Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8, Core i5 12450H, RTX 4050, 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD

The Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8 sits exactly where many buyers end up after comparing budget gaming laptops with expensive ones. It pairs an Intel Core i5 12450H with an Nvidia RTX 4050 and 16GB of DDR5, and at KSh 142,000 its price in Kenya lands between entry level machines and the RTX 4060 tier.

Why the RTX 4050 matters

The RTX 4050 is a current generation card with 6GB of video memory and support for DLSS 3 frame generation. That last feature is the real reason to choose it over older cards: newer games use it to stay smooth at 1080p on settings that would otherwise be out of reach. Titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Forza Horizon 5 and EA FC play well at medium to high settings.

Processor and memory

The eight core Core i5 12450H has plenty of headroom for gaming, streaming and schoolwork. With 16GB of fast DDR5 you can keep Discord, a browser and a game open together without stutter, and the 512GB NVMe SSD keeps load times short.

Screen and keyboard

The 15.6 inch Full HD IPS display runs at 144Hz with 350 nits of brightness, bright enough to use near a window. The full size keyboard has a numeric keypad and a white backlight for late sessions.

Design

The squared off storm grey chassis puts most of the ports on the back, so cables for a monitor, charger and mouse stay out of your way on the desk. It looks more like a work laptop than a flashy gaming machine, which suits students who carry it to class.

Buying from Kevton

Brand new with a one year Lenovo warranty. We only have two left, so call or WhatsApp to reserve one. Our workshop also handles laptop repairs and upgrades, and you can compare it against every other option in our laptops in Nairobi range.

Collect from our Nairobi CBD shop, take same day delivery in Nairobi or send it by courier upcountry. Pay on delivery or at the shop.