Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G4 Series

Processor: AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R5 7530U, Intel Raptor Lake-U i5-1335U, Intel Raptor Lake-U i7-1355U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Vega 7, Intel Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Intel Iris Xe G7 96EUs
Display: 14.00 inch
Weight: 1.4kg, 1.509kg, 1.562kg
Price: 700, 1129, 1300 euro

Average Score: 85.85% - good
Average of 2 scores (from 4 reviews)

performance: 61%, features: 70%, display: 81%, mobility: 77%, workmanship: 81%, ergonomy: 88%, emissions: 93%

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G4 21H6S00900

Specifications

Notebook: Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G4 21H6S00900
Processor: AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R5 7530U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Vega 7
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.509kg
Price: 700 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Reviews

88.6% Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G4 AMD Review: affordable laptop with good upgradeability and battery life | Notebookcheck
Lenovo sells their more affordable ThinkPad laptops for business customers as the ThinkPad L series. The ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 AMD is a budget model with AMD - though with Ryzen 7030. The fact that Lenovo does not use Ryzen 7040 does not make the L14 into a bad laptop, but it has some negative consequences.

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G4, i7-1355U

Specifications

Notebook: Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G4, i7-1355U
Processor: Intel Raptor Lake-U i7-1355U
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Xe G7 96EUs
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.4kg
Price: 1300 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage

Price comparison

Reviews

How to open Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (Intel) - disassembly and upgrade options
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Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (Intel) review – light device with quiet fan and long battery life
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The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (Intel) is a solid offer in its class. The comfort under load is good – the fan is quiet and the chassis doesn’t become unbearable hot to the touch during heavy CPU loads. Speaking of which, the cooling looks modest but the optional Core i7-1355U can maintain high frequencies even in prolonged periods of 100% stress – great! The spill-resistant keyboard is cozy enough for long hours of work and the touchpad is smooth and accurate. Just don’t forget that the backlight is optional. The I/O features a surprising amount of ports for the price class – four USB ports, an HDMI 2.1, and a LAN. You can also opt for an optional optional Smart Card reader and 4G connectivity. The 14″ 1080p IPS display (BOE NV140FHM-N4U (LEN40A9; BOE08D6)) doesn’t disappoint thanks to its wide viewing angles and lack of PWM usage. It’s not the most color-accurate unit in the world but that’s kind of normal for this price point.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/16/2024

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G4 21H1003DGE

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G4

The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G4 Intel positions itself as a dependable and secure workhorse designed for business professionals on a budget. It offers a blend of performance, durability, and security features, all wrapped in a professional and portable design. The L14 G4 Intel is powered by 13th Gen Intel Core processors, offering choices between i3, i5, and i7 options. While users who require more processing power for demanding applications like data analysis or complex spreadsheets might consider higher-end configurations, the L14 G4 Intel handles day-to-day tasks smoothly. The laptop comes equipped with 8GB or 16GB of DDR4 RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and background app management. Storage options include 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB PCIe NVMe SSDs, providing ample space for your business files and applications. Faster boot times, application loading, and file transfers contribute to an overall efficient workflow. The ThinkPad L14 G4 Intel prioritizes durability, making it a reliable companion for business travel. It has undergone MIL-STD 810H testing, a rigorous military standard that simulates real-world conditions like extreme temperatures, dust, drops, and vibrations. This ensures the laptop can withstand everyday bumps and knocks without compromising performance.

Security is another crucial aspect for business users. The L14 G4 Intel comes equipped with a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip to encrypt sensitive data and a fingerprint reader for secure login. Additionally, Lenovo offers a suite of security features through ThinkShield, helping to safeguard your data and privacy. The L14 G4 Intel features a 14-inch display with either a Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) or an anti-glare HD (1366 x 768 pixels) resolution. While the Full HD option offers sharper visuals, the anti-glare HD option might be preferable for users who work in brightly lit environments. The display delivers adequate brightness and viewing angles for everyday business tasks. As for build, the laptop prioritizes portability with a lightweight design. It weighs around 1.79 kg and boasts a compact design, making it easy to carry around the office or on business trips. The L14 G4 Intel offers a comprehensive set of connectivity options for seamless workflow integration. It features multiple USB-A ports, an HDMI port for connecting to external displays, and a USB-C port for data transfer and charging. Wi-Fi 6 ensures a fast and stable wireless connection, crucial for online collaboration and cloud access. The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G4 Intel emerges as a compelling option for business professionals seeking a reliable and secure workhorse at an affordable price. It offers a good balance of performance, durability, and security features, making it ideal for everyday business tasks. The variety of processor, RAM, and storage options allows for customization based on individual needs.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Specifications

Notebook: Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G4 21H1003DGE
Processor: Intel Raptor Lake-U i5-1335U
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Xe G7 80EUs
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.562kg
Price: 1129 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage

Price comparison

Reviews

83.1% Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 Intel Review: Not up to par anymore | Notebookcheck
Before testing the newest models of the ThinkPad L series, we take a look back. The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 Intel has many worthwhile attributes for office workers, but falters in a few important disciplines compared to more modern competitors - with the screen as an important example.

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Lenovo: Lenovo ("Le" from English legend, novo (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. As of 2004, the company was the largest laptop manufacturer in China and, after acquiring IBM's PC division in 2005, the fourth largest in the world. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company manufactures monitors, projectors, servers, etc, and specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing consumer electronics, personal computers, software, enterprise solutions and related services.

In 2016, the company ranked first in the world in computer sales. It still held it in 2023 with about 23% global market share. Important product lines are Thinkpad, Legion and Ideapad.

In 2011, it acquired a majority stake in Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In 2014, Motorola Mobility was purchased, which gave Lenovo a boost in the smartphone market.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

AMD Vega 7: Integrated graphics adapter of the Ryzen APUs based on the Vega architecture with 7 CUs (= 448 shaders) and a clock speed of up to 1,600 MHz.

Intel Iris Xe G7 96EUs: Integrated graphics card in Intel Tiger Lake G4 SoCs based on the new Gen. 12 architecture with 96 EUs (Execution Units / Shader Cluster). The clock rate depends on the processor model. The Tiger Lake chips are produced in the modern 10nm+ process at Intel.

Intel Iris Xe G7 80EUs: Integrated graphics card in Intel Tiger Lake G7 SoCs based on the new Gen. 12 architecture with 80 EUs (Execution Units / Shader Cluster). The clock rate depends on the processor model. The Tiger Lake chips are produced in the modern 10nm+ process at Intel.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000):

R5 7530U: Mobile six core APU with Zen 3 cores clocked at 2 to 4.5 GHz and a Vega graphics adapter with 7 CUs clocked at up to 2 GHz.

Intel Raptor Lake-U:

i7-1355U: Alder Lake based mobile CPU with 2 performance cores and 8 efficient cores. The performance cores offer hyper threading, leading to 12 threads that can be processed. The CPU clocks from 1.2 to 5 GHz. The TDP is specified at 15 Watt.

i5-1335U: Alder Lake based mobile CPU with 2 performance cores and 8 efficient cores. The performance cores offer hyper threading, leading to 12 threads that can be processed. The CPU clocks from 0.9 to 4.6 GHz. The TDP is specified at 15 Watt.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

14.00:

14 inch display size represents a middle ground between the small subnotebook formats and the screens of the standard 15 inch laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, provides good resolutions with usable detail sizes, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact.

In the past, 14-inch devices were very rare, but now they are the standard for laptops after the 15-inchers.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

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85.85%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.

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