Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3

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Date Published: 22 Dec 2024

Intel Core i5-1235U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
512GB SSD
16GB RAM
1.39 kg (3.1 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.7 Portability Very Good

8.0 Display Excellent

5.6 For Work Average

3.1 For Gaming Mediocre

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Specs

CPU
Intel Core i5-1235U

Display
14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS

HDD/SSD
512GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2242 M.2 PCIe x4 Gen 4 See photo

RAM
16GB RAM

OS
Windows 10 Pro

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum, Carbon

Dimensions
325.4 x 217 x 18.73 - 19.63 mm (12.81" x 8.54" x 0.74")

Weight
1.39 kg (3.1 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge

1x USB Type-C
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

1x USB Type-C
4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

HDMI
2.1

Card Reader
MicroSD

Ethernet LAN
10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s

Wi-Fi
802.11ax

Bluetooth
5.2

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
HD / FHD

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Dual Array Microphone, far-field, Dolby Voice

Speakers
2x 2W Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos

Security Lock slot
Kensington Lock

Portability

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (Intel)

12.81" x 8.54" x 0.74" Dimensions

1.39 kg (3.1 lbs) Weight

Average 14.0-inch laptop

1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) +5% Weight

Review

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 in-depth review

As you can imagine, Lenovo makes a lot of laptops. But the ThinkPad is arguably their most recognizable product lineup. What is even funnier, is that Lenovo isn't the creator of this brand - it was IBM, but Lenovo has purchased it 17 years ago. Interestingly, some of the original features, which are connected to the product are still here - the fantastic keyboard, the TrackPoint, and most importantly - the reliability.Today, we have a member of this wide family. It sits in the middle of the price range and is called the ThinkPad L14 Gen 3. From our experience with previous versions of this device, we can say that it is known for its upgradeability, wide I/O, and not very expensive price tag.Although it hasn't changed much through the years, we expect to see some sort of upgrade. N[...]

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Pros

Great performance in short loads
The display doesn't use PWM to adjust its brightness levels (Chi Mei (Innolux) N140HCA-E5B (LEN40A9))
Pleasant spill-resistant keyboard with long travel, clicky feedback, and a backlight
Great I/O selection with Thunderbolt 4, MicroSD, and LTE support
Charges with USB Type-C
Optional IR face recognition system and a fingerprint reader

Cons

Processor frequency drops in long runs
Its display covers only 51% of sRGB (Chi Mei (Innolux) N140HCA-E5B (LEN40A9))

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

If you're looking for a robust business notebook, that will let you upgrade it in the future, then the ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 is a pretty good choice.Check out all Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To get inside this notebook, you first need to remove the SIM card tray. Then, undo all 11 captive Phillips-head screws, and pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool.2. Battery This laptop's battery has a capacity of 57Wh. It lasts for 11 hours of Web browsing, or 10 hours of video [...]