Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)

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Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15)
Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15)

Our Rating: 65 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15) and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

decent processor performance

lightweight design

sufficient connectivity options

simple aesthetic appeal

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre battery life

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good enterprise security

solid processor performance

decent battery life

heavy chassis design

mediocre display quality

limited graphics capability

slower SSD speed

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15) and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
73 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.22 cm x 25.15 cm x 1.99 cm 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.1 cm
Weight 1.85 kg 1.98 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Iron grey texture Black
DISPLAY Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 15.6" - IPS
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 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
CPU AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features Fixed focus IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Realtek RTL8852AE - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 35 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours Up to 15.7 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Interfaces USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock (combined dual USB-C and ethernet side connection)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes 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%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number ADA 82C7 -
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