•  Date Published: 15 Aug 2025
    • Intel Core i7-1255U
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), TN
    • 2000GB SSD
    • 40GB RAM
    • 1.70 kg (3.7 lbs)
    4.9
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.4 Portability Very Good
    3.5 Display Mediocre
    6.1 For Work Good
    3.7 For Gaming Mediocre

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 2000GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 40GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate
    • Dimensions
    • 359 x 236 x 19.9 mm (14.13" x 9.29" x 0.78")
    • Weight
    • 1.70 kg (3.7 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 2.0
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • HDMI
    • 1.4b
    • Card Reader
    • Ethernet LAN
    • 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.2
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD with Privacy Shutter, Fixed Focus
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Dual Array Microphone with Noise Cancellation
    • Speakers
    • 2x 1.5W, Dolby Audio
    • Security Lock slot
    • Kensington Nano Lock

    Portability

    Lenovo V15 Gen 3
    14.13" x 9.29" x 0.78" Dimensions
    1.70 kg (3.7 lbs) Weight
    Average 15.6-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +19% Weight

    Review

    Lenovo V15 Gen 3 in-depth review

    Lenovo markets the V15 Gen 3 as a laptop that brings premium performance at an exceptional value. This is not far from the truth, but there are surely some underlying things about it, that we're soon going to find out.When it comes to affordable notebooks, Lenovo is king. It produces everything from IdeaPads, V15, V155, ThinkBook, and so forth. However, the V15 has always been characterized by compromises made in favor of performance.This seems to be the case here, too. The Gen 3 model can be found with Intel's Alder Lake U-series or the Ryzen 5000U Refresh CPUs. The two models differ by the three symbols at the end of their name - "V15 G3 IAP" for Intel, and "V15 G3 ABA" for AMD.We bought ourselves the Intel model. Regardless of that, the review is relevant for the entire ser[...]

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    Pros

    • Comfortable, spill-resistant keyboard
    • Cool during extreme load
    • Adequate pricing
    • No PWM (BOE NT156FHM-N43 (BOE08D5))
    • Great performance
    • 1x SODIMM + 1x M.2 PCIe x4 Gen 4

    Cons

    • Uncomfortable viewing angles and poor contrast ratio (BOE NT156FHM-N43 (BOE08D5))
    • It covers only 51% of the sRGB gamut (BOE NT156FHM-N43 (BOE08D5))
    • No SD card reader

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    The Lenovo V15 Gen 3 is a laptop based on compromises and efficiency. Thankfully, the upgradeability has not been sacrificed.Check out all Lenovo V15 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, you need to undo a total of 11 Phillips-head screws. Then, pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool, and lift it from the chassis.2. Remove the battery Inside, we find a 38Wh battery pack. To take it out, unplug the battery connector, and undo the 4 Phillips-head screws secu[...]

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