Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Series

Lenovo ThinkPad L390-20NR0013GE

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Average Score: 90% - very good

Reviews

Lenovo ThinkPad L390 review – filling the gaps between budget and premium
Source: Laptop Media Archive.org version
As we mentioned at the beginning of this review, it is hard to justify a device that fits an almost invisible gap. We are referring to the one between the E-series of Lenovo’s ThinkPads and their T-series. So, this time, to justify what we just said, let’s start with the drawbacks. First, this laptop is not very suitable for extreme workloads.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/10/2020

Lenovo ThinkPad L390 review – filling the gaps between budget and premium
Source: Laptop Media Archive.org version
As we mentioned at the beginning of this review, it is hard to justify a device that fits an almost invisible gap. We are referring to the one between the E-series of Lenovo’s ThinkPads and their T-series. So, this time, to justify what we just said, let’s start with the drawbacks. First, this laptop is not very suitable for extreme workloads.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/10/2020

90% Lenovo ThinkPad L390 review: A solid 13″ laptop for business use
Source: Techaeris Archive.org version
For most business users, the Lenovo ThinkPad lineup has been a solid choice for over past years. The Lenovo ThinkPad L390 offers up decent performance with smaller screen size, making for a pretty portable work laptop.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/31/2019
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 95% display: 95% mobility: 85% workmanship: 95%

90% Lenovo ThinkPad L390 review: A solid 13″ laptop for business use
Source: Techaeris Archive.org version
For most business users, the Lenovo ThinkPad lineup has been a solid choice for over past years. The Lenovo ThinkPad L390 offers up decent performance with smaller screen size, making for a pretty portable work laptop.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/31/2019
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 95% display: 95% mobility: 85% workmanship: 95%

Lenovo ThinkPad L390 review – filling the gaps between budget and premium
Source: Laptop Media Archive.org version
As we mentioned at the beginning of this review, it is hard to justify a device that fits an almost invisible gap. We are referring to the one between the E-series of Lenovo’s ThinkPads and their T-series. So, this time, to justify what we just said, let’s start with the drawbacks. First, this laptop is not very suitable for extreme workloads.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/25/2019

Lenovo ThinkPad L390 review – filling the gaps between budget and premium
Source: Laptop Media Archive.org version
As we mentioned at the beginning of this review, it is hard to justify a device that fits an almost invisible gap. We are referring to the one between the E-series of Lenovo’s ThinkPads and their T-series. So, this time, to justify what we just said, let’s start with the drawbacks. First, this laptop is not very suitable for extreme workloads.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/25/2019

Foreign Reviews

Đánh Giá Lenovo Thinkpad L390: Chiếc "Iphone Đời S" Của Thinkpad L380
Source: XT Mobile VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; high performance; rich set of ports; comfortable keyboard; high portability. Negative: Thick frames; overheats while using.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/05/2019

Đánh Giá Lenovo Thinkpad L390: Chiếc "Iphone Đời S" Của Thinkpad L380
Source: XT Mobile VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; high performance; rich set of ports; comfortable keyboard; high portability. Negative: Thick frames; overheats while using.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/05/2019

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Lenovo: Lenovo ("Le" from English legend, novo (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. As of 2004, the company was the largest laptop manufacturer in China and, after acquiring IBM's PC division in 2005, the fourth largest in the world. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company manufactures monitors, projectors, servers, etc, and specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing consumer electronics, personal computers, software, enterprise solutions and related services.

In 2016, the company ranked first in the world in computer sales. It still held it in 2023 with about 23% global market share. Important product lines are Thinkpad, Legion and Ideapad.

In 2011, it acquired a majority stake in Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In 2014, Motorola Mobility was purchased, which gave Lenovo a boost in the smartphone market.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

Intel UHD Graphics 620: Integrated GPU (GT2, 24 EUs) found on some Kaby-Lake-Refresh CPU models (15 W ULV series). Technically identical to the previous Kaby-Lake GPU called HD Graphics 620.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Intel Core i5:

i5-8265U: Whiskey Lake based low power quad-core processor (technically identical to Kaby Lake but produced in a further improved 14nm++ process). The four cores are clocked between 1.6 and 3.9 GHz (Turbo Boost) and support HyperThreading.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

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89.47%: There are not very many models that are rated better. Most of the assessments are in percentage ranges below that. The tested product is not considered perfect, but the sources give a clear purchase recommendation.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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