Lenovo ThinkPad E15

LaptopMedia.com Laptop Specs Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Lenovo ThinkPad E15

Date Published: 15 Jan 2020

Intel Core i7-10510U
Intel UHD Graphics
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
2000GB SSD
8GB DDR4, 2666 MHz
1.90 kg (4.2 lbs)

Best Prices Specs Review Display For Work For Gaming

Lenovo ThinkPad E15

$3911^.63

Buy Now Amazon.com

Specs

CPU
Intel Core i7-10510U

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

HDD/SSD
2TB SSD

RAM
8GB DDR4, 2666 MHz

OS
Windows 10 Pro

Dimensions
368 x 245 x 18.9 mm (14.49" x 9.65" x 0.74")

Weight
1.90 kg (4.2 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

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

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

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 ThinkPad E15

14.49" x 9.65" x 0.74" Dimensions

1.90 kg (4.2 lbs) Weight

Average 15.6-inch laptop

2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +7% Weight

Review

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 in-depth review

A part of Lenovo's new naming program, the ThinkPad E15 feels like a spiritual successor to the ThinkPad E590. Perhaps not only spiritual, given the almost identical look they share. Now, the new model features a fingerprint reader, embedded onto the power button. Additionally, the Comet Lake processors from Intel make an appearance. Not only that, but you can configure this model with up to the six-core Core i7-10710U. However, this will certainly creep the price up.Now, Lenovo is generally known for the high standard they keep with the ThinkPad series of devices. We hope that this is not changed with the E15. In order to pump up the versatility, the manufacturer has given the laptop a 1080p IPS display option, speakers tuned by Harman, and some much-needed privacy enhancements - a T[...]

Read the full review

Pros

Decent upgradability with PCIe x4 drive support
Backlit, spill-resistant keyboard, equipped with the Nipple
Wide viewing angles and good contrast ratio
Optional fingerprint reader
USB Type-C charging

Cons

Covers only 52% of sRGB
Uses harmful PWM for all brightness levels, except the maximum (our Health-Guard profile fixes the issue)
Lacks an SD card reader
A downgrade in battery life and maximum RAM supported, compared to its predecessor

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

A great business machine, but slightly downgraded from its predecessor when it comes to upgradability.Check out all Lenovo ThinkPad E15 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate In order to get inside of the ThinkPad E15, you need to undo a total of 8 Phillips-head screws. Interestingly, all of them stay attached to the bottom panel afterwards. Then, just pry the panel with a plastic tool.2. Battery Supplying power when you're away from the grid, there is a 45Wh battery.3. Memory and storage Upgrada[...]