Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

adequate port selection

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

solid build quality

good keyboard feel

decent battery life

compact and portable

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X4) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
85 % - Design
66 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X4) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X4) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.1 cm -
Weight 1.98 kg -
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X4) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 13.3"
LCD Backlight Technology 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 -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X4) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X4) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type 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 2 (20X4) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X4) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone -
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X4) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 -
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8852AE -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X4) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 11.255 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X4) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X4) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X4) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
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 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 (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X4) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X4) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS -
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 90001
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% -
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