Lenovo ThinkBook 15

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Date Published: 20 Jan 2020

Intel Core i7-1065G7
AMD Radeon 630
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
512GB SSD
16GB DDR4
1.80 kg (4 lbs)

Lenovo ThinkBook 15

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Review

Lenovo ThinkBook 15 in-depth review

Let's take another look at Lenovo's attempt to marry their commercial brand (ThinkPad) and their consumer one (Ideapad). Basically, this is how the history of the ThinkBooks started, and today, we are going to review the Lenovo ThinkBook 15. First, we would like to note that there are two versions of the notebook - the IML and the IIL version. Apparently, the former is equipped with Intel's 14nm Comet Lake processors and up to a Radeon 620 GPU, while the latter goes for the 10nm manufacturing process, while it includes the slightly more powerful Radeon 630 inside.In fact, the Radeon 620 is another reason we are excited, as this is the first time we encounter this GPU since we got the IML model. Additionally, the ThinkBook 15 comes equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 and WiFi 6 support (option[...]

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Pros

Adequate price tag
Supports PCIe x4 drives
Has a total of 5 USB ports and an SD card reader
The power button is equipped with an optional fingerprint reader
Decent keyboard
It has comfortable viewing angles and good contrast ratio (BOE NV156FHM-N48 (BOE0700))

Cons

Build quality is not the best
Lacks Thunderbolt connection
Uses aggressive PWM for birghtness adjustment (BOE NV156FHM-N48 (BOE0700)) (our Health-Guard profile deals with that)
Covers only 50% of sRGB (BOE NV156FHM-N48 (BOE0700))

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Part of the debuting line up of ThinkBook devices from Lenovo, the 15-inch model leaves the door open to some improvements but shines with one thing - value.Check out all Lenovo ThinkBook 15 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate This notebook's bottom panel is held in place by 10 Phillips-head screws. After you remove them, just pry the panel with a plastic pick and you will be able to effortlessly lift it out of the body.2. Battery There are two battery options - a 45Wh one and a 57Wh one.3. Mem[...]

DISPLAY: 15.6-inch, 1920 x 1080, IPS

Name
BOE NV156FHM-N48

Diagonal
15.6"

Pixel density
141.21 ppi

Brightness
287 cd/m²

sRGB
51%%

PWM frequency
21000 Hz

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
1920 x 1080

Becomes "Retina" from
24 inches (62 cm)

Contrast
1220:1

dE Color Checker
4.2 3.9

PWM Rating
5.1: (undesirable)

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