Display

The ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL can be had with any 15-inch display panel as long as it’s Full HD (1920 x 1080) with a too-wide 16:9 aspect ratio and Nvidia MX450 Graphics. Curiously, there are four display choices within those confines: A 220-nit LCD with no multitouch, a 250-nit IPS panel with no multitouch, a 300-nit IPS panel with 100 percent sRGB gamut coverage and no multitouch, and a 300-nit multitouch IPS panel. The review unit doesn’t support multitouch, but it’s not clear which of the panels I’m using. I find it bright enough for indoor work, where this PC belongs, but it would get washed out if you tried to use it outdoors.

Keyboard, touchpad, and fingerprint reader

Lenovo’s keyboards are widely lauded by fans for being the best in the business, but I don’t feel that that’s been the case for years: Companies like HP, Dell, and even Microsoft offer superior typing experiences, thanks to their tighter and shorter key throws. But whatever you think of Lenovo’s keyboards, the ThinkBook 15 will prove challenging for many, like myself, who like to keep their hands on the keyboard and their eyes on the screen.