ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (Intel) Last Modify Time: 2023-03-21 08:09:21

Overview

1.
Thunderbolt 4
5.
USB 2.0
2.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
6.
Ethernet (RJ-45)
3.
HDMI 1.4b
7.
Kensington Security Slot
4.
Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)

Performance

Processor

Processor Family

11th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 / i5 / i7 Processor

Processor**[1]

Processor NameCoresThreadsBase FrequencyMax FrequencyCacheProcessor Graphics
Core i3-1115G4243.0GHz4.1GHz6MBIntel UHD Graphics
Core i5-1135G7482.4GHz4.2GHz8MBIntel Iris® Xe Graphics
Core i7-1165G7482.8GHz4.7GHz12MBIntel Iris Xe Graphics

Notes:
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics capability requires system to be configured with dual-channel memory. On the system with single-channel memory, Intel Iris Xe Graphics will function as Intel UHD Graphics.

Operating System

Operating System**[1]

  • Windows® 11 Pro
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Windows 11 Home Single Language
  • Windows 11 DG Windows 10 Pro 64
  • Windows 10 Pro 64
  • Windows 10 Home 64
  • Windows 10 Home 64 Single Language
  • No operating system

Notes:
  • Some features may not be supported on the system with Linux preload, including but not limited to Intel RST RAID, MIPI computer vision camera, WWAN, Human Presence Detection, etc.

Graphics

Graphics**[1]

GraphicsTypeMemoryKey Features
Intel UHD GraphicsIntegratedSharedDirectX® 12.1
Intel Iris Xe GraphicsIntegratedSharedDirectX 12.1
NVIDIA® GeForce MX350Discrete2GB GDDR5DirectX 12
NVIDIA GeForce MX450Discrete2GB GDDR5DirectX 12

Notes:
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics capability requires system to be configured with dual-channel memory. On the system with single-channel memory, Intel Iris Xe Graphics will function as Intel UHD Graphics.

Monitor Support

Monitor Support

Supports up to 3 independent displays (native display and 2 external monitors via HDMI® and Thunderbolt™) • HDMI supports up to 4096x2160@30Hz • Thunderbolt supports up to 5120x3200@60Hz

Chipset

Chipset

Intel SoC (System on Chip) platform

Memory

Max Memory[1]

Up to 32GB DDR4-3200

Memory Slots

One DDR4 SO-DIMM slot

Memory Type

DDR4-3200

Notes:
  • The max memory is based on the test results with current Lenovo® memory offerings. The system may support more memory as the technology develops.

Storage

Storage Support[1]

Up to two drives, 2x M.2 SSD • M.2 2242 SSD up to 512GB • M.2 2280 SSD up to 1TB

Storage Slot

Two M.2 slots • One M.2 2242 PCIe® 3.0 x4 slot • One M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot

Storage Type***

Disk TypeInterfaceRPMSecurity
M.2 2242 SSDPCIe NVMe®, PCIe 3.0 x4--
M.2 2280 SSDPCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x4--
M.2 2280 SSDPCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x4-Opal 2.0

Notes:
  • The storage capacity supported is based on the test results with current Lenovo storage offerings. The system may support larger storage as the technology develops.

Removable Storage

Optical

None

Card Reader

No card reader

Multi-Media

Audio Chip

High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek® ALC3287 codec

Speakers

Stereo speakers, 2W x2, Dolby® Audio™, audio by HARMAN

Microphone

Dual-microphone array

Camera**

  • HD 720p, with privacy shutter, fixed focus
  • HD 720p + IR hybrid, with privacy shutter, fixed focus

Battery

Battery

Integrated Li-Polymer 45Wh battery, supports Rapid Charge (charge up to 80% in 1hr)

Max Battery Life[1]

MobileMark® 2014: 10.8 hr MobileMark 2018: 8.2 hr

Notes:
  • All battery life claims are approximate maximum and based on results using the MobileMark 2014, MobileMark 2018, JEITA 2.0, continuous 1080p video playback (with 150nits brightness and default volume level) or Google Power Load Test (PLT) battery-life benchmark tests. Actual battery life will vary and depends on many factors such as product configuration and usage, software use, wireless functionality, power management settings, and screen brightness. The maximum capacity of the battery will decrease with time and use.

Power Adapter

Power Adapter**[1][2]

  • 65W USB-C® (2-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
  • 65W USB-C (3-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
  • No power adapter

Notes:
  • AC adapter offerings depend on the country.
  • No power adapter is for special bid only.

Design

Display

Display**[1][2]

SizeResolutionTouchTypeBrightnessSurfaceAspect RatioContrast RatioColor GamutViewing Angle (L/R/U/D)
15.6"FHD (1920x1080)NoneTN220 nitsAnti-glare16:9500:145% NTSC45°/45°/-/-
15.6"FHD (1920x1080)NoneIPS250 nitsAnti-glare16:9800:145% NTSC85°/85°/-/-
15.6"FHD (1920x1080)NoneIPS300 nitsAnti-glare16:9800:145% NTSC85°/85°/-/-
15.6"FHD (1920x1080)NoneIPS300 nitsAnti-glare16:91200:1100% sRGB85°/85°/-/-
15.6"FHD (1920x1080)Multi-touchIPS300 nitsAnti-glare16:9800:145% NTSC85°/85°/-/-

Touchscreen

  • Capacitive-type on-cell multi-touch, supports 10-point touch
  • Non-touch

Notes:
  • California Electronic Waste Recycling Fee In California, per state law, Lenovo charges an electronic waste recycling fee on this covered device at the time of sale of the product. For more information, go to https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Electronics/Consumer
  • Displays with 300nits brightness (multi-touch and non-touch) are NOT available in EMEA

Input Device

Keyboard

6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, numeric keypad

Keyboard Backlight

  • LED backlight
  • Non-backlight

UltraNav™

TrackPoint® pointing device and Mylar® surface multi-touch touchpad, 69 x 100 mm (2.72 x 3.94 inches)

Mechanical

Dimensions (WxDxH)[1]

365 x 240 x 18.9 mm (14.37 x 9.45 x 0.74 inches)

Weight[2]

Starting at 1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)

Case Color**

  • Black
  • Mineral metallic

Case Material

Aluminium (top), PC-ABS (bottom)

Notes:
  • The system dimensions may vary depending on configurations.
  • The system weight is approximate and based on results in Lenovo lab, which varies depending on the source of component, variance of the distribution of each component, and manufacturing process. It may not be the exact weight for each specific model.

Connectivity

Network

Ethernet

Gigabit Ethernet, Realtek RTL8111H-CG, 1x RJ-45, supports Wake-on-LAN

WLAN + Bluetooth®**[1][2]

  • Intel Wireless-AC 9560, 802.11ac Dual Band 2x2 Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth 5.1, M.2 card
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1, M.2 Card

WWAN

No support

SIM Card

No SIM card inbox

NFC

No support

Notes:
  • Bluetooth 5.2 is hardware ready but may run at a lower version due to OS limitations.
  • Wi-Fi 6 full features might be limited by country-level restrictions.

Ports[1]

Standard Ports

  • 1x USB 2.0
  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
  • 1x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4® 40Gbps (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort™ 1.4)
  • 1x HDMI 1.4b
  • 1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)

Notes:
  • The transfer speed of following ports will vary and, depending on many factors, such as the processing speed of the host device, file attributes and other factors related to system configuration and your operating environment, will be slower than theoretical speed. USB 2.0: 480 Mbit/s; USB 3.2 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps, formerly USB 3.0 / USB 3.1 Gen 1): 5 Gbit/s; USB 3.2 Gen 2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, formerly USB 3.1 Gen 2): 10 Gbit/s; USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps): 20 Gbit/s; Thunderbolt 3/4: 40 Gbit/s

Docking

Docking

Various docking solutions supported via Thunderbolt. For more compatible docking solutions, please visit Docking for ThinkPad® E15 Gen 2 (Intel)

Security & Privacy

Security

Security Chip**

  • Firmware TPM 2.0 integrated in SoC
  • Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG certified

Physical Locks

Kensington® Security Slot™, 3 x 7 mm

Smart Card Reader

No smart card reader

Fingerprint Reader

  • Touch style fingerprint reader integrated in power button
  • No fingerprint reader

BIOS Security

  • Power-on password
  • Supervisor password
  • Hard disk password
  • Self-healing BIOS

Other Security

  • Camera privacy shutter
  • (Optional) IR camera for Windows Hello

Service

Warranty[1]

Base Warranty**

  • 1-year courier or carry-in service
  • 1-year mail-in service
  • 1-year courier or carry-in with 2-year system board service (Korea only)
  • 1-year limited onsite service
  • No base warranty

Notes:

Environmental

Operating Environment

Temperature[1]

  • Operating: 5°C (41°F) to 35°C (95°F)
  • Storage and transportation in original shipping package: -20°C (-4°F ) to 60°C (140°F)
  • Storage without package: 5°C (41°F) to 43°C (109°F)

Humidity

  • Operating: 8% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 23°C (73°F)
  • Storage and transportation: 5% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 27°C (81°F)

Altitude

Maximum altitude (without pressurization): 3048 m (10,000 ft)

Notes:
  • When you charge the battery, its temperature must be no lower than 10°C (50°F).

Accessories

Bundled Accessories

Bundled Accessories***

  • Lenovo 15.6" laptop casual toploader, polyester
  • ThinkPad Integrated Earbuds
  • None

Certifications

Green Certifications[1]

Green Certifications[2]

  • EPEAT™ Gold
  • ENERGY STAR® 8.0
  • ErP Lot 3
  • TCO Certified
  • RoHS compliant

Notes:
  • The items listed under the "Green Certifications" section may not only refer to certification but also registration or self-declaration.
  • EPEAT is registered where applicable, please see https://www.epeat.net for registration status by country.

Other Certifications

Mil-Spec Test

MIL-STD-810H military test passed

Other Certifications

TÜV Rheinland® Low Blue Light
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  • Feature with *** means that one or more offerings listed under the feature could be configured on selected models.
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