ThinkBook 15 | Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 2 (15" Intel)


  • Model: ThinkBook 15 Gen 2 (Intel, Type 20VE)
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-1115G4, i5-1135G7, i5-1145G7, i7-1165G7, i7-1185G7
  • Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics, Iris Xe Graphics, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  • Memory: Up to 40GB DDR4, 3200 MHz
  • Storage: Up to 1TB SSD + 2TB HDD
  • Display: 15.6" FHD TN or IPS, up to 300 nits
  • Battery: 45Wh, ~6–8 hours
  • Weight: ~1.7 kg

Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 2 (15" Intel)

Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 2 (Intel)

Processor and Performance

The Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 2 (Intel) is powered by 11th Gen Intel Tiger Lake processors, including Core i3-1115G4 (2C/4T, 3.0–4.1 GHz, 6MB cache), i5-1135G7 (4C/8T, 2.4–4.2 GHz, 8MB cache), i5-1145G7 (4C/8T, 2.6–4.4 GHz, 8MB cache), i7-1165G7 (4C/8T, 2.8–4.7 GHz, 12MB cache), or i7-1185G7 (4C/8T, 3.0–4.8 GHz, 12MB cache). It delivers solid performance for business tasks (Cinebench R23 Multi: ~4000–5000 for i7-1165G7), ideal for productivity, light content creation, and multitasking. Users praise its responsiveness but note fan noise (~38–42 dB) under load. Suitable for professionals and small businesses.

Graphics and Display

The 15.6" display offers Full HD (1920x1080) with TN (220 nits, 45% NTSC) or IPS (300 nits, ~60% sRGB) panels, with optional touchscreen. Graphics include Intel UHD Graphics (i3), Iris Xe Graphics (i5/i7, 80EU/96EU), or NVIDIA GeForce MX450 (2GB GDDR6). The MX450 supports light gaming (~40–60 FPS in *Valorant* High) and creative tasks. Users appreciate the IPS panel’s clarity for work but criticize the TN panel’s poor color accuracy and angles. Not ideal for professional design work.

Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 2 (Intel)
Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 2 (Intel)

Design and Connectivity

Weighing ~1.7 kg with an aluminum-plastic chassis, it’s MIL-STD-810H tested for durability. Ports include 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 1.4b, RJ45, 3.5mm audio, and a 4-in-1 SD card reader. Wi-Fi 6 (Intel AX201, ~1200 Mbps) and Bluetooth 5.0 ensure reliable connectivity. The 45Wh battery lasts ~6–8 hours (web browsing). Users note limited battery life and occasional Wi-Fi slowdowns but value the port variety and sleek design.

Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 2 (Intel): All Features

Processor Intel Core i3-1115G4, i5-1135G7, i5-1145G7, i7-1165G7, i7-1185G7
Graphics Intel UHD Graphics (i3), Intel Iris Xe Graphics (i5/i7), NVIDIA GeForce MX450 (2GB GDDR6)
Display 15.6" FHD (1920x1080), TN (220 nits, 45% NTSC) or IPS (300 nits, ~60% sRGB), optional touchscreen
Memory Up to 40GB DDR4, 3200 MHz, soldered + 1 SO-DIMM
Storage Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD, up to 2TB 2.5" HDD
Connectivity Wi-Fi 6 (Intel AX201), Bluetooth 5.0, Gigabit Ethernet
Ports 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 1.4b, RJ45, 3.5mm audio, 4-in-1 SD card reader
Battery 45Wh, ~6–8 hours (web browsing)
Features Backlit keyboard, fingerprint reader, TPM 2.0, 720p webcam with shutter, Dolby Audio, MIL-STD-810H
Warranty 1–3 years (varies by region, registration recommended)

Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 2 (Intel): All Specifications

Model ThinkBook 15 Gen 2 (Intel, Type 20VE)
Processor Intel Core i3-1115G4 (2C/4T, 3.0/4.1 GHz, 6MB cache), i5-1135G7 (4C/8T, 2.4/4.2 GHz, 8MB cache), i5-1145G7 (4C/8T, 2.6/4.4 GHz, 8MB cache), i7-1165G7 (4C/8T, 2.8/4.7 GHz, 12MB cache), i7-1185G7 (4C/8T, 3.0/4.8 GHz, 12MB cache)
Graphics Intel UHD Graphics (i3), Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU i5, 96EU i7), NVIDIA GeForce MX450 (2GB GDDR6)
Display 15.6" FHD (1920x1080), TN (220 nits, 45% NTSC) or IPS (300 nits, ~60% sRGB), anti-glare, optional touchscreen
Memory 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 24GB, 32GB, 40GB DDR4, 3200 MHz, soldered + 1 SO-DIMM, dual-channel support
Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD, up to 2TB 2.5" HDD, dual storage support
Battery 45Wh, ~6–8 hours (web browsing), ~5–6 hours (video playback)
Ports 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x RJ45, 1x 3.5mm audio, 1x 4-in-1 SD card reader
Connectivity Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (up to 2400 Mbps), Bluetooth 5.0, Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit Ethernet
Audio 2x 2W speakers, Dolby Audio, dual-array mic
Camera 720p HD with privacy shutter, optional IR camera
Keyboard 6-row, backlit, spill-resistant, 1.5mm key travel
Security TPM 2.0, fingerprint reader, webcam shutter, Kensington lock slot
Dimensions 357 x 235 x 18.9 mm
Weight ~1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)
Build Aluminum top, plastic bottom, MIL-STD-810H tested
Operating System Windows 10 Pro, Windows 11 Home/Pro 64-bit, Linux (Ubuntu supported)
Power Adapter 65W USB-C, supports rapid charge (80% in 1 hour)
Warranty 1–3 years (varies by region, registration recommended)
Certifications EPEAT Gold, Energy Star, RoHS, TCO Certified
Package Contents Laptop, 65W USB-C charger, quick start guide

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