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2.3Graphics2.4
2.8Overall performance2.4
5.7Display5.2
2.6Memory & storage3.2
6.9Battery & portability8.3
5.3Features & cooling3.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
15 RTX 3050 (2026)LOQ 15ARP10E RTX 3050 (2025)
| 15 RTX 3050 (2026) | LOQ 15ARP10E RTX 3050 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 250 mm | 236 mm | +14 mm |
| Width | 350 mm | 359.2 mm | −9.2 mm |
| Thickness | 23 mm | 22.9 mm | +0.1 mm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.8 kg | +0.4 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is 15 RTX 3050 (2026) better than LOQ 15ARP10E RTX 3050 (2025)?
- MUX switchYes · LOQ 15ARP10E RTX 3050 (2025): No
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 144 Hz+15%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core9,044 vs 8,075+12%
- CPU cores8 vs 6+33%
- Advanced OptimusYes · LOQ 15ARP10E RTX 3050 (2025): No
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 8 GB2×
- USB-C ports2 vs 12×
- Dolby AtmosYes · LOQ 15ARP10E RTX 3050 (2025): No
- Geekbench 6 single-core2,460 vs 1,947+26%
- RAM speed5,600 MHz vs 4,800 MHz+17%
- Response time25 ms vs 27 ms+8%
- Max CPU clock4.8 GHz vs 4.5 GHz+7%
Why is LOQ 15ARP10E RTX 3050 (2025) better than 15 RTX 3050 (2026)?
- SSD (up to)512 GB vs 1,024 GB2×
- GPU compute (FP32)4.3 TFLOPS vs 6.1 TFLOPS+42%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light3,386 vs 4,430+31%
- Battery capacity54 Wh vs 58 Wh+6%
- Weight2.25 kg vs 1.8 kg+25%
- SD card readerNo · 15 RTX 3050 (2026): Yes
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core583 vs 600+3%
- sRGB coverage62% vs 100%+61%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | — | 65 W |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 2,048 | 2,048 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 4.3 TFLOPS | 6.1 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 3,386 | 4,430 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core 5 210H | Ryzen 5 7535HS |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 8 | 6 |
| CPU threads | 12 | 12 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Processor options | Core 5 210H, Ryzen 5 220, Core 7 240H, Ryzen 7 260 | Ryzen 5 7535HS, Ryzen 5 150, Ryzen 7 7735HS, Ryzen 7 170 |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 9,044 | 8,075 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,460 | 1,947 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 583 | 600 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.3″ | 15.6″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 62% | 100% |
| Response time | 25 ms | 27 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 39% | — |
| Pixel density | 148 ppi | 141 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | — | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | No |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 4,800 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 32 GB | — |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 512 GB | 1,024 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 54 Wh | 58 Wh |
| Power adapter | 130 W | 135 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.25 kg | 1.8 kg |
| Thickness | 23 mm | 22.9 mm |
| Width | 350 mm | 359.2 mm |
| Depth | 250 mm | 236 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Gray |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 53.4 dB | — |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 | — |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | No | No |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | No | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | — | 1.5 mm |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
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