Review Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 intel
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 · Core Ultra 7 155U · Graphics 4-Core
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U · Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU · 16GB DDR5-5600 (2× SO-DIMM) · 512GB SSD (WD PC SN740) · 14″ 1920×1200 IPS 60Hz · 1.464 kg
Upgradeable RAM (2× SO-DIMM) – great keyboard,
easy serviceability, Thunderbolt 4,
WWAN-ready.
CPU performance behind AMD rivals, mediocre display,
soldered Wi-Fi, thicker chassis.
Upgradeable RAM returns to the T series – a great office laptop.
Display – 14″ IPS · 1920×1200 · 60Hz · 94.6% sRGB
Panel: MNE007JA1-2 – 14″ 1920×1200, IPS LED, matte, 60Hz.
| 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 colour accuracy (ΔE 1.1)
- No PWM flickering
- Limited colour gamut (94.6% sRGB)
- Slow response times
Panel FRU: MNE007JA1-2 (14″ 1920×1200 IPS LED, 60Hz, matte)
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)
- TDP: 40 W PL2 / 22.5 W PL1 (sustained)
- Cinebench R23 Multi: ~9,964 pts
- Lags behind AMD Ryzen rivals
CPU FRU: Intel Core Ultra 7 155U (Meteor Lake-U, soldered BGA)
Graphics – Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Meteor/Arrow Lake)
- Model: Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Meteor/Arrow Lake)
- 3DMark Time Spy: ~1,897 pts
- Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra): ~6.9 fps
- Adequate for office work and video
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy | 1,897 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike | 3,958 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 6,554 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra) | ~6.9 fps |
GPU FRU: Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (integrated, DDR5)
Memory – 16GB DDR5-5600 · 2× SO-DIMM · upgradeable
- Capacity: 16 GB DDR5-5600 (2× 8 GB modules, one slot open)
- 2× SO-DIMM slots – fully upgradeable
RAM is upgradeable – a key advantage.
RAM FRU: SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 8GB × 2 – replaceable
Storage – 512GB WD PC SN740 · PCIe 4.0 · M.2 2280
- Drive: WD PC SN740 SDDQNQD-512G-1014 – 512 GB, PCIe 4.0
- Seq. read: ~3,754 MB/s
- Seq. write: ~1,885 MB/s
- M.2 2280 slot – replaceable
SSD FRU: WD PC SN740 SDDQNQD-512G-1014 (512 GB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0)
Battery – ~9 hours · 57 Wh
- Capacity: 57 Wh
- WiFi surfing (150 nits): ~9 hours
- Decent battery life
Battery FRU: 57 Wh (internal) – replaceable (CRU)
AC Adapter FRU: 65W USB-C
Chassis & Connectivity – Plastic + magnesium · Thunderbolt 4 · Wi-Fi 6E · RJ45
- Materials: Plastic (glass-fibre composite) + magnesium frame
- Weight: 1.464 kg (3.23 lbs)
- Dimensions: 315.9 × 223.7 × 21.7 mm
- Left: 2× Thunderbolt 4 (PD, DP), HDMI, USB-A 3.2 Gen1, 3.5mm audio
- Right: SmartCard, Nano SIM, USB-A 3.2 Gen1, RJ45 Ethernet, Kensington lock
- Thunderbolt 4
- Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211)
- WWAN-ready (optional 4G/5G)
- Soldered Wi-Fi module
WLAN FRU: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 – soldered (not replaceable)
Serviceability – 2× SO-DIMM · 1× M.2 · easy keyboard removal
| Component | Replaceable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSD | ✅ Yes | M.2 2280 – replaceable |
| RAM | ✅ Yes | 2× SO-DIMM – upgradeable |
| Wi-Fi | ❌ No | Soldered |
| Battery | ✅ Yes | Replaceable (CRU) |
| Keyboard | ✅ Yes | Easy removal (2 screws) |
| CPU/GPU | ❌ No | Soldered BGA |
Excellent upgradeability – RAM, SSD, battery, and keyboard are replaceable.
Components FRU / Model Numbers
| Component | FRU / Model |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U (Meteor Lake-U, soldered) |
| GPU | Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Meteor/Arrow Lake, integrated) |
| RAM | SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 16GB (2× 8GB) – upgradeable |
| SSD | WD PC SN740 SDDQNQD-512G-1014 (512 GB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0) |
| Display Panel | MNE007JA1-2 (14″ 1920×1200 IPS LED, 60Hz, matte) |
| WLAN | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 – soldered |
| Battery | 57 Wh (internal) |
| AC Adapter | 65W USB-C |
| WWAN | Quectel EM061K-GL (4G/LTE) – optional |
Procurement & Reseller Recommendations
CPUUltra 7 155U – adequate for office
RAMUpgradeable – 2× SO-DIMM
GPUGraphics 4-Core – fine for business
Display94.6% sRGB – not for colour work
FansQuiet – max 37 dB(A)
Value~$1,399 – premium business laptop
Key Selling Points vs. Competitors
Strengths
- Upgradeable RAM (2× SO-DIMM)
- Great keyboard
- Easy serviceability
- Thunderbolt 4
- WWAN-ready
Weaknesses
- CPU performance behind AMD rivals
- Mediocre display (94.6% sRGB)
- Soldered Wi-Fi
- Thicker chassis (21.7 mm)
Pro tip for resellers & repair professionals:
• Highlight upgradeable RAM and easy keyboard removal – key advantages.
• Display is only 94.6% sRGB – not suitable for photo editing.
• WWAN-ready – antennas and SIM slot are pre-installed.
• Wi-Fi is soldered – not replaceable.
• Quiet operation – ideal for office use.
• Highlight upgradeable RAM and easy keyboard removal – key advantages.
• Display is only 94.6% sRGB – not suitable for photo editing.
• WWAN-ready – antennas and SIM slot are pre-installed.
• Wi-Fi is soldered – not replaceable.
• Quiet operation – ideal for office use.