ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 Last Modify Time: 2023-02-08 17:19:01

Overview

1.
Thunderbolt 4
7.
microSD card reader
2.
Thunderbolt 4
8.
Smart card reader *
3.
Side docking connector *
9.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
4.
USB 3.2 Gen 1
10.
Ethernet (RJ-45) *
5.
HDMI 2.0
11.
Kensington Security Slot
6.
Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
Notes:
  • Items with * are only available on selected models
  • Optional nano-SIM card slot on the rear side (not shown on the sample product above)
  • The combination of 2 and 3 is side docking connector

Performance

Processor

Processor Family

11th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 / i7 Processor

Processor**[1]

Processor NameCoresThreadsBase FrequencyMax FrequencyCacheProcessor Graphics
Core i5-1135G7482.4GHz4.2GHz8MBIntel Iris® Xe Graphics
Core i5-1145G7482.6GHz4.4GHz8MBIntel Iris Xe Graphics
Core i7-1165G7482.8GHz4.7GHz12MBIntel Iris Xe Graphics
Core i7-1185G7483.0GHz4.8GHz12MBIntel 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
  • Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • 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 Iris Xe GraphicsIntegratedSharedDirectX® 12.1
NVIDIA® GeForce MX450Discrete2GB GDDR6DirectX 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[1]

Supports up to 4 independent displays (native display and 3 external monitors via Thunderbolt™ and HDMI®) • Thunderbolt supports up to 5K@60Hz • HDMI supports up to 4K@60Hz

Notes:
  • Refresh rates >60hz also supported, however max resolution will be limited.

Chipset

Chipset

Intel SoC (System on Chip) platform

Memory

Max Memory[1]

  • Up to 40GB (8GB soldered + 32GB SO-DIMM) DDR4-3200
  • Up to 48GB (16GB soldered + 32GB SO-DIMM) DDR4-3200

Memory Slots

One memory soldered to systemboard, one DDR4 SO-DIMM slot, dual-channel capable

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]

One drive, up to 256GB M.2 2242 SSD or 2TB M.2 2280 SSD

Storage Slot

One M.2 2280 PCIe® 3.0 x4 slot

Storage Type**[2]

Disk TypeInterfaceSecurity
M.2 2242 SSDPCIe NVMe®, PCIe 3.0 x4-
M.2 2280 SSDPCIe NVMe, PCIe x4Opal 2.0
M.2 2280 SSDPCIe NVMe, PCIe 4.0 x4 PerformanceOpal 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.
  • The SSD with PCIe 4.0x4 performance is downgraded to closer to PCIe 3.0x4 performance due to the system slot limitation.

Removable Storage

Card Reader

microSD card reader

Multi-Media

Audio Chip

High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek® ALC3287 codec

Speakers

Stereo speakers, 2W x2, Dolby® Audio™

Microphone[1]

  • Dual-microphone array, far-field
  • No microphone

Camera**

  • HD 720p, with privacy shutter, fixed focus
  • HD 720p + IR hybrid, with privacy shutter, fixed focus
  • No camera

Notes:
  • No microphone is for special bid only.

Battery

Battery

Integrated Li-Polymer 57Wh battery, supports Rapid Charge (charge up to 80% in 1hr) with 65W AC adapter

Max Battery Life[1]

MobileMark® 2018: 12 hr JEITA 2.0: 16.8 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]

  • 45W USB-C® (2-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
  • 45W USB-C (3-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
  • 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
  • 65W USB-C slim (2-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
  • 65W USB-C slim (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. In EMEA only 65W USB-C AC adapter is available.

Design

Display

Display**[1]

SizeResolutionTouchTypeBrightnessSurfaceAspect RatioContrast RatioColor GamutViewing Angle (L/R/U/D)Key Features
15.6"FHD (1920x1080)NoneIPS300 nitsAnti-glare16:9800:145% NTSC85°/85°/85°/85°-
15.6"FHD (1920x1080)Multi-touchIPS300 nitsAnti-glare16:9800:145% NTSC85°/85°/85°/85°-
15.6"UHD (3840x2160)NoneIPS600 nitsAnti-glare16:91400:1100% Adobe® RGB85°/85°/85°/85°Dolby Vision™, DisplayHDR™ 400

Touchscreen

  • On-cell touch, supports 10-point touch
  • Non-touch

Notes:
  • California Electronic Waste Recycling Fee In California USA, 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, please go to https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Electronics/Consumer

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

Mechanical

Dimensions (WxDxH)[1]

365.8 x 248 x 19.1 mm (14.40 x 9.76 x 0.75 inches)

Weight[2]

ModelsWeight
Models with aluminium top cover and FHD non-touch displayStarting at 1.79 kg (3.96 lbs)
Models with PPS top cover and FHD non-touch displayStarting at 1.82 kg (4.02 lbs)
Models with aluminium top cover and FHD touch displayStarting at 1.81 kg (3.999 lbs)
Models with PPS top cover and FHD touch displayStarting at 1.84 kg (4.07 lbs)
Models with PPS top cover and UHD displayStarting at 1.75 kg (3.86 lbs)

Case Color**[3]

  • Black
  • Storm grey

Surface Treatment

  • ISO 22196 compliant anti-microbial surface treatment (not including keyboard, display, and display bezel)
  • Not anti-microbial surface treatment

Case Material**

  • PPS / 50% GF (top), PC-ABS / Talc15 + magnesium alloy (keyboard cover), PA / 50% GF (bottom)
  • Aluminium (top), PC-ABS / Talc15 + magnesium alloy (keyboard cover), PA / 50% GF (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.
  • Storm grey case is NOT available in EMEA.

Connectivity

Network

Ethernet**

  • Gigabit Ethernet, Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM (vPro® models), 1x RJ-45, supports Wake-on-LAN
  • Gigabit Ethernet, Intel Ethernet Connection I219-V (non-vPro models), 1x RJ-45, supports Wake-on-LAN
  • No onboard Ethernet

WLAN + Bluetooth®**[1][2]

  • Intel Wi-Fi® 6 AX201, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1

WWAN**

  • Wireless WAN upgradable to 4G (with antenna ready)
  • Quectel EM120R-GL, 4G LTE CAT12, M.2 card
  • Quectel EM120R-GL, 4G LTE CAT12, M.2 card, with embedded eSIM functionality
  • Quectel EM160R, 4G LTE CAT16, MIMO 4x4, M.2 card, with embedded eSIM functionality
  • No support

SIM Card

  • Gemalto eSIM card (physical)
  • No SIM card inbox

NFC

  • Near Field Communication
  • No support

Notes:
  • Bluetooth 5.2 is hardware ready but may run at a lower version due to OS limitations.
  • Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E full features might be limited by country level restrictions. 6GHz Wi-Fi 6E operation is dependent on the support of the operating system, routers/APs/Gateways that support Wi-Fi 6E, and the regional regulatory certifications & spectrum allocation.

Ports[1]

Standard Ports

  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
  • 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4® 40Gbps (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort™ 1.4a)
  • 1x HDMI 2.0
  • 1x microSD card reader
  • 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)

Optional Ports***[2]

  • 1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • 1x Side docking connector
  • 1x Smart card reader
  • 1x Nano-SIM card slot (WWAN support models)

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; USB4 20Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps): 20 Gbit/s; USB4 40Gbps (USB 40Gbps): 40 Gbit/s; Thunderbolt 3/4: 40 Gbit/s
  • For the models without Ethernet connector, it is recommended to use the Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter for Ethernet connection.

Docking

Docking

Various docking solutions supported via side docking connector (optional) or Thunderbolt / USB-C. For more compatible docking solutions, please visit Docking for ThinkPad® T15 Gen 2

Monitor Cable

Monitor Cable***

  • Lenovo HDMI to VGA Monitor Adapter
  • Lenovo USB-C to VGA Adapter
  • Lenovo USB-C to DisplayPort Adapter
  • No monitor cable

Security & Privacy

Security

Security Chip

Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG certified

Physical Locks

Kensington® Security Slot™, 3 x 7 mm

Smart Card Reader

  • Smart card reader
  • No smart card reader

Fingerprint Reader

  • Touch style fingerprint reader on palm rest, match-on-chip
  • No fingerprint reader

BIOS Security

  • Power-on password
  • Supervisor password
  • NVMe password
  • Self-healing BIOS

Other Security

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

Manageability

System Management

System Management[1]

  • Intel vPro
  • Non-vPro

Notes:
  • Intel vPro offers a superset of DASH’s defined capabilities.

Service

Warranty[1]

Base Warranty**[2]

  • 1-year courier or carry-in service
  • 1-year courier or carry-in with 2-year system board service (Korea only)
  • 3-year (1-yr battery) courier or carry-in service
  • 3-year (1-yr battery) limited onsite service

Notes:
  • The warranty upgrades may be bundled with some models, please check the "Included upgrade" column in the specific model's configurations. For more service extensions, please go to https://smartfind.lenovo.com/. To learn more details of warranty policy, please access https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/warranty.
  • No base warranty is for special bid only.

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).

Certifications

Green Certifications[1]

Green Certifications[2]

  • EPEAT™ Gold
  • ENERGY STAR® 8.0
  • 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
  • Feature with ** means that only one offering listed under the feature is configured on selected models.
  • Feature with *** means that one or more offerings listed under the feature could be configured on selected models.
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