Lenovo ThinkPad E15

Launch

• Announced: May 2022

• Released: Mid-2022

Body

• Dimensions: 365.0 x 240.0 x 18.9 mm (14.37 x 9.45 x 0.74 in)

• Weight: Starting at 1.70 kg (3.75 lbs) for Intel models / 1.78 kg (3.92 lbs) for AMD models

• Build: Aluminum (top cover), PC-ABS plastic (bottom cover)

• SIM: No (Wi-Fi only)

• Water/Dust Resistance: MIL-STD-810H military certification for extreme durability (includes a spill-resistant keyboard)

Display

• Type: IPS LCD (recommended) or TN LCD, Anti-glare

• Size: 15.6 inches, 16:9 ratio

• Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels (FHD)

• Brightness: Up to 300 nits (typical on IPS panels)

• Protection: Standard matte finish

⚙️ Platform

• OS: Windows 11 Pro (with Windows 10 Pro downgrade rights)

• Chipset: Up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 (e.g., i7-1260P) OR AMD Ryzen 5000 Series (e.g., Ryzen 7 5825U)

• CPU: Up to 12 cores (Intel) or 8 cores (AMD)

• GPU: Integrated Intel Iris Xe or AMD Radeon Graphics (Optional discrete NVIDIA GeForce MX550 available on select Intel models)

Memory

• Card Slot: No standard SD reader

• Internal: Up to 40GB DDR4 RAM (8GB soldered + 32GB SO-DIMM) / Up to 1TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (supports dual M.2 SSDs)

• Storage Type: PCIe Gen 4 NVMe M.2 SSD

Main Camera

• Single: No rear-facing camera

• Features: N/A

• Video: N/A

Selfie Camera

• Single: 720p HD or 1080p FHD

• SL 3D: Optional IR Camera for Windows Hello facial recognition

• Video: HD/FHD video recording with dual-array near-field microphones and a physical ThinkShutter privacy cover

Sound

• Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers (2W x 2, tuned by Harman with Dolby Audio)

• 3.5mm Jack: Yes (Headphone/microphone combo)

Communications

• WLAN: Up to Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, 2×2), dual-band

• Bluetooth: 5.1 (or 5.2 depending on the wireless card)

• Positioning: No built-in GPS

• NFC: No

• USB: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (Always On), 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x Thunderbolt 4 (Intel) / USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (AMD) with Power Delivery and DisplayPort, 1x HDMI, 1x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet

Features

• Sensors: Optional fingerprint reader (integrated into the power button), discrete TPM 2.0 security chip

• Other Features: The iconic ThinkPad TrackPoint (red pointing stick), spill-resistant backlit keyboard with a dedicated numeric keypad

Battery

• Type: Li-Ion 45 Wh or 57 Wh options, non-removable

• Charging: 65W USB Type-C AC adapter, supports Rapid Charge (charges up to 80% in 1 hour)

Network

• Technology: No cellular connectivity (Wi-Fi only device)

Here’s a quick recap of what’s included:

• Launch & release dates (representing the 4th generation of the E15 lineup)

• Body and build details (featuring the classic, rugged ThinkPad design with MIL-STD-810H durability)

• Display specs (a standard 15.6-inch FHD anti-glare screen)

• Platform (business-ready configurations available in both Intel 12th Gen and AMD Ryzen 5000 series flavors)

• Memory options (highly upgradeable with an open SO-DIMM slot and dual M.2 SSD slots)

• Cameras (up to 1080p with IR and a built-in privacy shutter)

• Sound, communication, sensors, battery (up to 57Wh), and charging specs

• Key business features including the signature TrackPoint, a full numeric keypad, hardware-level TPM 2.0 security, and an RJ-45 Ethernet port