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ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 (Intel)

2024 · Windows 11 Pro

CPU78
GPU45
Display58
Memory63
Connect53
Portable66

Configuration

Scores

80+ Excellent60+ Good40+ Fair
Perf
78
Top 5% of ThinkPad
Single
75
Multi
80
GPU
45
Top 5% of ThinkPad
Display
58
Top 21% of ThinkPad
Memory
63
Top 20% of ThinkPad
Connect
53
Top 36% of ThinkPad
Port
66
Top 66% of ThinkPad
Value
89

Swiss Prices

Bracksale
26.02.2026· Ultra 7 155H / 16GB / 512GB / RTX 500 Ada — was CHF 1649, -20%
CHF 1’319
Digitecretail
26.02.2026· Ultra 7 155H / 16GB / 512GB
CHF 1’380
Digitecsale
29.11.2024· Black Friday 2024
CHF 1’899
Digitecretail
15.11.2024
CHF 2’099
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Specifications

CPUIntel Core Ultra 7 155H (16C/22T, 4.8 GHz, 28W)
Display14" 2.8K OLED OLED · 90Hz · 400 nits
RAM32GB LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) · max 32GB
Storage1 TB NVMe (1 slot)
GPUNVIDIA RTX 500 Ada 4GB · discrete
Battery52.5 Wh
Weight1.44 kg
Ports2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm
WirelessWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Input6-row · Backlit · TrackPoint

Form Factor

14.0"315 mm221 mmSide Profile18 mm
1.44 kg|315 × 221 × 18 mm|1.3 L
1.44 kgWeight
52.5WhBattery
14"Screen
5portsTotal I/O
I/O Breakdown
2x Thunderbolt 4USB-A 3.2HDMI 2.13.5mm
Wi-Fi 6EBluetooth 5.36-row · Backlit · TrackPoint

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RAM
32GB LPDDR5x — Soldered (not upgradeable)
Storage
Memory Score
Current
63

Performance Overview

Hardware Guide

Use Case Fit

ExcellentOffice / Productivity
ExcellentSoftware Development
ExcellentGaming
ExcellentVideo Editing
ExcellentData Science / ML
ExcellentVirtualization

Linux Compatibility

Kernel 6.5++
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSRHEL 9.3
Wi-FiIntel AX211 — iwlwifi
GPU (iGPU)Intel Arc Graphics — i915
GPU (dGPU)NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada — proprietary recommended
Fingerprintlibfprint supported
Audiosof-firmware
Fedora: Fedora 39+ with RPM Fusion for NVIDIA. OLED works perfectly.

Certified. Compact workstation with OLED and dGPU.

Analysis

DeveloperCreative WorkLight Gaming

The ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 (Intel) is a 2024 mobile workstation engineered for professional compute tasks. It pairs a Intel Core Ultra 7 155H with 32 GB soldered LPDDR5x and a 2.8K OLED OLED panel at 14". At 1.44 kg with a 52.5 Wh battery, it is highly portable.

Strengths

  • 2.8K OLED OLED display with deep blacks
  • 32 GB memory for heavy multitasking
  • 1 TB+ onboard storage
  • 2x Thunderbolt 4 for docking and eGPU
  • Discrete NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada GPU (4 GB VRAM)
  • Handles medium gaming at 720p–1080p
  • Lenovo Linux-certified
  • High-performance 16-core CPU
  • TrackPoint pointing stick

Limitations

  • RAM soldered — not user-upgradeable
  • No built-in Ethernet
  • No SD card reader

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

The P14s Gen 5 pairs Core Ultra with optional NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada in a 14-inch form factor. The lightest ISV-certified workstation in the ThinkPad lineup. The 2.8K OLED option provides excellent colour accuracy for portable creative work.

Known Issues

The RTX 500 Ada is entry-level — adequate for CAD but not heavy 3D rendering. Soldered LPDDR5x means no RAM upgrade. Battery life drops noticeably when using the discrete GPU.

Swiss Market

Appeals to Swiss architects and engineers who travel to client sites. ISV certification gives IT departments confidence for professional software deployments.

Linux

Lenovo-certified. Dual-GPU (Intel + NVIDIA) requires PRIME configuration on Linux. Intel-only operation is simpler.