Wired names Lenovo LOQ 15 the only sub-$1,500 gaming laptop worth buying

Wired today names Lenovo’s LOQ 15 the only gaming laptop worth buying under $1,500, citing standout performance, stronger display quality, and overall value. With prices on gaming notebooks climbing, a clear value pick in the sub-$1,500 bracket could sway back-to-school and holiday buyers during upcoming sales cycles, Wired reports. The call underscores how thin true budget options have become for mainstream gamers as component costs and premium features push average selling prices higher.

Wired’s assessment positions the LOQ 15 ahead of similarly priced rivals on speed and screen quality, framing it as the safest bet for price-to-performance right now for anyone shopping below that ceiling. Shoppers should expect broad availability at major retailers but watch for fluctuating configurations and add-ons that can nudge models above the $1,500 line, according to Wired. [Developing. This article will be updated.]