Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL i7-1165G7 12GB 2TB HDD Laptop

1920x1080i7-1165G712GB DDR42TB HDD65W

A productivity-focused 15.6-inch laptop pairing an 11th Gen Intel Core i7 with dual storage and Windows 11 Pro.

Check availability
Affiliate Disclosure: Studio Supplies may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page, at no additional cost to you. This helps support our editorial team.

Notice a mistake? Let Us Know

Overview

The Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL is a 15.6-inch business laptop powered by the Intel Core i7-1165G7, a quad-core, eight-thread processor with boost speeds up to 4.7 GHz and Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics. Its dual storage configuration pairs a 256GB PCIe SSD for responsive system performance with a 2TB HDD for ample document, media, and project file storage. The 12GB of DDR4 RAM (8GB soldered, 4GB in a replaceable SO-DIMM slot) handles multitasking across office applications, browsers, and collaboration tools.

The 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display delivers accurate colors and wide viewing angles for spreadsheets, presentations, and content work. Connectivity is a strong point, with Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 ports, HDMI, an SD card reader, and Wi-Fi 6 providing flexibility for peripherals, displays, and networking. At 3.75 pounds and 0.75 inches thin, the ThinkBook 15 G2 is portable enough for commuting between home and office. Pre-loaded with Windows 11 Pro and a one-year Microsoft 365 Personal subscription, it arrives ready for professional use with enterprise-grade security features including a fingerprint reader.

Key Features

15.6" Full HD (1920x1080) 60Hz IPS Display; Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Wifi, Bluetooth 5.1, 720p HD Webcam, FP Security, Backlit, .

Intel Core i7-1165G7 Quad Core 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1165G7 2.80GHz Processor

12GB DDR4 RAM (8GB Onboard + 4GB SODIMM); 65W Power Supply, 3-Cell 45 WHr Battery; Mineral Grey Color, .

256GB PCIe NVMe SSD + 2TB HDD; 2 USB 3.2 Gen1, 1 HDMI, Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C), USB 3.2 Type-C Gen2, Windows 11 Pro-64.,

Includes Microsoft 365 Personal 1 Year Subscription for 1 User

Specifications

Processor
Intel Core i7-1165G7 2.80GHz (up to 4.7 GHz, 12MB Cache, 4-Cores, 8-Threads)
Memory
12GB DDR4 (8GB Onboard + 4GB SO-DIMM)
Storage
256GB PCIe SSD + 2TB HDD
Display
15.6" Full HD (1920x1080) 60Hz IPS
Graphics
Intel Iris Xe Integrated
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6 AX201, Bluetooth 5.1
Ports
2x USB 3.2 Gen1, HDMI, Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C), USB 3.2 Type-C Gen2, SD Card Reader, Audio Combo Jack
Webcam
720p HD
Battery
3-Cell 45 WHr, 65W Power Supply
Security
Fingerprint Reader, Backlit Keyboard
Dimensions
14.05 x 9.25 x 0.75 inches
Weight
3.75 lbs
Color
Mineral Grey
Software
Microsoft 365 Personal (1 Year)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Dual storage setup provides SSD speed for the OS and apps alongside 2TB of HDD space for large files
  • Thunderbolt 4 port enables high-speed peripherals, external displays, and docking station connectivity
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed with business features like BitLocker, Remote Desktop, and domain join
  • Lightweight at 3.75 lbs with a slim 0.75-inch profile for a 15.6-inch laptop

👎 Cons

  • 12GB RAM is an unusual and modest configuration for an i7-powered business laptop
  • 256GB SSD is relatively small for primary storage, relying on the slower HDD for overflow
  • 720p webcam produces below-average video quality for video conferencing
  • 60Hz IPS display is adequate but unremarkable, with no high-refresh or high-resolution options

Frequently Asked Questions

It comes with a 256GB PCIe SSD for fast boot and application loading, plus a 2TB HDD for bulk file and data storage.
The laptop has 8GB soldered onboard plus one SO-DIMM slot (currently with 4GB). You can replace the SO-DIMM module with a larger one to increase total memory, up to the board's maximum supported capacity.
Yes, it includes one Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C) port, which supports high-speed data transfer, display output, and charging.
It features a fingerprint reader for biometric login and a backlit keyboard, along with Windows 11 Pro security features like BitLocker.
No, it includes a one-year Microsoft 365 Personal subscription for one user. After the first year, you would need to renew the subscription separately.