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Updated March 13, 2024·
When choosing between the Lenovo V15 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, consider that the V15 offers basic functionality at a lower cost, making it suitable for everyday tasks without straining your budget. On the other hand, the ThinkBook 13x, whilst costing more, provides enhanced performance for demanding applications, has a sleeker design, longer battery life, and is more portable. If your work involves engineering software, graphics, or you frequently travel and need a lighter device, the extra investment in the ThinkBook 13x may be justified; otherwise, for typical tasks like web browsing and document editing, the V15 should suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo V15
- The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
231.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Lenovo V15 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is somewhat better.
The Lenovo V15, with a solid CPU and ample RAM, handles everyday tasks smoothly, and its large screen offers comfortable viewing but is less portable and has modest battery life; on the other hand, the ThinkBook 13x, while more expensive, provides enhanced portability with its lightweight design and longer battery life, a high-quality screen, and sufficient CPU and RAM for general use, appealing to those requiring mobility without sacrificing performance. While both have competent keyboards and sufficient storage, the ThinkBook 13x usually offers a quieter, cooler experience with better speakers, useful for extended use in varied environments.
Engineering and Design
6.3
7.9
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Lenovo V15, with its adequate processing power and memory, performs satisfactorily for engineering tasks, but the ThinkBook 13x, with superior CPU, RAM, and GPU, offers a more seamless experience, especially where complex designs are concerned. While both have decent displays and keyboards, the ThinkBook's higher screen quality, combined with its lighter build, makes it a better fit for demanding engineering work and use on the go.
Content Creation
7.3
8.0
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo V15 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.1
7.9
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Lenovo V15 are both good for software development, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
5.4
8.2
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
231.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo V15's screen may disappoint you due to its lower resolution and brightness, making it less vibrant and sharp for everyday tasks. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x boasts a higher-resolution and brighter display with wider color coverage, ensuring your engineering and design work benefits from more accurate colors and clearer details. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ThinkBook 13x's limitations in refresh rate may lead to less fluid motion compared to laptops tailored for gaming with faster screens.
Portability
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the Lenovo V15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.7
7.6
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$579
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo V15 has a price of $579 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.6
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Lenovo V15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo V15 and ThinkBook 13x, both equipped with decent GPUs, manage to run most current games decently but might struggle with very demanding titles due to the GPUs' limitations; they aren't top-tier for gaming or 3D applications. While the screens' refresh rates are adequate for casual gaming, serious gamers would notice less fluid motion, and while they boast satisfactory CPUs and screen quality, they aren't the strongest contenders in those areas compared to specialized gaming or engineering laptops.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo V15 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has 8 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
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How the Lenovo V15 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo V15 | Lenovo ThinkBook 13x |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$579 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | January 30, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78'' | 11.6'' x 8.1'' x 0.5'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.1" | 11.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.3" | 8.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 38 Wh | 74 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 231 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 4.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Marvin Gollor | April 2022
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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