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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

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PERFORMANCE
Processor
Processor Family
11th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 / i7 Processor
Processor**[1]
Processor Name Cores Threads Base Frequency Max Frequency Cache Processor Graphics
Core i5-1135G7 4 8 2.4GHz 4.2GHz 8MB Intel Iris® Xe Graphics
Core i5-1145G7 4 8 2.6GHz 4.4GHz 8MB Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Core i7-1165G7 4 8 2.8GHz 4.7GHz 12MB Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Core i7-1185G7 4 8 3.0GHz 4.8GHz 12MB Intel Iris Xe Graphics

Notes:
1 . 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:
1 . 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]
Graphics Type Memory Key Features
Intel Iris Xe Graphics Integrated Shared DirectX® 12.1
NVIDIA® GeForce MX450 Discrete 2GB GDDR6 DirectX 12

Notes:
1 . 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:
1 . Refresh rates >60hz also supported, however max resolution will be limited.

Chipset
Chipset

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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:
1 . 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 Type Interface Security
M.2 2242 SSD PCIe NVMe®, PCIe 3.0 x4 -
M.2 2280 SSD PCIe NVMe, PCIe x4 Opal 2.0
M.2 2280 SSD PCIe NVMe, PCIe 4.0 x4 Performance Opal 2.0

Notes:
1 . 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.
2 . 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:
1 . No microphone is for special bid only.

Battery
Battery

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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:
1 . All battery life claims are approximate maximum and based on results using the MobileMark 2014, MobileMark 2018,
MobileMark 25, 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:
1 . AC adapter offerings depend on the country.
2 . No power adapter is for special bid only. In EMEA only 65W USB-C AC adapter is available.

DESIGN
Display
Display**[1][2]
Aspect Contrast Color Viewing Angle
Size Resolution Touch Type Brightness Surface Key Features
Ratio Ratio Gamut (L/R/U/D)
FHD Anti- 45%
15.6" None IPS 300 nits 16:9 800:1 85°/85°/85°/85° -
(1920x1080) glare NTSC
FHD Multi- Anti- 45%
15.6" IPS 300 nits 16:9 800:1 85°/85°/85°/85° -
(1920x1080) touch glare NTSC
100% Dolby Vision™,
UHD Anti-
15.6" None IPS 600 nits 16:9 1400:1 Adobe® 85°/85°/85°/85° DisplayHDR™
(3840x2160) glare
RGB 400
Touchscreen
• On-cell multi-touch, supports 10-point touch
• Non-touch

Notes:
1 . 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
2 . IPS (in-plane switching) technology may refer to IPS, PLS, ADS, AHVA, AAS.

Input Device
Keyboard
6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, numeric keypad
Keyboard Backlight
• LED backlight
• Non-backlight
UltraNav™

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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]
Models Weight
Models with aluminium top cover and FHD non-touch display Starting at 1.79 kg (3.96 lbs)
Models with PPS top cover and FHD non-touch display Starting at 1.82 kg (4.02 lbs)
Models with aluminium top cover and FHD touch display Starting at 1.81 kg (3.999 lbs)
Models with PPS top cover and FHD touch display Starting at 1.84 kg (4.07 lbs)
Models with PPS top cover and UHD display Starting 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:
1 . The system dimensions may vary depending on configurations.
2 . 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.
3 . 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:

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1 . Bluetooth 5.2 is hardware ready but may run at a lower version due to OS limitations.
2 . 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:
1 . 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
2 . 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

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• 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:
1 . 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:
1 . 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.
2 . 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:
1 . 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 Registered
• ENERGY STAR® 8.0
• TCO Certified
• RoHS compliant

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Notes:
1 . The items listed under the "Green Certifications" section may not only refer to certification but also registration or self-
declaration.
2 . 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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