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

Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

durable build quality

efficient battery life

suitable for basic tasks

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

underpowered for gaming

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) and Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
74 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) vs. Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.1 cm 28.7 cm x 20 cm x 1.975 cm
Weight 1.98 kg 1.16 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Black Slate grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 11.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U / 2.1 GHz Intel N-series N100 / 800 MHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 6 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8852AE - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 47 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.7 hours Up to 12.3 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK)
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 Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, anti-pick proof key caps, full-skirt design key caps
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK)
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)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington NanoSaver security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, secure wipe
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, ASTM F963, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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