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ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 (Intel)

2024 · Windows 11 Pro

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CPU55
GPU28
Display32
Memory62
Connect51
Portable64

Configuration

Scores

80+ Excellent60+ Good40+ Fair
Perf
55
Top 63% of ThinkPad
Single
60
Multi
50
GPU
28
Top 39% of ThinkPad
Display
32
Top 92% of ThinkPad
Memory
62
Top 28% of ThinkPad
Connect
51
Top 42% of ThinkPad
Port
64
Top 76% of ThinkPad
Value
100

Swiss Prices

Bracksale
29.11.2024· Black Friday 2024
CHF 799
Digitecretail
15.11.2024
CHF 899
Digitecretail
26.02.2026· Ultra 7 155U / 32GB / 1TB
CHF 1’044
Brackretail
26.02.2026· Ultra 5 125U / 16GB / 512GB
CHF 1’232
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Specifications

CPUIntel Core Ultra 5 125U (12C/14T, 4.3 GHz, 15W)
Display14" WUXGA IPS · 60Hz · 300 nits
RAM16GB DDR5-5600 (2 slots) · max 64GB
Storage256 GB NVMe (1 slot)
GPUIntel Arc Graphics · 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
Memory Score
Current
62

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Use Case Fit

ExcellentOffice / Productivity
GoodSoftware Development
GoodGaming
GoodVideo Editing
GoodData Science / ML
ExcellentVirtualization

Linux Compatibility

Kernel 6.5++
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSUbuntu 24.04 LTS
Wi-FiIntel AX211 — iwlwifi
GPUIntel Arc Graphics — i915
Fingerprintlibfprint supported
Audiosof-firmware
Fedora: Fedora 39+ works out of the box.

Certified. Budget-friendly with excellent Linux support.

Analysis

DeveloperBudgetStudentIT FleetLight Gaming

The ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 (Intel) is a 2024 value-oriented business laptop prioritizing expandability. It pairs a Intel Core Ultra 5 125U with 16 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)
  • Lenovo Linux-certified
  • TrackPoint pointing stick

Limitations

  • No SD card reader
  • Small 256 GB single storage slot

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

The L14 Gen 5 Intel is the fleet-deployment workhorse. Dual SODIMM slots, built-in Ethernet, and a competitive price point make it the standard-issue ThinkPad for organizations prioritizing total cost of ownership over premium features. The display and build quality are a step below the T-series but perfectly adequate for office work.

Swiss Market

Often the cheapest current-gen ThinkPad available in Switzerland. Lenovo CH volume discounts apply for fleet purchases. Pair with a ThinkPad USB-C dock for a complete desktop setup.