Lenovo ThinkBook 15

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Date Published: 02 Apr 2021

Intel Core i5-1035G1
AMD Radeon 630
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), TN
1000GB HDD
4GB DDR4, 2666 MHz
1.80 kg (4 lbs)

Lenovo ThinkBook 15

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Specs

CPU
Intel Core i5-1035G1

GPU
AMD Radeon 630

Display
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), TN

HDD/SSD
1TB HDD, 5400 rpm

M.2 Slot
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 See photo

RAM
4GB DDR4, 2666 MHz

OS
No OS

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum

Dimensions
364 x 245 x 18.9 mm (14.33" x 9.65" x 0.74")

Weight
1.80 kg (4 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

1x USB Type-C
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

1x USB Type-C
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

1x USB Type-A
2.0

HDMI
1.4b

Card Reader
MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC

Ethernet LAN

Wi-Fi
802.11ac

Bluetooth
5.0

Audio jack
combo audio / microphone jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
HD

Backlit keyboard

Microphone

Speakers
2x 2W

Optical drive

Security Lock slot

Portability

Lenovo ThinkBook 15

14.33" x 9.65" x 0.74" Dimensions

1.80 kg (4 lbs) Weight

Average 15.6-inch laptop

2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +13% Weight

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[...]