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ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 (AMD)

2024 · Windows 11 Pro

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CPU52
GPU20
Display32
Memory54
Connect51
Portable64

Configuration

Scores

80+ Excellent60+ Good40+ Fair
Perf
52
Top 66% of ThinkPad
Single
55
Multi
50
GPU
20
Top 79% of ThinkPad
Display
32
Top 92% of ThinkPad
Memory
54
Top 45% of ThinkPad
Connect
51
Top 42% of ThinkPad
Port
64
Top 76% of ThinkPad
Value
100

Swiss Prices

Digitecretail
15.11.2024
CHF 749
Brackretail
14.11.2024
CHF 779
Digitecretail
26.02.2026· Ryzen 5 PRO 7535U / 16GB / 512GB
CHF 1’104
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Specifications

CPUAMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7535U (6C/12T, 4.55 GHz, 28W)
Display14" WUXGA IPS · 60Hz · 300 nits
RAM8GB DDR5-5600 (2 slots) · max 64GB
Storage256 GB NVMe (1 slot)
GPUAMD Radeon 660M · integrated
Battery47 Wh
Weight1.43 kg
PortsUSB-C 3.2, USB-C 3.2, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm, RJ45
WirelessWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Input6-row · Backlit · TrackPoint

Form Factor

14.0"315 mm221 mmSide Profile18 mm
1.43 kg|315 × 221 × 18 mm|1.3 L
1.43 kgWeight
47WhBattery
14"Screen
7portsTotal I/O
I/O Breakdown
USB-C 3.2USB-C 3.22x USB-A 3.2HDMI 2.13.5mmRJ45
Wi-Fi 6EBluetooth 5.36-row · Backlit · TrackPoint

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RAM

2 slots · DDR5-5600 · Max 64GB

Storage
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Current
54

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Use Case Fit

ExcellentOffice / Productivity
GoodSoftware Development
GoodGaming
GoodVideo Editing
MarginalData Science / ML
GoodVirtualization

Linux Compatibility

Kernel 6.5++
Wi-FiQualcomm/Realtek — check variant
GPUAMD Radeon 660M — amdgpu
FingerprintSome variants may need updated libfprint
AudioAMD ACP
Fedora: Fedora 39+ works. May need firmware updates for some Wi-Fi variants.

Community-supported. Good budget Linux option with upgradeable RAM.

Analysis

BudgetStudentIT Fleet

The ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 (AMD) is a 2024 value-oriented business laptop prioritizing expandability. It pairs a AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7535U with 8 GB upgradeable DDR5 and a WUXGA IPS panel at 14". At 1.43 kg with a 47 Wh battery, it is highly portable.

Strengths

  • User-upgradeable RAM (2 SODIMM slots)
  • Built-in Ethernet (RJ45)
  • TrackPoint pointing stick

Limitations

  • No SD card reader
  • Small 256 GB single storage slot
  • Community-only Linux support (no official certification)
  • Basic integrated GPU — limited to light esports titles

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

The AMD variant of the L14 Gen 5 offers Zen 3+ at the lowest ThinkPad price point. Dual SODIMM DDR5, Ethernet, and a solid keyboard make it a practical fleet machine. The Radeon 660M iGPU handles basic tasks.

Known Issues

Zen 3+ (Barcelo-R) is not a current-gen architecture — IPC trails Zen 4. The base 8 GB RAM configuration should be upgraded immediately. Build quality is functional but not premium.

Swiss Market

The cheapest AMD ThinkPad in Switzerland. Popular for Swiss education and government fleet deployments where AMD is preferred.