Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 in review: A long-lasting, silent Ryzen laptop ↺
The ThinkPad L series offers entry-level and mid-range business notebooks at a reasonable price. The least expensive models of this 15.6-inch notebook cost about $900. Lenovo sells versions with both AMD and Intel internals, and this model is AMD-based. The ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 is a 14-inch model that we just evaluated.
The Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P, Schenker VIA 15 Pro M22, HP ProBook 445 G10, Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A, and Dell Latitude 3440 are among the competitors. This similarity applies more strongly to the last three laptops' respective 15.6-inch sister versions.
Potential Competitors in Comparison
Rating | Date | Model | Weight | Height | Size | Resolution | Price |
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| 86.6 % v7 (old) | 12 / 2023 | Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE R7 PRO 7730U, Vega 8 | 1.9 kg | 19.93 mm | 15.60" | 1920x1080 | |
| 87.6 % v7 (old) | 11 / 2023 | Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P i7-1355U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | 1.8 kg | 17.78 mm | 15.60" | 1920x1080 | |
| 87.1 % v7 (old) | 06 / 2023 | SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 R7 5700U, Vega 8 | 1.4 kg | 16.8 mm | 15.60" | 2560x1440 | |
| 84.6 % v7 (old) | 10 / 2023 | HP ProBook 445 G10 R5 7530U, Vega 7 | 1.3 kg | 20 mm | 14.00" | 1920x1080 | |
| 82.1 % v7 (old) | 06 / 2023 | Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE R5 PRO 5675U, Vega 7 | 1.4 kg | 19.9 mm | 14.00" | 1920x1080 | |
| 85.3 % v7 (old) | 06 / 2023 | Dell Latitude 3440 i5-1345U, Iris Xe G7 80EUs | 1.5 kg | 19.4 mm | 14.00" | 1920x1080 |
Case - The technology of the L15 is housed in a plastic casing
The case, characterized by its sober and functional design, is crafted from black plastic. More refined casing materials are reserved for the higher ThinkPad series. The iconic 'ThinkPad' lettering is prominently displayed on the back of the lid and the palm rest, both featuring smooth, matte surfaces. Notably, there is no maintenance flap; however, the battery (screwed, not glued) and other internals are accessible after removing the bottom shell. A positive feature is that the waste heat is dissipated on the right side of the notebook, ensuring sufficient cooling even when the lid is closed, for example, when docked.
The device exhibits no noticeable processing flaws, and the gap dimensions are correct. While the base unit can be twisted slightly too much, greater rigidity would be desirable. The lid remains within reasonable limits. Applying pressure to the back of the lid does not result in image changes, and the tight hinges securely hold the lid in position. The maximum opening angle is 180 degrees, and one-handed opening is possible.
Within the comparison field, the ThinkPad stands out as the heaviest notebook, weighing around 4.188 lbs. In terms of dimensions, the 15.6-inch devices in the test field do not share many similarities. The 14-inch competitors, of course, are much more compact and lighter.
Connectivity - The ThinkPad does not come with Thunderbolt
The notebook is equipped with two USB-A ports (USB 3.2 Gen 1) and two USB-C ports (USB 3.2 Gen 2). Notably, the USB-C ports support Power Delivery and DisplayPort functionality. In combination with the HDMI slot, the laptop boasts up to three video outputs. Additionally, it features a combined audio socket, Gigabit Ethernet, and an optional SmartCard reader to round off its connectivity options.
SD Card Reader
The microSD memory card reader, tested with the AV Pro SD microSD 128 GB V60 reference card, falls within the category of medium-fast models. It demonstrates transfer rates of 55.9 MB/s during the transfer of 250 JPG image files, each 5 MB in size, and achieves 88.9 MB/s when copying large data blocks.
| SD Card Reader | |
| average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs) | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE (AV Pro V60) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
| Average of class Office (22.7 - 198.5, n=31, last 2 years) | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 (Angelbird AV Pro V60) | |
| maximum AS SSD Seq Read Test (1GB) | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE (AV Pro V60) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
| Average of class Office (25 - 249, n=27, last 2 years) | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 (Angelbird AV Pro V60) | |
Communication
Under optimal conditions—such as no WiFi devices in the immediate vicinity and a short distance between the laptop and the server PC—very good WiFi data rates are achieved. The L15 is equipped with a WiFi 6E chip (Mediatek MT7922). For wired connections, it features a controller (RTL8168/8111; 1 GBit/s) from Realtek.
In addition to WiFi, wireless connections can be established via the LTE network, thanks to the inclusion of a corresponding modem (Quectel EM05-G; CAT 4, max. 150 MBit/s download, 50 MBit/s upload). The SIM card reader (nano-SIM) is located on the back of the laptop, and eSIM is also supported
Webcam
In terms of quality, the webcam (2.1 MP + IR, max. 1,920 x 1,080 pixels) provides standard performance. However, a color deviation of approximately 12 (with the target being DeltaE < 3) is a bit higher than desired. On a positive note, the camera features a mechanical cover, enhancing privacy and security.
Security
The laptop offers access security through fingerprint recognition, Windows Hello, or SmartCard authentication. Additionally, it features a Trusted Platform Module (2.0) for enhanced security. For physical security, the device can be secured using a cable lock.
Accessories
Besides the standard documents (warranty information, quick start poster), no additional accessories are included with the TP.
Maintenance
After loosening the underneath screws, the base plate can be removed with a flat spatula. This provides access to various components, including the SSD (PCIe 4 SSD in PCIe 3 slot, M.2-2242), the WLAN module, the LTE modem, the memory banks, the battery, the speakers, the fan, and the BIOS battery.
Warranty
Lenovo grants the ThinkPad a one-year warranty within the US.
Input devices - The keyboard could use more stability
Keyboard
Lenovo equips the ThinkPad with a backlit (two-level) chiclet keyboard, which includes a number pad. The smooth, concave keys offer a short and clear stroke. While the key resistance is acceptable, some users might prefer a crisper feel. It's worth noting that the keyboard has a slight bounce when typing. One inconvenience is the swapped positions of the FN key and the left CTRL key, requiring users to adjust their practiced hand movements. Despite this, Lenovo delivers a very good keyboard overall, well-suited for everyday use.
Touchpad
A click pad, measuring approximately 4.52 x 2.20 inches, serves as the primary mouse replacement with a short stroke and a clear pressure point. The trackpoint, also available, allows for more precise control of the mouse pointer. The three smooth-running mouse buttons accompanying it provide a clear pressure point.
Display - FHD panel with low color space coverage
Lenovo equips the ThinkPad L15 G4 with a matte, viewing-angle-stable 15.6-inch display (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) in a 16:9 format. Notably, there is no PWM flickering, and the display boasts a fairly high contrast. The brightness falls slightly below the target (> 300 cd/m²). Alternatively, the ThinkPad is available with a slightly brighter FHD touchscreen. There are no other display options.
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Brightness Distribution: 84 %
Center on Battery: 275 cd/m²
Contrast: 1719:1 (Black: 0.16 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 6.2 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.87, calibrated: 4.2
ΔE Greyscale 4.1 | 0.5-98 Ø5.1
43.2% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
62.5% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
41.8% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 1.91
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE N156HCA-E5B, IPS, 1920x1080, 15.6" | Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P AUO B156HAN09.0, IPS, 1920x1080, 15.6" | SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 NE156QHM-NY2, IPS, 2560x1440, 15.6" | HP ProBook 445 G10 AUO2FA6, IPS, 1920x1080, 14" | Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE LP140WFH-SPD1, IPS, 1920x1080, 14" | Dell Latitude 3440 BOE NE140FH, IPS, 1920x1080, 14" | |
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| Display | 58% | 58% | 60% | -10% | -3% | |
| Display P3 Coverage | 41.8 | 66.67 59% | 67.5 61% | 68.4 64% | 37.5 -10% | 40.4 -3% |
| sRGB Coverage | 62.5 | 97.48 56% | 97.1 55% | 95.2 52% | 56.1 -10% | 60.7 -3% |
| AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage | 43.2 | 68.14 58% | 68.5 59% | 70.6 63% | 38.8 -10% | 41.8 -3% |
| Response Times | -20% | 47% | -65% | -37% | -48% | |
| Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% * | 24.4 ? | 25 ? -2% | 13.8 ? 43% | 53.4 ? -119% | 35 ? -43% | 35.3 ? -45% |
| Response Time Black / White * | 19.7 ? | 27 ? -37% | 9.8 ? 50% | 21.8 ? -11% | 25.6 ? -30% | 29.8 ? -51% |
| PWM Frequency | 60 ? | |||||
| Screen | 8% | 7% | 36% | -30% | 11% | |
| Brightness middle | 275 | 411.5 50% | 354 29% | 501 82% | 231 -16% | 292.6 6% |
| Brightness | 252 | 372 48% | 331 31% | 464 84% | 228 -10% | 270 7% |
| Brightness Distribution | 84 | 84 0% | 80 -5% | 87 4% | 77 -8% | 88 5% |
| Black Level * | 0.16 | 0.52 -225% | 0.41 -156% | 0.26 -63% | 0.31 -94% | 0.19 -19% |
| Contrast | 1719 | 791 -54% | 863 -50% | 1927 12% | 745 -57% | 1540 -10% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 6.2 | 3.07 50% | 2.4 61% | 2.64 57% | 7.2 -16% | 4.63 25% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 19.2 | 4.95 74% | 6.4 67% | 5.06 74% | 20.8 -8% | 17.1 11% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated * | 4.2 | 1.03 75% | 1.4 67% | 1.57 63% | 5.5 -31% | 2.13 49% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 4.1 | 1.74 58% | 3.2 22% | 3.8 7% | 5.3 -29% | 3.2 22% |
| Gamma | 1.91 115% | 2.238 98% | 2.08 106% | 2.103 105% | 2.16 102% | 2.34 94% |
| CCT | 6352 102% | 6611 98% | 6786 96% | 6562 99% | 6407 101% | 7184 90% |
| Total Average (Program / Settings) | 15% /
15% | 37% /
24% | 10% /
26% | -26% /
-27% | -13% /
-1% |
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The display has an acceptable color representation out of the box; however, with a deviation of around 6.2, it falls short of the target (DeltaE < 3). Calibration brings the value down to 4.2, resulting in a more even display of the grayscale.
The panel is not capable of reproducing the AdobeRGB (43%), sRGB (63%), and DCI-P3 (42%) color spaces. Consequently, it may not be suitable for application scenarios that demand high color fidelity, as some competitors offer better performance in this regard.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 19.7 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 10.7 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 9 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 40 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is similar to the average of all tested devices (20.7 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 24.4 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 11.9 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 12.5 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 32 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (32.5 ms). | ||
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM not detected |  | ||
In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 8492 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured. | |||
The viewing-angle-stable IPS panel allows readability from any position. Additionally, it is feasible to read the screen outdoors, provided that the sunlight is not too bright.
Performance - Ryzen is on fire
Within the ThinkPad L15 G4 series, Lenovo offers models with APUs from AMD (Ryzen 7000) as well as CPUs from Intel (Raptor Lake). In this review, we focus on an AMD-based model. The AMD models available at the time of testing range in price from $900 to $1,300.
Testing Conditions
Rather than using its own energy profiles, Lenovo employs Windows profiles, referred to as energy statuses (see table). The provided performance levels vary depending on the selected status. For benchmarks and runtime load, the 'Best performance' profile was used, while the 'Balanced' profile was employed for other runtime tests.
| Best performance | Balanced | Best energy saving | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Limit 1 (HWInfo) | 31 Watt | 25 Watt | 15 Watt |
| Power Limit 2 (HWInfo) | 40 Watt | 30 Watt | 20 Watt |
Processor
The Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U APU, part of the Barcelo series and based on Zen 3 architecture, features eight CPU cores with a total of 16 threads, reaching a maximum clock rate of 4.55 GHz for a single core. Under continuous multi-thread load, as observed in the CB15 loop, the CPU maintains a consistently high Turbo clock.
While performance is influenced by the energy profile in use, differences between profiles are not substantial. The single-thread performance, which is more relevant for everyday use, consistently remains at a high level.
Benchmark results, when compared with the non-"PRO" variant Ryzen 7 7730U APU, indicate that the present APU values are at an average level under the 'Best performance' profile. The 'PRO' designation signifies support for AMD PRO technologies, encompassing a collection of security functions tailored for business use.
| Best performance (network/battery) | Balanced | Best energy saving | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CB 15 (Multi-Thread) | 1.756 pts/1.029 pts | 1.543 pts | 1.385 pts |
| CB 15 (Single-Thread) | 230 pts/96 pts | 226 pts | 209 pts |
Cinebench R15 Multi Loop
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AIDA64: FP32 Ray-Trace | FPU Julia | CPU SHA3 | CPU Queen | FPU SinJulia | FPU Mandel | CPU AES | CPU ZLib | FP64 Ray-Trace | CPU PhotoWorxx
| Performance Rating | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
| Average of class Office | |
| HP ProBook 445 G10 | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE | |
| Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P | |
| Dell Latitude 3440 | |
| AIDA64 / FP32 Ray-Trace | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U (11737 - 11830, n=2) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
| Average of class Office (763 - 31245, n=87, last 2 years) | |
| HP ProBook 445 G10 | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE | |
| Dell Latitude 3440 | |
| Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P | |
| AIDA64 / FPU Julia | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U (75606 - 76225, n=2) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 | |
| HP ProBook 445 G10 | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE | |
| Average of class Office (4113 - 125394, n=87, last 2 years) | |
| Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P | |
| Dell Latitude 3440 | |
| AIDA64 / CPU SHA3 | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U (2459 - 2526, n=2) | |
| Average of class Office (287 - 5398, n=87, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 | |
| HP ProBook 445 G10 | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE | |
| Dell Latitude 3440 | |
| Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P | |
| AIDA64 / CPU Queen | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U (89597 - 89652, n=2) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
| Average of class Office (8185 - 115197, n=87, last 2 years) | |
| HP ProBook 445 G10 | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE | |
| Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P | |
| Dell Latitude 3440 | |
| AIDA64 / FPU SinJulia | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U (10952 - 11119, n=2) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
| HP ProBook 445 G10 | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE | |
| Average of class Office (404 - 18321, n=87, last 2 years) | |
| Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P | |
| Dell Latitude 3440 | |
| AIDA64 / FPU Mandel | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U (41392 - 41775, n=2) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 | |
| HP ProBook 445 G10 | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE | |
| Average of class Office (2075 - 66922, n=87, last 2 years) | |
| Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P | |
| Dell Latitude 3440 | |
| AIDA64 / CPU AES | |
| Average of class Office (7254 - 155900, n=87, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U (50550 - 50614, n=2) | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 | |
| Dell Latitude 3440 | |
| Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P | |
| HP ProBook 445 G10 | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE | |
| AIDA64 / CPU ZLib | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U (689 - 694, n=2) | |
| Average of class Office (78 - 1366, n=87, last 2 years) | |
| Dell Latitude 3440 | |
| Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P | |
| HP ProBook 445 G10 | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE | |
| AIDA64 / FP64 Ray-Trace | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U (6093 - 6134, n=2) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
| Average of class Office (432 - 17834, n=87, last 2 years) | |
| HP ProBook 445 G10 | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE | |
| Dell Latitude 3440 | |
| Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P | |
| AIDA64 / CPU PhotoWorxx | |
| Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P | |
| Average of class Office (4814 - 54971, n=87, last 2 years) | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 | |
| Dell Latitude 3440 | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U (9310 - 17734, n=2) | |
| HP ProBook 445 G10 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
System Performance
The smoothly operating system is optimized for office and Internet applications, as well as frugal games at low settings. Some of the computing power remains untapped, as the RAM (16 GB, DDR4-3200) operates only in single-channel mode. Installing a second memory module would remedy this, activating dual-channel mode for enhanced performance.
CrossMark: Overall | Productivity | Creativity | Responsiveness
| PCMark 10 / Score | |
| Average of class Office (2463 - 7578, n=78, last 2 years) | |
| Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P | |
| HP ProBook 445 G10 | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) (n=1) | |
| Dell Latitude 3440 | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 | |
| PCMark 10 / Essentials | |
| Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P | |
| Dell Latitude 3440 | |
| HP ProBook 445 G10 | |
| Average of class Office (5575 - 20841, n=78, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) (n=1) | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 | |
| PCMark 10 / Productivity | |
| HP ProBook 445 G10 | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) (n=1) | |
| Average of class Office (3041 - 10415, n=78, last 2 years) | |
| Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 | |
| Dell Latitude 3440 | |
| PCMark 10 / Digital Content Creation | |
| Average of class Office (2049 - 11108, n=78, last 2 years) | |
| Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 | |
| Dell Latitude 3440 | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE | |
| HP ProBook 445 G10 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) (n=1) | |
| CrossMark / Overall | |
| Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P | |
| Average of class Office (348 - 1891, n=82, last 2 years) | |
| Dell Latitude 3440 | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) (n=1) | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 | |
| CrossMark / Productivity | |
| Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P | |
| Dell Latitude 3440 | |
| Average of class Office (393 - 1870, n=82, last 2 years) | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) (n=1) | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 | |
| CrossMark / Creativity | |
| Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P | |
| Average of class Office (340 - 2155, n=82, last 2 years) | |
| Dell Latitude 3440 | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) (n=1) | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 | |
| CrossMark / Responsiveness | |
| Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P | |
| Average of class Office (258 - 2017, n=82, last 2 years) | |
| Dell Latitude 3440 | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) (n=1) | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE | |
| PCMark 8 Home Score Accelerated v2 | 4542 points | |
| PCMark 8 Work Score Accelerated v2 | 5420 points | |
| PCMark 10 Score | 5404 points | |
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| AIDA64 / Memory Copy | |
| Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P | |
| Average of class Office (7158 - 108783, n=88, last 2 years) | |
| Dell Latitude 3440 | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U (19927 - 37712, n=2) | |
| HP ProBook 445 G10 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Read | |
| Average of class Office (7325 - 127282, n=88, last 2 years) | |
| Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 | |
| Dell Latitude 3440 | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U (23035 - 39082, n=2) | |
| HP ProBook 445 G10 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Write | |
| Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P | |
| Average of class Office (7579 - 117935, n=88, last 2 years) | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 | |
| Dell Latitude 3440 | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U (22793 - 40738, n=2) | |
| HP ProBook 445 G10 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Latency | |
| Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U (98.5 - 102.6, n=2) | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 | |
| Average of class Office (7.6 - 185.2, n=85, last 2 years) | |
| HP ProBook 445 G10 | |
| Dell Latitude 3440 | |
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DPC Latency
The standardized latency monitor test, encompassing web surfing, 4k video playback, and Prime95 High-Load, uncovered anomalies. The system does not seem well-suited for real-time video and audio editing. It's worth noting that future software updates could potentially bring improvements or even deteriorations to the performance.
| DPC Latencies / LatencyMon - interrupt to process latency (max), Web, Youtube, Prime95 | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 | |
| Dell Latitude 3440 | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE | |
| HP ProBook 445 G10 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
| Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P | |
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Storage Devices
The system drive is a 512 GB SSD (PCIe 4, M.2-2242) from SK Hynix, delivering overall good data rates. Being installed in a PCIe 3 slot, it falls short of its full potential. A positive note is the absence of thermally induced throttling. It's important to highlight that only SSDs in the M.2-2242 format are compatible, excluding the more common M.2-2280 models. Unfortunately, the L15 does not provide space for additional SSDs.
* ... smaller is better
Continuous power read: DiskSpd Read Loop, Queue Depth 8
Graphics card
The integrated Vega 8 iGPU is positioned in the mid-range of AMD's current lineup, featuring 512 shaders, DirectX 12 support, and a maximum clock rate of 2,000 MHz. Impressively, the latter can be maintained permanently, as demonstrated in the Witcher 3 test. The benchmark results are far below average due to the working memory running in single-channel mode. A significant performance boost could be achieved by installing a second memory module, activating dual-channel mode (see diagram).
| 3DMark Performance Rating - Percent | |
| Average of class Office | |
| Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 -1! | |
| Average AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE | |
| Dell Latitude 3440 -1! | |
| HP ProBook 445 G10 -1! | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
| 3DMark 11 - 1280x720 Performance GPU | |
| Average of class Office (1468 - 16418, n=83, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE (Dual-Channel-Mode) | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 | |
| Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P | |
| Average AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) (3459 - 7591, n=56) | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE | |
| Dell Latitude 3440 | |
| HP ProBook 445 G10 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
| 3DMark 06 Standard Score | 14729 points | |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 4207 points | |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score | 15779 points | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Score | 2186 points | |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 908 points | |
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Gaming Performance
While the computing power of the built-in APU meets the requirements of many undemanding games at low settings, it's essential to note that the ThinkPad is not designed as a gaming notebook. The relatively low frame rates observed can be attributed to the RAM operating in single-channel mode. Notably, significant performance improvements could be achieved by installing a second memory module, thereby activating dual-channel mode (see diagram).
| Performance Rating - Percent | |
| Average of class Office | |
| Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P -1! | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
| Average AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE | |
| Dell Latitude 3440 | |
| HP ProBook 445 G10 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
| The Witcher 3 - 1024x768 Low Graphics & Postprocessing | |
| Average of class Office (16 - 177, n=50, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE (Dual-Channel-Mode) | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 | |
| Average AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) (27.2 - 89, n=47) | |
| Dell Latitude 3440 | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE | |
| HP ProBook 445 G10 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
| GTA V - 1366x768 Normal/Off AF:4x | |
| Average of class Office (32.5 - 171.4, n=76, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE (Dual-Channel-Mode) | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 | |
| Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P | |
| Average AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) (34 - 148, n=42) | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE | |
| Dell Latitude 3440 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
| HP ProBook 445 G10 | |
| Final Fantasy XV Benchmark - 1280x720 Lite Quality | |
| Average of class Office (12.1 - 103.1, n=83, last 2 years) | |
| Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P (1.3) | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 (1.3) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE (1.3, Dual-Channel-Mode) | |
| Average AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) (21.4 - 50.1, n=53) | |
| Dell Latitude 3440 (1.3) | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE (1.3) | |
| HP ProBook 445 G10 (1.3) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE (1.3) | |
| Strange Brigade - 1280x720 lowest AF:1 | |
| Average of class Office (37.4 - 245, n=71, last 2 years) | |
| Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P (1.47.22.14 D3D12) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE (1.47.22.14 D3D12, Dual-Channel-Mode) | |
| Average AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) (43 - 117, n=51) | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 (1.47.22.14 D3D12) | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE (1.47.22.14 D3D12) | |
| Dell Latitude 3440 (1.47.22.14 D3D12) | |
| HP ProBook 445 G10 (1.47.22.14 D3D12) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE (1.47.22.14 D3D12) | |
| Dota 2 Reborn - 1366x768 med (1/3) | |
| Average AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) (49.9 - 122.3, n=58) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE (Dual-Channel-Mode) | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 | |
| Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P | |
| Average of class Office (27.6 - 146.2, n=89, last 2 years) | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE | |
| HP ProBook 445 G10 | |
| Dell Latitude 3440 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
| X-Plane 11.11 - 1280x720 low (fps_test=1) | |
| Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P | |
| Average of class Office (13.6 - 128.2, n=85, last 2 years) | |
| Average AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) (25.3 - 64.9, n=58) | |
| Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE (Dual-Channel-Mode) | |
| Dell Latitude 3440 | |
| SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 | |
| HP ProBook 445 G10 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE | |
To assess the stability of frame rates over an extended period, we conducted a 60-minute test running the game 'The Witcher 3' at Full HD resolution with maximum quality settings. The in-game character remained stationary, and no noticeable drop in frame rates was observed.
Witcher 3 FPS chart
| low | med. | high | ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V (2015) | 61.8 | 56.1 | 15.6 | 6.76 |
| The Witcher 3 (2015) | 38.8 | 24 | 12 | 8.1 |
| Dota 2 Reborn (2015) | 95.2 | 66.8 | 33.4 | 31.4 |
| Final Fantasy XV Benchmark (2018) | 22.2 | 11.7 | 7.87 | |
| X-Plane 11.11 (2018) | 29.7 | 23.8 | 21.2 | |
| Far Cry 5 (2018) | 27 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Strange Brigade (2018) | 43.4 | 16.9 | 14.6 | 12.8 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 1.6 (2022) | 10.9 | 8.08 | 6.33 | 5.6 |
| F1 23 (2023) | 21 | 19 | 14.9 | 10.9 |
Emissions - The L15 makes barely any noise
System Noise
The ThinkPad maintains a remarkably low noise level across its entire load range. The fan frequently remains stationary or operates at low speeds. Under the 'Best performance' energy profile, the maximum sound pressure level reaches 32.7 dB(A) under full load—a value that many notebooks do not even reach under low load.
A pity: an electronic spluttering noise can be heard from inside the casing when the SSD is heavily accessed.
Noise Level
| Idle |
| 23.5 / 23.5 / 23.5 dB(A) |
| Load |
| 27.5 / 32.7 dB(A) |
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30 dB silent 40 dB(A) audible 50 dB(A) loud |
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min:  , med:  , max:  Earthworks M23R, Arta (15 cm distance) environment noise: 23.5 dB(A) | ||
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE Vega 8, R7 PRO 7730U, SK hynix HFS512GEJ4X113N | Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1355U, Kingston OM8SEP4512Q-AA | SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 Vega 8, R7 5700U, Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 1TB | HP ProBook 445 G10 Vega 7, R5 7530U, Kioxia BG5 KBG50ZNS512G | Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE Vega 7, R5 PRO 5675U, WDC PC SN530 SDBQNPZ-512G | Dell Latitude 3440 Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1345U, Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noise | -19% | -11% | -10% | -11% | -13% | |
| off / environment * | 23.5 | 25.89 -10% | 24 -2% | 24 -2% | 23.6 -0% | 23.9 -2% |
| Idle Minimum * | 23.5 | 26.68 -14% | 24 -2% | 24 -2% | 23.6 -0% | 24.4 -4% |
| Idle Average * | 23.5 | 26.04 -11% | 24 -2% | 25 -6% | 23.6 -0% | 24.4 -4% |
| Idle Maximum * | 23.5 | 26.05 -11% | 27.5 -17% | 28 -19% | 28.7 -22% | 24.4 -4% |
| Load Average * | 27.5 | 39.23 -43% | 33.7 -23% | 33 -20% | 36.3 -32% | 37.1 -35% |
| Witcher 3 ultra * | 32.7 | 33.7 -3% | 36 -10% | 36.3 -11% | 38.2 -17% | |
| Load Maximum * | 32.7 | 40.25 -23% | 42.4 -30% | 36 -10% | 36.3 -11% | 40.2 -23% |
* ... smaller is better
Temperature
Overall, the laptop experiences only slight heating. The Witcher 3 test registers a selective maximum value of 113 °F. In everyday use, the temperature values remain comfortably within the green range.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 39.1 °C / 102 F, compared to the average of 34.3 °C / 94 F, ranging from 21.2 to 62.5 °C for the class Office.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 36.1 °C / 97 F, compared to the average of 36.8 °C / 98 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 22.1 °C / 72 F, compared to the device average of 29.5 °C / 85 F.
(+) Playing The Witcher 3, the average temperature for the upper side is 30.5 °C / 87 F, compared to the device average of 29.5 °C / 85 F.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are cooler than skin temperature with a maximum of 24.5 °C / 76.1 F and are therefore cool to the touch.
(+) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 27.6 °C / 81.7 F (+3.1 °C / 5.6 F).
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P Intel Core i7-1355U, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | HP ProBook 445 G10 AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 | Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 | Dell Latitude 3440 Intel Core i5-1345U, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | |
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| Heat | -20% | -14% | -21% | -28% | -15% | |
| Maximum Upper Side * | 39.1 | 43 -10% | 41.2 -5% | 43 -10% | 49.5 -27% | 35.2 10% |
| Maximum Bottom * | 36.1 | 42.6 -18% | 43.5 -20% | 51 -41% | 50.3 -39% | 41 -14% |
| Idle Upper Side * | 23.1 | 30 -30% | 28.4 -23% | 27 -17% | 29.6 -28% | 29.8 -29% |
| Idle Bottom * | 25.7 | 31.1 -21% | 28.1 -9% | 30 -17% | 30 -17% | 32 -25% |
* ... smaller is better
Stress Test
The stress test, involving the continuous operation of Prime95 and Furmark, presents an extreme scenario for testing system stability under full load. At the beginning of the test, the CPU operates at clock rates of 3.4 to 3.6 GHz, gradually decreasing to 3 to 3.1 GHz as the test progresses. Simultaneously, the GPU clock rate experiences a drop from 2 GHz to 1.4 GHz after a short time and remains at this lower level.
Speakers
The stereo speakers produce decent sound, albeit with minimal bass.
Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE audio analysis
(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (78.5 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 23.7% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (11.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 2.9% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (6.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 2.4% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (2.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (17.5% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 24% of all tested devices in this class were better, 7% similar, 69% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 21%, worst was 53%
Compared to all devices tested
» 31% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 61% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P audio analysis
(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (76.3 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 28.3% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (13% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 2.6% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (6.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 2.6% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (6.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (20.4% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 42% of all tested devices in this class were better, 10% similar, 48% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 21%, worst was 53%
Compared to all devices tested
» 51% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 41% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Energy Management - The Lenovo laptop provides good runtimes
Power Consumption
The power consumption aligns with the expected level for the installed hardware. During the Witcher 3 test with constant power consumption, there is a noticeable drop in demand observed in the stress test. The supplied power supply unit (65 watts) is adequately dimensioned for the system.
| Off / Standby | 0.8 / 1 Watt |
| Idle | 4.5 / 8.5 / 10.5 Watt |
| Load |
35.6 / 57.9 Watt |
   
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| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE R7 PRO 7730U, Vega 8, SK hynix HFS512GEJ4X113N, IPS, 1920x1080, 15.6" | Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P i7-1355U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Kingston OM8SEP4512Q-AA, IPS, 1920x1080, 15.6" | SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 R7 5700U, Vega 8, Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 1TB, IPS, 2560x1440, 15.6" | HP ProBook 445 G10 R5 7530U, Vega 7, Kioxia BG5 KBG50ZNS512G, IPS, 1920x1080, 14" | Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE R5 PRO 5675U, Vega 7, WDC PC SN530 SDBQNPZ-512G, IPS, 1920x1080, 14" | Dell Latitude 3440 i5-1345U, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ, IPS, 1920x1080, 14" | Average AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | Average of class Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | -4% | -31% | -2% | 6% | -2% | -5% | -1% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 4.5 | 5.05 -12% | 6.9 -53% | 7 -56% | 4.1 9% | 3.7 18% | 5.24 ? -16% | 4.57 ? -2% |
| Idle Average * | 8.5 | 6.28 26% | 10.9 -28% | 8 6% | 6.6 22% | 6.5 24% | 7.8 ? 8% | 7.57 ? 11% |
| Idle Maximum * | 10.5 | 8.5 19% | 11.3 -8% | 9 14% | 7.4 30% | 9.5 10% | 9.24 ? 12% | 9.01 ? 14% |
| Load Average * | 35.6 | 42.184 -18% | 54.2 -52% | 34 4% | 43.1 -21% | 46.9 -32% | 44.5 ? -25% | 42.4 ? -19% |
| Witcher 3 ultra * | 37.4 | 45.4 -21% | 47.3 -26% | 36.2 3% | 42.6 -14% | 42.1 -13% | ||
| Load Maximum * | 57.9 | 69.5 -20% | 69 -19% | 47 19% | 50.9 12% | 67 -16% | 59.2 ? -2% | 62.7 ? -8% |
* ... smaller is better
Power consumption Witcher 3 / stress test
Power consumption with external monitor
Battery Life
According to the data sheet, Lenovo provides three battery alternatives for the ThinkPad (46.5 Wh, 57 Wh, and 63 Wh), with the middle type being utilized during this test. Thus, the 15.6-inch tablet achieves extremely good actual runtimes of 11:56 hours (WiFi; browsing websites via a script) and 9:29 hours (video; short film Big Buck Bunny, H.264 encoding, FHD).
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE R7 PRO 7730U, Vega 8, 57 Wh | Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P i7-1355U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 54.4 Wh | SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro M22 R7 5700U, Vega 8, 91 Wh | HP ProBook 445 G10 R5 7530U, Vega 7, 42 Wh | Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A E542AMHAAMDE R5 PRO 5675U, Vega 7, 60 Wh | Dell Latitude 3440 i5-1345U, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, 54 Wh | Average of class Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Runtime | 6% | -8% | -21% | -24% | -26% | -2% | |
| Reader / Idle | 1504 | 1254 ? -17% | |||||
| H.264 | 569 | 493 -13% | 755 ? 33% | ||||
| WiFi v1.3 | 716 | 714 0% | 660 -8% | 568 -21% | 623 -13% | 528 -26% | 646 ? -10% |
| Load | 133 | 148 11% | 70 -47% | 114.2 ? -14% |
Pros
Cons
Verdict - A solid business notebook
The combination of the Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U and 16 GB RAM (single-channel mode) adeptly handles office, internet applications, and frugal games. We recommend installing a second memory module to fully unleash the APU's potential, particularly benefiting graphics performance.
Lenovo's presentation of the ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (AMD) introduces a well-rounded mid-range business notebook with some minor weaknesses.
Its compact design, moderate weight (approximately 4.18 lbs), and excellent runtimes make the L15 a highly mobile laptop. The presence of two USB-C ports (USB 3.2 Gen 2) for power supply and seamless integration into existing workstation setups is a notable feature. Additionally, low emission values and the inclusion of an LTE modem contribute positively.
However, the built-in FHD screen (IPS, 15.6-inch) falls short in color space coverage, and the brightness remains below the target (> 300 cd/m²). Despite these drawbacks, the display boasts generous contrast and a matte surface. Criticism is directed towards the one-year warranty, which is expected to be more robust for a notebook in this price range.
As an alternative to the L15, the Acer Aspire Vero AV15 presents itself. It features a brighter, more colorful (sRGB) FHD display, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, and a QHD webcam. It does come with trade-offs, such as the absence of a Gigabit Ethernet slot and a memory card reader. Additionally, the RAM is onboard, meaning it cannot be replaced or expanded.
Price & Availability
The Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (AMD) is priced at $1,300 on Amazon.
Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 21H70021GE
- 12/06/2023 v7 (old)
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