Lenovo ThinkBook Plus G3 IAP (21EL) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
17.3" - IPS

Resolution
3072 x 1440 (3K)

Touchscreen
Yes (10-point multi-touch)

CPU
Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz

GPU
Intel Iris Xe Graphics

RAM
16 GB (provided memory is soldered)

Core Qty
12-core

Storage
512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)

Battery Capacity
69 Wh

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Lenovo ThinkBook Plus G3 IAP (21EL) Review

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innovative dual-screen design

high-resolution main display

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

decent battery life

higher price point

limited upgradeability

heavier than competitors

average graphics performance

Total Rating

85 % - Design

86 % - Display

85 % - Performance

85 % - Connectivity

85 % - Battery

Lenovo ThinkBook Plus G3 IAP (21EL) Full Specifications and Details

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook Plus G3 IAP (21EL)

Product Type	Notebook - dual screen
Dimensions (WxDxH)	41.09 cm x 23.02 cm x 1.795 cm
Weight	2 kg
Case Material	Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour	Dual tone storm grey

DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook Plus G3 IAP (21EL)

Screen Size (Type)	17.3" - IPS
Touchscreen	Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology	LED backlight
Screen Resolution	3072 x 1440 (3K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res.	120 Hz
Widescreen	Yes
Image Aspect Ratio	21:10
Image Brightness	400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut	99% DCI-P3
Features	Anti-glare, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, Eyesafe technology, Dolby Vision

PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook Plus G3 IAP (21EL)

CPU	Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	12-core
Cache	18 MB
Features	Integrated memory controller

MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook Plus G3 IAP (21EL)

RAM	16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type	LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed	4800 MHz
Rated Speed	4800 MHz

STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook Plus G3 IAP (21EL)

Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD)	512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)

AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook Plus G3 IAP (21EL)

Graphics Processor (GPU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported	3 external monitor(s)
Camera	Yes - 1080p
Camera Features	Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound	Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec	Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards	High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features	Harman/kardon stereo speakers, Smart Amplifier (AMP), AI noise cancelling

COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook Plus G3 IAP (21EL)

Wireless	Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features	Dual stream (2x2)

BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook Plus G3 IAP (21EL)

Technology	Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size)	69 Wh
Battery Life	Up to 8.4 hours
Battery Run Time	Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 8.4 hours

AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook Plus G3 IAP (21EL)

Input	AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output	100 Watt

INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook Plus G3 IAP (21EL)

Type	Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight	Yes
Features	Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, 8" HD (800 x 1280) IPS On-glass Metal mesh Direct Bonding and capacitive-type multi-touch display

CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook Plus G3 IAP (21EL)

Slots	1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free)
Interfaces	USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Always On) USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0) USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0) HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack

SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook Plus G3 IAP (21EL)

Operating System (OS)	Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included	Microsoft Office (Trial)

MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook Plus G3 IAP (21EL)

Included Accessories	Lenovo Integrated Pen, USB-C slim power adapter
Security	Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features	Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards	RoHS, FSC, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified	Yes
EPEAT Compliant	EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature	35 °C
Min Operating Temperature	5 °C
Humidity Range Operating	8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty	Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site

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