Lenovo V15 Gen 5
- Intel Core 5 210H
- Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48EU)
- 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), TN
- 512GB SSD
- 16GB RAM
- 1.61 kg (3.5 lbs)
Specs
- Display
- HDD/SSD
- 512GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4
- RAM
- 16GB RAM
- OS
- Windows 11 Home
- Dimensions
- 359.2 x 235.8 x 18.3 mm (14.14" x 9.28" x 0.72")
- Weight
- 1.61 kg (3.5 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 2x 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
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- Web camera
- HD with privacy shutter, fixed focus
- Backlit keyboard
- Microphone
- Dual Microphone Array
- Speakers
- 2x 1.5W Stereo Speakers
- Security Lock slot
- Kensington Nano Lock
Portability
Review
Lenovo V15 Gen 5 in-depth review
Consider this a cautionary tale wrapped in a laptop review: the Lenovo V15 Gen 5. At first glance, it's a sensible budget choice – practical design, surprisingly quick SSD performance often seen in pricier models, and useful extras like a NumPad and even an Ethernet port. We were almost won over, we thought that we've bought the top-tier variant.... until we powered it up. In focusing on the internal specs, we made a critical oversight when ordering: the display. Our unit came with a basic TN panel, instantly revealing its stark limitations - poor viewing angles and lackluster colors that significantly drag down the experience.It's a mistake you don't need to make, as better IPS screen options are available for this model, though typically at a higher price. Does the V15 Gen 5's unexpe[...]
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Pros
- Affordable price point
- Surprisingly fast NVMe SSD performance for its class
- Comfortable keyboard featuring a full NumPad
- Includes a physical webcam privacy shutter
- Built-in Ethernet (RJ-45) port for stable wired connections
- Display backlight is PWM-free, preventing flicker
- Relatively lightweight and portable for a 15-inch laptop
- Stable and cool thermal performance under sustained load
- Optional fingerprint reader available (check specific configuration)
Cons
- TN display panel (on reviewed model) suffers from very poor viewing angles and weak colors
- Extremely low display contrast ratio
- No keyboard backlighting
- All-plastic build feels budget-oriented and exhibits flex
- Limited graphics performance suitable only for basic tasks
- Dated port selection (HDMI 1.4b, 5Gbps USB)
- Finish (on black model) easily attracts fingerprints and dust
- Mediocre battery life due to small battery capacity
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