•  Date Published: 24 Jul 2025
    • Intel Core i7-1255U
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 256GB SSD
    • 32GB RAM
    • 1.76 kg (3.9 lbs)
    5.7
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.2 Portability Very Good
    7.0 Display Very Good
    5.9 For Work Average
    3.7 For Gaming Mediocre

    Review

    Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 in-depth review

    Sitting uncomfortably away from the affordable pricing, the ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 sets the expectations bar really high. In fact, our latest review (as of the time of writing this one), covered the Fujitsu LifeBook U7512. A significantly less popular notebook, that is super exciting in terms of features.So, In order to compete, the Thinkpad L15 Gen 3 must comply with some requirements. First and foremost - it needs to have excellent security. Then, it has to be able to give its users the performance they need on demand while lasting for an entire day on a single battery charge.Before we start with the physical aspect of the notebook, we want to tell you about its hardware properties. This device can be paired with everything in between the Intel Pentium Gold 8505 and the Core i7-1260[...]

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    Pros

    • Quiet under extreme load
    • 2x SODIMM + 1x M.2 PCIe slot
    • PWM-free display (Innolux N156HCA-E5B (LEN40BA))
    • IR face recognition + Fingerprint reader + TPM
    • Great spill-resistant keyboard
    • Thunderbolt 4 + MicroSD card slot + optional LTE support

    Cons

    • No 5G support
    • Plastic body
    • Covers only 54% of the sRGB color gamut (Innolux N156HCA-E5B (LEN40BA))

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Business laptops are usually good with upgradeability. So is the ThinkPad L15 Gen 3. Also, the captive screws on the bottom panel make it harder to lose them.Check out all Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To access this notebook's internals, undo the 10 Phillips-head screws, holding the bottom panel in place. Then remove the SIM card tray and pry the panel with a plastic tool, and lift it away from the chassis.2. Remove the battery Inside, we find a 57Wh battery pack. To[...]

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    DISPLAY: 15.6-inch, 1920x1080, IPS

    • Name
    • Innolux N156HCA-E5B (LEN40BA)
    • Diagonal
    • 15.6"
    • Pixel density
    • 141.21 ppi
    • Brightness
    • 256 cd/m2
    • sRGB
    • 54%
    • PWM frequency
    • No PWM (Flicker-Free)
    • Panel Type
    • IPS
    • Resolution
    • 1920x1080
    • Becomes "Retina" from
    • 24 inches (62 cm)
    • Contrast
    • 1480:1
    • dE Color Checker
    • 6.0 3.4
    • PWM Rating
    • 10.0: (safe)

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