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ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 (AMD)

2024 · Windows 11 Pro

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CPU72
GPU38
Display62
Memory59
Connect48
Portable73

Configuration

Scores

80+ Excellent60+ Good40+ Fair
Perf
72
Top 9% of ThinkPad
Single
72
Multi
72
GPU
38
Top 14% of ThinkPad
Display
62
Top 17% of ThinkPad
Memory
59
Top 34% of ThinkPad
Connect
48
Top 59% of ThinkPad
Port
73
Top 28% of ThinkPad
Value
90

Swiss Prices

Digitecretail
26.02.2026· Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U / 32GB / 1TB — via Toppreise
CHF 1’199
Digitecsale
29.11.2024· Black Friday 2024
CHF 1’549
Toppreiseretail
13.11.2024
CHF 1’699
Digitecretail
15.11.2024
CHF 1’749
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Specifications

CPUAMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (8C/16T, 5.1 GHz, 28W)
Display14" 2.8K OLED OLED · 120Hz · 400 nits
RAM32GB LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) · max 32GB
Storage512 GB NVMe (1 slot)
GPUAMD Radeon 780M · integrated
Battery58 Wh
Weight1.24 kg
PortsUSB-C 4.0, USB-C 3.2, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm
WirelessWi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3
Input6-row · Backlit · TrackPoint

Form Factor

14.0"315 mm221 mmSide Profile15 mm
1.24 kg|315 × 221 × 15 mm|1.0 L
1.24 kgWeight
58WhBattery
14"Screen
5portsTotal I/O
I/O Breakdown
USB-C 4.0USB-C 3.2USB-A 3.2HDMI 2.13.5mm
Wi-Fi 7Bluetooth 5.36-row · Backlit · TrackPoint

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RAM
32GB LPDDR5x — Soldered (not upgradeable)
Storage
Memory Score
Current
59

Performance Overview

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Use Case Fit

ExcellentOffice / Productivity
GoodSoftware Development
ExcellentGaming
ExcellentVideo Editing
ExcellentData Science / ML
GoodVirtualization

Linux Compatibility

Kernel 6.5++
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSUbuntu 24.04 LTSRHEL 9.3
Wi-FiQualcomm QCNFA765 or MediaTek
GPUAMD Radeon 780M — amdgpu, excellent
Fingerprintlibfprint supported
AudioAMD ACP — sof-firmware
Fedora: Fedora 39+ excellent. Best-in-class AMD iGPU performance on Linux.

Certified. Radeon 780M iGPU has outstanding open-source driver support.

Analysis

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The ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 (AMD) is a 2024 mainstream business workhorse balancing performance and portability. It pairs a AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U with 32 GB soldered LPDDR5x and a 2.8K OLED OLED panel at 14". At 1.24 kg with a 58 Wh battery, it is highly portable.

Strengths

  • 2.8K OLED OLED display with deep blacks
  • 120 Hz smooth refresh rate
  • 32 GB memory for heavy multitasking
  • Wi-Fi 7 for next-gen wireless speeds
  • Handles medium gaming at 720p–1080p
  • Lenovo Linux-certified
  • TrackPoint pointing stick

Limitations

  • RAM soldered — not user-upgradeable
  • No built-in Ethernet
  • No SD card reader
Upgrade path: ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (AMD)

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

The T14s Gen 5 AMD is arguably the best value in the current T-series. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U delivers strong multi-threaded performance while the 2.8K OLED option elevates it beyond typical business-class displays. At 1.24 kg it undercuts the X1 Carbon on price while offering comparable specs.

Known Issues

LPDDR5x is soldered at 32 GB maximum — plan for your long-term RAM needs at purchase. The USB-C 4.0 port supports DisplayPort Alt Mode but is not branded Thunderbolt, limiting some dock compatibility.

Swiss Market

Strong availability in Switzerland. Often positioned CHF 300-500 below the X1 Carbon Gen 12 at comparable specs, making it the value pick for Swiss corporate buyers.

Linux

Lenovo-certified for Ubuntu. AMD Ryzen 8000 series has solid mainline kernel support. The Radeon 780M iGPU works well with Mesa drivers. Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925) requires kernel 6.7+.