With 11th Gen Intel Core processors, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 laptop delivers everything you need for work and fun. Fast WiFi 6 gets you online fast and stable. Plus, time-saving features like a touch fingerprint reader (optional), Modern Standby, and Wake on Voice add convenience and simplicity to your workflow.
With 11th Gen Intel Core processors, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 laptop delivers everything you need for work and fun. Fast WiFi 6 gets you online fast and stable. Plus, time-saving features like a touch fingerprint reader (optional), Modern Standby, and Wake on Voice add convenience and simplicity to your workflow.
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 14 Inch Inch FHD Intel i5-1135G7 16GB 512GB SSD Win 11 DG
With 11th Gen Intel Core processors, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 laptop delivers everything you need for work and fun. Fast WiFi 6 gets you online fast and stable. Plus, time-saving features like a touch fingerprint reader (optional), Modern Standby, and Wake on Voice add convenience and simplicity to your workflow.
With 11th Gen Intel Core processors, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 laptop delivers everything you need for work and fun. Fast WiFi 6 gets you online fast and stable. Plus, time-saving features like a touch fingerprint reader (optional), Modern Standby, and Wake on Voice add convenience and simplicity to your workflow.
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Overall, for someone looking for a very capable desktop replacement, I would recommend this machine in a heartbeat but it fails to make key compromises that, to me, make the T series appropriately portable and versatile but distinguish them from the P series.Flaws/quibbles:The T15p surprisingly doesn't allow charge over USB-C. This should be provided since USB ac adapters are more common. Even if USB-C caps around 100W, USB-C allows slow charging, which could prolong use if an optimal adapter isn't available. It is unclear why this capability was not implemented.When I purchased, WWAN wasn't available, so the device has antenna, but not an actual card. But it turns out, if I order a card, it won't be included in my warranty. Lenovo should consider expanding ... MoreOverall, for someone looking for a very capable desktop replacement, I would recommend this machine in a heartbeat but it fails to make key compromises that, to me, make the T series appropriately portable and versatile but distinguish them from the P series.Flaws/quibbles:The T15p surprisingly doesn't allow charge over USB-C. This should be provided since USB ac adapters are more common. Even if USB-C caps around 100W, USB-C allows slow charging, which could prolong use if an optimal adapter isn't available. It is unclear why this capability was not implemented.When I purchased, WWAN wasn't available, so the device has antenna, but not an actual card. But it turns out, if I order a card, it won't be included in my warranty. Lenovo should consider expanding base warranty to include CRUs purchased within some timeframe, especially when they are unable to provide the part at time of purchase.The cooling system is VERY effective, but a bit too loud. I don't know that there is a good solution to this. That said, I expect the cooler running temps will go a long way towards longevity of the system but think even 5db quieter would be much appreciated.Battery life is very short (about 3-4 hours). The lack of swapable or expanded battery options makes this more of a P class workstation than what I have been used to out of the T series in the past. On that note, I could not find a discernable difference between this and the P15v, is there?Accessory matching for the machine is not accurate in Lenovo's web page. I've had to call tech support for actual correct parts information. .I got it at a good price, but if I had known what I know now, I probably would have just gotten a comparable or better from the P series. If you are comparing this to a P15v or greater, and you find the P within $500, I would go that route instead, or pay even more for a superior P. You won't have mobility advantages with the T15p, and so might as well get the more robust platform.
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The performance on this is great. I had a newer Intel laptop that I didn't like because Intel has been doing terrible with laptop CPUs lately. They gained performance by just running hotter and wasting battery. This is the only line with AMD unfortunately, otherwise I would have looked at the X1 Carbon line, maybe even Yoga. My machine runs quietly with long battery life and is fast.The main complaint I have with this PC is the chassis. I have a X1 Yoga gen1 that feels more premium than this laptop. Despite using magnesium and being durable, the lid feels the same as generic laptops like the Dell Latitude (yuck) by having rounded sides. I like the chassis of my older ThinkPad's which were flat and not tapered/rounded.The second complaint is the lack of SD or ... MoreThe performance on this is great. I had a newer Intel laptop that I didn't like because Intel has been doing terrible with laptop CPUs lately. They gained performance by just running hotter and wasting battery. This is the only line with AMD unfortunately, otherwise I would have looked at the X1 Carbon line, maybe even Yoga. My machine runs quietly with long battery life and is fast.The main complaint I have with this PC is the chassis. I have a X1 Yoga gen1 that feels more premium than this laptop. Despite using magnesium and being durable, the lid feels the same as generic laptops like the Dell Latitude (yuck) by having rounded sides. I like the chassis of my older ThinkPad's which were flat and not tapered/rounded.The second complaint is the lack of SD or microSD slots. I cannot do any photo editing without a dongle. I do appreciate having a Ethernet port now, which is very rare in laptops these days.My machine has the 2.2k 16:10 display which seems to be the sweet spot. 4k runs hotter and wastes battery for very little visual gain. I do wish they went a little higher to match the DPI of older 1440p/WQHD displays. The ppi of this machine is ~189ppi while older 1440p displays were 210ppi, which looked beautiful on my X1 Yoga. The resolution is sharp enough to not really notice any pixelation and low enough to not have HiDPI issues in Linux. I would have selected a touch screen option at this resolution if it were offered, though I do prefer matte displays (no glare or reflections).The keyboard is still good despite having lower travel than their older legendary keyboards. I especially appreciate the Track Point I use it more than I use the Touch Pad. Unfortunately, they designed the buttons for it to be flush with the laptop, so when I click them, I also tap the Touch Pad with my thumb, double clicking. I usually end up disabling my Touch Pad completely because of it. I don't know if this is an issue in Windows as I am running Linux and not dual booting.Overall, I am happy with my purchase, but I hope that future options in the ThinkPad line will include AMD, 210ppi 16:10 touch displays, SD slots, and a premium feeling flat lid.
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I did a lot of research before buying this laptop. As a writer and podcaster, I needed something lightweight so I can carry it everywhere and quiet so it doesn't interfere with recording. This laptop very much gets the job done. After recording my most recent podcast episode with this laptop, several people reached out to compliment the sound quality. I used the same mic and set up as always so the only changed variable was this laptop and it made a big difference. I also appreciate how easy it was to transfer things from my old laptop to my new one. This laptop has a remarkable battery life and really good power saver mode. One day I left in a hurry and put the laptop to sleep instead of shutting it down. Three days later, I opened it and it still had more than 50% ... MoreI did a lot of research before buying this laptop. As a writer and podcaster, I needed something lightweight so I can carry it everywhere and quiet so it doesn't interfere with recording. This laptop very much gets the job done. After recording my most recent podcast episode with this laptop, several people reached out to compliment the sound quality. I used the same mic and set up as always so the only changed variable was this laptop and it made a big difference. I also appreciate how easy it was to transfer things from my old laptop to my new one. This laptop has a remarkable battery life and really good power saver mode. One day I left in a hurry and put the laptop to sleep instead of shutting it down. Three days later, I opened it and it still had more than 50% battery. On a green note, the laptop shipped with very minimal yet totally secure and protective packaging. We've all bought electronics and felt that there was a 3:1 ratio of non-recyclable packaging to product. This was a welcome break from that.A personal preference: I go back and forth on whether I should have gotten a touch screen. My last laptop was a touch screen so I'm having to retrain my reflexes. Fortunately, the mouse pad is really good and has build in right and left click buttons which improves ease of use.Things I would change: These are not worth deducting stars for but I would have switched the ctrl and fn keys. Every other laptop I've ever had has ctrl in the bottom left corner with fn right next to it. On this one they are switched and I'm still getting used to it. I rarely use fn and don't know who does so I don't understand why it would have such a prominent position on the keyboard but maybe there's something I don't know.Lastly, I wish it came in more/better colors. My last laptop was a Lenovo Yoga and I loved how sleek and modern the silver looked. This laptop is not as pretty and only came in plain black. Fortunately, I was able to find a nice decal that helps make it look less industrial and more like a fun personal laptop.Advice: Do some real soul-searching on whether you want a touch screen. Unlike, adding a decal or uploading an alt keyboard, that's the one modification you can't do yourself.
| Graphics | Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Memory | 16 GB DDR4-3200MHz - (8 GB SODIMM + 8 GB Soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe TLC Opal |
| Camera | IR&RGB with Dual Array Microphone & ThinkShutter |
| Battery | 3 Cell Li-Polymer |
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Overall, for someone looking for a very capable desktop replacement, I would recommend this machine in a heartbeat but it fails to make key compromises that, to me, make the T series appropriately portable and versatile but distinguish them from the P series.Flaws/quibbles:The T15p surprisingly doesn't allow charge over USB-C. This should be provided since USB ac adapters are more common. Even if USB-C caps around 100W, USB-C allows slow charging, which could prolong use if an optimal adapter isn't available. It is unclear why this capability was not implemented.When I purchased, WWAN wasn't available, so the device has antenna, but not an actual card. But it turns out, if I order a card, it won't be included in my warranty. Lenovo should consider expanding ... MoreOverall, for someone looking for a very capable desktop replacement, I would recommend this machine in a heartbeat but it fails to make key compromises that, to me, make the T series appropriately portable and versatile but distinguish them from the P series.Flaws/quibbles:The T15p surprisingly doesn't allow charge over USB-C. This should be provided since USB ac adapters are more common. Even if USB-C caps around 100W, USB-C allows slow charging, which could prolong use if an optimal adapter isn't available. It is unclear why this capability was not implemented.When I purchased, WWAN wasn't available, so the device has antenna, but not an actual card. But it turns out, if I order a card, it won't be included in my warranty. Lenovo should consider expanding base warranty to include CRUs purchased within some timeframe, especially when they are unable to provide the part at time of purchase.The cooling system is VERY effective, but a bit too loud. I don't know that there is a good solution to this. That said, I expect the cooler running temps will go a long way towards longevity of the system but think even 5db quieter would be much appreciated.Battery life is very short (about 3-4 hours). The lack of swapable or expanded battery options makes this more of a P class workstation than what I have been used to out of the T series in the past. On that note, I could not find a discernable difference between this and the P15v, is there?Accessory matching for the machine is not accurate in Lenovo's web page. I've had to call tech support for actual correct parts information. .I got it at a good price, but if I had known what I know now, I probably would have just gotten a comparable or better from the P series. If you are comparing this to a P15v or greater, and you find the P within $500, I would go that route instead, or pay even more for a superior P. You won't have mobility advantages with the T15p, and so might as well get the more robust platform.
The performance on this is great. I had a newer Intel laptop that I didn't like because Intel has been doing terrible with laptop CPUs lately. They gained performance by just running hotter and wasting battery. This is the only line with AMD unfortunately, otherwise I would have looked at the X1 Carbon line, maybe even Yoga. My machine runs quietly with long battery life and is fast.The main complaint I have with this PC is the chassis. I have a X1 Yoga gen1 that feels more premium than this laptop. Despite using magnesium and being durable, the lid feels the same as generic laptops like the Dell Latitude (yuck) by having rounded sides. I like the chassis of my older ThinkPad's which were flat and not tapered/rounded.The second complaint is the lack of SD or ... MoreThe performance on this is great. I had a newer Intel laptop that I didn't like because Intel has been doing terrible with laptop CPUs lately. They gained performance by just running hotter and wasting battery. This is the only line with AMD unfortunately, otherwise I would have looked at the X1 Carbon line, maybe even Yoga. My machine runs quietly with long battery life and is fast.The main complaint I have with this PC is the chassis. I have a X1 Yoga gen1 that feels more premium than this laptop. Despite using magnesium and being durable, the lid feels the same as generic laptops like the Dell Latitude (yuck) by having rounded sides. I like the chassis of my older ThinkPad's which were flat and not tapered/rounded.The second complaint is the lack of SD or microSD slots. I cannot do any photo editing without a dongle. I do appreciate having a Ethernet port now, which is very rare in laptops these days.My machine has the 2.2k 16:10 display which seems to be the sweet spot. 4k runs hotter and wastes battery for very little visual gain. I do wish they went a little higher to match the DPI of older 1440p/WQHD displays. The ppi of this machine is ~189ppi while older 1440p displays were 210ppi, which looked beautiful on my X1 Yoga. The resolution is sharp enough to not really notice any pixelation and low enough to not have HiDPI issues in Linux. I would have selected a touch screen option at this resolution if it were offered, though I do prefer matte displays (no glare or reflections).The keyboard is still good despite having lower travel than their older legendary keyboards. I especially appreciate the Track Point I use it more than I use the Touch Pad. Unfortunately, they designed the buttons for it to be flush with the laptop, so when I click them, I also tap the Touch Pad with my thumb, double clicking. I usually end up disabling my Touch Pad completely because of it. I don't know if this is an issue in Windows as I am running Linux and not dual booting.Overall, I am happy with my purchase, but I hope that future options in the ThinkPad line will include AMD, 210ppi 16:10 touch displays, SD slots, and a premium feeling flat lid.
I did a lot of research before buying this laptop. As a writer and podcaster, I needed something lightweight so I can carry it everywhere and quiet so it doesn't interfere with recording. This laptop very much gets the job done. After recording my most recent podcast episode with this laptop, several people reached out to compliment the sound quality. I used the same mic and set up as always so the only changed variable was this laptop and it made a big difference. I also appreciate how easy it was to transfer things from my old laptop to my new one. This laptop has a remarkable battery life and really good power saver mode. One day I left in a hurry and put the laptop to sleep instead of shutting it down. Three days later, I opened it and it still had more than 50% ... MoreI did a lot of research before buying this laptop. As a writer and podcaster, I needed something lightweight so I can carry it everywhere and quiet so it doesn't interfere with recording. This laptop very much gets the job done. After recording my most recent podcast episode with this laptop, several people reached out to compliment the sound quality. I used the same mic and set up as always so the only changed variable was this laptop and it made a big difference. I also appreciate how easy it was to transfer things from my old laptop to my new one. This laptop has a remarkable battery life and really good power saver mode. One day I left in a hurry and put the laptop to sleep instead of shutting it down. Three days later, I opened it and it still had more than 50% battery. On a green note, the laptop shipped with very minimal yet totally secure and protective packaging. We've all bought electronics and felt that there was a 3:1 ratio of non-recyclable packaging to product. This was a welcome break from that.A personal preference: I go back and forth on whether I should have gotten a touch screen. My last laptop was a touch screen so I'm having to retrain my reflexes. Fortunately, the mouse pad is really good and has build in right and left click buttons which improves ease of use.Things I would change: These are not worth deducting stars for but I would have switched the ctrl and fn keys. Every other laptop I've ever had has ctrl in the bottom left corner with fn right next to it. On this one they are switched and I'm still getting used to it. I rarely use fn and don't know who does so I don't understand why it would have such a prominent position on the keyboard but maybe there's something I don't know.Lastly, I wish it came in more/better colors. My last laptop was a Lenovo Yoga and I loved how sleek and modern the silver looked. This laptop is not as pretty and only came in plain black. Fortunately, I was able to find a nice decal that helps make it look less industrial and more like a fun personal laptop.Advice: Do some real soul-searching on whether you want a touch screen. Unlike, adding a decal or uploading an alt keyboard, that's the one modification you can't do yourself.
Minimal/rugged/refined look and feel. The exterior seems more fingerprint resilient than my almost decade old thinkpad(which is still operable using Linux!) All day battery with ease. Keyboard keys snap which make it a pleasure to type on. Feels durable although I did have the SIM card slot break on me. I’d like to have it replaced and I must reach out to support for this. I have the touchscreen model calibrated at 500nits so outdoor viewing in natural sun is not a problem in the least bit. The eprivacy features took some adjusting to function how I prefer but the tech is still not seamless. I rather turn off the ‘eye following blurred screen’ feature and just keep the privacy guard feature on because the ‘eye follow blur’ feature tends to activate when I am reading ... MoreMinimal/rugged/refined look and feel. The exterior seems more fingerprint resilient than my almost decade old thinkpad(which is still operable using Linux!) All day battery with ease. Keyboard keys snap which make it a pleasure to type on. Feels durable although I did have the SIM card slot break on me. I’d like to have it replaced and I must reach out to support for this. I have the touchscreen model calibrated at 500nits so outdoor viewing in natural sun is not a problem in the least bit. The eprivacy features took some adjusting to function how I prefer but the tech is still not seamless. I rather turn off the ‘eye following blurred screen’ feature and just keep the privacy guard feature on because the ‘eye follow blur’ feature tends to activate when I am reading towards the bottom of the screen. Perhaps I can adjust the sensors more to get this to operate more optimally but for now, the full screen privacy guard is enough to keep prying eyes in public at bay. Overall, I’m very satisfied with this device.4.5 stars is not an option so I gave it 4 stars simply because the eprivacy features need a bit more improving, which might happen over time through system updates…..?But had I gotten one without the ‘eye follow blur’, a 500nits screen(for outdoor use) and full screen privacy guard then this is an easy 5star review.
This is the first brand new Lenovo I have ever purchased. I usually get expired ones from work or friends. Since my last laptop for a long time (hopefully) I upgraded the memory and SSD. I feel for the price to an IOS Device - you can't touch it. The sale was great as I saved 50% too boot. In any case, it is lightweight, battery lasts a long time, screen is amazing 16" - just like I have another monitor, camera great with slide feature to block it's use (Yay) so small I almost missed it! The backlit keyboard has 2 or 3 settings - love that feature!Setting up was a breeze, I don't know if I understand it all, but pretty much just copied what I had on my old laptop through the cloud - and now somehow (still learning) is integrated with my mobile device (I have a ... MoreThis is the first brand new Lenovo I have ever purchased. I usually get expired ones from work or friends. Since my last laptop for a long time (hopefully) I upgraded the memory and SSD. I feel for the price to an IOS Device - you can't touch it. The sale was great as I saved 50% too boot. In any case, it is lightweight, battery lasts a long time, screen is amazing 16" - just like I have another monitor, camera great with slide feature to block it's use (Yay) so small I almost missed it! The backlit keyboard has 2 or 3 settings - love that feature!Setting up was a breeze, I don't know if I understand it all, but pretty much just copied what I had on my old laptop through the cloud - and now somehow (still learning) is integrated with my mobile device (I have a Samsung Android). It was a very quick and seamless transition from old laptop to new one. No copying programs from one to the other - it just did it as part of the configuring process.Unlike my other ThinkPads that worked like tanks, they were heavy like tanks too. This one, even with the larger size (16") is slim and lightweight, pretty nice for having a 16" monitor and lots of power!My only comment, is it is going to take some time for me to get used to the keyboard layout. Typically the number pad is to the right of an external keyboard, but when built into the laptop, I feel off center. My hands want to go to the center of the keyboard, rather than adjusting slightly to the left. The touch is fine, the response rate is fine, it is just the layout.I love ThinkPads, have been using them over 15+ years. This is my third or fourth one and the others I have still work - they just the old obsolete operating systems and seem slower now. ThinkPads are tanks - they last forever and I love them!
First things first. The only reason I could not give this laptop a 5 out of 5 is the wired Ethernet jack. As an IT professional, I regularly use this port and rely on it for my work. When shopping around for a replacement laptop for my 8 year old ThinkPad T450s, one of my primary requirements for its replacement was a wired Ethernet jack. This was a must.I don't know if this issue affects this entire product line, or if it's just my laptop, but the Ethernet jack is somehow misaligned within the shell of the laptop. The first time I attempted to remove an Ethernet cable, I was both worried that it was permanently stuck, and also that I might break the machine in the process of trying to remove it. Initially I thought that it was because of the boot on the connector ... MoreFirst things first. The only reason I could not give this laptop a 5 out of 5 is the wired Ethernet jack. As an IT professional, I regularly use this port and rely on it for my work. When shopping around for a replacement laptop for my 8 year old ThinkPad T450s, one of my primary requirements for its replacement was a wired Ethernet jack. This was a must.I don't know if this issue affects this entire product line, or if it's just my laptop, but the Ethernet jack is somehow misaligned within the shell of the laptop. The first time I attempted to remove an Ethernet cable, I was both worried that it was permanently stuck, and also that I might break the machine in the process of trying to remove it. Initially I thought that it was because of the boot on the connector making it difficult to remove the cable. Using other cables with no boots made no difference. In fact, some of the cables I've used with no boot had the tendency to not latch/click like one would expect. Sometimes you have to use some force to get those to click.Other than the issue with the Ethernet port, this machine is great (as of writing this). I wanted a larger screen and a 10-key, and something with more horsepower. This computer has not disappointed me in its performance. The battery life is about what I would expect for a laptop like this. I do wish that Lenovo had gone with a USB-C charging solution rather than the old style power adapter, but I'm willing to live with that. As far as portability and weight, I went with a larger screen for my replacement intentionally. The weight is close enough to my previous T450s, so even though the laptop is bigger, it still has that rugged "well built" feel to it and I don't find it to be overbearing to bring along with me.Going from the T450s to this model, I really like the different fingerprint reader too. It's larger than what I had, I don't have to swipe, and it's far more accurate and easy to use than my last machine. The feel/feedback of the keyboard is also good, which is another thing I'm picky about. There's good differentiation between the keys and the touch feedback is what I expect and love about ThinkPads.
I wanted an AMD Rembrandt based laptop but the only ones available either were tiny (13") or had a discrete video card. The 6800 and 6850 processors had the 12 RDNA2 CU (compute unit) GPU which is where I wanted to be plus a CPU that could compete with a Cezanne 5700g CPU.In short, the 6850u RDNA2 GPU is twice as fast as the Vega 8 on a Cezanne 5700g, the CPU is 80% of a 5700G.Lenovo also gave a nod to fwupd which allowed me to update the BIOS (something that frequently comes with a bleeding edge platform) with Linux, no windows or USB drives necessary.I did a "build your own" from Lenovo's site, which allowed me to specify my processor, memory, display and keyboard (backlight = yes), and battery capacity/charging speed. Any memory upgrade moved the system ... MoreI wanted an AMD Rembrandt based laptop but the only ones available either were tiny (13") or had a discrete video card. The 6800 and 6850 processors had the 12 RDNA2 CU (compute unit) GPU which is where I wanted to be plus a CPU that could compete with a Cezanne 5700g CPU.In short, the 6850u RDNA2 GPU is twice as fast as the Vega 8 on a Cezanne 5700g, the CPU is 80% of a 5700G.Lenovo also gave a nod to fwupd which allowed me to update the BIOS (something that frequently comes with a bleeding edge platform) with Linux, no windows or USB drives necessary.I did a "build your own" from Lenovo's site, which allowed me to specify my processor, memory, display and keyboard (backlight = yes), and battery capacity/charging speed. Any memory upgrade moved the system into dual channel and considering the scarcity of 6800/6850 AMD laptops without discrete GPUs and that I got to build it myself, it was the laptop of my dreams; or at least close enough. From ordering the laptop to delivery was less than three weeks; great.My HP 5700g requires me to remove my Linux NVMe drive, boot into windows, spend hours updating windows, update the BIOS. Lenovo lets me just do a fwupmgr refresh fwupdmgr update.The performance of the 6850u and the 680M graphics is great, the screen is great the sound is good enough the experience was great. Extra stars for never having to boot windows
Time to upgrade my 13 inch HP Spectre as the screen is becoming too small for me. I ordered 4 other laptops to test including 1)LG Gram 2-1, 2) Acer Edge, 3) Lenovo 7 slim 4) Thinkpad 16" Gen 1 - storm gray and this Thinkpad 16" but with the 2560 X 1600 non-touch screen, part number 21CH004BUS.Here's the verdict and why I kept the last one:-1. LG Gram is flimsy, sound is bad.2. Acer is better and lighter than LG but it's hot.3. Slim 7 screen has too much glare, loud fan noise and hot keyboard. Performance is good though. Screen is sharp and bright, but it feels much heavier.4. The Storm gray T16 AMD is pretty good, but mine came wobbly where my right palm rests. The storm gray ones weight 4.24lb, returned due to defect.5. I ended up getting a replacement ... MoreTime to upgrade my 13 inch HP Spectre as the screen is becoming too small for me. I ordered 4 other laptops to test including 1)LG Gram 2-1, 2) Acer Edge, 3) Lenovo 7 slim 4) Thinkpad 16" Gen 1 - storm gray and this Thinkpad 16" but with the 2560 X 1600 non-touch screen, part number 21CH004BUS.Here's the verdict and why I kept the last one:-1. LG Gram is flimsy, sound is bad.2. Acer is better and lighter than LG but it's hot.3. Slim 7 screen has too much glare, loud fan noise and hot keyboard. Performance is good though. Screen is sharp and bright, but it feels much heavier.4. The Storm gray T16 AMD is pretty good, but mine came wobbly where my right palm rests. The storm gray ones weight 4.24lb, returned due to defect.5. I ended up getting a replacement of the T16, but opted with the one with better screen and gave up the touch screen in view of the better screen quality as seen in Slim 7. And the black one weighs light at 4.04lb. It says magnesium at the back of the cover though the detailed specs seems to say carbon and glass fiber...but that doesn't matter to me as it feels light and agile!Super happy with the laptop, fast, robust, literally NO fan noise except for brief moments when it's installing updates. Keyboard is good to type and machine runs cool all the time. Sound is good, upgraded screen that came with this model is great too!On top of that, Lenovo customer service is fantastic as they sent me the replacement of the new laptop at black friday price! Can't ask for more! Believing the machine will last as ThinkPad stands behind it!
Overall great upgrade from my 10 year old T430s.Likes: Similar in portability/weight to the top-of-the-line X1 Carbon but with AMD CPU, which means it's even better. The touchpad is very smooth and pleasant to use so much so that it is the first ThinkPad I will not be disabling it on (despite occasional palm activation while using the classic TrackPoint; Lenovo can you make the customizable Fn-F12 key toggle the touchpad on and off as an option?). The 400 nit screen is beautiful, the laptop is cool and quiet, and the integrated graphics card is more than sufficient for light gaming. On top of that, Lenovo is certified to run Ubuntu Linux 20.04 (with the OEM kernel variant), and it runs quite smoothly as well.Dislikes: For some reason the laptop boots very slowly ... MoreOverall great upgrade from my 10 year old T430s.Likes: Similar in portability/weight to the top-of-the-line X1 Carbon but with AMD CPU, which means it's even better. The touchpad is very smooth and pleasant to use so much so that it is the first ThinkPad I will not be disabling it on (despite occasional palm activation while using the classic TrackPoint; Lenovo can you make the customizable Fn-F12 key toggle the touchpad on and off as an option?). The 400 nit screen is beautiful, the laptop is cool and quiet, and the integrated graphics card is more than sufficient for light gaming. On top of that, Lenovo is certified to run Ubuntu Linux 20.04 (with the OEM kernel variant), and it runs quite smoothly as well.Dislikes: For some reason the laptop boots very slowly when I have a lot of USB devices attached; it's as if the BIOS is taking a long time to enumerate all of the devices. My workaround is just to be more patient, or to unplug USB until Windows starts to boot. I am also not a fan of Windows 11 for many reasons but have massaged it to be usable. When none of the installed applications are misbehaving in the background, I can get 8-10 hours of battery life, but sometimes it's only half of that, although that probably has more to do with the specific applications I installed myself more than anything else. Other small details: I would prefer to have kept separate volume keys since I actually use my F keys routinely, and for them to have orange or green LEDs instead of white, since white is a little harsher in the dark. I prefer the old power status indicators on the lid; the pulsing red dot while in standby is sleek, but it means I have to stare at the laptop for a good 3 seconds to figure out if it's in standby versus straight on or off.Neutral: The keyboards aren't what they used to be (compared to a T430s or similar era) but that seems to be related to the necessity of making a laptop thinner too. The biggest thing I had to get used to with the keyboard was that the keys bottom out below the frame, so if I hit a key too close to the edge, my finger will run into the frame. The most obvious time this happens is when I press Ctrl-Shift-Esc to bring up Task Manager. I'm used to pressing Ctrl-Shift together with the thumb but when I do that now, the frame hits the middle of my thumb and I might not fully depress both keys so easily. But otherwise the keyboard is pleasant to type on.
Pros:1. Two M2 slots and two memory slots.2. It has a numeric keypad.3. CPU can run stable at its highest frequency without limiting power consumption.4. Solidly built and feels secure.Cons:1. The dual graphics card has more problems than I expected. Especially with Windows 11, the automatic switch between Nvidia and Intel does not work as expected. This is not Lenovo's fault, but it is something to bear in mind if you have high expectations of an external graphics card. If there was a way to disable the Intel graphics card, this would be less of a problem.2. Another thing I noticed is that Lenovo hides the power plan option, leaving only 'balanced', and I tried hard to get 'high performance' followed by a Google search, but no luck. I would like to ... MorePros:1. Two M2 slots and two memory slots.2. It has a numeric keypad.3. CPU can run stable at its highest frequency without limiting power consumption.4. Solidly built and feels secure.Cons:1. The dual graphics card has more problems than I expected. Especially with Windows 11, the automatic switch between Nvidia and Intel does not work as expected. This is not Lenovo's fault, but it is something to bear in mind if you have high expectations of an external graphics card. If there was a way to disable the Intel graphics card, this would be less of a problem.2. Another thing I noticed is that Lenovo hides the power plan option, leaving only 'balanced', and I tried hard to get 'high performance' followed by a Google search, but no luck. I would like to see the laptop running at full power when plugged in, with priority given to the Nvidia graphics card.3. Although I opted for the higher capacity battery, the battery life is quite poor, even with the Balance Power Plan. You can see that the remaining battery percentage drops almost every few seconds. I think this is mainly Intel's fault, but my large memory and 4K resolution screen also contribute.4. I'm not sure if it's Lenovo's or Microsoft's fault, but the laptop is slow to boot, taking almost 40 seconds to cold start. By comparison, my built-in AsRock desktop (i5-9600k) running Win 10 took just 15 seconds and my Thinkcentre M900 Tiny (i7-6700T) running Win 7 took just 20 seconds.5. The fan is very aggressive and noisy, even under medium load, but it does its job and I have yet to experience any blue screens. And when the load drops to idle, the fan calms down quite quickly.6. The keyboard lights don't go off intelligently, for example, when the keyboard backlight is selected, the lights stay on even when the screen is off, which is very harsh.ConclusionThis is my third Thinkpad and having seen the design change over the years, I still miss the compactness of the earliest designs, such as the X32, which looked like an alien artefact, while the contemporary Thinkpad looks more like a generic brand that has lost its unique charm, such as the six function keys that used to be next to each other: Insert, Home, PageUp , Delete, End, PgDn.The anti-roll bar, and the keyboard lights shooting down from the monitor bezel, are all changes that I can understand in response to the market, of course.All in all, there are not many better designs on the PC laptop market today than this one, and weighing price, workmanship and contemporary levels of craftsmanship, I feel that at the 2K price point, this is a pretty exceptional product for the money and worth recommending to everyone.
| Graphics | Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Memory | 16 GB DDR4-3200MHz - (8 GB SODIMM + 8 GB Soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe TLC Opal |
| Camera | IR&RGB with Dual Array Microphone & ThinkShutter |
| Battery | 3 Cell Li-Polymer |
