Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

color-accurate 4k display

sleek, minimalist design

ample connectivity options

efficient thermal management

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

decent battery life

solid performance

heavy design

average display quality

limited graphics power

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3)
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 26.24 cm x 1.99 cm 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.1 cm
Weight 2.45 kg 1.98 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS
Colour The black Black
DISPLAY Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3072 x 1920 (WQXGA+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Delta E<2 calibration Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 8 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A5000 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features 66 degrees IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) Realtek RTL8852AE - M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 11.255 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 65 Watt
INPUT Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad, silent keys Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 72P -
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