Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 15-inch Business Laptop (20YG003DUS)
This business-grade laptop is a natural fit for anyone with an appetite for productivity thanks to its powerful specs and speedy storage.
Thanks to detailed documentation, this laptop is straightforward to upgrade and maintain if needed, making it a better long-term prospect than your average laptop even though the initial 8GB of RAM is soldered to the board.
Other Considerations
Here are a few things about this Laptop which could come as a surprise. For each point, you will find how to fix it (if it's an issue) and how much to budget for it. Not every point below will be a concern, but hopefully, we can keep your surprises to a minimum.
No Optical Drive. If you still use CDs, DVDs, or Blu-Ray disks on a regular basis, you will need an external drive to read them with this Laptop.$30+
Assuming you are starting over fresh, you can expect to spend $20 on accessories, for a total cost of $1020.
Who it's For
- Aspiring Creative
- Photo Editor
- Multitasker
- Productivity-Focused User
- Audio Editor
Specs
Screen
15.6", 1920×1080 (FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support
Operating System
Windows 10, Pro Edition
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, 8 cores clocked from 1.8 to 4.3 GHz
GPU
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8
Memory
8 GB
Storage
256 GB total, Solid State (very fast)
Battery
45Wh
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (cm): w36.5 × d24 × h1.89
Dimensions (in): w14.37 × d9.45 × h0.74
Weight (kg): 1.7
Weight (lbs.): 3.75
Features
- External Power Brick
- Fixed storage: Solid State (very fast)
- Webcam / Front-Facing Camera / Selfie Cam
- HDMI
- IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.)
- Multiple Monitor Support
- USB 2
- USB Type-C
- USB Type-A
- USB 3.2
- TPM & other Encryption Hardware
- Ethernet 100
- Ethernet 1000 (Gigabit)
- Built-in Number Pad
- Built-In Keyboard
- 3.5mm Headphone+Microphone combo jack
- Built-in Microphone
- Built-in Speakers
- Bluetooth 5
- Wi-Fi a
- Wi-Fi b
- Wi-Fi g
- Wi-Fi n
- Wi-Fi ac
- Wi-Fi 6 ax
Maintenance and Upgrades
Commonly Replaced Components
Battery: A technician can help you with that
Local Storage: Easy project for an enthusiast
Memory: More complex than usual
GPU: Can't be repaired or updated
Additional Ressources
Pricing and Current Offers
No Offers found in Canada.
Software Compatibility
Here's how you can expect this laptop to fare with popular software based on developpers specified system requirements. For reference, a 1-star rating means minimal requirements are met and a 3-stars rating means recommended specs are met. Ratings beyond the 3-stars point could be advisable for uncommon scenarios like modding, working with very large and complex documents, etc.
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