Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 i7-1165G7 16GB 512GB 15.6 Touch laptop

ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 i7-1165G7

This 15.6-inch laptop pairs an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor with 16GB of DDR4 memory and a 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD. The 60Hz Full HD touchscreen supports pen and finger input for annotation or navigation. It ships with Windows 11 Pro 64-bit and includes a 720p webcam, backlit keyboard and Wi-Fi 6E AX210 connectivity. The 3-cell 45 WHr battery and 65W adapter complete the mobile package.

Sustained workload behaviour

The four-core, eight-thread CPU reaches a 4.7 GHz turbo frequency, while the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics share system memory. Under continuous load the 65W power supply and compact thermal solution will throttle clocks to maintain safe temperatures, so extended compiles or large data exports run slower than short bursts. Fan noise increases noticeably during prolonged heavy use. The single-channel memory configuration limits graphics throughput compared with dual-channel designs.

Setup checks before ordering

Verify that your peripherals can use the available ports: two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, one HDMI, one Thunderbolt 4 Type-C and one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C. The Micro SD reader accepts UHS-I cards only. The 4.39 lb chassis measures 14.50 by 9.88 by 0.88 inches, so confirm your bag or dock accommodates those dimensions. The soldered memory cannot be upgraded later.