The ThinkPad L series laptops from Lenovo were designed with the theme of "green".[1] The first laptops in the series were described by Lenovo as being the environmentally friendliest products in the ThinkPad range.[1] Key features that contributed to the eco-friendly tag were the use of recycled material for packaging and post-consumer recycled content (such as office water jugs and used IT equipment).[1]
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| Developer | Lenovo (2010–present) |
|---|---|
| Product family | ThinkPad |
| Type | Mid-range business Laptop |
| Release date | April 2010 |
| CPU | Intel Celeron, AMD APU, Intel Core, AMD Ryzen |
| Predecessor | ThinkPad R series ThinkPad 13 (13" only) |
The predecessor of the ThinkPad L series was the R series, conceived as an mid-range line.
The ThinkPad R series introduced Lenovo's new product naming system, as indicated in the published tech specs.[2] The R61 laptop was replaced with the R400 and R500.[2] The first digit in the name referred to the display screen size of the product.[2] The R400 laptop had a 14.1" display, while the R500 laptop had a 15.4" display.[2] From the R series onwards, all ThinkPad models transitioned to widescreen displays.[2]
Models
| Screen | Type | R*0* (2008) | L*1* (2010) | L*2* (2011) | L*3* (2012) | L*4* (2013) | L*5* (2015) | L*6* (2016) | L*7* (2017) | L*8* (2018) | L*9* (2019) | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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| 13.3" | Flipbook | predecessor: 370 Yoga | L380 Yoga | L390 Yoga | L13 Yoga Gen1 | L13 Yoga Gen2 | L13 Yoga Gen3 | L13 Yoga Gen4 | L13 2-in-1 Gen5 | |||||||
| Standard | predecessor: ThinkPad 13 | L380 | L390 | L13 Gen1 | L13 Gen2 | L13 Gen3 | L13 Gen4 | L13 Gen5 | ||||||||
| 14" | R400 | L412 | L420 | L430 | L440 | L450 | L460 | L470 | L480 | L490 | L14 Gen1 | L14 Gen2 | L14 Gen3 | L14 Gen4 | L14 Gen5 | |
| L410 | L421 | |||||||||||||||
| 15.6" | R500 | L512 | L520 | L530 | L540 | L560 | L570 | L580 | L590 | L15 Gen1 | L15 Gen2 | L15 Gen3 | L15 Gen4 | replaced by L16 | ||
| L510 | ||||||||||||||||
| 16" | L16 Gen1 | |||||||||||||||
Battery configuration
| Main | M(x) | Main hot-swappable (max.cells) | Secondary | U | Ultrabay removable |
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| u | Ultrabay unremovable | ||||
| M(x) | Main removable (max.cells) | m(x) | internal (max.cells) "PowerBridge" | ||
| m(x) | Main internal (max.cells) | S | Slice battery |
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Screen resolution 4K or higher 1440p+ (WQHD,QXGA) 1080p+ (Full HD,UXGA) Better than 768p (SXGA,SXGA+) 600p+ (SVGA,HD,XGA,HD+) Up to 600p (VGA) Graphics Dual standard socket graphics option Dual proprietary socket graphics option Standard socket graphics option Proprietary socket graphics option Soldered performance graphics option Soldered midrange graphics option Soldered mainstream graphics option Soldered entry graphics option Integrated entry graphics Integrated basic graphics
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Laptop storage combinations (excluding WWAN slot)
| Level | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 3.0 x4 | PCIe 3.0 x2 | M.2 SATA | mSATA | 1.8" SATA | 2.5" SATA | 1.8" IDE | 2.5" IDE |
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Laptop memory
| Amount | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 | DDR5 | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4 | DDR4 | LPDDR3 | DDR4 | DDR3L | DDR3 | DDR2 | DDR | SDR | EDO | FPM | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 (laptops) | 2019 (laptops) | 2020 | 2017 | 2014 | 2014 | 2012 | 2014 | 2010 | 2007 | 2003 | 1998 | 1993 | 1993 | 1987 | ||||
| max memory = 512 GB | N/A | N/A | 512 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| max memory = 256 GB | N/A | 256 GB (4 slots) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| max memory = 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | N/A | N/A | 128 GB (4 slots) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| 64 GB ≤ max memory < 128 GB | 64 GB | N/A | N/A | 64 GB | N/A | 64 GB (2 slots) | 64 GB (4 slots) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
| 32 GB ≤ max memory < 64 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | N/A | 32 GB | 32 GB (2 slots) | 32 GB (4 slots) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
| 16 GB ≤ max memory < 32 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB (2 slots) | 16 GB (4 slots) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||||||
| 8 GB ≤ max memory < 16 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB (2 slots) | 8 GB (4 slots) | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||||||||
| 4 GB ≤ max memory < 8 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB (4 slots) | 4 GB (4 slots) | N/A | ||||||||||
| 2 GB ≤ max memory < 4 GB | 2 GB (8 chips) | 2 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB | N/A | |||||||||||
| 1 GB ≤ max memory < 2 GB | 1 GB (1 chip) | dual channel min | dual channel min | N/A | single channel min | 1 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB (4 slots) | |||||||||
| 512 MB ≤ max memory < 1 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | single channel min | single channel min | N/A | dual channel min | half channel min | 512 MB (8 chips) | 512 MB (8 chips) | 512 MB | 512 MB | ||||||
| 256 MB ≤ max memory < 512 MB | N/A | N/A | N/A | 256 MB (1 chip) | 256 MB (1 chip) | N/A | single channel min | 256 MB (1 chip) | N/A | single channel min | N/A | single channel min | 256 MB | |||||
| 128 MB ≤ max memory < 256 MB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 128 MB (1 chip) | N/A | N/A | half channel min | N/A | half channel min | ||||||
| 64 MB ≤ max memory < 128 MB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 64 MB (1 chip) | N/A | 64 MB (1 chip) | ||||||
| max memory < 64 MB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||||
2010
The L series laptops were launched in 2010 to replace the R series. The first two L series models – the ThinkPad L412 and the ThinkPad L512 laptops – were predicted to be launched on Earth Day in 2010.[3] The L410 and L510 models ships only in a India market.
L412 and L512
The L412 and L512 laptops met eight military specifications, including parameters for high and low temperature, vibration, altitude and dust. However, the L-series laptops remained relatively lightweight starting at 5.2 lbs (≈2.36 kg). The L-series models were also reputed to be Lenovo's greenest laptops.[3] Lenovo indicated that they were 40% more power efficient than other laptops, and were made from recycled plastic from office water jugs and miscellaneous used equipment.[3]
The L-series laptops were made available with a variety of options, allowing them to be customized to handle business demands, or used as entry-level laptops.[3] The laptops could be equipped with Intel Core i3 or i5 processors, integrated graphics, or discrete AMD Radeon graphics.[3] Alternatively, the L-series entry-level model included a Celeron P4500 CPU, GB hard disk, and 1 GB RAM.[3]
The L series was designed to improve on the features of the R series laptops.[4] L-series laptops were reputed to increase performance over the R series by 150% and improve boot and shutdown times on Windows by 57%.[4] The laptop chassis was also 11% thinner and 12% lighter than the R-series models it was introduced to replace.[4]
Upon release, the ThinkPad L412 was praised by reviewers, with Laptop Magazine calling it a "value-priced business notebook".[5] The review also praised the laptop for green features, performance, and ergonomic design.[5]
The L412 was well received by Laptop Magazine, with the reviewer giving the laptop a score of 4 out of 5 stars.[5] Similarly, NOTEBOOKCHECK gave the ThinkPad L412 laptop a score of 75% (good) from an average of five scores from seven reviews. PCWorld listed the pros of the ThinkPad L412 laptop as being eco-friendly and affordable, while stating that the cons were the loud keyboard and low battery life.[6]
The ThinkPad L512 also received positive reviews, with reviewers comparing it with both the ThinkPad T series and the ThinkPad SL series. NotebookReview.com noted that the L512 was almost identical to comparable SL-series laptops in appearance, with "a consumer take on the rugged, business-oriented T-series ThinkPad".[7] The review also indicated that the chassis flex was less than the Edge 15, but more than the T-series laptops.[7] The L512 was praised for its screen protection with no distortion on the LCD despite heavy pressure applied to the cover, and the easy access to internal components.[7] The green features of the L512 also received notice, with Notebook Review stating that "The L series offers up to 30% post-consumer content, LED-backlit screens and green packaging that takes up 20% less space."[7]
14" (L412)
The L412 has a 14.0-inch display.
15" (L512)
The L512 has a 15.6-inch display.
| Model | Release (US) | Dimensions | Weight (min) | CPU | Chipset | Memory (max) | Graphics | Storage | Networking | Screen | Battery | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14" | ||||||||||||
| L412 | 2010 | 2.23 kg (4.9 lb) | Celeron or 1st Gen Intel Core | Intel HM55 | 8 GB DDR3 — 1333 MHz (2 slots) | Intel HD Graphics | One 2.5" SATA One DVD Drive | Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Card Optional BT 2.1 Module Optional WWAN Mini PCIe Card (exclusive) | Anti-glare: 1366×768 TN |  M(9) | ||
| 15.6" | ||||||||||||
| L512 | 2010 | 2.49 kg (5.5 lb) | Celeron or 1st Gen Intel Core | Intel HM55 | 8 GB DDR3 — 1333 MHz (2 slots) | Intel HD Graphics | One 2.5" SATA One DVD Drive | Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Card Optional BT 2.1 Module Optional WWAN Mini PCIe Card (exclusive) | Anti-glare: 1366×768 TN | M(9) | ||
2011
In February 2011, the ThinkPad L420 and L520 were announced by Lenovo.[8]
L420 and L520
Continuing the naming convention, the L420 has a 14" display, while the L520 has a 15" display.[8]
The 2011 line of L-series laptops included up to second generation Intel i7 processors, Intel HD Graphics or options for AMD Radeon discrete graphics, Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows 7, and solid-state storage drives.[8] The L420 and L520 laptops offered battery life of up to 11.5 hours and 10.8 hours respectively with the optional 9-cell battery. Lenovo also indicated that the L-series laptops are lighter than similar, competing products.
The L420 and L520 continued the series trend of environmentally friendly features. The L series offered savings on operating costs of 40% annually, as compared to previous generation ThinkPads.[9] The L420 and L520 also featured up to 30% post-consumer recycled content.[9] According to Lenovo, office jugs and used IT equipment had been recycled into different L-series parts including the screen cover, the palm rest, and the top and bottom case.[9] As with most ThinkPad laptops, the L-series models featured certifications from Energy Star and EPEAT Gold.[9]
The Laptop Magazine review of the ThinkPad L420 indicated the pros as being the "great keyboard, affordable price, good battery life, and quick boot time".[10] The battery life marked an improvement over the ThinkPad L412, which was criticized for its low battery life. Laptop Magazine indicated that the cons were weak audio, multitouch gestures, and bland design.[10] Other reviews did not raise similar comments about design. For example, Zimbio only indicated that the L420 comes in a "simple, all-black design".[11] However, the audio was criticized by Zimbio as well, with the reviewer indicating that the sound was slightly muffled.[11]
The L520 was awarded a Business Buy award from Expert Reviews, which indicated in its review that the laptop would appeal to users who preferred "function over form".[12] The review praised the laptop for performance.[12] Points raised about the display were that the backlight was suitably bright and even, and while colors were clear, they were not as vibrant as those found on a glossy screen.[12] This was suggested by the reviewer to be due to the matte finish on the screen, meant to reduce glare from overhead lighting.[12] The keyboard was lauded, with the reviewers praising the large, molded keys that gave 'great feedback'.[12] The only point of contention was the function key, replacing the Control key at the bottom left corner of the keyboard.[12]
14" (L420)
The L420 has a 14.0-inch display.
15" (L520)
The L520 has a 15.6-inch display.
| Model | Release (US) | Dimensions | Weight (min) | CPU | Chipset | Memory (max) | Graphics | Storage | Networking | Screen | Battery | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14" | ||||||||||||
| L420 | 2011 | 2.24 kg (4.9 lb) | Celeron or 2nd Gen Intel Core | Intel HM65 | 16 GB DDR3 — 1333 MHz (2 slots) | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | One 2.5" SATA One DVD Drive | Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Card Optional BT 3.0 Module Optional WWAN mSATA Card | Anti-glare: 1366×768 TN | M(9) | ||
| L421 | 2011 | | ||||||||||
| 15.6" | ||||||||||||
| L520 | 2011 | 2.51 kg (5.5 lb) | Celeron or 2nd Gen Intel Core | Intel HM65 | 16 GB DDR3 — 1333 MHz (2 slots) | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | One 2.5" SATA One DVD Drive | Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Card Optional BT 3.0 Module Optional WWAN mSATA Card | Anti-glare: 1366×768 TN | M(9) | ||
2012
In May 2012, the ThinkPad L430 and L530 were announced by Lenovo.[13]
L430 and L530
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The L430 and L530 replaced the L420 and L520. They have the new, island type keyboard.
14" (L430)
The L430 has a 14.0-inch display.
15" (L530)
The L530 has a 15.6-inch display.
| Model | Release (US) | Dimensions | Weight (min) | CPU | Chipset | Memory (max) | Graphics | Storage | Networking | Screen | Battery | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14" | ||||||||||||
| L430 | 2012 | 2.32 kg (5.1 lb) | Celeron, or 2nd or 3rd Gen Intel Core | Intel HM76 | 16 GB DDR3L — 1600 MHz (2 slots) | Intel HD Graphics 3000 OR 4000 | One 2.5" SATA One DVD Drive | Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Card Optional BT 4.0 Module Optional WWAN mSATA Card | Anti-glare: 1366×768 TN | M(9) | ||
| 15.6" | ||||||||||||
| L530 | 2012 | 2.58 kg (5.7 lb) | Celeron, or 2nd or 3rd Gen Intel Core | Intel HM76 | 16 GB DDR3L — 1600 MHz (2 slots) | Intel HD Graphics 3000 OR 4000 | One 2.5" SATA One DVD Drive | Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Card Optional BT 4.0 Module Optional WWAN mSATA Card | Anti-glare: 1366×768 TN | M(9) | ||
2013
L440 and L540
Introduced in October 2013, these feature the new 4th-gen Haswell Intel CPUs, and the new press-to-click 5-point touchpad, integrating the trackpoint's buttons with the top of the touchpad.[14]
14" (L440)
The L440 has a 14.0-inch display.
15" (L540)
The L540 has a 15.6-inch display.
| Model | Release (US) | Dimensions | Weight (min) | CPU | Chipset | Memory (max) | Graphics | Storage | Networking | Screen | Battery | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14" | ||||||||||||
| L440 | 2013 | 2.25 kg (5.0 lb) | Celeron or 4th Gen Intel Core | 16 GB DDR3L — 1600 MHz (2 slots) | Intel HD Graphics or Intel HD Graphics 4600 | One 2.5" SATA One DVD Drive | Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card Optional WWAN M.2 SATA Card | Anti-glare: 1366×768 TN | M(9) | |||
| 15.6" | ||||||||||||
| L540 | 2013 | 2.52 kg (5.6 lb) | Celeron or 4th Gen Intel Core | 16 GB DDR3L — 1600 MHz (2 slots) | Intel HD Graphics or Intel HD Graphics 4600 | One 2.5" SATA One DVD Drive | Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card Optional WWAN M.2 SATA Card | Anti-glare: 1366×768 TN | M(9) | |||
2014
L450
Features the 4th-gen Haswell Intel CPUs and the 5th-gen Broadwell Intel CPUs.
14" (L450)
The L450 has a 14.0-inch display.
| Model | Release (US) | Dimensions | Weight (min) | CPU | Chipset | Memory (max) | Graphics | Storage | Networking | Screen | Battery | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14" | ||||||||||||
| L450 | 2014 | 1.93 kg (4.3 lb) | Celeron, or 4th or 5th Gen Intel Core | 32 GB DDR3L — 1600 MHz (2 slots) | Intel HD Graphics, or Intel HD Graphics 4400 or 5500 | One 2.5" SATA | Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card Optional WWAN M.2 SATA Card | Anti-glare: 1366×768 TN | M(6) | |||
2016
L460 and L560
Introduced in first quarter 2016, these feature the new 6th-gen Skylake Intel CPUs.
14" (L460)
The L460 has a 14.0-inch display.
15" (L560)
The L560 has a 15.6-inch display.
| Model | Release (US) | Dimensions | Weight (min) | CPU | Chipset | Memory (max) | Graphics | Storage | Networking | Screen | Battery | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14" | ||||||||||||
| L460 | 2016 | 1.93 kg (4.3 lb) | Celeron or 6th Gen Intel Core | 32 GB DDR3L — 1600 MHz (2 slots) | Intel HD 510 or 520 | One 2.5" SATA | Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card Optional WWAN M.2 Card (exclusive) | Anti-glare: 1366×768 TN | M(6) | |||
| 15.6" | ||||||||||||
| L560 | 2016 | 2.38 kg (5.2 lb) | Celeron or 6th Gen Intel Core | 32 GB DDR3L — 1600 MHz (2 slots) | Intel HD 510 or 520 | One 2.5" SATA Optional One DVD Drive | Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card Optional WWAN M.2 Card (exclusive) | Anti-glare: 1366×768 TN | M(6) | |||
2017
L470 and L570
Introduced in first quarter 2017, these feature the new 7th-gen Kabylake Intel CPUs.
14" (L470)
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The L470 has a 14.0-inch display.
15" (L570)
The L570 has a 15.6-inch display.
| Model | Release (US) | Dimensions | Weight (min) | CPU | Chipset | Memory (max) | Graphics | Storage | Networking | Screen | Battery | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14" | ||||||||||||
| L470 | 2017 | 1.87 kg (4.1 lb) | Celeron, or 6th or 7th Gen Intel Core | 64 GB DDR4 — 2133 MHz (2 slots) | Intel HD 520, 610 or 620 | One 2.5" SATA or One M.2 x2 | Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card Optional WWAN M.2 SATA Card | Anti-glare: 1366×768 TN | M(6) | |||
| 15.6" | ||||||||||||
| L570 [15] | 2017 | 2.38 kg (5.2 lb) | Celeron, or 6th or 7th Gen Intel Core | 64 GB DDR4 — 2133 MHz (2 slots) | Intel HD 520, 610 or 620 | One 2.5" SATA or One M.2 x2 Optional One DVD Drive | Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card Optional WWAN M.2 SATA Card | Anti-glare: 1366×768 TN | M(6) | |||
2018
L380, L380 Yoga, L480, and L580
Introduced in first quarter 2018, these feature Celeron, 7th-gen, or the new 8th-gen Kaby Lake-R Intel CPUs.[16]
13" (L380, L380 Yoga)
The L380 and L380 Yoga have a 13.3-inch display. The Yoga is convertible.
14" (L480)
The L480 has a 14.0-inch display.
15" (L580)
The L580 has a 15.6-inch display.
| Model | Release (US) | Dimensions | Weight (min) | CPU | Chipset | Memory (max) | Graphics | Storage | Networking | Screen | Battery | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.3" | ||||||||||||
| L380 | 2018 | 1.46 kg (3.2 lb) | Celeron, or 7th or 8th Gen Intel Core | 64 GB DDR4 — 2133 or 2400 (8th Gen) MHz (2 slots) | Intel HD 610, 620, or UHD 620 | One M.2 x4 | Mini Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card | Anti-glare: 1366×768 TN | m | |||
| L380 Yoga | 2018 | 1.56 kg (3.4 lb) | 7th or 8th Gen Intel Core | 64 GB DDR4 — 2133 or 2400 (8th Gen) MHz (2 slots) | Intel HD 620 or UHD 620 | One M.2 x4 | Mini Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card | Anti-glare: 1920×1080 IPS | m | Soldered charging port | ||
| 14" | ||||||||||||
| L480 | 2018 | 1.68 kg (3.7 lb) | Celeron, or 7th or 8th Gen Intel Core | 64 GB DDR4 — 2133 or 2400 (8th Gen) MHz (2 slots) | Intel HD 610, 620, or UHD 620 | One 2.5" SATA 7mm or One M.2 x2 | Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card Optional WWAN M.2 x2 Card | Anti-glare: 1366×768 TN | m | ThinkShutter Soldered charging port | ||
| 15.6" | ||||||||||||
| L580 | 2018 | 2.0 kg (4.4 lb) | Celeron, or 7th or 8th Gen Intel Core | 64 GB DDR4 — 2133 or 2400 (8th Gen) MHz (2 slots) | Intel HD 610, 620, or UHD 620 | One 2.5" SATA 7mm or One M.2 x2 | Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card Optional WWAN M.2 x2 Card | Anti-glare: 1366×768 TN | m | ThinkShutter Soldered charging port | ||
2019
L390, L390 Yoga, L490, and L590
Introduced in first quarter 2019, these feature Celeron or the new 8th-gen Whiskey Lake Intel CPUs.[17]
13" (L390, L390 Yoga)
The L390 and L390 Yoga have a 13.3-inch display. The Yoga is convertible.
14" (L490)
The L490 has a 14.0-inch display.
15" (L590)
The L590 has a 15.6-inch display.
| Model | Release (US) | Dimensions | Weight (min) | CPU | Chipset | Memory (max) | Graphics | Storage | Networking | Screen | Battery | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.3" | ||||||||||||
| L390 | 2019 | 1.46 kg (3.2 lb) | Celeron or 8th Gen Intel Core | 64 GB DDR4 — 2400 MHz (2 slots) | Intel UHD Graphics | One M.2 x4 | Mini Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card | Anti-glare: 1366×768 TN | m | |||
| L390 Yoga | 2019 | 1.56 kg (3.4 lb) | 8th Gen Intel Core | 64 GB DDR4 — 2400 MHz (2 slots) | Intel UHD Graphics | One M.2 x4 | Mini Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card | Anti-glare: 1920×1080 IPS Touch | m | |||
| 14" | ||||||||||||
| L490 | 2019 | 1.69 kg (3.7 lb) | Celeron or 8th Gen Intel Core | 64 GB DDR4 — 2400 MHz (2 slots) | Intel UHD Graphics | One 2.5" SATA 7mm or One M.2 x2 | Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card Optional WWAN M.2 x2 Card | Anti-glare: 1366×768 TN | m | ThinkShutter | ||
| 15.6" | ||||||||||||
| L590 | 2019 | 2.03 kg (4.5 lb) | Celeron or 8th Gen Intel Core | 64 GB DDR4 — 2400 MHz (2 slots) | Intel UHD Graphics | One 2.5" SATA 7mm or One M.2 x2 | Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card Optional WWAN M.2 x2 Card | Anti-glare: 1366×768 TN | m | ThinkShutter | ||
2020
L13, L13 Yoga, L14, and L15
Introduced between the last of quarter 2019 and the beginning of 2020, these feature Celeron, Pentium Gold, the new 10th-gen Intel Core CPUs, or 3rd-gen Ryzen Mobile.
13" (L13, L13 Yoga)
The L13 and L13 Yoga have a 13.3-inch display. The Yoga is convertible.
14" (L14)
The L14 has a 14.0-inch display.
15" (L15)
The L15 has a 15.6-inch display.
| Model | Release (US) | Dimensions | Weight (min) | CPU | Chipset | Memory (max) | Graphics | Storage | Networking | Screen | Battery | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.3" | ||||||||||||
| L13 | 2019 | 1.38 kg (3.0 lb) | Celeron or 10th Gen Intel Core | 4/8/16 GB DDR4 — 2400 (Celeron) or 2666 MHz (soldered) | Intel UHD Graphics | One M.2 x4 | Mini Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card | Anti-glare: 1366×768 TN | m | ThinkShutter | ||
| L13 Yoga | 2019 | 1.43 kg (3.2 lb) | 10th Gen Intel Core | 4/8/16 GB DDR4 — 2666 MHz (soldered) | Intel UHD Graphics | One M.2 x4 | Mini Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card | Anti-glare: 1920×1080 IPS Touch | m | ThinkShutter | ||
| 14" | ||||||||||||
| L14 (Intel) | 2019 | 1.61 kg (3.5 lb) | Pentium Gold or 10th Gen Intel Core | 64 GB DDR4 — 2400 (Pentium) or 2666 MHz (2 slots) | Intel UHD Graphics | One 2.5" SATA 7mm or One M.2 x4 | Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card Optional WWAN M.2 x2 Card | Anti-glare: 1366×768 TN | m | ThinkShutter | ||
| L14 (AMD) | 2020 | 1.61 kg (3.5 lb) | 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Mobile | 64 GB DDR4 — 3200 MHz (2 slots) | AMD Radeon 7 nm Vega 6 or 7 | One M.2 x4 | Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card Optional WWAN M.2 x? Card (?) | Anti-glare: 1366×768 TN | m | ThinkShutter | ||
| 15.6" | ||||||||||||
| L15 (Intel) | 2019 | 1.98 kg (4.4 lb) | Celeron or 10th Gen Intel Core | 64 GB DDR4 — 2400 (Celeron) or 2666 MHz (2 slots) | Intel UHD Graphics | One 2.5" SATA 7mm or One M.2 x4 | Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card Optional WWAN M.2 x2 Card | Anti-glare: 1366×768 TN | m | ThinkShutter | ||
| L15 (AMD) | 2020 | 1.98 kg (4.4 lb) | 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Mobile | 64 GB DDR4 — 3200 MHz (2 slots) | AMD Radeon 7 nm Vega 6 or 7 | One M.2 x4 | Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card Optional WWAN M.2 x? Card (?) | Anti-glare: 1366×768 TN | m | ThinkShutter | ||
2021
L13 Gen 2 (Intel)
L13 Gen 2 (AMD)
L13 Yoga Gen 2 (Intel)
L13 Yoga Gen 2 (AMD)
L14 Gen 2 (Intel)
L14 Gen 2 (AMD)
L15 Gen 2 (Intel)
L15 Gen 2 (AMD)
| Model | Release (US) | Dimensions (mm / in) | Weight (min) | CPU | Chipset | Memory (max) | Graphics | Storage | Networking | Screen | Battery | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.3" | ||||||||||||
| L13 Gen 2 (Intel)[18] | Nov 2020 | 311.5 × 219 × 17.6 12.26 × 8.62 × 0.69 | 1.39 kg (3.1 lb) | Celeron 6305 or 11th Gen Intel Core i3-1115G4 i5-1135G7 i5-1145G7 i7-1165G7 i7-1185G7 | 4/8/16 GB DDR4 — 3200 MHz () | Intel UHD (Celeron/G4) or Intel Iris Xe G7 | One M.2 x4 Drive | Mini Gigabit Ethernet Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 + BT 5.1 () No WWAN | 1366 × 768 TN 1920 × 1080 IPS 250 nits 1920 × 1080 IPS Touch | m 46Wh | One TB4 One USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | |
| L13 Gen 2 (AMD)[19] | 2021 | 4th Gen AMD Ryzen Mobile Ryzen 3 5400U Ryzen 5 5600U Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U Ryzen 7 Pro 5850U | 8/16 GB DDR4 — 3200 MHz () | AMD Radeon | Mini Gigabit Ethernet Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 + BT 5.1 () No WWAN | One USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 One USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | ||||||
| L13 Yoga Gen 2 (Intel)[20] | Aug 2021 | 311.5 × 219 × 17.6 12.26 × 8.62 × 0.69 | 1.44 kg (3.2 lb) | 11th Gen Intel Core i3-1115G4 i5-1135G7 i5-1145G7 i7-1165G7 i7-1185G7 | 4/8/16 GB DDR4 — 3200 MHz () | Intel UHD (G4) or Intel Iris Xe G7 | One M.2 x4 Drive | Mini Gigabit Ethernet Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 + BT 5.1 () No WWAN | 1920 × 1080 IPS Touch 300 nits | m 46Wh | One TB4 One USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | |
| L13 Yoga Gen 2 (AMD)[21] | Aug 2021 | 4th Gen AMD Ryzen Mobile Ryzen 3 5400U Ryzen 5 5600U Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U Ryzen 7 Pro 5850U | 8/16 GB DDR4 — 3200 MHz () | AMD Radeon | Mini Gigabit Ethernet Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 + BT 5.1 () No WWAN | One USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 One USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | ||||||
| 14" | ||||||||||||
| L14 Gen 2 (Intel)[22] | Jan 2021 | 331 × 235 × 19.1–20.4 13.03 × 9.25 × 0.75–0.80 | 1.59–1.74 kg (3.5–3.8 lb) | Pentium Gold 7505 or 11th Gen Intel Core i3-1115G4 i5-1135G7 i5-1145G7 i7-1165G7 i7-1185G7 | 64 GB DDR4 — 3200 MHz | Intel UHD (Pentium/G4) or Intel Iris Xe G7 Optional NVIDIA GeForce MX450 (2 GB GDDR6) | One M.2 x4 Drive + One 2.5" HDD OR One M.2 x4 Drive | Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ax + BT 5.1 () Optional WWAN M.2 Card | 1366 × 768 TN 1920 × 1080 IPS 250 nits 1920 × 1080 400 nits Low Power 1920 × 1080 IPS Touch | m 45Wh | One TB4 One USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | |
| L14 Gen 2 (AMD)[23] | Aug 2021 | 331 × 235 × 20.4 13.03 × 9.25 × 0.80 | 1.59 kg (3.5 lb) | 4th Gen AMD Ryzen Mobile Ryzen 3 5400U Ryzen 3 Pro 5450U Ryzen 5 5600U Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U Ryzen 7 Pro 5850U | AMD Radeon | One M.2 x4 Drive | One USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 One USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | |||||
| 15.6" | ||||||||||||
| L15 Gen 2 (Intel)[24] | Feb 2021 | 366.5 × 250 × 21 14.43 × 9.84 × 0.83 | 1.99 kg (4.4 lb) | Celeron 6305 or 11th Gen Intel Core i3-1115G4 i5-1135G7 i5-1145G7 i7-1165G7 i7-1185G7 | 64 GB DDR4 — 3200 MHz | Intel UHD (Pentium/G4) or Intel Iris Xe G7 Optional NVIDIA GeForce MX450 (2 GB GDDR6) | One M.2 x4 Drive + One 2.5" HDD OR One M.2 x4 Drive | Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ax + BT 5.1 () Optional WWAN M.2 Card | 1366 × 768 TN 1920 × 1080 IPS 250 nits 1920 × 1080 IPS Touch | m 45Wh | One TB4 One USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | |
| L15 Gen 2 (AMD)[25] | Jul 2021 | 4th Gen AMD Ryzen Mobile Ryzen 3 5400U Ryzen 3 Pro 5450U Ryzen 5 5600U Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U Ryzen 7 Pro 5850U | AMD Radeon | One M.2 x4 Drive | One USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 One USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | |||||||
2022
L13 Gen 3 (Intel)
L13 Gen 3 (AMD)
L13 Yoga Gen 3 (Intel)
L13 Yoga Gen 3 (AMD)
L14 Gen 3 (Intel)
L14 Gen 3 (AMD)
L15 Gen 3 (Intel)
L15 Gen 3 (AMD)
| Model | Release (US) | Dimensions (mm / in) | Weight (min) | CPU | Chipset | Memory (max) | Graphics | Storage | Networking | Screen | Battery | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.3" | ||||||||||||
| L13 Gen 3 (Intel)[26] | May 2022 | 305 × 218 × 17.3 12.01 × 8.58 × 0.68 | 1.26 kg (2.8 lb) | 12th Gen Intel Core i3-1215U i5-1235U | 8/16/32 GB DDR4 — 3200 MHz () | Intel UHD (1215U) or Intel Iris Xe | One M.2 x4 Drive | No onboard Ethernet Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 + BT 5.1 () Optional WWAN M.2 Card | 1920 × 1200 IPS 300 nits 1920 × 1200 500 nits Privacy Guard 1920 × 1080 IPS Touch | m 46Wh | One TB4 One USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | |
| L13 Gen 3 (AMD)[27] | May 2022 | 4th Gen AMD Ryzen Mobile Ryzen 3 5425U Ryzen 5 5625U Ryzen 5 Pro 5675U Ryzen 7 5825U Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U | AMD Radeon | No onboard Ethernet AMD Wi-Fi 6E RZ616/QC NFA725A + BT 5.1 () Optional WWAN M.2 Card | Two USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | |||||||
| L13 Yoga Gen 3 (Intel)[28] | May 2022 | 305 × 218 × 17.1 12.01 × 8.58 × 0.67 | 1.32 kg (2.9 lb) | 12th Gen Intel Core i3-1215U i5-1235U | 8/16/32 GB DDR4 — 3200 MHz () | Intel UHD (1215U) or Intel Iris Xe | One M.2 x4 Drive | No onboard Ethernet Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 + BT 5.1 () Optional WWAN M.2 Card | 1920 × 1200 IPS Touch 300/500 nits | m 46Wh | One TB4 One USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | |
| L13 Yoga Gen 3 (AMD)[29] | May 2022 | 1.31 kg (2.9 lb) | 4th Gen AMD Ryzen Mobile Ryzen 3 5425U Ryzen 5 5625U Ryzen 5 Pro 5675U Ryzen 7 5825U Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U | AMD Radeon | No onboard Ethernet AMD Wi-Fi 6E RZ616/QC NFA725A + BT 5.1 () Optional WWAN M.2 Card | Two USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | ||||||
| 14" | ||||||||||||
| L14 Gen 3 (Intel)[30] | May 2022 | 325.4 × 217 × 18.73–19.83 12.81 × 8.54 × 0.74–0.78 | 1.39 kg (3.1 lb) | Pentium Gold 8505 12th Gen Intel Core i3-1215U i5-1235U | 64 GB DDR4 — 3200 MHz | Intel UHD (Pentium/1215U) or Intel Iris Xe | One M.2 x4 Drive | Gigabit Ethernet Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 + BT 5.1 () Optional WWAN M.2 Card | 1366 × 768 TN 1920 × 1080 IPS 250 nits 1920 × 1080 400 nits Low Power 1920 × 1080 IPS Touch | m 42Wh 57Wh 63Wh | One TB4 One USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | |
| L14 Gen 3 (AMD)[31] | Apr 2022 | 4th Gen AMD Ryzen Mobile Ryzen 3 5425U Ryzen 3 Pro 5475U Ryzen 5 5625U Ryzen 5 Pro 5675U Ryzen 7 5825U Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U | AMD Radeon | Gigabit Ethernet AMD Wi-Fi 6E RZ616 / QCNFA765 + BT 5.1 () Optional WWAN M.2 Card | One USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 One USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | |||||||
| 15.6" | ||||||||||||
| L15 Gen 3 (Intel)[32] | May 2022 | 360.2 × 237 × 19.93 14.18 × 9.33 × 0.78 | 1.76 kg (3.9 lb) | Pentium Gold 8505 12th Gen Intel Core i3-1215U i5-1235U | 64 GB DDR4 — 3200 MHz | Intel UHD (Pentium/1215U) or Intel Iris Xe | One M.2 x4 Drive | Gigabit Ethernet Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 + BT 5.1 () Optional WWAN M.2 Card | 1920 × 1080 IPS 250 nits 1920 × 1080 IPS Touch | m 42Wh 57Wh 63Wh | One TB4 One USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | |
| L15 Gen 3 (AMD)[33] | Apr 2022 | 4th Gen AMD Ryzen Mobile Ryzen 3 5425U Ryzen 3 Pro 5474U Ryzen 5 5625U Ryzen 5 Pro 5675U Ryzen 7 5825U Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U | AMD Radeon | Gigabit Ethernet AMD Wi-Fi 6E RZ616 / QCNFA765 + BT 5.1 () Optional WWAN M.2 Card | One USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 One USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | |||||||
2023
L13 Gen 4 (Intel)
L13 Gen 4 (AMD)
L13 Yoga Gen 4 (Intel)
L13 Yoga Gen 4 (AMD)
L14 Gen 4 (Intel)
L14 Gen 4 (AMD)
L15 Gen 4 (Intel)
L15 Gen 4 (AMD)
| Model | Release (US) | Dimensions (mm / in) | Weight (min) | CPU | Chipset | Memory (max) | Graphics | Storage | Networking | Screen | Battery | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.3" | ||||||||||||
| L13 Gen 4 (Intel)[34] | Apr 2023 | 305 × 218 × 17.23 12.01 × 8.58 × 0.68 | 1.26 kg (2.8 lb) | 13th Gen Intel Core i3-1315U i5-1335U | 8/16/32 GB DDR4 — 3200 MHz () | Intel UHD (i3-1315U) or Intel Iris Xe | One M.2 x4 Drive | No onboard Ethernet Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 + BT 5.1 () Optional WWAN M.2 Card | 1920 × 1200 IPS 300 nits 1920 × 1200 IPS 400 nits Low Power 1920 × 1080 IPS Touch | m 46Wh | One TB4 One USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | |
| L13 Gen 4 (AMD)[35] | Apr 2023 | 6th Gen AMD Ryzen Mobile Ryzen 3 Pro 7330U Ryzen 5 Pro 7530U Ryzen 7 Pro 7730U | AMD Radeon | No onboard Ethernet Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 + BT 5.1 () Optional WWAN M.2 Card | Two USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | |||||||
| L13 Yoga Gen 4 (Intel)[36] | Jul 2023 | 305 × 218 × 17.06 12.01 × 8.58 × 0.67 | 1.32 kg (2.9 lb) | 13th Gen Intel Core i3-1315U i5-1335U | 8/16/32 GB LPDDR5 — 4800 MHz () | Intel UHD (i3-1315U) or Intel Iris Xe | One M.2 x4 Drive | No onboard Ethernet Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 + BT 5.1 () Optional WWAN M.2 Card | 1920 × 1200 IPS Touch 300 nits 1920 × 1200 IPS Touch 400 nits Low Power | m 46Wh | One TB4 One USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | |
| L13 Yoga Gen 4 (AMD)[37] | Jul 2023 | 1.31 kg (2.9 lb) | 6th Gen AMD Ryzen Mobile Ryzen 3 Pro 7330U Ryzen 5 Pro 7530U Ryzen 7 Pro 7730U | 8/16/32 GB DDR4 — 3200 MHz () | AMD Radeon | No onboard Ethernet Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 + BT 5.1 () Optional WWAN M.2 Card | Two USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | |||||
| 14" | ||||||||||||
| L14 Gen 4 (Intel)[38] | May 2023 | 325.4 × 217 × 18.73–19.83 12.81 × 8.54 × 0.74–0.78 | 1.4 kg (3.1 lb) | 13th Gen Intel Core U300 i3-1315U | 64 GB DDR4 — 3200 MHz | Intel UHD (U300/i3-1315U) or Intel Iris Xe Optional NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (2 GB GDDR6) | One M.2 x4 Drive | Gigabit Ethernet Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 + BT 5.1 () Optional WWAN M.2 Card | 1366 × 768 TN 1920 × 1080 IPS 250 nits 1920 × 1080 IPS 400 nits Low Power 1920 × 1080 IPS Touch | m 46.5Wh 57Wh 63Wh | One TB4 One USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | |
| L14 Gen 4 (AMD)[39] | May 2023 | 6th Gen AMD Ryzen Mobile Ryzen 3 Pro 7330U Ryzen 5 Pro 7530U Ryzen 7 Pro 7730U | AMD Radeon | Gigabit Ethernet AMD Wi-Fi 6E RZ616 + BT 5.1 () Optional WWAN M.2 Card | Two USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | |||||||
| 15.6" | ||||||||||||
| L15 Gen 4 (Intel)[40] | May 2023 | 360.2 × 237 × 19.93 14.18 × 9.33 × 0.78 | 1.77 kg (3.9 lb) | 13th Gen Intel Core U300 i3-1315U | 64 GB DDR4 — 3200 MHz | Intel UHD (U300/i3-1315U) or Intel Iris Xe Optional NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (2 GB GDDR6) | One M.2 x4 Drive | Gigabit Ethernet Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 + BT 5.1 () Optional WWAN M.2 Card | 1920 × 1080 IPS 250 nits 1920 × 1080 IPS Touch | m 46.5Wh 57Wh 63Wh | One TB4 One USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | |
| L15 Gen 4 (AMD)[41] | May 2023 | 6th Gen AMD Ryzen Mobile Ryzen 3 Pro 7330U Ryzen 5 Pro 7530U Ryzen 7 Pro 7730U | AMD Radeon | Gigabit Ethernet AMD Wi-Fi 6E RZ616 + BT 5.1 () Optional WWAN M.2 Card | Two USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | |||||||