Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 5

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Date Published: 09 Dec 2024

Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
Intel Graphics (4-Cores)
13.3”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
512GB SSD
16GB RAM
1.23 kg (2.7 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

6.8 Portability Good

8.0 Display Excellent

6.1 For Work Good

4.2 For Gaming Average

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 5

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Review

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 5 in-depth review

The manufacturer describes the ThinkPad L13 Gen 5 as "portable with lightweight, compact design & maximized connectivity". Yes, this is a thin and light 13-inch gadget that also offers a pretty good port selection for its size. We also have reviewed the 14-inch sibling which may look almost the same, but both laptops aren't that similar when the bottom plates are opened. The L13 model is offered just with 15W Intel Meteor Lake CPUs. The 28W variants are reserved for the bigger models. Also, the memory here is soldered while the L14 comes with a pair of SODIMMs. Still, all that sounds normal for such a small notebook.You get a choice of four 1200p IPS panels (one of them is a touchscreen). All are 60Hz units which is okay since that's a business device, not a gaming powerhouse. The [...]

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Pros

Solid metal build
Light and thin (1.23 kg / 17.23 mm)
Feels snappy for normal work
The fan isn't noisy during long max CPU loads in "Best Performance" mode
PWM-free display (LEN41A0)
Comfortable viewing angles + 16:10 aspect ratio (LEN41A0)
330 nits of max brightness (LEN41A0)
Web camera with a privacy shutter
Modern port selection with 4x USB ports
Comfortable keyboard and touchpad
Up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM
vPro CPU, IR Web camera, fingerprint reader, Nano-SIM card slot, Smart card reader, NFC (all are optional)
The Core Ultra 5 125U sustains a 2.32 GHz / 2.06 GHz P and E-core clock in longer loads
3.52 GHz / 3.18 GHz P and E-core clock in medium CPU loads
The bottom plate can be popped easily
Well-cooled SSD (KIOXIA KBG6AZNV512G)
The fan doesn't spin if the CPU temperature is below 50°C
180-degree hinge

Cons

100°C CPU temperature in medium loads
Too many optional features
Just 1x M.2 slot + soldered Wi-Fi card and memory

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 5 Hint: Ensure the laptop is powered off and unplugged before starting.Undo the eight captive Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel to the chassis. Optionally, eject the SIM card tray for easier disassembly, although it's not mandatory. Use a thin plastic tool to pop the top two corners of the panel. Pry along the back and sides to release the clips. Lift the rear until the front clips disengage, then remove the bottom cover entirely.More info: The inside of the panel gives access to the battery, storage, and connect[...]

DISPLAY: 13.3-inch, 1920x1200, IPS

Name
Innolux N133JCA-EEK (LEN41A0)

Diagonal
13.3"

Pixel density
170.24 ppi

Brightness
313 cd/m²

sRGB
54%

PWM frequency
No PWM (Flicker-Free)

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
1920x1200

Becomes "Retina" from
20 inches (51 cm)

Contrast
1230:1

dE Color Checker
5.3 3.5

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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