Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
15.6" - TN
Resolution
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
CPU
Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce MX450 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
RAM
8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Core Qty
Quad-Core
Storage
256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Samsung
Battery Capacity
45 Wh
Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Review

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robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

decent battery life

affordable price point

average display quality

modest graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Total Rating

83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.7 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB
Features Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1
Empty Slots 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX450 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H-CG
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95%

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