Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5

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Date Published: 19 Nov 2025

Intel Core i7-1355U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
14.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
2000GB SSD
32GB RAM
1.41 kg (3.1 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.6 Portability Very Good

8.0 Display Excellent

6.1 For Work Good

3.7 For Gaming Mediocre

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Review

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 in-depth review

The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (Intel) is a pure business device that isn't too pricey. Here, you aren't going to find fancy features such as WWAN, SIM Card slot, or NFC. All the essential functions are part of the package - Wi-Fi 6 (or optional 6E), dTPM 2.0 secure chip for passwords and data encryption, a Nano Security Slot, and a privacy shutter for the Web camera.The device comes with nine CPU options including 13th Gen Raptor Lake U, P, and H-series processors. The top variant is the Core i7-13700H which should be a serious challenge for the cooling considering the compact dimensions of the laptop. There is an optional iGPU - NVIDIA GeForce MX550. Display-wise, we can see two 1200p IPS models (one of them is a touchscreen unit) and the most expensive variant is a 2.2K model. All pa[...]

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Pros

Good comfort under load
1x SODIMM for dual-channel RAM + 2x M.2 slots
PWM-free display (BOE NV140WUM-N43 (LEN403D))
16:10 IPS panel with wide viewing angles and good contrast ratio (BOE NV140WUM-N43 (LEN403D))
Optional IR face recognition + Fingerprint reader
Comfortable spill-resistant keyboard
Good I/O + Thunderbolt 4
High P and E core clock under any kind of stress
Nine CPU options
Sturdy build
Long battery life
Fair price

Cons

One of the M.2 slots is for Gen 3 SSDs
Part of the memory is soldered
The touchpad could be better
Covers only 50% of the sRGB color gamut (BOE NV140WUM-N43 (LEN403D))

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the LaptopUndo the 7 captive Phillips-head screws on the bottom panel of the laptop. Use a plastic pry tool to gently separate the bottom panel from the chassis, starting from one of the top corners.Caution: Be gentle to avoid damaging the internal components or the clips that hold the bottom panel in place.Removing the BatteryDisconnect the battery connector from the motherboard by gently pulling it out with a plastic tool. Undo the three Phillips-head screws that secure the battery to the base. Lift the battery out of its compartment.More info[...]

DISPLAY: 14-inch, 1920x1200, IPS

Name
BOE NV140WUM-N43 (LEN403D)

Diagonal
14"

Pixel density
161.73 ppi

Brightness
331 cd/m²

sRGB
50%

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
1920x1200

Becomes "Retina" from
21 inches (54 cm)

Contrast
1300:1

dE Color Checker
5.0 3.9

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