Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4

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Date Published: 21 Dec 2023

Intel Core i7-1365U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
512GB SSD
16GB DDR4
1.77 kg (3.9 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.2 Portability Very Good

7.0 Display Very Good

6.4 For Work Good

3.8 For Gaming Mediocre

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4

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Specs

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

HDD/SSD
512GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2242 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

RAM
16GB DDR4

OS
Windows 11 Pro

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate

Dimensions
360.2 x 237 x 19.93 mm (14.18" x 9.33" x 0.78")

Weight
1.77 kg (3.9 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

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

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

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

1x USB Type-C
4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

HDMI
2.1 (4K@60Hz)

Card Reader
microSD (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)

Ethernet LAN
10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s

Wi-Fi
802.11ax

Bluetooth
5.1

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
FHD IR with privacy shutter, fixed focus

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Dual-microphone array, far-field, Dolby Voice

Speakers
2x 2W Stereo Speakers, Dolby Audio

Optical drive

Security Lock slot
Kensington Nano Lock

Portability

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (Intel)

14.18" x 9.33" x 0.78" Dimensions

1.77 kg (3.9 lbs) Weight

Average 15.6-inch laptop

2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +15% Weight

Review

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 in-depth review

The Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (Intel) is a device that will not try to impress you with its design because it's a typical business laptop that is meant for work. Expectedly, the security is on point - a fingerprint reader, Intel vPro CPUs, a Web camera with a privacy shutter, a Security Lock Slot, and a dTPM module (the first two extras are optional). Some models are certified as a Microsoft 11 Secured-core PC so they offer an extra layer of protection against advanced malware.Good connectivity is a must for such a machine and that's why this notebook has (optional) 4G connectivity, NFC, and Wi-Fi 6E. We are also happy to see a Thunderbolt 4 port and a microSD card reader. The hardware seems standard for a 2023 office machine. You can choose among nine CPU options including Raptor Lak[...]

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Pros

Almost quiet under max load
2x SODIMM slots
PWM-free display (Innolux N156HCA-E5B (LEN40BA))
Optional IR face recognition + Fingerprint reader
Comfortable spill-resistant keyboard
Thunderbolt 4 + MicroSD card slot + optional LTE support and Smart card reader
High P and E core clock during any kind of load
Many CPU options

Cons

Lacks 5G support
Just one M.2 slot
The touchpad accuracy isn't great
Covers only 52% of the sRGB color gamut (Innolux N156HCA-E5B (LEN40BA))

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the LaptopUndo the 10 Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel of the laptop. Eject the SIM card tray using a SIM eject tool or a small pin. Use a plastic pry tool to gently separate the bottom panel from the chassis. Start from one corner and work your way around carefully.Caution: Be gentle to avoid damaging the clips that hold the bottom panel in place.Removing the BatteryDisconnect the battery connector from the mainboard by gently pulling it out with a plastic tool. Undo the four Phillips-head screws that secure the battery to the chassis[...]