•  Date Published: 28 Sep 2021
    • Intel Core i7-1165G7
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
    • 14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 1000GB SSD
    • 32GB DDR4
    • 1.59 kg (3.5 lbs)
    5.9
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.0 Portability Very Good
    8.0 Display Excellent
    5.7 For Work Average
    3.6 For Gaming Mediocre

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 1TB SSD
    • RAM
    • 32GB DDR4
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 324 x 220 x 17.9 ~ 19.9 mm (12.76" x 8.66" x 0.70")
    • Weight
    • 1.59 kg (3.5 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 2.0
    • HDMI
    • 1.4
    • Card Reader
    • Ethernet LAN
    • 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.1
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Dual Array Microphone
    • Speakers
    • 2x 2W, Dolby Audio
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot
    • Kensington Lock
    • Gifts
    • TD 32G USB

    Portability

    Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (Intel)
    12.76" x 8.66" x 0.70" Dimensions
    1.59 kg (3.5 lbs) Weight
    Average 14.0-inch laptop
    1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) -8% Weight

    Review

    Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 in-depth review

    As of lately, laptop manufacturers rarely change the visual design of their second (and even third) generation devices. However, considering the name change that happened last year, Lenovo made a bigger improvement this year, even though the name of their new ThinkPad E14 only includes a "Gen 2", the CPU options you can choose from are far more superior.This device comes with either the AMD Ryzen 4000U series or the Intel Tiger Lake devices. And our particular unit features the latter. Additionally, this business machine comes with only 1080p display options, which is a pleasant change. However, Lenovo still smuggles a TN panel, among three more (IPS) options, one of which is touch-enabled.Moreover, the E-series finally include a Thunderbolt connection, at least for the Intel vers[...]

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    Pros

    • Its keyboard is backlit and great for typing
    • Has a Fingerprint reader that stores your finger's print upon pressing the power button
    • Good contrast ratio and comfortable viewing angles (LG LP140WFA-SPD2)
    • Supports dual PCIe x4 SSDs, and some models feature a WiFi 6 card
    • Doesn't use PWM (LG LP140WFA-SPD2)
    • Charges via USB Type-C

    Cons

    • Average battery life
    • Covers only 52% of sRGB (LG LP140WFA-SPD2)
    • Lacks an SD card reader

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    The second-generation ThinkPad E14 brings some useful features like two M.2 storage slots. Not in the last place, Lenovo has finally diverted to the Tiger Lake CPUs on a ThinkPad device.Check out all Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate A total of 7 captive Phillips-head screws hold the bottom panel in place. After you undo them, you need to pry the panel with a plastic tool, preferably starting from the front edges.2. Battery Lastly, the battery capacity you get to work with[...]

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