Review Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 AMD
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 AMD · Ryzen 7 8840U · Radeon 780M
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U · AMD Radeon 780M · 32GB DDR5-5600 (2×16GB, upgradeable) · 1TB SSD (SK hynix PC801) · 14″ 1920×1200 IPS 60Hz · 1.487 kg
High CPU performance – 4G/LTE integrated,
comfortable input devices, RJ45-Ethernet,
upgradeable (2x SO-DIMM) and repairable (user changeable keyboard).
Gets kinda hot during the stress test, loud under load,
middling speakers, average battery life,
coil whine.
AMD much faster than Intel – a powerful business workhorse with compromises.
Display – 14″ IPS · 1920×1200 · 60Hz · 100% sRGB
Panel: B140UAN02.1 – 14″ 1920×1200, IPS, matte, 60Hz, Low Power.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brightness (centre) | ~474 cd/m² |
| Contrast | 2155:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 100% |
| AdobeRGB coverage | 76.2% |
| Display P3 coverage | 74.6% |
| Response time (B/W) | 28.9 ms |
| Response time (grey) | 44 ms |
| PWM | Not detected |
| Finish | Matte |
- Excellent brightness and contrast
- Complete sRGB coverage
- No PWM flickering
- Slow response times
Panel FRU: B140UAN02.1 (14″ 1920×1200 IPS, 60Hz, matte, Low Power)
ICC profile available – calibrated ΔE 1.6
Processor – AMD Ryzen 7 8840U · 8c/16t · Hawk Point (Zen 4)
- Model: AMD Ryzen 7 8840U – 8× Zen 4
- Boost: 5.1 GHz
- TDP: 51 W PL2 / 28 W PL1 (sustained)
- Cinebench R23 Multi: ~13,486 pts
- Excellent CPU performance for a business laptop
CPU FRU: AMD Ryzen 7 8840U (Hawk Point, Zen 4, soldered BGA)
Graphics – AMD Radeon 780M · integrated
- Model: AMD Radeon 780M – RDNA 3, 12 CUs
- 3DMark Time Spy: ~2,755 pts
- Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra): ~20.9 fps
- Strong iGPU for a business laptop
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy | 2,755 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike | 6,734 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 11,679 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra) | ~20.9 fps |
GPU FRU: AMD Radeon 780M (integrated, RDNA 3)
Memory – 32GB DDR5-5600 · 2× SO-DIMM · upgradeable
- Capacity: 32 GB DDR5-5600 (2×16 GB, SO-DIMM, dual-channel)
- Fully upgradeable – up to 64 GB
Two SO-DIMM slots – easy to upgrade and repair.
RAM FRU: DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2×16GB) – replaceable
Storage – 1TB SK hynix PC801 · PCIe 4.0 · single M.2 2280 slot
- Drive: SK hynix PC801 HFS001TEJ9X162N – 1 TB, PCIe 4.0
- Seq. read: ~6,979 MB/s
- Seq. write: ~3,295 MB/s
- No throttling under sustained load
SSD FRU: SK hynix PC801 HFS001TEJ9X162N (1 TB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0)
Battery – ~10.3 hours · 52.5 Wh
- Capacity: 52.5 Wh
- WiFi surfing (150 nits): ~10.3 hours
- Average battery life – Intel model lasts longer
Battery FRU: 52.5 Wh (internal) – user-replaceable CRU
AC Adapter FRU: 65W USB-C (Lenovo)
Chassis & Connectivity – Plastic w/ Mg frame · Wi-Fi 6E · 2× USB-C · RJ45 · SIM slot
- Materials: Plastic (base), Magnesium frame, rubberized coating
- Weight: 1.487 kg (3.28 lbs)
- Dimensions: 315.9 × 223.7 × 21.5 mm
- Left: 2× USB-C (Thunderbolt 4), HDMI, USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 3.5mm Audio
- Right: Smartcard Reader, nanoSIM, USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, RJ45-Ethernet, Kensington Lock
- RJ45-Ethernet (rare these days)
- SIM slot for 4G/LTE
- Thunderbolt 4 support
WLAN FRU: Qualcomm Fast Connect 6900 Wi-Fi 6E – soldered (not replaceable)
Serviceability – RAM & SSD upgradeable · user-replaceable keyboard
| Component | Replaceable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSD | ✅ Yes | M.2 2280 – single slot |
| RAM | ✅ Yes | 2× SO-DIMM slots – upgradeable to 64 GB |
| Wi-Fi | ❌ No | Soldered – not replaceable |
| Battery | ✅ Yes | CRU – user-replaceable |
| Keyboard | ✅ Yes | User-replaceable – two screws |
| CPU/GPU | ❌ No | Soldered BGA |
Excellent repairability – RAM, SSD, battery, and keyboard are user-replaceable.
Wi-Fi card is soldered – cannot be replaced.
Components FRU / Model Numbers
| Component | FRU / Model |
|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 8840U (Hawk Point, Zen 4, soldered) |
| GPU | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated, RDNA 3) |
| RAM | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2×16GB) – upgradeable |
| SSD | SK hynix PC801 HFS001TEJ9X162N (1 TB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0) |
| Display Panel | B140UAN02.1 (14″ 1920×1200 IPS, 60Hz, matte, Low Power) |
| WLAN | Qualcomm Fast Connect 6900 Wi-Fi 6E – soldered |
| Battery | 52.5 Wh (internal) – CRU |
| AC Adapter | 65W USB-C (Lenovo) |
Procurement & Reseller Recommendations
CPURyzen 7 8840U – excellent performance
RAM32GB DDR5 – upgradeable
GPURadeon 780M – strong iGPU
Display100% sRGB – great for office
Battery~10.3h – average
Value~$1,068 – great price/performance
Key Selling Points vs. Competitors
Strengths
- High CPU performance
- 4G/LTE integrated
- Comfortable input devices
- RJ45-Ethernet
- Upgradeable (2× SO-DIMM) and repairable
- Many security features, business-level support
Weaknesses
- Gets kinda hot during the stress test
- Loud under load
- Middling speakers
- Average battery life
- Coil whine
Pro tip for resellers & repair professionals:
• Highlight the CPU performance and upgradeable RAM – key selling points for business users.
• RJ45-Ethernet and 4G/LTE – essential for enterprise connectivity.
• Runs hot and loud under load – set expectations for heavy workloads.
• Keyboard, battery, RAM and SSD are user-replaceable – great for long-term TCO.
• Wi-Fi card is soldered – important to note for repairs.
• Highlight the CPU performance and upgradeable RAM – key selling points for business users.
• RJ45-Ethernet and 4G/LTE – essential for enterprise connectivity.
• Runs hot and loud under load – set expectations for heavy workloads.
• Keyboard, battery, RAM and SSD are user-replaceable – great for long-term TCO.
• Wi-Fi card is soldered – important to note for repairs.