Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good enterprise security

solid processor performance

decent battery life

heavy chassis design

mediocre display quality

limited graphics capability

slower SSD speed

ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

decent battery life

silent operation

compact form factor

limited storage capacity

average display quality

no backlit keyboard

mediocre processor performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) and ASUS E406NA (BV008TS)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
76 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) vs. ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) ASUS E406NA (BV008TS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.1 cm 32.6 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 1.98 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Plastic
Colour Black Star grey (top), star grey (LCD cover), icicle gold (bottom)
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) ASUS E406NA (BV008TS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) ASUS E406NA (BV008TS)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U / 2.1 GHz Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 2 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) ASUS E406NA (BV008TS)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) ASUS E406NA (BV008TS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) ASUS E406NA (BV008TS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel HD Graphics 500
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Camera Features IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) ASUS E406NA (BV008TS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8852AE - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) ASUS E406NA (BV008TS)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 38 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) ASUS E406NA (BV008TS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) ASUS E406NA (BV008TS)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) ASUS E406NA (BV008TS)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock (combined dual USB-C and ethernet side connection)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) ASUS E406NA (BV008TS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) ASUS E406NA (BV008TS)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge System password
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value - 0.576 W/kg (body), 0.576 W/kg (limb)
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 - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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