Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
15.6" - IPS
Resolution
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U / 2 GHz
GPU
AMD Radeon Graphics
RAM
16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Core Qty
8-core
Storage
256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
Battery Capacity
42 Wh

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Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) Review

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robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics performance

higher price point

Total Rating

82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.993 cm
Weight 1.76 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Thunder black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2
Empty Slots 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller AMD RZ616 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95%

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