAM. Up to 8TB PCIe M.2 SSD.
【Tech Specs】 1x USB-C, 3x USB-A, 1x HDMI, 1x Ethernet RJ45, 1x headphone/microphone combo jack, WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. Windows 11 Home, 64-bit, English. White Backlight Keyboard.
ASIN: B0FR6CWGJB