Lenovo ThinkPad L390

Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Review: A Look at the Hardware, Specs, Design, and Other Features with This Business Notebook

Thanks to hardware like high-performance Intel processors, a 14-hour battery life, and high-speed memory (DDR4), this ultrathin business laptop offers the freedom to work anywhere. It’s a compact 13.3-inch laptop that is designed for portability. While it doesn’t come with the powerful features as the larger, more expensive business laptops, the Lenovo ThinkPad L390 does offer versatility and affordability, in addition to being very portable.

Using this as a gaming PC really isn’t practical, but you can still enjoy some multimedia. The Intel UHD graphics are capable of streaming videos and audio and delivering presentations, but not for playing graphics-demanding games. You can still expect good performance when it comes to a lot of business tasks.

Another plus of the L390 is the emissions, or lack thereof. The fan runs very quietly. It is turned off entirely when the laptop is idling. Under load, it does run constantly, but it does so quietly and you’ll barely hear it. Even its maximum noise level (31.5 dB(a) is very quiet.

Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Specifications

What about the specs? What configuration can you expect with the Lenovo ThinkPad L390?

• OS Windows 10 Home or Pro (Pro is ideal for business users).
• Display: 13.3-inch anti-glare: 1366 x 768 / 1920 x 1080 IPS / 1920 x 1080 multi-touch IPS
• Processor: (up to) 8th Gen. Intel Core i7 8565U with Turbo Boost (4.60-Ghz) / 4-core / 8MB cache
• Memory: (up to 32GB) DDR4 2400-MHz
• Battery: 45-Wh with Rapid Charge technology – maximum life of 14 hours
• Graphics: Intel UHD 620 integrated
• Storage: (up to) 512GBPCie SSD
• Camera: 720HD camera w/ microphone

It’s available in black and silver and has a starting weight of 3.22-lbs. The dimensions measure 12.67-in. x 8.82-in. x 0.74-in. (W x D x H). It features 2 x 2 watt speakers featuring Dolby Audio and a dual array microphone setup.

There are excellent wireless connectivity features as well, including Intel Dual Band AC (2×2) 9560, NFC, and Bluetooth 5.0 w/ optional vPro. There are a few USB 3.1 Gen. 1, including two Type-C ports and “one always on”. Additional I/O ports include HDMI 1.4, micro SD card reader (4-in-1), and mini RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet.

So, what comes in the box? In addition to the Lenovo ThinkPad L390 itself, the laptop comes with a 65-W power adapter (Type-C), and a Quick Start Guide. It’s recommended that you order it from the official online store so that you get the Base Warranty (one-year). Be on the lookout for Lenovo coupon codes that you can use on ThinkPads.