Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 5

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Date Published: 09 Sep 2024

Intel Core i5-1335U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
14.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
512GB SSD
32GB RAM
1.36 kg (3 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.8 Portability Very Good

8.0 Display Excellent

5.9 For Work Average

3.2 For Gaming Mediocre

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Review

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 in-depth review

The Intel version of the Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 may be a dream come true for the modern-day business employee. The compact device relies on 15W or 28W Intel Meteor Lake CPUs with an NPU unit for enhanced AI-assisted productivity alongside good upgradability and great port selection. Yep, it's a rare find to spot a 14-incher with five USB connectors and a Gigabit LAN. By the way, one of the USBs is based on the 2.0 standard and it's mentioned by the manufacturer as "Hi-Speed USB"!Security is very important for such a laptop that's why it offers a dTPM 2.0 chip for data encryption, a Lock slot, a privacy shutter, and a self-healing BIOS. As always, you have to pay more for options such as an IR Web camera, a Smart card reader, a vPro CPU, a fingerprint reader, and NFC. For connectivit[...]

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Pros

Solid build
Feels snappy for work
The fan is quiet during long max CPU loads in "Best Performance" mode
PWM-free display (LEN403D)
Comfortable viewing angles + 16:10 aspect ratio (LEN403D)
442 nits of max brightness (LEN403D)
Web camera with a privacy shutter
Modern port selection with 5x USB ports and a Gigabit LAN
Comfortable keyboard and touchpad
2x SODIMMs
vPro CPU, IR Web camera, fingerprint reader, Nano-SIM card slot, Smart card reader, Wi-Fi 7, NFC (all are optional)
The Core Ultra 7 155U sustains a 2.26 GHz / 1.87 GHz P and E-core clock in longer loads
The bottom plate can be popped easily
Fast and well-cooled SSD (SK Hynix HFS512GEJ9X164N)

Cons

95°C CPU temperature in medium loads
Too many optional features
Just 1x M.2 slot + soldered Wi-Fi card
One of the USBs is based on 2.0 standard

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 5Undo 10 captive Phillips-head screws and eject the SIM card tray on the back. Pop the zones behind the hinges using a lever tool. Pry the back and sides with a thin plastic tool (no need to pop the front). Lift the rear end of the panel, tilt it, and remove it from the base.Note: The bottom panel is shown with its internal structure after removal.Battery RemovalThe laptop comes with an optional 57Wh battery (base version is 46.5Wh). To remove the battery, disconnect the connector from the motherboard and undo[...]

DISPLAY: 14.0-inch, 1920x1200, IPS

Name
NV140WUM-N49 (LEN403D)

Diagonal
14.0"

Pixel density
161.73 ppi

Brightness
442 cd/m²

sRGB
49%

PWM frequency
No PWM (Flicker-Free)

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
1920x1200

Becomes "Retina" from
21 inches (54 cm)

Contrast
1010:1

dE Color Checker
6.4 4.8

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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