Lenovo V15 Gen 2 (AMD) (2021)

Sporting a predominantly black design with slim display bezels, textured detailing, and capable performance from AMD Ryzen 5000 Series processors, the Lenovo V15 Gen 2 handles schoolwork and office tasks smoothly for students and office workers alike.

Solid, Minimalist, Yet Refined Design

My first impression of this laptop is its all-black chassis, accented only by the blue background of the Lenovo logo. It feels solid and secure in the hand, though the surface picks up fingerprints rather easily, so I recommend wiping it down regularly to keep it looking sharp.

The machine maintains a durable, clean profile with subtly rounded corners, alongside the familiar vertically aligned Lenovo logo on the right edge. Weighing 1.7 kg with a thickness of 19.9 mm, it forms a sturdy chassis that slips easily into a backpack, making it comfortable to carry along for classes or study sessions at a coffee shop.

The 180-degree hinge makes group work easier whenever you want to share information with someone sitting across from you. However, because it is equipped with a TN display panel, viewing angles are somewhat limited, so looking directly at the screen gives you the best image quality.

Reliable Specs for Smooth Everyday Work

The Lenovo V15 Gen 2 comes equipped with an AMD Ryzen 5000 Series CPU and capable integrated AMD Radeon™ Graphics, powering through office workflows in PowerPoint, Excel, and everyday graphics work in Canva, Figma, or Photoshop.

With 8/16gb of DDR4 RAM delivering solid multitasking, daily usage feels smooth. Even on battery power while running 10 - 12 Chrome tabs, streaming music, browsing the web, and running Photoshop, the machine remained stable and responsive to every click.

The SSD m2 Nvme drive provides ample everyday storage. You will have plenty of room for Office and Adobe productivity apps, though for gaming, I recommend upgrading your storage since the laptop includes an additional SATA HDD slot supporting up to 1 TB. Thanks to the fast data transfer rates of the SSD, booting the system and launching Photoshop takes under 10 seconds.

Sharp Display and Crisp Audio

The Lenovo V15 Gen 2 features a 15.6-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) screen with 300 nits of brightness for crisp visuals, though at this brightness level, viewing can be a bit challenging outdoors or in brightly lit areas.

Low Blue Light technology reduces blue light emission, while the Anti Glare coating prevents eye fatigue during long sessions. The built-in TN display panel provides fast response times and solid contrast when viewed head-on.

Testing the screen with dedicated Spyder 5 Pro software yields respectable results, measuring 62% sRGB, 47% Adobe RGB, and 46 % DCI-P3.

Built-in Dolby audio technology produces lively sound free from distortion. While the volume is not overly loud, the audio quality remains clean with good sound reproduction, making it well-suited for streaming movies or listening to music to unwind after work.

Comfortable Keyboard and Modern Security

The keyboard on the Lenovo V15 Gen 2 features a familiar layout with deep key travel and accurate typing. It is a slight drawback that the laptop lacks a backlit keyboard, which can make typing tricky in low-light environments; hopefully, Lenovo adds backlighting in future iterations to improve the overall typing experience.

An integrated TPM 2.0 chip offers peace of mind by keeping personal data protected through automatic data encryption. The camera privacy shutter not only shields the lens from dust, but also keeps personal privacy safe from being stolen by hackers.
Related models are collected in the Lenovo laptops category. Two other models worth a look: the Lenovo V15 Gen 4 (2025) and the Lenovo V14 Gen 4 (2025).

Versatile Connectivity

A comprehensive port selection including USB, USB Type-C, HDMI, a headphone jack, and LAN is ready to support all your essential tasks, from giving presentations to connecting peripherals quickly.