Review Lenovo V17 G4 IRU
Lenovo V17 G4 IRU · Intel U300 · UHD Graphics Xe G4
Intel Processor U300 · Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs · 8GB DDR4-3200 (1× soldered + 1× SO-DIMM) · 512GB SSD (WD PC SN740) · 17.3″ 1920×1080 IPS 60Hz · 2.09 kg
Moderate temperature & noise – solid colour space coverage (~90% sRGB) for the price,
decent runtimes, good input devices.
No keyboard backlighting, SSD throttles at times,
only one M.2 slot, weak iGPU, RAM is partially soldered.
A good everyday companion – affordable 17-inch all-rounder.
Display – 17.3″ IPS · 1920×1080 · 60Hz · 89.3% sRGB
Panel: BOEhydis NV173FHM-N4K – 17.3″ 1920×1080, IPS, matte, 60Hz.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brightness (centre) | ~330 cd/m² |
| Contrast | 868:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 89.3% |
| AdobeRGB coverage | 65.3% |
| Display P3 coverage | 69% |
| Response time (B/W) | 13 ms |
| Response time (grey) | 21.5 ms |
| PWM | Not detected |
| Finish | Matte |
- Good sRGB coverage (89.3%) for a budget laptop
- No PWM flickering
- Mediocre contrast (868:1)
Panel FRU: BOEhydis NV173FHM-N4K (17.3″ 1920×1080 IPS, 60Hz, matte)
Processor – Intel Processor U300 · 5c/6t · Raptor Lake-U
- Model: Intel Processor U300 – 1× P-Core, 4× E-Core
- Boost: 4.4 GHz (P-Core)
- TDP: 35 W PL2 / 20 W PL1 (sustained)
- Cinebench R23 Multi: ~4,905 pts
- Entry-level performance
CPU FRU: Intel Processor U300 (Raptor Lake-U, soldered BGA)
Graphics – Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs · integrated
- Model: Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
- 3DMark Time Spy: ~731 pts
- Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Low): ~7.4 fps
- Very weak graphics performance
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy | 731 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike | 1,673 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 3,330 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Low) | ~7.4 fps |
Weak iGPU – not suitable for gaming.
GPU FRU: Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs (integrated, DDR4)
Memory – 8GB DDR4-3200 · 1× soldered · 1× SO-DIMM free
- Capacity: 8 GB DDR4-3200 (1× soldered, 1× SO-DIMM empty)
- Partially soldered – one free SO-DIMM slot
One SO-DIMM slot is free – can upgrade.
RAM FRU: 1× soldered 8GB + 1× SO-DIMM free – one slot upgradeable
Storage – 512GB WD PC SN740 · PCIe 4.0 · only 1× M.2 2280 slot
- Drive: WD PC SN740 512GB SDDPMQD-512G-1101 – 512 GB, PCIe 4.0
- Seq. read: ~4,227 MB/s
- Seq. write: ~2,702 MB/s
- Only one M.2 slot – upgrade requires replacement
SSD FRU: WD PC SN740 512GB SDDPMQD-512G-1101 (512 GB, M.2 2242/2280, PCIe 4.0)
Battery – ~7.3 hours · 45 Wh
- Capacity: 45 Wh
- WiFi surfing (150 nits): ~7.3 hours
- Decent battery life
Battery FRU: 45 Wh (internal) – replaceable
AC Adapter FRU: 65W (barrel connector)
Chassis & Connectivity – Plastic · Wi-Fi 6 · HDMI 1.4b · USB-C PD
- Materials: Plastic (gray, fingerprint-resistant)
- Weight: 2.09 kg (4.61 lbs)
- Dimensions: 399 × 274 × 20 mm
- Left: Power, USB-A 3.0, HDMI 1.4b, USB-C 3.0 (DP 1.2, PD), 3.5mm audio
- Right: SD card reader, USB-A 2.0
- USB-C with Power Delivery
- Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek RTL8852BE)
- No keyboard backlighting
WLAN FRU: Realtek RTL8852BE (Wi-Fi 6) – M.2 2230, replaceable
Serviceability – 1× SO-DIMM free · 1× M.2 · easy access
| Component | Replaceable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSD | ✅ Yes | Only 1× M.2 2280 slot |
| RAM | ⚠️ Partial | 1× soldered + 1× SO-DIMM free |
| Wi-Fi | ✅ Yes | M.2 2230 – replaceable |
| Battery | ⚠️ Limited | 45 Wh – internal but replaceable |
| CPU/GPU | ❌ No | Soldered BGA |
One SO-DIMM slot is free – but RAM is partially soldered.
Components FRU / Model Numbers
| Component | FRU / Model |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Processor U300 (Raptor Lake-U, soldered) |
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs (integrated, DDR4) |
| RAM | 1× soldered 8GB + 1× SO-DIMM free – one slot upgradeable |
| SSD | WD PC SN740 512GB SDDPMQD-512G-1101 (512 GB, M.2 2242/2280, PCIe 4.0) |
| Display Panel | BOEhydis NV173FHM-N4K (17.3″ 1920×1080 IPS, 60Hz, matte) |
| WLAN | Realtek RTL8852BE (Wi-Fi 6) – M.2 2230 |
| Battery | 45 Wh (internal) |
| AC Adapter | 65W (barrel connector) |
Procurement & Reseller Recommendations
CPUIntel U300 – entry-level
RAM1× SO-DIMM free – upgrade possible
GPUUHD G4 – very weak
DisplayIPS – 89% sRGB
Battery7.3h – decent
Value~$470 – good budget 17-inch
Key Selling Points vs. Competitors
Strengths
- Moderate temperature & noise
- Solid colour space coverage (~90% sRGB) for the price
- Decent runtimes
- Good input devices
Weaknesses
- No keyboard backlighting
- SSD throttles at times
- Only one M.2 slot
- Weak iGPU
- RAM is partially soldered
Pro tip for resellers & repair professionals:
• Highlight the 17-inch display and good sRGB coverage – key selling points.
• Weak iGPU (UHD G4) – not for gaming.
• RAM is partially soldered – one SO-DIMM slot is free for upgrades.
• No keyboard backlighting – set expectations.
• Great for office and multimedia – ideal for budget buyers.
• Highlight the 17-inch display and good sRGB coverage – key selling points.
• Weak iGPU (UHD G4) – not for gaming.
• RAM is partially soldered – one SO-DIMM slot is free for upgrades.
• No keyboard backlighting – set expectations.
• Great for office and multimedia – ideal for budget buyers.