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

Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

qled display

fast charging support

wireless powershare feature

solid build quality

limited port selection

average graphics performance

high price point

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) and Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.1 cm 30.57 cm x 19.98 cm x 1.29 cm
Weight 1.98 kg 970 g
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Aura silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 13.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Outdoor viewable, Quantum Dot Technology, 3 slim bezels
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 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) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone AKG stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio SoundAlive
Audio Features - Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8852AE - 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) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 69.7 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, ClickPad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI
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)
HDMI
Thunderbolt 3
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, UFS Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Samsung Recovery Solution, McAfee LiveSafe (60 days trial), Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, teamPL, Samsung Link Sharing, Live Message, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI
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 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint 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 Samsung DeX, Wireless PowerShare
Compliant Standards RoHS IEC 61960
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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