Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 2 (Intel)
- CPU: Intel Core i7-1165G7
- GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
- Display: 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
- Storage: 1000GB SSD + 2000GB HDD
- RAM: 1x 8GB DDR4, 3200 MHz + 1x 32GB DDR4, 3200 MHz
- Weight: 1.70 kg (3.7 lbs)
Pros
- Adequate price tag
- Two M.2 NVMe drives
- Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 6 connections + SD card reader on board
- The power button is equipped with an optional fingerprint reader
- Sustains the larger 28W power limit
- Doesn't use PWM for brightness adjustment (LG LP156WFC-SPD1)
- It has comfortable viewing angles and a good contrast ratio (LG LP156WFC-SPD1)
Cons
- Build quality is not the best
- Surprisingly poor iGPU performance
- Uneven luminance across the area of the screen (LG LP156WFC-SPD1)
- Covers only 51% of sRGB (LG LP156WFC-SPD1)
Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 2 (Intel) - Specs
Display
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
HDD/SSD
1TB SSD + 2TB HDD, 5400 rpm
M.2 Slot
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe slot See photo
RAM
1x 8GB DDR4, 3200 MHz + 1x 32GB DDR4, 3200 MHz
OS
Windows 10 Pro
Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum
Dimensions
357 x 235 x 18.9 mm (14.06" x 9.25" x 0.74")
Weight
1.70 kg (3.7 lbs)
Ports and connectivity
Features
More Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 2 (Intel) configurations - 15 laptops
#CommissionsEarned
DISPLAY: 15.6-inch, 1920x1080, IPS
| Name | LG LP156WFC-SPD1 (LGD0563) |
|---|---|
| Diagonal | 15.6" |
| Pixel density | 141.21 ppi |
| Brightness | 223 cd/m2 |
| sRGB | 54%% |
| PWM frequency | No PWM (Flicker-Free) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1920x1080 |
| Becomes "Retina" from | 24 inches (62 cm) |
| Contrast | 1200:1 |
| dE Color Checker | 4.9 3.8 |
| PWM Rating | 10.0: (safe) |
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Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 2 (Intel) in-depth review
Last year, Lenovo started another brand in the name of the ThinkBook series. It was aimed at people with a more stylish personality and should have been a ThinkPad under disguise. As you know, the latter is known for its robustness and industrial look, so the new design choices were refreshing. Nevertheless, the old unit was poised with some build quality issues, as well as a lack of features, and in the model, we tested - aggressive PWM for brightness adjustment. This leaves a lot of room f[...]
Read the full reviewCPU Performance: Intel Core i7-1165G7
Results are from the Cinebench 15 CPU test (the higher the score, the better)
Results are from the Fritz chess benchmark (the higher the score, the better)
Results are from our Photoshop benchmark test (the lower the score, the better)
GPU Performance: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
Results are for the 3DMark: Fire Strike (Graphics) benchmark (the higher the score, the better)
6351.00+11.8%
performance
Results are for the Unigine Heaven 4.0 benchmark (the higher the score, the better)
Results are for the Unigine Superposition benchmark (the higher the score, the better)
Results are for the Unigine Heaven 3.0 benchmark (the higher the score, the better)
Some games you can play on this laptop
Rise of the Tomb Raider
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
GTA V
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
TC: Wildlands
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
TC: Six Siege
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
For Honor
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
DOTA 2
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
CS:GO
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Hearthstone
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
World of Tanks
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
League of Legends
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Rocket League
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Overwatch
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
PUBG
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Darksiders Genesis
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Halo: Reach
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Borderlands 3
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Gears 5
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Red Dead Redemption 2
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
The Witcher 3
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Need For Speed Heat
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Apex Legends
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
DOOM
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Battlefield 5
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
ARK: Survival Evolved
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
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