From powerful processing to remarkable graphics, the ThinkPad T14 laptop delivers all you need in a PC to get the job done - no matter the size. Blazing-fast Wi-Fi gets you online even quicker. Plus, time-saving features like call-control keys, Modern Standby, and Wake on Voice add convenience and simplify your workflow.
From powerful processing to remarkable graphics, the ThinkPad T14 laptop delivers all you need in a PC to get the job done - no matter the size. Blazing-fast Wi-Fi gets you online even quicker. Plus, time-saving features like call-control keys, Modern Standby, and Wake on Voice add convenience and simplify your workflow.
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 14" i5 8GB 256GB SSD (20S0003TAU)
From powerful processing to remarkable graphics, the ThinkPad T14 laptop delivers all you need in a PC to get the job done - no matter the size. Blazing-fast Wi-Fi gets you online even quicker. Plus, time-saving features like call-control keys, Modern Standby, and Wake on Voice add convenience and simplify your workflow.
From powerful processing to remarkable graphics, the ThinkPad T14 laptop delivers all you need in a PC to get the job done - no matter the size. Blazing-fast Wi-Fi gets you online even quicker. Plus, time-saving features like call-control keys, Modern Standby, and Wake on Voice add convenience and simplify your workflow.
Last updated at 04/09/2024 19:58:24
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I originally purchased an X1 Carbon but it was delayed and I needed a laptop in a hurry. I've had multiple T series models in the past but wanted the X1 only for the 16:10 aspect ratio. I know the next generation T series will have that but, unfortunately, I needed a new laptop pronto. Overall, this new T14 is absolutely what you would expect. No thrills but a sleek and professional looking performer. Compared to my T430s, this thing is super slim and light. Honestly, I don't feel any need for an X1 and prefer the 1.8mm key travel and serviceability of the standard T series (keyboards, memory, etc). The machine with the Ryzen processor is an absolute screamer compared to my older generation ThinkCentre and the T430s i7. I got the 250 nit display and it's fine for ... MoreI originally purchased an X1 Carbon but it was delayed and I needed a laptop in a hurry. I've had multiple T series models in the past but wanted the X1 only for the 16:10 aspect ratio. I know the next generation T series will have that but, unfortunately, I needed a new laptop pronto. Overall, this new T14 is absolutely what you would expect. No thrills but a sleek and professional looking performer. Compared to my T430s, this thing is super slim and light. Honestly, I don't feel any need for an X1 and prefer the 1.8mm key travel and serviceability of the standard T series (keyboards, memory, etc). The machine with the Ryzen processor is an absolute screamer compared to my older generation ThinkCentre and the T430s i7. I got the 250 nit display and it's fine for indoor use (not even turned up all the way). My guess is that it wouldn't be adequate in the sun but I'm not sure how many people use their computers outside. I am planning to get a 16:10 T series in the future and you can be sure that it'll be a standard T14!
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I'm so glad I got this laptop as an upgrade from my older HP. It couldn't have been designed better for me. I travel lots and do lots of outdoor sporting and adventuring when I'm travelling, so it's durable and tested structure and design makes it reliable and resilient when I need it to be. It's AMD cpu, gpu, and the ssd run as fast and smooth (maybe more) as my desktop at home! I do lots of video and photo editing on the go as well as some music production, and this machine keeps up great when I'm working away from home. I have Windows 10 installed alongside Ubuntu Studio running Gnome and both OS's are running fantastically right out of the box (or right after a smooth install in the case of Linux :P ) The 14" screen is small enough that I can just throw it into ... MoreI'm so glad I got this laptop as an upgrade from my older HP. It couldn't have been designed better for me. I travel lots and do lots of outdoor sporting and adventuring when I'm travelling, so it's durable and tested structure and design makes it reliable and resilient when I need it to be. It's AMD cpu, gpu, and the ssd run as fast and smooth (maybe more) as my desktop at home! I do lots of video and photo editing on the go as well as some music production, and this machine keeps up great when I'm working away from home. I have Windows 10 installed alongside Ubuntu Studio running Gnome and both OS's are running fantastically right out of the box (or right after a smooth install in the case of Linux :P ) The 14" screen is small enough that I can just throw it into my daypack while looking sharp enough to get some real video editing done. And the TrackPoint means I don't need to carry any extra accessories around with me.I would absolutely recommend this to anyone who wants a no-compromise powerhouse that is durable enough to be on-the-go with you no matter where you take it.
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I really like Lenovo products but I am disappointed with my present laptop. The machine came with pre-installed windows 10 which ungraded to windows 11 with the first booting. The laptop is great when it performs but there are problems or software glitches. The laptop randomly hangs, one or the other application doesn't start after turning on the laptop including connecting to wifi. If I press restart, the system goes in a loop but never restarts and eventually I have to shut down and restart again. For some time the brightness buttons F5 and F6 worked but doesn't work all the times. Another downside is the battery life, it is unbelievably bad. For a new laptop, the battery life is only about 2.5 hours or less. I contacted Lenovo and the technician put in a new ... MoreI really like Lenovo products but I am disappointed with my present laptop. The machine came with pre-installed windows 10 which ungraded to windows 11 with the first booting. The laptop is great when it performs but there are problems or software glitches. The laptop randomly hangs, one or the other application doesn't start after turning on the laptop including connecting to wifi. If I press restart, the system goes in a loop but never restarts and eventually I have to shut down and restart again. For some time the brightness buttons F5 and F6 worked but doesn't work all the times. Another downside is the battery life, it is unbelievably bad. For a new laptop, the battery life is only about 2.5 hours or less. I contacted Lenovo and the technician put in a new battery but the battery life is the same as before.
| General | |
| Product Type | Notebook |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English |
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| CPU | Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz |
I originally purchased an X1 Carbon but it was delayed and I needed a laptop in a hurry. I've had multiple T series models in the past but wanted the X1 only for the 16:10 aspect ratio. I know the next generation T series will have that but, unfortunately, I needed a new laptop pronto. Overall, this new T14 is absolutely what you would expect. No thrills but a sleek and professional looking performer. Compared to my T430s, this thing is super slim and light. Honestly, I don't feel any need for an X1 and prefer the 1.8mm key travel and serviceability of the standard T series (keyboards, memory, etc). The machine with the Ryzen processor is an absolute screamer compared to my older generation ThinkCentre and the T430s i7. I got the 250 nit display and it's fine for ... MoreI originally purchased an X1 Carbon but it was delayed and I needed a laptop in a hurry. I've had multiple T series models in the past but wanted the X1 only for the 16:10 aspect ratio. I know the next generation T series will have that but, unfortunately, I needed a new laptop pronto. Overall, this new T14 is absolutely what you would expect. No thrills but a sleek and professional looking performer. Compared to my T430s, this thing is super slim and light. Honestly, I don't feel any need for an X1 and prefer the 1.8mm key travel and serviceability of the standard T series (keyboards, memory, etc). The machine with the Ryzen processor is an absolute screamer compared to my older generation ThinkCentre and the T430s i7. I got the 250 nit display and it's fine for indoor use (not even turned up all the way). My guess is that it wouldn't be adequate in the sun but I'm not sure how many people use their computers outside. I am planning to get a 16:10 T series in the future and you can be sure that it'll be a standard T14!
I'm so glad I got this laptop as an upgrade from my older HP. It couldn't have been designed better for me. I travel lots and do lots of outdoor sporting and adventuring when I'm travelling, so it's durable and tested structure and design makes it reliable and resilient when I need it to be. It's AMD cpu, gpu, and the ssd run as fast and smooth (maybe more) as my desktop at home! I do lots of video and photo editing on the go as well as some music production, and this machine keeps up great when I'm working away from home. I have Windows 10 installed alongside Ubuntu Studio running Gnome and both OS's are running fantastically right out of the box (or right after a smooth install in the case of Linux :P ) The 14" screen is small enough that I can just throw it into ... MoreI'm so glad I got this laptop as an upgrade from my older HP. It couldn't have been designed better for me. I travel lots and do lots of outdoor sporting and adventuring when I'm travelling, so it's durable and tested structure and design makes it reliable and resilient when I need it to be. It's AMD cpu, gpu, and the ssd run as fast and smooth (maybe more) as my desktop at home! I do lots of video and photo editing on the go as well as some music production, and this machine keeps up great when I'm working away from home. I have Windows 10 installed alongside Ubuntu Studio running Gnome and both OS's are running fantastically right out of the box (or right after a smooth install in the case of Linux :P ) The 14" screen is small enough that I can just throw it into my daypack while looking sharp enough to get some real video editing done. And the TrackPoint means I don't need to carry any extra accessories around with me.I would absolutely recommend this to anyone who wants a no-compromise powerhouse that is durable enough to be on-the-go with you no matter where you take it.
I really like Lenovo products but I am disappointed with my present laptop. The machine came with pre-installed windows 10 which ungraded to windows 11 with the first booting. The laptop is great when it performs but there are problems or software glitches. The laptop randomly hangs, one or the other application doesn't start after turning on the laptop including connecting to wifi. If I press restart, the system goes in a loop but never restarts and eventually I have to shut down and restart again. For some time the brightness buttons F5 and F6 worked but doesn't work all the times. Another downside is the battery life, it is unbelievably bad. For a new laptop, the battery life is only about 2.5 hours or less. I contacted Lenovo and the technician put in a new ... MoreI really like Lenovo products but I am disappointed with my present laptop. The machine came with pre-installed windows 10 which ungraded to windows 11 with the first booting. The laptop is great when it performs but there are problems or software glitches. The laptop randomly hangs, one or the other application doesn't start after turning on the laptop including connecting to wifi. If I press restart, the system goes in a loop but never restarts and eventually I have to shut down and restart again. For some time the brightness buttons F5 and F6 worked but doesn't work all the times. Another downside is the battery life, it is unbelievably bad. For a new laptop, the battery life is only about 2.5 hours or less. I contacted Lenovo and the technician put in a new battery but the battery life is the same as before.
Certainly does not feel like a premium product despite the premium price. The fingerprint reader is finicky at best, the keyboard has been cheapened over the prior generation X1 systems to the point it regularly registers rogue key strokes, etc.Additionally the integration to windows sleep settings are very poor. The screen constantly goes off while you are literally sitting in front of the computer unless you completely disable the function.The included software for system updates requires multiple attempts to do something basic like installing a bios update.I am a system engineer and really wanted a premium business grade laptop, this is just a huge disappointment. It feels like it is cheaply made compared to previous generations of the same product, and ... MoreCertainly does not feel like a premium product despite the premium price. The fingerprint reader is finicky at best, the keyboard has been cheapened over the prior generation X1 systems to the point it regularly registers rogue key strokes, etc.Additionally the integration to windows sleep settings are very poor. The screen constantly goes off while you are literally sitting in front of the computer unless you completely disable the function.The included software for system updates requires multiple attempts to do something basic like installing a bios update.I am a system engineer and really wanted a premium business grade laptop, this is just a huge disappointment. It feels like it is cheaply made compared to previous generations of the same product, and overall the system just wasnt very well thought out. Not sure what other options exist for a corporate type laptop, but I wont be purchasing any more of these.Disappointing
Pros: Excellent Keyboard, Build Quality, and PerformanceOverall build quality is what I've come to expect from Thinkpads, which I have used for over 13 years at work. My work has involved lots travel and abuse on my laptops over the years. This is my first Thinkpad to own personally. I don't buy personal computers often, so I wanted to get something that would last. I have 2 kids in elementary school and I have no hesitation letting my 4th Grader do his virtual schooling on this thing.Keyboard is a joy to type on. My work recently switched to HP EliteBooks after more than a decade of Thinkpads, and let me tell you, this T14s, despite it's thinner lighter build compared to what I was used to working with, carries on the tradition of a great keyboard, and makes me ... MorePros: Excellent Keyboard, Build Quality, and PerformanceOverall build quality is what I've come to expect from Thinkpads, which I have used for over 13 years at work. My work has involved lots travel and abuse on my laptops over the years. This is my first Thinkpad to own personally. I don't buy personal computers often, so I wanted to get something that would last. I have 2 kids in elementary school and I have no hesitation letting my 4th Grader do his virtual schooling on this thing.Keyboard is a joy to type on. My work recently switched to HP EliteBooks after more than a decade of Thinkpads, and let me tell you, this T14s, despite it's thinner lighter build compared to what I was used to working with, carries on the tradition of a great keyboard, and makes me long for my workdays using Thinkpads.Lastly, performance on this thing is great. I opted for the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U processor and 16gb of RAM. For the most part I only use this for web browsing, word processing, and my kid's virtual schooling, but I do a very small amount of photo editing with Adobe Lightroom. So, my family's use case doesn't really justify the need for such a powerful machine, but I was thinking more along the lines of having something that will last and still feel quick after several years.Cons:. Really my only complaint is the monitor brightness. I opted for the 300 nit touchscreen as the 500 nit low power option was a significant price upgrade. Hindsight it might have been worth the upgrade, but we just use it indoors and it is certainly passable. Only in those certain occasions of harsh direct lighting do I find myself reaching for the f6 button to brighten up the screen, only to find out I am already at max brightness. I pretty much leave it on max brightness 100% of the time.Overall, I am very pleased with this purchase. And coming from someone who uses a lot of computers, but doesn't necessarily buy a lot of computers, I don't second guess this purchase, and I feel fairly certain that this laptop will last me a long time.
This laptop is a little workhorse. I'm consistently impressed with Lenovo's build quality, and when you combine that with great bang-for-buck components (AMD Ryzen processor lineup, hey!) it only gets better.Screen -- I ordered this laptop with a customised screen. After reading reviews online, the 500-nit Privacy Guard screen sounded to be dimmer overall than the 400-nit anti-glare screen. These are in contrast (no pun intended) to the default 250-nit screen (which is great for indoor use, but not so much for direct sunlight viewing.) Having received this with 400-nit display, I compared it to a T495 here and wow, yes, it's much easier to use in sunlight. Indoors, the brightness is easily turned down.Processor/memory/storage -- This computer feels snappy & ... MoreThis laptop is a little workhorse. I'm consistently impressed with Lenovo's build quality, and when you combine that with great bang-for-buck components (AMD Ryzen processor lineup, hey!) it only gets better.Screen -- I ordered this laptop with a customised screen. After reading reviews online, the 500-nit Privacy Guard screen sounded to be dimmer overall than the 400-nit anti-glare screen. These are in contrast (no pun intended) to the default 250-nit screen (which is great for indoor use, but not so much for direct sunlight viewing.) Having received this with 400-nit display, I compared it to a T495 here and wow, yes, it's much easier to use in sunlight. Indoors, the brightness is easily turned down.Processor/memory/storage -- This computer feels snappy & responsive, because it is. The Ryzen processor lineup is fast, and when coupled with plenty of memory (16GB+) it takes a lot to bog this down. Rounding out the hardware with high-volume SSD storage (500GB+) and integrated WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5 (and optional LTE), this computer makes an excellent mobile workstation.Connectors -- earlier iterations in the ThinkPad series had plastic power connectors, which were prone to break over time. (I replaced the internal power board on an E-series earlier this week.) I'm a big fan of the switch to USB-C for power delivery, and there's a 2nd USB-C port "hidden" inside the docking port. With 3x USB-3 ports, an HDMI output, and miniSD slot, this has more than enough to make the connections I need.Webcam, mic, speakers -- the camera is good; the video stream is not grainy or blocky, and works excellently for video calls (hello WFH!) The mic clearly picks up voice/audio from me sitting in front of/near the laptop.Price -- especially if purchased at a discount (as Lenovo frequently offers 40+% discount off listed web price), these laptops are competitive with similar offerings from e.g. HP, Dell, ASUS, etc.
I REALLY like and enjoy using my new Lenovo T14s laptop.Initially I did have some serious concerns about buying a Lenovo laptop that was so new (Gen. I), just after major hardware changes were made. Although Lenovo is a true 'rock-solid’ manufacture with very good products, I typically wait until the Gen II of the product is available for sale. I've found historically the end-user has less issues with the hardware and the associated driver issues in Windows 10.This time, I had no choice, I had to purchase a new laptop, my last laptop died completely. I've ALWAYS purchased the T4XXs variants from Lenovo for our company. Nonetheless I was very surprised with this new generation of Lenovo T14s series of laptops. Everything has worked perfectly on it. The biggest ... MoreI REALLY like and enjoy using my new Lenovo T14s laptop.Initially I did have some serious concerns about buying a Lenovo laptop that was so new (Gen. I), just after major hardware changes were made. Although Lenovo is a true 'rock-solid’ manufacture with very good products, I typically wait until the Gen II of the product is available for sale. I've found historically the end-user has less issues with the hardware and the associated driver issues in Windows 10.This time, I had no choice, I had to purchase a new laptop, my last laptop died completely. I've ALWAYS purchased the T4XXs variants from Lenovo for our company. Nonetheless I was very surprised with this new generation of Lenovo T14s series of laptops. Everything has worked perfectly on it. The biggest concern I had was having everything work off of the USB-C port as well as it was reported. Previous to this, we docked our T-series laptops in the Ultra Docks which utilize Lenovo's proprietary bus connection on the bottom of the laptop. This bus connector has been eliminated on the T14s entirely and everything is dependent on the USB-C port - including the charging of the laptop's batteries. This was my biggest concern because all of our employees use every single USB port on their docks (at least six at one time, maybe more) on the back of our docks and every employee works with a *minimum* of two 22" LCDs or larger on their desk off of the dock. So that's a lot of work for that USB-C connection to support, but it’s doing it and doing it VERY WELL!I'm in credibly happy with the T14s laptop from Lenovo - they have done it again! There is *NO* other laptop surpasses Lenovo. (Period, full stop). I've only had this T14s for approximately two months, but I love everything about it - including the light-up keyboard. It’s got everything I could possibly want and new features always coming out with the introduction of updated firmware and software upgrades from within the Lenovo Commercial Vantage application!
7/10, good but not great. Great to use, but even a $250 Ideapad I used temporarily was a huge improvement over what I had before. Some fairly big issues, though nothing critical, & a bunch of small things, all add up to make what could have been a great computer disappointing. I like it, but I don't love it & it could be much better with a bit more thought & care.BIOS:- Brightness maxed & can't be adjusted (same for live-boot environments) so it's blindingly bright (& white, they could have at least made it dark themed) & drains the battery more- TrackPoint scrolling doesn't work- ~80% of the time, clicking arrows to expand/collapse descriptions double-clicks them, so you have to try several times to get it to open/close & stay- Confusing & can't get boot ... More7/10, good but not great. Great to use, but even a $250 Ideapad I used temporarily was a huge improvement over what I had before. Some fairly big issues, though nothing critical, & a bunch of small things, all add up to make what could have been a great computer disappointing. I like it, but I don't love it & it could be much better with a bit more thought & care.BIOS:- Brightness maxed & can't be adjusted (same for live-boot environments) so it's blindingly bright (& white, they could have at least made it dark themed) & drains the battery more- TrackPoint scrolling doesn't work- ~80% of the time, clicking arrows to expand/collapse descriptions double-clicks them, so you have to try several times to get it to open/close & stay- Confusing & can't get boot password working right- Should have option to show "if found" message on bootCase Design, Ports, & Display:+ Hinge stiff, stable in use, but easy to open though could be a bit less stiff (barely opens one-handed)+ Red light on lid is neat, though it'd be nice if it used different colors for different states &/or battery levels, & I don't like it being on during use & wonder how much extra battery it's using (likely insignificant, but still)+ Bright display (typically use steps 2-3/11, 1 in the dark), great colors, & matte finish+ Camera shutter (& manual!)+ Excellent build, good, balanced weight, nice feel, small- Bezels/computer could be smaller- Display should get dimmer & shouldn't have such a BIG jump from step 1 to 2 & brightness drifts sometimes- Display lottery- Front edge of rest is uncomfortable/pointed & should be rounded- USB-C/charging both on one side, especially bad considering...- No barrel plug port, understandable but it's nice to have the option for using a right-angle plug, whereas the USB chargers stick straight out & risk damage to the charger (which would mean replacing the expensive brick since the fragile USB cord is hardwired) & the port- SD reader position isn't ideal, but requiring a tool to remove it is just bad- Could be easier to open- Supposedly an M.2 NVMe drive can be used in the WWAN slot, but the one it came with wouldn't even physically fit as the key is slightly off- Ryzen sticker corners kept snagging so I had to remove it, which was a pain due to the adhesive, & it should've been rounded, placed elsewhere, or included separately- Ports are close together, not enough to typically interfere but can be difficult to unplug items= Silk-screen printed markings along the keyboard deck edge showing port type & locations would be nice= Should have "if found" info card that slides into chassis (would barely require any space; card reader slot would be perfect for this)Keyboard/TrackPoint/Trackpad:+ Nice tactile & typing feel & quiet (some keys are a bit "loud" but still pretty quiet)+ Good layout: Fn key grouping; Individual Home/End/PgUp/PgDn; Large delete key in proper place (no power button there)+ Hardware FnLock (can switch with key combo vs having to use Vantage)+ TrackPoint drift slightly improved- Trackpad not as physically smooth as many others, including $250 IdeaPad, & not as sensitive yet has poor palm rejection- Stupid placement of Fn & left Ctrl keys, & when swapped to be like EVERY OTHER KEYBOARD the "Ctrl" key is much smaller, affecting its use in touch-typing, & the swapped labels causes confusion- Inconsistency of Fn keys between models- Backlight bleeds a lot under keys & excess brightness can be distracting & can overwhelm the actual letters, etc, plus the lower brightness is still much brighter than it needs to be & often too bright & an excessive battery drain (should be like the light for the mic status)- Backlight often turns off right after turning it on & sometimes turns on at full brightness, making you turn it off & back on to get it to low, & turns off when locking computer but not on again when unlocking, even shortly after- Mic Fn key light is on when mic is off which is backwards & annoying since the mic is always off & can't be switched in Vantage- Fn key works at the hardware level, so can't use it for additional shortcuts, & this could easily be done if they had it send a keypress to the OS- Fingerprint reader works poorly despite registering fingers multiple times & should be lit- Clicks often don't register even when hearing button click- Middle trackpad button no longer works for both scrolling & middle-clicking, a major downgrade for no apparent reason, & requires 3rd-party software to fix- TrackPoint & pad often become *extremely* laggy & jump around for a while after waking computer, have completely stopped working until locking/unlocking computer, & multiple times one day stopped moving until I let off the stick then started moving it again, so new drivers not only less functional but very buggy- Too many TrackPoint & keyboard issues when those are the main selling point of ThinkPads= Arrow keys are better than most, but lower three are still smaller & I hit the wrong keys, especially PgUp/PgDn instead of left/rightInstalled software:+ Minimal bloat, even less than MS's own image (no Candy Crush, etc)= Vantage has some nice features but is needs improvement & is ADWARE= Indicator light on caps key but no OSD, which is useful for touch-typing, though there's one for most other things, which is silly when there's even one for the keyboard backlight, which is far less useful since the backlight is much more noticeablePerformance, Audio, Noise, Cooling, & Battery Life:+ Haven't pushed it yet, but mostly very fast & doesn't slow down with quite a bit going on, though does occasionally get pretty laggy (unsure if it's the computer or Windows)+ Tested iGPU with Borderlands 1 maxed out, was very smooth though possibly some mild screen tearing+ Very good sound for a laptop, especially such a small one, plenty loud & clear (I can listen to music across the house, up/down stairs & around corners & down hallways) with no noticeable distortion+ Charges quickly- Was only able to get 16GB of *soldered* RAM, which really isn't enough- Fairly quiet overall & even when fan runs it's more the sound of moving air than the fan, but emits various strange & somewhat annoying sounds, especially at low speeds, e.g. a scratching similar to HDD heads moving, a chirping, what sounds like bad fan bearings (like a quiet version of a card in bike spokes), etc- Cooling is mixed, decent overall, often mid-40s to 50s with no little to no fan but fairly regularly gets up to 60s & 70s causing the fan to run even when not doing much, yet only got to high 60s during a Prime95 run on the same (balanced) power mode & 80 on max performance (which oddly suddenly throttled & dropped to ~60 after a while for a few minutes before ramping back up & going back to ~80, & seemed to throttle every time, & only when, I picked it up), hasn't become hot to touch--just slightly warm on right side of the keyboard & bottom center-back--so the cooling system seems good but needs tuning, the fan quality may not be great, & throttles when picked up- Battery life mixed, as the first time, with very light use, it was looking like 12-14+ hours, but that quickly dropped to ~9 hours & now ~6.5-7, still with very light use & low display brightness (though oddly neither turning it up nor using airplane mode seem have an effect), which is terrible & prevents leaving home without the charger for even a day, & in a normal day if I run off battery, I have to charge after a while, then can run on battery again but eventually have to charge *again* in the same day (charging to 80%); like my last ThinkPad, which also got nowhere near its rated life even with an extra slice batteryPurchasing Process- I won't go into full detail on how terrible ordering from Lenovo is, as that would take pages. They're easily one of the worst companies I've dealt with & I wasted HOURS trying to buy from them. I made THREE attempts Black Friday weekend of 2019, all canceled within hours, & the reps were completely useless. I made multiple attempts in 2020, first for the T14 mid-Nov, but it kept declining payment & the bank said Lenovo wasn't even attempting to process it. After hours on chat & phone, again with useless reps & one who was downright unprofessional, I finally gave up. I tried once more for this on BF weekend due to the prices (I paid less for it than the T14, & I prefer it over that, so there's that at least), & still ran into the payment declined problem. I finally tried disabling my VPN & then it worked, though it shouldn't have mattered & it would have been nice if their system or reps had been able to tell me that, & searching about the issue, I found it's fairly common, yet they're too incompetent &/or apathetic to fix it. I can only hope I never need warranty service, as I can't imagine what a nightmare that would be.Bottom line, this feels both well-designed & half-baked at the same time. Lenovo has definitely declined. The only things Lenovos have over others & the ONLY reasons I even consider them are the TrackPoint &, to a lesser extent, the keyboard. If not for those, I wouldn't even look at them, which makes the terrible implementation here even more ridiculous, & at this point I doubt I'll bother with another one. Because of that, & since many people don't appreciate, or even like, the TrackPoint, & this trackpad is mediocre, I'd actually recommend that most people avoid it. For those that don't specifically want a TrackPoint &/or that the trackpad is important to them, get something else.And Lenovo, way to go labeling this box with a character minimum but not maximum.
Summary: Great laptop, fast CPU, solid build quality, good screen, OK speakers, I recommend installing your own RAM and SSDI recently bought this laptop for work as I need a powerful CPU for engineering applications. The Ryzen 4000 series performs exceptionally and I expect this laptop to run well for several years to come.Performance: CPU: I got the Ryzen 7 Pro 4750U version and it is very fast, with 8 cores and 16 threads, multi-threaded workloads are exceptionally fast for a small laptop. The cooling is good, though the laptop can feel warm to the touch under heavy loads, this is to be expected, however if you are concerned about this, I recommend the Ryzen 5 Pro version as the performance should still be good but it will run cooler.GPU: The integrated ... MoreSummary: Great laptop, fast CPU, solid build quality, good screen, OK speakers, I recommend installing your own RAM and SSDI recently bought this laptop for work as I need a powerful CPU for engineering applications. The Ryzen 4000 series performs exceptionally and I expect this laptop to run well for several years to come.Performance: CPU: I got the Ryzen 7 Pro 4750U version and it is very fast, with 8 cores and 16 threads, multi-threaded workloads are exceptionally fast for a small laptop. The cooling is good, though the laptop can feel warm to the touch under heavy loads, this is to be expected, however if you are concerned about this, I recommend the Ryzen 5 Pro version as the performance should still be good but it will run cooler.GPU: The integrated Ryzen graphics are decent as iGPUs go but don't rely on it for graphically intense work or gaming.Screen: I got the low-power 400 nit 60 Hz screen which works very well, it has good viewing angles, nice colour accuracy and appears to have AMD Freesync. I wouldn't recommend going for a lower brightness if you plan to use the laptop in outdoor or brightly lit settings as this 400 nit screen is just bright enough to work well in those conditions.Keyboard: I got the backlit US keyboard which types very well. The key travel is very good and the keyboard provides a satisfying typing experience, one of the best laptop keyboards I've seen. The backlighting is decent, the white light does not show through the letters very strongly, and it'll only really be visible in low-light settings but it does allow use in the dark. The only issue I have with the keyboard is the lack of a numpad, this is due to the 14 inch size but it does allow a full-size layout of the other keys and gives them proper spacing. I used my rewards credit to buy a USB numpad that I keep to the right of my laptop.Trackpad: The trackpad feels very nice to use, it glides well and has a fairly silent click, it seems to be accurate and I have had no issues with it so far. As a ThinkPad, this also includes the trackpoint control, a small rubber ball used as a substitute for a mouse for situations where something like a glove prohibits use of the trackpad. The physical buttons for the trackpad are placed above it, to allow you to use them for with the trackpoint, this is less convenient for the trackpad usage but the trackpad itself is clickable and works well, differentiating left and right clicks.Build Quality: The T-Series ThinkPads are built to be more durable and this seems to be reflected throughout the laptop. Although it has no premium feeling metals used, the soft touch plastic that is used all around the body feels very premium and durable as well as being lighter than metals. It does not feel like a cheap, plastic laptop. The main body will not flex, and the screen flexes only slightly as it is thin. The hinge opens to 180 degrees to sit flat, this may be able to provide more longevity as the hinge will not be strained past its operating point during normal use. The two hinge points are both close to the edge of the body and so the screen does not torque in uncomfortable ways. The keyboard is spill-proof with a draining mechanism under the laptop, so if you spill something on it, be aware of liquid coming out of the bottom. The laptop is light, and the small size allows you to carry it easily. The power brick is also small and light.Ports: For a small laptop, the selection of ports is good, there are 2 USB A ports one on each side, there are 2 USB C ports, one of which is used to charge the device via the 65W charger. The other USB C port is part of Lenovo's port where you can connect a dock to extend your port selection. There is an ethernet port on the right side, an HDMI port, a headphone jack and a microSD card reader on the left.Speakers: The device has a large grill for its front-firing speaker, which sounds somewhat disappointing for listening to music but performs well enough for most tasks.Internals: Sadly, you have to choose a certain amount of RAM to be soldered onto the device at purchase, with Lenovo charging a large premium for more and also charging a lot for extra RAM they add in on top of that. They charge a similarly high premium for the SSD, with large storage becoming very expensive. 8GB of RAM will be enough for most tasks currently, however, in years to come it will become slow, there is at least one SODIMM slot left open for the user to upgrade in the future, so if you want to save on the upfront cost right now you can buy an 8GB model and upgrade later if necessary. For the SSD, I would recommend buying the lowest size option and then installing a larger, faster SSD for much cheaper than Lenovo will sell it to you. To remove the cover, first take out the SIM card tray if you have one and then there are 6 Philips head screws that remain in the cover so they do not get lost. You then have to pry the case apart by sliding something into the gap, then you can access the internals.Battery: The battery has a reasonably large capacity and it performs well. With the low power screen, running the laptop without the charger, you can comfortably achieve most tasks without plugging back in. The USB C charging port allows great flexibility, when not charging, you can use it as an extra port and the charger can be used for many other devices. For example, if you have a recent Android phone, the laptop’s USB charger can be used to charge your phone and your phone charger will be able to charge your laptop, although slower than the 65W. This can allow you to use one charger for all your devices, your phone, laptop, headphones, mouse, Nintendo Switch etc…Features: ThinkPads offer a great range of features, you can get a fingerprint sensor that works fast, a windows hello IR camera, WWIN that allows you to access 4G on the road by inserting a SIM card and a smart card reader. The camera is a 720p camera that has a physical privacy cover, it works well and looks nice for a 720p camera. The flexibility of having 4G is great, allowing you to use the laptop on the road, with the other features providing everything you need in a laptop.
The T14s (i7-10) is a long-awaited successor of my T450s (i5-5), which has diligently and reliably served me for almost 5y. Now that some keys have started flaking off letters, it was time for a replacement, even though everything is still working. Before, I have had a T420 and a T61, also those more than satsfactory.The new T14s is a lot slimmer than my T450s, which I hadn't realized until they were both seated on my desk: the difference is substantial, and so its weight loss, which will be welcome when traveling.Build quality is excellent, all parts fit snugly, hinges have the right amount of resistance. The bottom plate never gets hot, and the fan is never loud.The 4K screen is fantastically bright and with very saturated colors that predecessors were ... MoreThe T14s (i7-10) is a long-awaited successor of my T450s (i5-5), which has diligently and reliably served me for almost 5y. Now that some keys have started flaking off letters, it was time for a replacement, even though everything is still working. Before, I have had a T420 and a T61, also those more than satsfactory.The new T14s is a lot slimmer than my T450s, which I hadn't realized until they were both seated on my desk: the difference is substantial, and so its weight loss, which will be welcome when traveling.Build quality is excellent, all parts fit snugly, hinges have the right amount of resistance. The bottom plate never gets hot, and the fan is never loud.The 4K screen is fantastically bright and with very saturated colors that predecessors were unable to achieve. Microscopy images never looked better, and the camera has a slider to block view, one thing I missed on my old ThinkPads.The keyboard is as before: class leading for long stints of frantic typing of science papers.The docking station is a bit different. Whereas the T450s simply clicks in place and is connected for charging and all other services that a docking station takes care of, the T14s need to be put in lace first, then connected by means of a slider. Forgetting the slider will not connect the dock, nor recharge.Another thing is that when docked, only one USB on the right-hand side is open for USB sticks, but that is were my Unifying Receiver goes. The USB at left is hidden by the dock, HDMI and ear/mic are accessible. Minor quibbles really, but still.À propos charging, battery time is vastly improved, from ~4h for my T450s (undegraded during its lifetime!) to at least 6h and probably longer - haven't had an occasion yet that completely drained my battery.Taking everything together, the new T14s 1st Generation is a very good replacement for my old T450s and its predecessors, for typical office tasks (eg. text processing, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations). It is a very light and most portable workhorse, no flimsiness at all, and expected to live up to its longevity expectations.I am very happy with it!
| General | |
| Product Type | Notebook |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English |
| Processor / Chipset | |
| CPU | Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz |
