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Lenovo ThinkPad L14, i5-10210U

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Lenovo ThinkPad L14, i5-10210U
Lenovo ThinkPad L14, i5-10210U (ThinkPad L14 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-10210U 4 x 1.6 - 4.2 GHz, Comet Lake-U
Graphics adapter
Memory
8 GB 
, DDR4-2666
Display
14.00 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 157 PPI, IPS, glossy: no, 60 Hz
Storage
256 GB NVMe, 256 GB 
Connections
2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, 1 Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: 3.5mm, Card Reader: microSD, 1 Fingerprint Reader, USB-C
Networking
Intel Ethernet Connection I219-V (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.0
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 20.4 x 311 x 235 ( = 0.8 x 12.24 x 9.25 in)
Battery
45 Wh Lithium-Polymer, Battery runtime (according to manufacturer): 12 h
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD 720p
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 12 Months Warranty
Weight
1.61 kg ( = 56.79 oz / 3.55 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
1100 Euro

 

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Average Score: 60% - poor
Average of 1 scores (from 4 reviews)

Reviews for the Lenovo ThinkPad L14, i5-10210U

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 review – even the Intel version brings performance to the table
Source: Laptop Media English Archive.org version
As it happens, Lenovo was right – this notebook provides no compromises when it comes to performance. And we are talking about the limited Intel version, which only comes with a maximum of 4 cores and 8 threads. Just imagine what you get if you opt for the AMD Ryzen 7 4750 PRO, which is double the cores and threads.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/20/2020
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English Archive.org version
Support, online available, Short, Date: 10/20/2020
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Review - The Thinkpad's Entry Point
Source: Lon.TV English Archive.org version
Lenovo's ThinkPad L14 is the entry point into the ThinkPad line. It looks like its more expensive siblings but has a less premium build.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/11/2020
60% Lenovo ThinkPad L14 review: It’s not right but it’s okay
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 doesn’t have a lot of negative qualities but the severity of them, such as its heavy weight or poor colour fidelity, might be considered a dealbreaker to some. Moreover, we believe that in this price bracket, Lenovo could have done better with the L14’s battery.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/09/2020
Rating: Total score: 60%

Comment

Intel UHD Graphics 620: Integrated GPU (GT2, 24 EUs) found on some Kaby-Lake-Refresh CPU models (15 W ULV series). Technically identical to the previous Kaby-Lake GPU called HD Graphics 620.

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

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


i5-10210U: Comet Lake based low power quad-core processor (technically identical to Whiskey Lake and still produced in 14nm++). The CPU cores can clock between 1.6 and 4.2 GHz (all 4 cores 3.9 GHz max.) with HyperThreading (8 threads). The integrated memory controller supports LPDDR4-2933 and using cTDP up/down the performance can be adjusted by the OEM (10 - 25 Watt possible, 15W default). Compared to the faster i5-10510U, the level 3 cache was reduced from 8 to 6 MB.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


14.00":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

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


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.


60%: Such a poor rating is rare. There are only a few notebooks that were rated even worse. The rating websites do not give a purchase recommendation here.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2020-12- 4 (Update: 2020-12- 4)