Lenovo Thinkpad L14

Lenovo is often a laptop of choice for offices, especially their machines from the ThinkPad line. This was certified as the only machine that can be used on the International Space Station; letting you know how reliable it is considered to be.

The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 is one of the more basic options from this line and would serve you well if your work is not very heavy.

Lenovo ThinkPad L14

Made with high-quality material so the laptop is sturdy, the Lenovo ThinkPad L14 has a 14-inch display that is a good size for average work devices. The keyboard is snappy and some options also have backlit keys so you can work in lower light without any issues.

The OS is Windows 10 Pro, giving you a full suite to work with.

It comes with either an HD or an FHD display, in either case, the quality is very clear. RAM could be from 4GB to 64GB and higher, you can choose based on how much power you need for your tasking. The processors also vary between models, from Intel Core i3s to i7s and higher. What generation a specific processor is will also affect how it performs.

Storage is also crucial in work machines, the Lenovo ThinkPad L14 range has anywhere from 128GB to 1TB or even more than that. Depending on what kind of files you work with, you need to figure out what storage is ideal for you.

A lot of ports are ideal for work laptops as there are all kinds of peripherals that one may be using. With multiple USB ports, an HDMI, a card reader, an Ethernet port and a headphone/mic jack are generally common in all machines. The more specific options include a smart card reader and a SIM tray.

Security is a concern with office machines as there could be sensitive data on it. For this reason, the ThinkPad line has the possibility of multiple security options. The variations are fingerprint sensing, a Kensington key lock, Fast Identity Online (FIDO) authentication capabilities, AMD Memory Guard encryption, Discrete Trusted Platform Module (dTPM) 2.0, facial recognition and also has a ThinkShutter that physically blocks your webcam when not in use.

The HD webcam is needed today as a lot of meetings are digital, so your video calls are all sorted with a mic for voice as well. Speakers are tuned by Dolby and are stereo so you get a balanced sound.

Comments

Battery time is a concern as work needs are always a higher priority. The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 has you covered for a good 12 hours, this does depend on the specific task at hand, but on average the batteries perform well.

The price of the Lenovo ThinkPad L14 is relatively high, but it is a reliable machine and would keep you sorted.