Review Lenovo ThinkPad T14 G5
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 G5 · Core Ultra 7 155U · Graphics 4-Core iGPU
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U · Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU · 16GB DDR5-5600 (2×8GB, upgradeable) · 512GB SSD (WD PC SN740) · 14″ 1920×1200 IPS 60Hz · 1.464 kg
Robust design – great input devices,
improved upgradeability (2x SO-DIMM, easier battery replacement),
easy keyboard maintenance,
many security features,
great port selection incl. RJ45,
WWAN ex factory.
CPU performance worse than AMD,
fan runs too often & loud,
average speakers.
Upgradeable RAM returns to the T series – a dependable, upgradeable office laptop.
Display – 14″ IPS · 1920×1200 · 60Hz · 94.6% sRGB
Panel: MNE007JA1-2 – 14″ 1920×1200, IPS, matte, 60Hz, Low Power.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brightness (centre) | ~382 cd/m² |
| Contrast | 1661:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 94.6% |
| AdobeRGB coverage | 67.2% |
| Display P3 coverage | 64.9% |
| Response time (B/W) | 26.2 ms |
| Response time (grey) | 34 ms |
| PWM | Not detected |
| Finish | Matte |
- Good brightness and contrast
- Accurate colors ex-factory
- No PWM flickering
- Slow response times
Panel FRU: MNE007JA1-2 (14″ 1920×1200 IPS, 60Hz, matte, Low Power)
ICC profile available – calibrated ΔE 0.9
Processor – Intel Core Ultra 7 155U · 12c/14t · Meteor Lake-U
- Model: Intel Core Ultra 7 155U – 2× P-core, 8× E-core, 2× LP E-core
- Boost: 4.8 GHz (P-core) / 3.8 GHz (E-core)
- TDP: 40 W PL2 / 22.5 W PL1 (sustained)
- Cinebench R23 Multi: ~9,964 pts
- Lags behind AMD Ryzen alternatives
CPU FRU: Intel Core Ultra 7 155U (Meteor Lake-U, soldered BGA)
Graphics – Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU · integrated
- Model: Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Meteor / Arrow Lake)
- 3DMark Time Spy: ~1,897 pts
- Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra): ~10.6 fps
- Only suitable for office work and light tasks
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy | 1,897 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike | 3,958 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 6,554 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra) | ~10.6 fps |
GPU FRU: Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (integrated)
Memory – 16GB DDR5-5600 · 2× SO-DIMM · upgradeable
- Capacity: 16 GB DDR5-5600 (1×16 GB, one slot open)
- Fully upgradeable – two SO-DIMM slots (return to T480 design)
Two SO-DIMM slots – RAM is upgradeable again!
RAM FRU: DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (1×16GB) – replaceable
Storage – 512GB WD PC SN740 · PCIe 4.0 · single M.2 2280 slot
- Drive: WD PC SN740 SDDQNQD-512G-1014 – 512 GB, PCIe 4.0
- Seq. read: ~4,908 MB/s
- Seq. write: ~1,885 MB/s
- Single M.2 2280 slot
SSD FRU: WD PC SN740 SDDQNQD-512G-1014 (512 GB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0)
Battery – ~11.3 hours · 52.5 Wh
- Capacity: 52.5 Wh
- WiFi surfing (150 nits): ~11.3 hours
- Good battery life
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 · Thunderbolt 4 · HDMI · RJ45
- Materials: Glass-fiber composite, magnesium frame
- Weight: 1.464 kg (3.23 lbs)
- Dimensions: 315.9 × 223.7 × 21.7 mm
- Left: 2× Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, USB-A, 3.5mm Audio
- Right: SmartCard, nanoSIM, USB-A, RJ45-Ethernet (trap-door), Kensington Lock
- RJ45-Ethernet with trap-door mechanism
- Thunderbolt 4 support
- WWAN (4G/LTE) ex factory
WLAN FRU: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 – soldered (not replaceable)
Serviceability – RAM & SSD upgradeable · user-replaceable keyboard
| Component | Replaceable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSD | ✅ Yes | M.2 2280 – replaceable |
| RAM | ✅ Yes | 2× SO-DIMM slots – upgradeable |
| 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 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U (Meteor Lake-U, soldered) |
| GPU | Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (integrated) |
| RAM | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (1×16GB) – upgradeable |
| SSD | WD PC SN740 SDDQNQD-512G-1014 (512 GB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0) |
| Display Panel | MNE007JA1-2 (14″ 1920×1200 IPS, 60Hz, matte, Low Power) |
| WLAN | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 – soldered |
| Battery | 52.5 Wh (internal) – CRU |
| AC Adapter | 65W USB-C (Lenovo) |
Procurement & Reseller Recommendations
CPUUltra 7 155U – lags behind AMD
RAM16GB DDR5 – upgradeable
GPUGraphics 4-Core – weak
Display95% sRGB – accurate
Battery~11.3h – good
Value~$2,000 – premium business laptop
Key Selling Points vs. Competitors
Strengths
- Robust design
- Great input devices
- Improved upgradeability (2x SO-DIMM, easier battery replacement)
- Easy keyboard maintenance
- Many security features
- Great port selection incl. RJ45
- WWAN ex factory
Weaknesses
- CPU performance worse than AMD
- Fan runs too often & loud
- Average speakers
Pro tip for resellers & repair professionals:
• Highlight the upgradeable RAM and repairable design – key selling points for business users.
• RJ45-Ethernet, Thunderbolt 4, and WWAN – essential for enterprise connectivity.
• CPU lags behind AMD – set expectations for performance.
• 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 upgradeable RAM and repairable design – key selling points for business users.
• RJ45-Ethernet, Thunderbolt 4, and WWAN – essential for enterprise connectivity.
• CPU lags behind AMD – set expectations for performance.
• Keyboard, battery, RAM and SSD are user-replaceable – great for long-term TCO.
• Wi-Fi card is soldered – important to note for repairs.