Lenovo ThinkPad L15 GEN 2 15.6" AMD Laptop (2021)

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Product Overview

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 GEN 2 AMD is a 15.6-inch laptop powered by Ryzen 5000-series APUs with integrated graphics. It is analogous to the Intel-powered L15 GEN 2 i, keeping the same classic ThinkPad design in an affordable package.
The L15 GEN 2 AMD uses the exact same chassis of its predecessor. As a result, it comes with the same set of features and compromises. On the plus side, one can find a solid build, good expandability (RAM and SSD are user-replaceable, though this is no longer the case with the battery), and modern I/O options.
With the introduction of the ThinkBook series as well as the general improvement in build quality in the industry, the L15 GEN 2 has many alternatives, though it is unique in offering the no-nonsense style that conveys professionalism and that many love.
As before, the other business laptop options in the 2021 ThinkPad lineup are the E15 GEN 3 and T15 GEN 2.
In contrast, comparable models from HP and Dell are notably more compact.

Ratings

What we found**

Pros
  • Matte IPS display
  • Good input devices
  • Good battery life
  • Good system performance
Cons
  • No Thunderbolt port

What external reviewers found***

External score 67% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good system performance
  • Good battery life
  • Sturdy case
Cons
  • Slow Wi-Fi
  • No Thunderbolt 3
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Specifications

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Connectivity

Ports1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 + 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen1 + 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 + 1x HDMI 2.0 + 1x RJ45 + 1x Audio combo + 1x MicroSD card reader + 1x optional Smart card reader
Wireless ConnectivityWiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.1 + optional WWAN 4G LTE

Construction

Battery | Capacity45 Wh
Camera | FrontHD or HD IR hybrid camera with webcam privacy shutter
ColorsBlack
MicrophoneDual array microphone
Speakers2x 2W stereo speakers

Dimensions

Size | Depth250 mm / 9.84 inch
Size | Height21 mm / 0.83 inch
Size | Width366.5 mm / 14.43 inch
Weight1.99 kg / 4.39 lbs

Display

Aspect Ratio16:9
Brightness250 or 300 nits220 nits
Contrast Ratio700:1 or 800:1400:1
Display Diagonal15.6 inch
Display TypeTN or IPS, anti-glare
Gamut45% NTSC
ResolutionFHD (1920x1080)HD (1366x768)
Viewing Angle170°90°

Function

Fast Charging65 W Rapid Charge
GraphicsIntegrated AMD Radeon graphics
Keyboard BacklightYes
Operating SystemWindows 10 or Linux
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 3 5400U, Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U, Ryzen 5 5600U, Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U, or Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U Cezanne
SecuritydTPM 2.0 chip + Match-on-Chip fingerprint reader
Touch ScreenAvailable with FHD

Performance

Battery LifeUp to 10.6 hours
Memory | CapacityUp to 16 GB
Memory | TypeDDR4 3200MHz
Power Supply65W USB-C
StorageUp to 1 TB PCIe SSD, two M.2 slots

Production

Debut2021

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External Reviews

notebookcheck[1]

Reviewer score 67%
Reviewers from notebookcheck have found the following***:
The Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 delivers a very smooth system operation and applications that launch quickly in everyday use. It achieves very good read and write rates in the storage benchmarks, and it's one of the fastest models in our test field. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 integrated graphics unit is suitable for applications with low graphics performance requirements. The included power adapter has a sufficiently high output capacity of 65 watts.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Sturdy case
  • Good system performance
  • Good battery life
Cons
  • Slow Wi-Fi
  • No Thunderbolt 3

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References

  1. ^ Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 in review: Compelling AMD laptop for under 1,000 Euros. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-ThinkPad-L15-Gen-2-in-review-Compelling-AMD-laptop-for-under-1-000-Euros.552340.0.html. 2021-07-27. Retrieved 2021-10-06.

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