Lenovo is giving its popular ThinkPad T series a major update with the release of the ThinkPad T14 Gen 5. This isn’t just about a new processor; Lenovo is focusing on repairability again with this generation of ThinkPad T laptops.
The ThinkPad T490 from 2019 moved away from the easy repairability of its predecessor, the T480. Lenovo is bringing back that feature with the T14 Gen 5, which stands out for its emphasis on repairability and updated design.
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 Specifications
The laptop comes with a 120 Hz OLED screen, boasting improved brightness (up to 400 cd/m²) and reduced power consumption for the standard WUXGA display options, thanks to a new optical film.
Visually, the T14 Gen 5 looks like any other ThinkPad with a slim bezel, a reverse notch webcam configuration, and the signature ThinkPad logo in an embossed black finish.
But the keyboard has been redesigned with swapped FN/Ctrl keys, a Windows Co-Pilot key/menu key, and tactile markings for easier navigation.
In a nod to its older counterpart, the T480, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 includes two SO-DIMM slots, allowing for a maximum of 64GB of user-replaceable DDR5 RAM.
Lenovo has also redesigned the battery to be a Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU), meaning users can replace it themselves. This change was made possible by using a click-in connector instead of standard cabling within the laptop’s design.
Not only the battery and RAM, but the SSD and WWAN are also user-replaceable. There are also visual indicators that have been added for easier repairs.
With support from the iFixit team, Lenovo says it has also developed new repair guides, including video procedures, for all CRU parts. As a result of all this, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 has secured an iFixit repairability score of 9.3 out of 10.
Processor options for the T14 Gen 5 include Intel Core Ultra with Meteor Lake H and Ryzen 8040U. Unlike its predecessor, there is no dedicated Nvidia GPU option. New features include optional WiFi 7 and Sub6 5G/LTE.
Price
Lenovo plans to start shipping the Intel-based ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 in April, with a starting price of $1,200. The AMD version will follow slightly later in May, starting at $950.
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