Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) 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 brightness

heavier than competitors

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

decent processor performance

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) and Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) vs. Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.993 cm 35.9 cm x 23.6 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.76 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Thunder black Business black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - TN
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 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) 1215U / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB 10 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 38 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6.85 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 6.85 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
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)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Silver
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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