The Lenovo V15 G5 IRL with an Intel Core i3-1315U processor, 8GB of DDR5 RAM and a 256GB NVMe SSD is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 73,500. It is brand new and sealed, has no operating system installed, and ships with its power adapter. The Lenovo V15 G5 IRL has a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS anti-glare screen, a full numeric keypad, an SD card reader and a 720p webcam with a privacy shutter. Our shop is at Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, where the laptop is set up and ready for you to try in person.
Built for university students, shop owners, clerks and small business teams across Kenya, the Lenovo V15 G5 IRL covers the work most people do every day. That means Word and Excel, Google Classroom, eCitizen applications, KRA returns and video calls on Zoom or Google Meet. Many entry laptops still use older DDR4 memory and a single fixed RAM chip that cannot be upgraded. The Lenovo V15 G5 IRL uses DDR5 in two SODIMM slots, so 8GB today can become 16GB or 32GB later when your workload grows, without replacing the laptop.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that sell budget laptops with no paperwork, Mascom International gives you a receipt, a written warranty and a real shop you can return to. Customers across Nairobi tell us the large screen and numeric keypad save time on sales records and stock sheets. Parents shopping for first-year students at Kenyatta University and the University of Nairobi often pick the Lenovo V15 G5 IRL for its size and price. Come test it at the counter, or order on WhatsApp and pay when it reaches you.
Common Questions About the Lenovo V15 G5 IRL
How much is the Lenovo V15 G5 IRL Core i3-1315U 8GB 256GB in Kenya?
The Lenovo V15 G5 IRL with the Core i3-1315U, 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD costs KSh 73,500, brand new, at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That figure includes the power adapter and a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, with pay-on-arrival delivery to every county. No operating system is installed, so plan for a Windows licence. The Core i5-13420H version with 8GB RAM and a 512GB SSD costs KSh 85,500, which is KSh 12,000 more.
Should I buy the Core i3-1315U or the Core i5-13420H version of the Lenovo V15 G5 IRL?
Buy the Core i3-1315U version of the Lenovo V15 G5 IRL if your work is documents, browsing, email and video calls, and keep the KSh 12,000 difference. The Core i5-13420H version is an H-series chip with more cores and a higher power budget, and it doubles storage to 512GB. That makes it the better pick for heavier spreadsheets, light coding and photo editing. If you need 16GB from the start, the Core i7-13620H version with 16GB and 512GB costs KSh 112,000.
How long does the Lenovo V15 G5 IRL battery last during KPLC power cuts?
Lenovo rates the 47Wh battery in the Lenovo V15 G5 IRL at up to 8.9 hours in the MobileMark 2018 office test and up to 11.2 hours of 1080p video playback. Real use with Wi-Fi and brighter screens runs shorter, but it should carry you through most KPLC outages. Lenovo also states rapid charging to 80% in about 1 hour. The supplied adapter uses a round-tip connector, and the USB-C port accepts USB-C charging too.
Who should buy the Lenovo V15 G5 IRL, and who should skip it?
The Lenovo V15 G5 IRL suits students, receptionists, cashiers, small shop owners and anyone who mostly types, browses and joins video calls. Skip it if you edit video, play modern games or run design software like AutoCAD, because Intel UHD Graphics and 8GB of RAM will hold you back. Gamers are better served by a laptop with a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX card. If you travel daily and want a lighter 14-inch machine with a backlit keyboard, look at a ThinkPad instead.
Is 8GB of RAM enough on the Lenovo V15 G5 IRL?
For everyday tasks, 8GB of DDR5 on the Lenovo V15 G5 IRL is enough to run Word, Excel, a music app and around a dozen browser tabs together. It starts to slow down when you add heavy apps such as Photoshop or many Chrome tabs during a Teams call. The good news is that memory is easy to expand. There are two SODIMM slots, and Lenovo supports up to 32GB, so adding a second 8GB stick gives you 16GB in dual-channel mode.
Does the Lenovo V15 G5 IRL come with Windows installed?
No, this Lenovo V15 G5 IRL ships with no operating system, which is why the price stays at KSh 73,500. You will need to install Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro or a free Linux system such as Ubuntu before use. Buying a No OS laptop lets you choose the licence that fits your needs instead of paying for one bundled in. Ask our team at Mascom International about genuine Windows licence options when you collect or order the laptop.
Is the Lenovo V15 G5 IRL good for accountants and data entry work?
Yes, the Lenovo V15 G5 IRL is a sensible choice for accountants, bookkeepers and data entry clerks because it has a full numeric keypad on the right of the keyboard. That keypad makes entering figures in Excel, QuickBooks or a point-of-sale system much faster than using the top number row. The keyboard is spill-resistant with 1.3mm key travel, though it is not backlit. The 15.6-inch screen fits wide spreadsheets with less sideways scrolling than a 14-inch laptop.
Can I connect a projector or second monitor to the Lenovo V15 G5 IRL?
Yes, the Lenovo V15 G5 IRL has an HDMI 1.4 port for a projector, TV or monitor. Its full-function USB-C port also supports DisplayPort output, so you can run a second external screen through a USB-C monitor or adapter. Teachers, trainers and sales staff use this to present slides in classrooms and boardrooms. Remember to carry an HDMI cable, since many conference rooms in Nairobi still rely on HDMI projectors with no wireless casting.
Technical Specifications
Processor
- Intel Core i3-1315U, 13th generation — a U-series chip designed for low power use and long battery life.
- 6 cores (2 performance and 4 efficiency) with 8 threads — the efficiency cores handle background jobs quietly.
- Up to 4.5GHz on the performance cores — quick response when opening apps or loading heavy web pages.
- Up to 3.3GHz on the efficiency cores — enough for email sync, music and updates running behind your work.
- 10MB cache — short-term memory on the chip that speeds up tasks you repeat often.
Memory
- 8GB DDR5 RAM — handles Office, a browser and a video call side by side for typical daily work.
- DDR5 standard — newer and faster memory than the DDR4 used in many older budget laptops.
- Two SODIMM slots — removable memory modules, so upgrading takes minutes at a service desk.
- Supports up to 32GB — room to grow into heavier software over the life of the laptop.
- Dual-channel capable — adding a second stick lifts both everyday speed and Intel UHD Graphics performance.
Storage
- 256GB M.2 2242 NVMe SSD on PCIe 4.0 x4 — space for about 75,000 photos or roughly 30 hours of 1080p video.
- NVMe solid-state drive — boots in seconds and opens files far faster than an old spinning hard disk.
- Single M.2 2242 slot supporting up to 1TB — swap in a larger SSD later if 256GB fills up.
- SD card reader — copy photos straight from a camera memory card without a separate adapter.
- No OS preinstalled — all of the drive's usable space is free for your chosen system and files.
Display
- 15.6-inch Full HD IPS panel at 1920 x 1080 — sharp text and a roomy view for spreadsheets.
- IPS technology with 85-degree viewing angles — colours stay steady when someone views from the side.
- Anti-glare surface — a matte finish that reduces reflections from windows and ceiling lights.
- 300 nits brightness and 800:1 contrast — comfortable indoors; nits measure how bright the screen can go.
- 45% NTSC colour coverage and 60Hz — fine for office and study, not built for colour-critical design.
Graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics built into the processor — no separate graphics card, which keeps power use and heat low.
- Plays YouTube, Netflix and online lectures in Full HD without stutter on the built-in screen.
- HDMI 1.4 output — connects to projectors, TVs and monitors for presentations and a bigger view.
- USB-C with DisplayPort 1.2 — a second route to an external monitor through a USB-C cable or adapter.
- Suited to basic photo edits and Canva; video editing and modern games are beyond this chip.
Battery
- 47Wh lithium-ion battery — watt-hours show how much energy the battery holds.
- Rated up to 8.9 hours in MobileMark 2018 — Lenovo's figure for a standard office-work test.
- Rated up to 11.2 hours of 1080p video playback — enough for a long trip of films or recorded lectures.
- Rapid charge to 80% in about 1 hour — quick top-ups between classes or meetings, per Lenovo.
- Round-tip DC-in adapter supplied, and the USB-C port supports 45-65W USB-C charging as a backup.
Build and Ports
- 2x USB 3.0 Type-A at 5Gbps — for flash drives, a mouse, printers and external hard drives.
- 1x full-function USB-C — data, display output and charging through a single reversible port.
- HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm headphone and microphone combo jack, and DC-in round power port.
- Wi-Fi 6 2x2 and Bluetooth 5.2 — fast home and campus Wi-Fi, plus wireless earbuds and mice.
- 720p webcam with privacy shutter, dual microphones, 1.5W x2 stereo speakers and spill-resistant numeric keyboard.
- Starting weight 1.61kg, 18.3mm thin, finished in Luna Grey — a full-size laptop that still fits most bags.
Package Contents
The Lenovo V15 G5 IRL is supplied brand new in its sealed Lenovo carton. In the box you get the laptop, a round-tip power adapter and its power cord, which is all you need to start charging. No operating system and no Windows licence come with it, so set aside time for installation before first use. A laptop bag, mouse and extra RAM are not included, and you can buy any of them separately at Mascom International.
Warranty
The Lenovo V15 G5 IRL comes with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. For any hardware fault during that period, bring the laptop and your purchase receipt to our service desk in Nairobi CBD, where the claim is reviewed and handled.
Where to Buy the Lenovo V15 G5 IRL in Kenya
The Lenovo V15 G5 IRL with the Core i3-1315U is available at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to see the screen, type on the numeric keypad and compare it with the Core i5 and Core i7 versions side by side. This model comes in Luna Grey.
Get in touch to order or check stock:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We offer pay-on-arrival delivery across all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery, and towns such as Nakuru, Kakamega, Meru and Kericho receive orders within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Your laptop is backed by the 12-month warranty above.
You get accurate specifications, fair pricing and after-sales help from a team that stays reachable when you need it.
