Lenovo ThinkPad L14 GEN 2 14" AMD Laptop (2021)

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Product Overview

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 GEN 2 is a mid-range 14-inch business laptop powered by AMD Ryzen 5000 U-series APUs with integrated graphics. It is a more affordable alternative to the T14 GEN 2 designed primarily for large businesses.
Like the T14 GEN 2, the L14 GEN 2 has access to AMD Ryzen 7 APUs with 8 cores. What differs here is that two SO-DIMM slots are available for even higher amount of memory. The laptop's chassis, however, is made of ABS plastic, which contributes the device's larger size and higher weight.
FHD IPS displays are available, though the standard is an obsolete HD TN panel with poor graphics. I/O-wise, the L14 GEN 2 has most ports that business users need. It also supports optional smart card reader and 4G or LTE WWAN, though there is no NFC support.
An even more affordable business laptop in the 2021 ThinkPad lineup is the E14 GEN 3. There is also an Intel-powered L14 GEN 2 i with the usual AMD-Intel tradeoffs.
The 15.6-inch variant of the L14 GEN 2 is the L15 GEN 2, which comes with most of the same feature set and design elements, with the larger keyboard being one of the distinguishing factors.

Ratings

What we found**

Pros
  • Matte display options
  • Good input devices
  • Good battery life
  • Good keyboard
Cons
  • Only one USB-C port is USB 3.2 Gen 2
  • No Thunderbolt

What external reviewers found***

External score 69% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good connectivity
  • Good input devices
  • Long battery life
  • High-quality case
Cons
  • Weak speakers
  • Weak display
  • Low-end CPU performance
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Specifications

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Connectivity

Ports1x USB-C 3.2 GEN2 + 1x USB-C 3.2 GEN1 + 2x USB 3.2 GEN1 + 1x HDMI 2.0 + 1x RJ45 + 1x Audio combo + 1x micro SD card reader + 1x optional Smart Card reader
Wireless ConnectivityWiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2 + optional 4G / LTE WWAN

Construction

Battery | Capacity45 Wh
Camera | FrontHD or HD IR hybrid camera with webcam privacy shutter
ColorsBlack
MaterialPlastic
MicrophoneDual-array microphone
Speakers2x 2W stereo speakers

Dimensions

Size | Depth235 mm / 9.25 inch
Size | Height20.4 mm / 0.8 inch
Size | Width331 mm / 13.03 inch
Weight1.59 kg / 3.49 lbs

Display

Aspect Ratio16:9
Brightness250, 300, or 400 nits220 nits
Contrast Ratio700:1 or 800:1400:1
Display Diagonal15.6 inch
Display TypeTN or IPS anti-glare
Gamut45 or 75% NTSC45% NTSC
ResolutionFHD (1920x1080)HD (1366x768)
Viewing Angle170°90°

Function

AudioRealtek ALC3287 codec
Fast Charging65W
GraphicsIntegrated AMD Radeon graphics
Keyboard BacklightOptional
Operating SystemWindows 10
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U, Ryzen 5 5600U, Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U, or Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U Cezanne
SecuritydTPM 2.0 chip, Match on Chip Touch Fingerprint Reader
Touch ScreenAvailable in FHD

Performance

Battery LifeUp to 11.8 hours
DurabilityMIL-STD-810H
Memory | CapacityUp to 64 GB (2x SO-DIMMs)
Memory | TypeDDR4 3200MHz
Power Supply45 or 65 W USB-C
StorageUp to 1TB PCIe 3 x4 SSD

Production

Debut2021

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External Reviews

notebookcheck[1]

Reviewer score 69%
Reviewers from notebookcheck have found the following***:
The average performance of the RX Vega 8 is 14% to 19% higher in the 3DMark tests. The internal battery is the one with the lowest capacity among the current 14-inch ThinkPads. The ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 isn't as suitable for mobile use as the more expensive ThinkPad T series or the ThinkPad E14 Gen 3.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • High-quality case
  • Good input devices
  • Long battery life
  • Good connectivity
Cons
  • Weak display
  • Low-end CPU performance
  • Weak speakers

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References

  1. ^ Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 AMD laptop review: Upgradeability meets AMD Ryzen 5000. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-ThinkPad-L14-Gen-2-AMD-laptop-review-Upgradeability-meets-AMD-Ryzen-5000.552960.0.html. 2021-08-02. Retrieved 2021-10-07.

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