Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 Intel Entry Level Business Laptop User Guide

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 Intel Entry Level Business Laptop

OVERVIEW

Notes:

• Ports with * are only available on selected models
• The combination of 2 and 3 is side docking connector

PERFORMANCE

Processor

Processor Family

Intel® Celeron® or 10th Generation Intel Core™ i3 / i5 / i7 Processor

Processor [1]**

Processor Name| Cores| Threads| Base Frequency| Max Frequency| Cache| Memory Support| Processor Graphics
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Celeron 5205U| 2| 2| 1.9GHz| –| 2MB| DDR4-2400| Intel UHD Graphics
Core i3-10110U| 2| 4| 2.1GHz| 4.1GHz| 4MB| DDR4-2666| Intel UHD Graphics
Core i5-10210U| 4| 8| 1.6GHz| 4.2GHz| 6MB| DDR4-2666| Intel UHD Graphics
Core i5-10310U| 4| 8| 1.7GHz| 4.4GHz| 6MB| DDR4-2666| Intel UHD Graphics
Core i7-10510U| 4| 8| 1.8GHz| 4.9GHz| 8MB| DDR4-2666| Intel UHD Graphics
Core i7-10610U| 4| 8| 1.8GHz| 4.9GHz| 8MB| DDR4-2666| Intel UHD Graphics

Notes:

1. i7-10610U is NOT available in EMEA

Operating System

Operating System**

• Windows® 10 Pro 64
• Windows 10 Home 64
• Ubuntu Linux
• No operating system

Graphics

Graphics [1]**

Notes:

1. Discrete graphics is NOT available in EMEA.

Monitor Support

Monitor Support

Supports up to 3 independent displays (native display and 2 external monitors via HDMI® and USB-C®)

• HDMI supports up to 4096×2160@24Hz
• USB-C supports up to 4096×2304@60Hz

Chipset

Chipset

Intel SoC (System on Chip) platform

Memory

Max Memory[1]

• Up to 64GB DDR4-2400
• Up to 64GB DDR4-2666

Memory Slots

Two DDR4 SO-DIMM slots, dual-channel capable

Memory Type [2]**

• DDR4-2400
• DDR4-2666

Notes:

1. The max memory is based on the test results with current Lenovo® memory offerings. The system may support more memory as the technology develops.
2. Installed memory is actually 3200MHz but run at 2400MHz or 2666MHz depending on the memory support capability of processor

Storage

Storage Support[1][2]

HDD/SSD mode: up to two drives, 1x 2.5″ HDD + 1x M.2 SSD

• 2.5″ HDD up to 2TB
• M.2 2242 SSD up to 512GB
• One SSD mode: one drive, 1x M.2 SSD
• M.2 2280 SSD up to 1TB
• M.2 2242 SSD up to 512GB
• Optional Intel Optane™ Memory integrated with SSD, M.2

Storage Slot[3]

HDD/SSD mode: one 2.5″ drive slot + one M.2 slot

• One 2.5″ drive slot, supports 2.5″ SATA HDD
• One M.2 2242 PCIe® Gen 3×2 slot, supports M.2 2242 SSD
• One SSD mode: one M.2 slot
• One M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3×4 slot, supports M.2 2242/2280 SSD

Storage Type

x2

| –| –
M.2 2280 SSD| PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x4| –| –
M.2 2280 SSD| PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x4| –| Opal2
Intel Optane Memory with Solid State Storage, M.2 2280| PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x4| –| –

Notes:

1. The storage capacity supported is based on the test results with current Lenovo storage offerings. The system may support larger storage as the technology develops.
2. HDD/SSD mode is NOT available in EMEA
3. System has one HDD slot or one M.2 2280 slot exclusively for storage

Removable Storage

Optical

None

Card Reader

MicroSD card reader

Multi-Media

Audio Chip

High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek® ALC3287 codec

Speakers

Stereo speakers, 2W x2, Dolby® Audio™

Microphone[1]

Dual array microphone, far-field

Camera [2]**

• HD 720p, with Think Shutter, fixed focus
• IR & HD 720p hybrid, with Think Shutter, fixed focus

Notes:

1. No microphone is for special bid only.
2. No camera is for special bid only.

Battery

Integrated Li-Polymer 45Wh battery, supports Rapid Charge (charge up to 80% in 1hr) with 65W AC adapter

Max Battery Life[1]

Mobile Mark ® 2014: 11.6 hr
Mobile Mark 2018: 8.56 hr
JEITA 2.0: 10.8 hr

Notes:

All battery life claims are approximate maximum and based on results using the Mobile Mark 2014, Mobile Mark 2018, JEITA 2.0, continuous 1080p video playback (with 150nits brightness and default volume level) or Google Power Load Test (PLT) battery-life benchmark tests. Actual battery life will vary and depends on many factors such as product configuration and usage, software use, wireless functionality, power management settings, and screen brightness. The maximum capacity of the battery will decrease with time and use.

Power Adapter

Power Adapter [1][2]**

• 45W USB-C (2-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
• 45W USB-C (3-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
• 65W USB-C (2-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
• 65W USB-C (3-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz

Notes:

1. AC adapter offerings depend on the country.
2. 45W USB-C AC adapter is NOT available in EMEA

DESIGN

Display

Display[1]**

Size| Resolution| Touch| Type| Brightness| Surface| Aspect Ratio| Contrast Ratio| Color Gamut| Viewing Angle| Key Features
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
15.6″| HD (1366×768)| None| TN| 220 nits| Anti- glare| 16:9| 400:1| 45% NTSC| 90°| –
15.6″| FHD (1920×1080)| None| IPS| 250 nits| Anti- glare| 16:9| 700:1| 45% NTSC| 170°| –
15.6″| FHD (1920×1080)| Multi- touch| IPS| 300 nits| Anti- glare| 16:9| 700:1| 45% NTSC| 170°| –

Touchscreen

• On-cell touch, supports 10-point touch
• Non-touch

Notes:

1. California Electronic Waste Recycling Fee
   In California, per state law, Lenovo charges an electronic waste recycling fee on this covered device at the time of sale of the product.
   For more information, go to https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Electronics/Consumer

Input Device

Keyboard

6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, numeric keypad

Keyboard Backlight

• LED backlight
• Non-backlight

Ultra Nav™

TrackPoint® pointing device and Mylar® surface multi-touch touchpad

Mechanical[1]

Dimensions (WxDxH)

366.5 x 250 x 21 mm (14.43 x 9.84 x 0.83 inches)

Weight

Around 1.98 kg (4.37 lbs)

Case Color

Black

Case Material

PC + ABS (top), PC + ABS (bottom)

Notes:

1. The system dimensions and weight vary depending on configurations.

CONNECTIVITY

Network

Ethernet**

• Gigabit Ethernet, Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM (vPro models), 1x RJ-45, supports Wake-on-LAN
• Gigabit Ethernet, Intel Ethernet Connection I219-V (non-vPro models), 1x RJ-45, supports Wake-on-LAN

WLAN + Bluetooth® [1][2]**

• Wi-Fi® 6, 802.11ax 2×2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1, M.2 card
• MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 MT7921, 802.11ax 2×2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1, M.2 Card
• Realtek Wi-Fi 6 RTL8852AE, 802.11ax Dual Band 2×2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1, M.2 card
• Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200, 802.11ax 2×2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1, M.2 card
• No WLAN and Bluetooth

WWAN [3]**

• Wireless WAN upgradable to 4G (with antenna ready)
• Fibocom L850-GL, 4G LTE CAT9, M.2 card
• No support

SIM Card

• Gemalto eSIM
• No SIM card inbox

NFC

• Near Field Communication
• No support

Notes:

1. Bluetooth 5.2 is hardware ready but may run at a lower version due to OS limitation
2. Wi-Fi 6 full features might be limited by country-level restrictions.
   For non-WWAN model, it means the model is NOT WWAN upgradable.
   WWAN is not supported on HDD models.

Ports[1]

Standard Ports

• 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
• 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
• 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (support data transfer, Power Delivery and DisplayPort™ 1.2)
• 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (support data transfer, Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.2)
• 1x HDMI 1.4b
• 1x microSD card reader
• 1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
• 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
• 1x Side docking connector

**Optional Ports*****

• 1x Smart card reader
• 1x Nano-SIM card slot (WWAN support models)

Notes:

The transfer speed of following ports will vary and, depending on many factors, such as the processing speed of the host device, file attributes and other factors related to system configuration and your operating environment, will be slower than theoretical speed.
USB 2.0: 480 Mbit/s;
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps, formerly USB 3.0 / USB 3.1 Gen 1): 5 Gbit/s;
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, formerly USB 3.1 Gen 2): 10 Gbit/s;
USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps): 20 Gbit/s;
Thunderbolt™ 3/4: 40 Gbit/s

Docking

Docking

Various docking solutions supported via USB-C.
For more compatible docking solutions, please visit Docking for ThinkPad® L15 Gen 1 (Intel)

Monitor Cable

**Monitor Cable*****

• Lenovo HDMI to VGA Monitor Adapter
• Lenovo USB-C to VGA Adapter
• Lenovo USB-C to DisplayPort Adapter
• No monitor cable

SECURITY & PRIVACY

Security

Security Chip**

• Firmware TPM 2.0 integrated in chipset
• Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG certified
• Disabled (in some regions)

Physical Locks

Kensington® Security Slot™

Smart Card Reader

• Smart card reader
• No smart card reader

Fingerprint Reader [1]**

• Touch style fingerprint reader on palm rest, match-on-chip
• Touch style fingerprint reader on palm rest, match-on-host
• No fingerprint reader

BIOS Security

• Power-on password
• Supervisor password
• Hard disk password
• Self-healing BIOS

Other Security

• (Optional) Think Shutter camera cover
• (Optional) IR camera for Windows Hello

Notes:

1. Preboot authentication is only available on the models with match-on-chip fingerprint reader.
   Match-on-chip fingerprint reader is for special bid only.

MANAGEABILITY

System Management

System Management[1]

• Intel vPro
• Non-vPro

Notes:

1. Intel vPro offers a superset of DASH’s defined capabilities.

SERVICE

Warranty

Base Warranty [1]**

• 1-year depot service
• 1-year courier with 2-year system board service (Korea only)
• 1-year + 2-year depot service
• 1-year + 2-year limited onsite service
• 3-year (1-yr battery) depot service
• 3-year (1-yr battery) limited onsite service

Notes:

1. More information of warranty policy, please access https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/warranty

ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating Environment

Temperature[1]

• Operating: 5°C (41°F) to 35°C (95°F)
• Storage and transportation in original shipping package: -20°C (-4°F ) to 60°C (140°F)
• Storage without package: 5°C (41°F) to 43°C (109°F)

Humidity

• Operating: 8% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 23°C (73°F)
• Storage and transportation: 5% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 27°C (81°F)

Altitude

Maximum altitude (without pressurization): 3048 m (10,000 ft)

Notes:

1. When you charge the battery, its temperature must be no lower than 10°C (50°F).

CERTIFICATIONS

Green Certifications

Green Certifications

• EPEAT™ Gold
• ENERGY STAR® 8.0
• TCO Certified
• RoHS compliant

Other Certifications

Mil-Spec Test

MIL-STD-810G military test passed

• Feature with ** means that only one offering listed under the feature is configured on selected models.
• Feature with *** means that one or more offerings listed under the feature could be configured on selected models.
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