Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 2 Intel & AMD Laptop

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Product Overview

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 2 is the second iteration of the company's mid-range business laptop. Despite its entry-level price, the ThinkBook 14 Gen 2 offers the latest mobile processors from both Intel (ThinkBook 14 Gen 2 i) and AMD, WiFi 6, and up to 40GB dual-channel 3200MHz DDR4 support.
Debuted together with the ThinkBook 15 Gen 2, it features sleek design and flexible storage options: The elegant device is cover by anodized aluminum, while the top cover has a dual-tone finish like the ThinkBook 15 Gen 2. Bezels as thin as 5mm surrounds the display, contributing to the 85% screen-to-body ratio.

Ratings

What we found**

Pros
  • High-quality case
  • Good system performance
  • Good battery life
  • Good input devices
Cons
  • Low-contrast display
  • Only one M.2 2280 slot

What external reviewers found***

External score 68% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good keyboard
  • Good battery life
  • Very good CPU performance
  • Very quiet under load
  • Matte IPS display
Cons
  • Low contrast ratio
  • Mediocre speakers
  • No SD card reader
  • No Thunderbolt 3
  • Only one M.2 2280 slot
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Specifications

AMDIntel

Connectivity

Ports2x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 + 2x USB 3.2 + 1x HDMI + 4-in-1 card reader + audio jack + RJ451x Thunderbolt 4 + 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 + 2x USB 3.2 + 1x HDMI + 4-in-1 card reader + audio jack + RJ45
Wireless ConnectivityBluetooth 5 + WiFi 5 or WiFi 6

Construction

Battery | Capacity45 or 60 Wh
Camera | FrontHD camera with ThinkShutter
ColorsMineral Gray
Form Factor180-hinge lay-flat
MaterialAnodized aluminum top and bottom covers
MicrophoneDual-array mic
SpeakersStereo speakers with Dolby Audio

Dimensions

Size | Depth218 mm
Size | Height17.9 mm
Size | Width323 mm
Weight1.4 kg

Display

Display Diagonal14 inch, 85% screen-to-body ratio
Display TypeTN or IPS, anti-glare
GamutUp to 100% sRGB
ResolutionFHD (1920 x 1080)

Function

Fast Charging45 Wh: Rapid Charge Pro / 60 Wh: Rapid Charge
GraphicsIntegrated AMD RadeonTM graphics cardIntegrated Intel Iris Xe or UHD graphics / Optional NVIDIA GeForce MX450 discrete graphics with 2GB GDDR6 VRAM
Keyboard BacklightYes
Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro (64 bit)
ProcessorAMD RyzenTM 4000 series mobile processorsUp to 11th Gen Intel Core i7 Processor
SecuritySmart Power Button with Fingerprint Reader / ThinkShutter Camera Cover / TPM 2.0
Touch ScreenOptional, with IPS display

Performance

Battery LifeUp to 7.5 hours (45 Wh) / 10 hours (60 Wh)Up to 6 hours (45 Wh) / 8 hours (60 Wh)
DurabilitySpill-resistant keyboard
Memory | CapacityUp to 40 GB
Memory | TypeDual-channel DDR4, 3200MHz
Power SupplyUSB-C, 65W
StorageUp to 1TB M.2 PCIe Gen3 SSD / Up to 1TB 7200rpm HDD / Up to 2TB 5400rpm HDDUp to 1TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 SSD / Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe Gen3 SSD / Up to 1TB 7200rpm HDD / Up to 2TB 5400rpm HDD

Production

Availability2020-10
Debut2020-09-29

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External Reviews

notebookcheck[1]

Reviewer score 65%
Reviewers from notebookcheck have found the following***:
The Intel Core i5-1135G7 is a CPU with four cores (eight threads with Hyper-Threading) from the "Tiger Lake" series. It has a typical consumption of 12 to 28 watts with clock rates of 2.4 to 4.2 GHz. Even at minimum idle usage, the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 2 consumes more power. In line with the high consumption, the battery life of the internal 45 Wh battery is poor.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Matte IPS display
  • Good battery life
  • Good keyboard
Cons
  • No SD card reader
  • Only one M.2 2280 slot

notebookcheck[2]

Reviewer score 71%
Reviewers from notebookcheck have found the following***:
Despite its low contrast ratio, the ThinkBook 14’s display offered a decent image quality in day-to-day situations. Outdoor usability is limited at best due to its poor display brightness, which is too low to overpower sunlight. Viewing angles were also not as wide as expected. When looked at from all four corners we noticed some minor color tint.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Very good CPU performance
  • Very good battery life
  • Very quiet under load
Cons
  • Low contrast ratio
  • Mediocre speakers
  • No Thunderbolt 3

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References

  1. ^ Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 2 Tiger Lake review: Office laptop with poor endurance. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-ThinkBook-14-Gen-2-Tiger-Lake-review-Office-laptop-with-poor-endurance.531427.0.html. Retrieved 2021-04-09.
  2. ^ Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Review: Business Laptop with Great Connectivity. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-ThinkBook-14-Review-Business-Laptop-with-Great-Connectivity.455201.0.html. 2020-03-03. Retrieved 2021-03-22.

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