The fact that you’re one of the ONLY channels that has this laptop shows that my choice to subscribe here back in 2021 was completely sound. Thanks for making awesome vids all this time
Thanks mate, appreciate the kind words. You know, my very first video on the channel was a t14 way back in 2020, I have a real soft spot for t14’s and thinkpads in general! Got a p1 gen7 arriving later this week, can’t wait to try that one too
@@MashITTechI think the thing that keeps me away from stuff other than the T series is the battery life and performance. It cut deep when I saw that this Gen 5 was worse off on battery life. I’m window shopping to see if there was anything worth upgrading to from my Gen 2 T14S (AMD). Looks like I might just keep waiting.
I rarely comment, but finally a mention of the left control key being in the correct position!! thanks! I couldn't even get a clear response from Lenovo support regarding this.
Thank you for the detailed and easy-to-understand comparison video! I have a Thinkpad T14 Gen 4, but seeing the advancements in the Gen 5 makes me want to get one.
@@MashITTech I'm a bit torn between those two models, if the ethernet port wasn't an issue and they were for the same price, which one would you suggest? The T14s seems to have way better battery life (11h vs T14's 6h for youtube?), but I'm worried if it loses too much on performance or thermals.
Hey mate, youre probably the first channel to review this model that has been out for months. Very weird that other tech channels didn't review T14 G5 laptops
lenovo dont seem to send out review units which is why the big RUclipsrs dont have it and as I always buy the units I review anyway I can choose what I want. Always love the thinkpads and in particular the T series so I always try and cover them
Also half soldered half slot means that you can only double the ram, any more upgrades would result in a much lower ram speed because the two mem channels are not equal
I love that this laptop still has a right control key, as a touch typist I pretty much need it, my wishes for a future gen would be an option for a 120Hz monitor and a usb-c port on the right side so we can charge the computer on either side.
Another great and interesting review. Didn't realized soldered RAM gave that much more of an edge! I wonder will Mash IT review the T14s Gen 6 with the Snapdragon CPUs? I suspect battery life on that will be even better, but with a hit to gaming performance
Went with P series over T series myself. Found one with OLED, 32GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, and numerical keypad (required for accounting/those swapping to the job).
Thank you for your test. I've owned the Gen4 AMD since last year and it's still the best laptop of my life. I'm so happy with it, it's a great overall package. The battery still holds up, the display is a blast (I use a screen protector and it makes it even better), I voluntarily type on the Thinkpad keyboard instead of the expensive desktop keyboard, I still like the feel of the surface. It's easy to clean. It's absolutely silent when I'm browsing or using office applications. I think the Gen 5 will certainly be a little better overall, but I'll be using my Gen4 for a long time to come. Best regards
The fact the the CTRL button is on the far left , and not the FN is the reason why i would get it . I need to Copy and Paste a ton an i need to look every time if i am hitting CTRL or FN . Only thing that i hate on the Thinkpad .
I know you can change how the keyboard function in BIOS for previous models, but I think it's a good thing they finally decided to correct the position of the CTRL and FN keys. I owned a T14 before and it constantly annoyed me. Might consider getting one again though I'm crushing at HP EliteBook models lately.
Man I really considered upgrading from my P14s gen 1 to the P14s gen 5 AMD but instead ended up building my first desktop of nearly equivalent price lmao
I just did. I had (now my wife have) T14 gen 1 (i7) and now changed to gen 5 (ultra 7 155U). And I’m not happy at all. I think build quality was better (maybe this one looks just nicer) now there is some gap on the corners between display and bottom case. When I press bottom case I can hear some noise (clicking). The whole body fell less sturdy then gen 1 (I can see when I hold in on one edge how comple case is flipping). 14:47 Also even when just typeing email the fan kick in 😢. Ok it’s much faster but build quality is going down it’s fells like Chines toy 😢. Sorry for my English.
I really like mind. Might be one of the better keyboards I've typed on. Size is just perfect for a happy medium of decent screen size and easy to carry. It's just very convenient and seemingly well made. Does 99% percent of what i need to do. Sure, it might take a little longer video editing but have a cup of coffee and relax. It's my new friend!
I have 2 questions to your preferred display choice: the 1920x1200 IPS Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, 400 nits, 60Hz, 100% sRGB, Low Power, Low Blue Light: 1. does the blue light filter influence the color white? So does the panel still shows a true white or is it more green or yellow? 2. isn't the low power panel a slower one? What about ghosting? Is it noticeable when watching 60fps videos? I am asking because I have a similar panel (same specs) in my HP Elitebook 14 G10 (AMD 7540U) and both points are a big issue with it. Thanks a lot!
Mate, we need a review of 2024 G16 OLED w/ RTX 4080 or 4090 (models that have the vapor chamber). I can’t buy that laptop without watching your review for validation lol. I’ve been watching this channel since 2020 and I remember you pointing out the importance of MUX and advanced Optimus when many laptops didn’t include that feature. I got my 2021 Legion 5 pro 5800H w/RTX 3070 based off your review.
The battery life is limited by the actual size and internal design choices because the CPU and screen is the exact same as last year's model that has much better battery life. You can't really modify the device physically regardless of how many firmwarre updates are pushed. That's just one of the downfalls of this year's T14
@@adequatequality true but I guess software still has contributions on how it manages the battery of the hardware, so a firmware update could potentially fix and improve some issues
@@peterboil4064 perhaps, but if you're outside and you get 6+- hours compared to the 10+- hours last gen. That's a huge difference, and I can in my own opinion call it trash.
Thanks for the great review, and for covering the new T14. Thinking a lot about getting it, but the battery, man... Wish it was better. Also, I'm thinking going OLED with 120hz... But the battery is gonna be even worse then... So I'm torn. Had a T470s for work, (working as a software developer), which was quite nice. And could last me fair bit doing some laid back programming in the sofa. I'm rambling about 😅 thanks for the review! And the Lenovo Thinkpads are really quite nice laptops in general 😊
yeah the battery was really disappointing especially given how good my Gen 4 is. I ended up keeping my Gen 4 for myself. I have just had the new T14s Gen 6 Ryzen AI 360 model arrive today, fingers crossed this may fix the battery issue and also has the new 880m gfx :)
@@noel145sorry, I haven’t tested the battery yet, I have spent the last few days benchmarking and testing. Hoping to get to battery testing tomorrow and will give you an update
@@MashITTechlooking forward to the review of the T14s Gen 6 Ryzen AI 360 then 👀 You're gonna mash it! 😄 haha and thank you for these excellent reviews! 😊
I'm considering buying p14s gen5 intel variant. It has a 75wh battery and is also upgradable. The amd variant has a smaller battery which is a bummer. What do you think the battery life would be like and even better if you could review it.
But be aware that T14 gen 5 amd has almost NO fan noise at all, even under heavy load. P14s gen 5 intel has a different chassis, but the fans on that one is constantly on and noise level is not good at all.
@@zhz7210 I have been waiting since the gen 5 thinkpads launched but there has been no reviews regarding those laptops. I really want to get the amd version but the battery capacity is holding me back.
the battery on my unit was a real disappointment on what was otherwise an excellent machine. My gen 4 ryzen edition gets over 10hours of battery! I cant believe the soldered low powered ram makes that much difference so maybe my unit had issues
Thank you for your video. Please review Thinkpad E14 Gen 6 (Intel edition). I would like to know how is the new integrated graphic card on new Intel cpus (Ultra series). Thanks
Does the t14 gen 5 have a hinge problem notorious to older thinkpads? I read somewhere that you need to adjust the tightness of the hinges in older models to prevent wear and tear from it being to tight.
With the new AMD5 out with AI, this will hopefully get discounted as it is old news. Bearing in mind that AI will become a major feature, and if you aim to keep a laptop for 5-7 years, I recommend waiting for the new AMD AI-certified versions. AI may not be compelling at the moment, but having tasted Apple Intelligence, I know the potential is there, and I certainly would not recommend anyone in August 2024 to buy a non-AI machine (Co-Pilot). Also, having the LPDDR5X superfast 8000Mhz RAM would mean better performance in most tasks, including AI, and I can see why AMD did not want to be second-class and now have soldered RAM in their latest release. The RAM in this is a negative for a laptop you will keep for up to seven years, especially as there is no sign that SODIMM will have that fast RAM as LPCAMM2 takes up that fight. But if you are happy with these limitations and, most importantly, get a good deal, this is a solid ultrabook for some. But it would be sensible to wait for the new Intel, more AMD releases and the astonishing performant M4 in the next 2-3 months.
I have the same laptop and performance is good, but battery life is BAD. I hope they improve it with driver or firmware updates. Edit: I get about 4 hours of battery life with light usage, 3:30 screen on, 30min screen off. Ryzen 8840U and OLED screen. Tested today with all updates installed.
I was eager to learn how increasing brightness from 300 nits to 400 nits would affect image quality, and whether that also contributed to a reduction in battery life.
The screen is low power and doesn't make a massive difference between 300 and 400 nits. Sadly this laptops battery was a lot worse than the Gen4 anyway
hey David, I have an interesting question for you. If you would have to pick ONE laptop that has been released so far, for travelling (aka a lot of lap use), (light) editing/gaming/dev work, casual use with decent battery life; which one would you pick? You will be using it for the next 2 years at least with maybe a powerful desktop on the side. You can also pick last gen laptops if you want. And a side question: are OLED panels really worth it on laptops like these? I run a 4K OLED 32 alienware but I think Id take IPS on this, I also still dont understand the difference between T14 and P14s. Thanks for the video!
Pretty sure I put last years model battery life in text next to this one. Off the top of my head I am sure it was 8 hours something. Sorry for vague response but I am out and about today
Does the T14 Gen 4 have a bigger battery than the 52Wh of the Gen 5? You got me with this Book as long as you mentioned the bad battery performance... Maybe you can keep an eye on the reason for it because a business laptop needs to last for a whole traveling business day of at least 8 hours so that I don't need to carry my own USB-C charger with me...
Do you see this model can accomodate the double sided ssd like a SN850X 4TB? There seems only one ssd model of one sided with 4TB, which is a crucial P3 plus which I prefer not due to its lower performance though.
I'd like to get information about the performances with Linux. Furthermore the battery has been tested with the Oled screen, maybe with a different setup it will change a bit.
@@MashITTech I imagine, so basically is good that we can upgrade the components as RAM especially but the battery life suffers. Maybe the intel version gets better battery life.
One more question. Do you think it can adapt the heatsink version of SSD? I am currently using it for my dell inspiron 14 plus and will use it for t14 gen5 amd if it fits. Thanks.
I am sending this message using a translation tool, so I apologize if any parts are unclear. I also recently purchased a ThinkPad T14 Gen5 AMD. However, the CPU temperature is around 50 degrees Celsius when idle, and the temperature near the keyboard and hinge area reaches 40-50 degrees Celsius. Is this a defect, or is it normal? I would like to know about the temperatures you experienced while using it.
The build and design is pretty much the same except you get the HS series of the AMD processors on the P14s, some ISV certifications, an a RJ45 ethernet port. If you don't care about any of that, I would say the T14 Gen 5 is the better option due to the U series AMD processors which won't have the loud fan noise and excess heat issues as on the P14s
In all honesty I can’t answer that as they have not been out long enough for anyone to report burn in. I don’t buy OLEDS personally as the low PWM they use gives me migraines. Wish they would move to DC dimming like asus
Hello bro, I am in UK . I would like to buy a laptop which should i buy Legion i7 with Intel i7 4070. OR Alienware m18 R2 with Intel i7 4060. And both price are almost similar £1900.
@@MashITTech Appreciate your quick answer. The reason why I asked was that I read complaints about annoying fan noise with the T14 Gen 5 equipped with the 8840HS processor. I knew the 8840U would do better but I needed confirmation.
I love the upgradeable RAM, but the efficiency hit is too much for me. 6hrs of youtube means usually less for actual work. Why did Lenovo not chuck a larger battery in to compensate?
Only if you prioritise battery life. Everything else was better on gen 5 except battery. It has better speakers, performance, upgradable ram better vent placement etc
@@MashITTech how much of a compromise is the battery? sorry if this sounds dumb. significant number oh hours? I also imagine tht ryzen 7 pro has better battery management hence asking
Would you pick a Surface Laptop 7 over a T14 Gen 4 for office productivity work @Mash IT? I DO value battery life, a great RJ-45 port, a SIM plus SDcard slot, and a quiet machine but hey, those don't sell anymore unfortunately... Tnx!
Hey man, great video. I am about to get a laptop with good cpu, integrated graphics and not oled screen, but good ips. I am really confused what to get, I want it to be built properly like thinkpad or similar but not braking the bank. I am looking at thinkpad e14 gen6 with ryzen 5 or 7 hs 32gb ram and 512 ssd, the price is great but I dont really know where is the minus there sounds perfect but probably the screen is rubish. Please recommend something having all details I would be very greatful.
thermals have been great on heavy load. As an example when running a game of dota which pegs the CPU and GPU, this laptop can hold a solid 24w on balanced and 28w on load. My Gen 4 with 7780u starts at 24/28 but slowly drops to 15w/20w over time which is really annoying
This explains why the Gen 4 went from £1500 for the spec I want to £920. After owning 2 Ryzen Laptops, I will not go anywhere near Intel (although the same applies for Desktop right now) Still torn on discounted Gen 4 vs Gen 5
@@MashITTech thanks for the feedback. If the CPU was actually different and not a refresh with higher power draw, maybe that'd change things. The Gen 5 looks nicer, but it's not worth all the extra cash and worse battery life.
@@MashITTechDid you update the BIOS of your Gen 5 when you got it? Maybe this battery drain issue has been fixed in newer BIOS versions? Or do you think it’s unlikely?
@@MashITTechAnother subtle clue pointing to Gen 5 really having battery drain issues is the lack of 39Wh battery option. The Gen 4 had one am sure as I ordered a 39Wh variant for a friend…
sorry mate, I have to sell the older laptops to pay for the new review units. RUclips pays very little sadly and it is a juggle to keep the channel running
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The fact that you’re one of the ONLY channels that has this laptop shows that my choice to subscribe here back in 2021 was completely sound. Thanks for making awesome vids all this time
Thanks mate, appreciate the kind words. You know, my very first video on the channel was a t14 way back in 2020, I have a real soft spot for t14’s and thinkpads in general! Got a p1 gen7 arriving later this week, can’t wait to try that one too
@@MashITTechI think the thing that keeps me away from stuff other than the T series is the battery life and performance. It cut deep when I saw that this Gen 5 was worse off on battery life. I’m window shopping to see if there was anything worth upgrading to from my Gen 2 T14S (AMD). Looks like I might just keep waiting.
Great video! Upgradable and or swappable RAM, SSD, battery, keyboard and trackpad is quite rare these days!
you shouldn't expect less for an expensive thinkpad, the cheaper ones i understand the compromise. not for this tho
swappable trackpad? do you think I can change that with an haptic one?
do you have any link? or guides? thanks!
@@albertoeffe8524 usually, for you to change the trackpad, it must be of the same model. so i dont think thats possible
I rarely comment, but finally a mention of the left control key being in the correct position!! thanks! I couldn't even get a clear response from Lenovo support regarding this.
Glad to hear able to help 👍
Got this laptop last week and upgraded it with a Samsung 990 Pro 4TB.
It’s been absolutely killer!
Glad you are enjoying it
How is the battery life on your unit?
Is it loud and fan running all the time?
how about battery life?
Thank you for the detailed and easy-to-understand comparison video! I have a Thinkpad T14 Gen 4, but seeing the advancements in the Gen 5 makes me want to get one.
glad it was helpful. Other than the battery it is an amazing upgrade
RUclips recommended me this video, never heard of your channel, looking forward to checking it out!
Thanks a lot for the review, I've been waiting for it! I own a T14s gen 4 AMD and I dearly miss the Ethernet port....
Yes, I exchanged my t14s gen 4 last year to a t14 as I also missed the Ethernet port! I still use it so often and hate carrying dongles
@@MashITTech I'm a bit torn between those two models, if the ethernet port wasn't an issue and they were for the same price, which one would you suggest? The T14s seems to have way better battery life (11h vs T14's 6h for youtube?), but I'm worried if it loses too much on performance or thermals.
finally a video for the t14 gen 5 ryzen edition
thanks for sharing this specific model, and I actually bought the same one and waiting for it now.
Thanks so much for that review. Thanks to this video, Lenovo successfully sold a Thinkpad T14 Gen 5 (AMD Ryzen 7) to me.
Hope you enjoy it, I absolutely love T14's
How is your battery life?
I don't really have standards for laptop speakers, but the fact lenovo puts effort into them is a nice touch
Hey mate, youre probably the first channel to review this model that has been out for months. Very weird that other tech channels didn't review T14 G5 laptops
lenovo dont seem to send out review units which is why the big RUclipsrs dont have it and as I always buy the units I review anyway I can choose what I want. Always love the thinkpads and in particular the T series so I always try and cover them
I WILL buy one in some time, for the school comeback period, hopefully we'll get a deal on this
Im happy to see they finally swapped the CTRL button with the Fn. It was the only thing I really hate with this series.
From an owner of 3 thinkpads x1 carbon, i gotta say this is better than the x1 because of the upgradable ram
x1 carbons are also intel exclusive. On top of this, they are know to have thermal issues and overheat
Thank you for reviewing this laptop.
thank you for the great review!
Glad it was helpful!
2 upgradable ram slot, amazing| My T14 2gen only has one, I still rock 48GB of ram, for me upgradable ram is a deal breaker! Amazing machine that one
yeah, the last three revision had soldered ram, a real shame so its nice to see upgradability coming back
Also half soldered half slot means that you can only double the ram, any more upgrades would result in a much lower ram speed because the two mem channels are not equal
@@leo_craft1 so if the soldered one is 16GB we can only upgrade it into 32GB?
@@malamhari_ no, you can do 48 but be aware that the performance of the ram will also be affected by memory channels not being equal
@@leo_craft1 I get it now, just read from the specs in the website it says something similae to what you said before. Thanks for explaining!
Hello, this is my first time on your channel and I have subscribed while watching halfway through! Quality review. Thank you!
Thanks and welcome :)
Nice & helpful review, thank you!
Amazing review man, you're the only one I've seen with this gorgeous unit
I always cover the T14 models, it was actually the first review I did on the channel :)
I love that this laptop still has a right control key, as a touch typist I pretty much need it, my wishes for a future gen would be an option for a 120Hz monitor and a usb-c port on the right side so we can charge the computer on either side.
Another great and interesting review. Didn't realized soldered RAM gave that much more of an edge! I wonder will Mash IT review the T14s Gen 6 with the Snapdragon CPUs? I suspect battery life on that will be even better, but with a hit to gaming performance
I do want to but I have a mountain of products to get through atm 😀
Went with P series over T series myself. Found one with OLED, 32GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, and numerical keypad (required for accounting/those swapping to the job).
Excellent review video
Thank you for your test. I've owned the Gen4 AMD since last year and it's still the best laptop of my life. I'm so happy with it, it's a great overall package. The battery still holds up, the display is a blast (I use a screen protector and it makes it even better), I voluntarily type on the Thinkpad keyboard instead of the expensive desktop keyboard, I still like the feel of the surface. It's easy to clean. It's absolutely silent when I'm browsing or using office applications.
I think the Gen 5 will certainly be a little better overall, but I'll be using my Gen4 for a long time to come.
Best regards
What about X1? Seems like it's even better
What about the heat issue?
@@shathaomar1516
I have no problem with that. It hasn't occurred yet.
The fact the the CTRL button is on the far left , and not the FN is the reason why i would get it . I need to Copy and Paste a ton an i need to look every time if i am hitting CTRL or FN . Only thing that i hate on the Thinkpad .
really appreciate the Home, End, PgUp, PgDn buttons.
I got p14s Gen 5. Only thing that may suck in future is soldered WiFi. Ethernet is still 1Gbps just as my old 10 yr+ Lenovo and Dell.
man im itching to buy one, only problem is my gen 2 is holding up so well i cant justify upgrading...
I know you can change how the keyboard function in BIOS for previous models, but I think it's a good thing they finally decided to correct the position of the CTRL and FN keys. I owned a T14 before and it constantly annoyed me. Might consider getting one again though I'm crushing at HP EliteBook models lately.
Man I really considered upgrading from my P14s gen 1 to the P14s gen 5 AMD but instead ended up building my first desktop of nearly equivalent price lmao
I just did. I had (now my wife have) T14 gen 1 (i7) and now changed to gen 5 (ultra 7 155U). And I’m not happy at all. I think build quality was better (maybe this one looks just nicer) now there is some gap on the corners between display and bottom case. When I press bottom case I can hear some noise (clicking). The whole body fell less sturdy then gen 1 (I can see when I hold in on one edge how comple case is flipping). 14:47 Also even when just typeing email the fan kick in 😢. Ok it’s much faster but build quality is going down it’s fells like Chines toy 😢.
Sorry for my English.
@@akiraone28 yikes! Thanks for the heads up.
Whats th big difference between this T14 and the X1? Other than the ethernet port?
Hi, what are your thoughts on this T14 Gen 5 AMD vs the T14s Gen 4 AMD? Given the T14s Gen 5 hasn't got an AMD option.
I really like mind. Might be one of the better keyboards I've typed on. Size is just perfect for a happy medium of decent screen size and easy to carry. It's just very convenient and seemingly well made. Does 99% percent of what i need to do. Sure, it might take a little longer video editing but have a cup of coffee and relax. It's my new friend!
Please review the P14s Gen 5 with dedicated GPU
Great laptop for work and home office stuff and last longer than most laptops. I still have two old thinkpad and they're still working.
I have 2 questions to your preferred display choice: the 1920x1200 IPS Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, 400 nits, 60Hz, 100% sRGB, Low Power, Low Blue Light: 1. does the blue light filter influence the color white? So does the panel still shows a true white or is it more green or yellow? 2. isn't the low power panel a slower one? What about ghosting? Is it noticeable when watching 60fps videos? I am asking because I have a similar panel (same specs) in my HP Elitebook 14 G10 (AMD 7540U) and both points are a big issue with it. Thanks a lot!
Mate, we need a review of 2024 G16 OLED w/ RTX 4080 or 4090 (models that have the vapor chamber). I can’t buy that laptop without watching your review for validation lol.
I’ve been watching this channel since 2020 and I remember you pointing out the importance of MUX and advanced Optimus when many laptops didn’t include that feature. I got my 2021 Legion 5 pro 5800H w/RTX 3070 based off your review.
I would really love to but the ASUS range are stupidly priced in the UK and come with stupid specs! ASUS really hate us here :(
@@MashITTech Oh yeah.. I keep forgetting that overseas buyers have nerfed configurations to choose from. Some of them even have IPS displays :(
Do you think the battery could get longer with firmware updates?
I wanna invest and get the 32GB but that battery vs Gen 4 is trash.
it's not trash and you can tweak it with tlp under Linux.
The battery life is limited by the actual size and internal design choices because the CPU and screen is the exact same as last year's model that has much better battery life. You can't really modify the device physically regardless of how many firmwarre updates are pushed. That's just one of the downfalls of this year's T14
@@adequatequality true but I guess software still has contributions on how it manages the battery of the hardware, so a firmware update could potentially fix and improve some issues
@@peterboil4064 perhaps, but if you're outside and you get 6+- hours compared to the 10+- hours last gen. That's a huge difference, and I can in my own opinion call it trash.
The odd fn key placement on old Thinkpads had kept me away so far. I might give it a try now.
+1 for haptic touchpad in the T14 line 😊
Would be great if you have a comparison between T14 gen5 and L14 gen5.
Thanks for the great review, and for covering the new T14.
Thinking a lot about getting it, but the battery, man... Wish it was better. Also, I'm thinking going OLED with 120hz... But the battery is gonna be even worse then... So I'm torn.
Had a T470s for work, (working as a software developer), which was quite nice. And could last me fair bit doing some laid back programming in the sofa.
I'm rambling about 😅 thanks for the review! And the Lenovo Thinkpads are really quite nice laptops in general 😊
yeah the battery was really disappointing especially given how good my Gen 4 is. I ended up keeping my Gen 4 for myself. I have just had the new T14s Gen 6 Ryzen AI 360 model arrive today, fingers crossed this may fix the battery issue and also has the new 880m gfx :)
@@MashITTech Can you say something in terms of battery life of the T14s Gen 6? I'm between the T14 Gen5 and the T14s Gen6 and don't know what to do.
@@noel145sorry, I haven’t tested the battery yet, I have spent the last few days benchmarking and testing. Hoping to get to battery testing tomorrow and will give you an update
Thanks, would be great. I have a big project coming up in 2 weeks and urgently need a new laptop for it!
@@MashITTechlooking forward to the review of the T14s Gen 6 Ryzen AI 360 then 👀
You're gonna mash it! 😄 haha and thank you for these excellent reviews! 😊
I'm considering buying p14s gen5 intel variant. It has a 75wh battery and is also upgradable. The amd variant has a smaller battery which is a bummer. What do you think the battery life would be like and even better if you could review it.
But be aware that T14 gen 5 amd has almost NO fan noise at all, even under heavy load. P14s gen 5 intel has a different chassis, but the fans on that one is constantly on and noise level is not good at all.
@@zhz7210 I have been waiting since the gen 5 thinkpads launched but there has been no reviews regarding those laptops. I really want to get the amd version but the battery capacity is holding me back.
the battery on my unit was a real disappointment on what was otherwise an excellent machine. My gen 4 ryzen edition gets over 10hours of battery! I cant believe the soldered low powered ram makes that much difference so maybe my unit had issues
Thank you for your video. Please review Thinkpad E14 Gen 6 (Intel edition). I would like to know how is the new integrated graphic card on new Intel cpus (Ultra series). Thanks
Does the t14 gen 5 have a hinge problem notorious to older thinkpads? I read somewhere that you need to adjust the tightness of the hinges in older models to prevent wear and tear from it being to tight.
The problem with hinges was like 15 years ago
I had a hinge problem last year
How is the keyboard flex on this? Are the 1200p screen options 120 hz?
Zen 5 is going to be a huge step forward for laptops like this. You’re probably going to be upgrading in less than a year. ☺️
You should download some of the blender demo files when testing out blender. Modeling in solid mode isnt exactly demanding.
With the new AMD5 out with AI, this will hopefully get discounted as it is old news. Bearing in mind that AI will become a major feature, and if you aim to keep a laptop for 5-7 years, I recommend waiting for the new AMD AI-certified versions. AI may not be compelling at the moment, but having tasted Apple Intelligence, I know the potential is there, and I certainly would not recommend anyone in August 2024 to buy a non-AI machine (Co-Pilot).
Also, having the LPDDR5X superfast 8000Mhz RAM would mean better performance in most tasks, including AI, and I can see why AMD did not want to be second-class and now have soldered RAM in their latest release. The RAM in this is a negative for a laptop you will keep for up to seven years, especially as there is no sign that SODIMM will have that fast RAM as LPCAMM2 takes up that fight.
But if you are happy with these limitations and, most importantly, get a good deal, this is a solid ultrabook for some. But it would be sensible to wait for the new Intel, more AMD releases and the astonishing performant M4 in the next 2-3 months.
Finally someone reviewing this laptop. Is lenovo this bad at marketing their products?
I have the same laptop and performance is good, but battery life is BAD. I hope they improve it with driver or firmware updates.
Edit: I get about 4 hours of battery life with light usage, 3:30 screen on, 30min screen off. Ryzen 8840U and OLED screen. Tested today with all updates installed.
ah so it Is not just my unit then! I hoped I got a lemon, no idea why it is so bad, the gen 4 was amazing
how about now?
@@WiikLyID The same battery life (4h) with completely updated windows 11 and drivers on 5 September 2024.
@@jozagulikoza1442 so the Gen 4 is still better than this?
Do you have the 39.3Wh or 52.5Wh battery?
How can i get hold of one o this think pads... What is the price?
Did you ever figure out if the battery issue was just yours or is it an actual issue with the laptop?
I’m really disappointed with the battery life. Based on your experience, do software updates improve this issue?
Someone did benchmarks with pcmark 10 and a 155u got over 9 hours of office workload with a 45w battery
Made on the thinkbook 16
I was eager to learn how increasing brightness from 300 nits to 400 nits would affect image quality, and whether that also contributed to a reduction in battery life.
The screen is low power and doesn't make a massive difference between 300 and 400 nits. Sadly this laptops battery was a lot worse than the Gen4 anyway
hey David, I have an interesting question for you. If you would have to pick ONE laptop that has been released so far, for travelling (aka a lot of lap use), (light) editing/gaming/dev work, casual use with decent battery life; which one would you pick? You will be using it for the next 2 years at least with maybe a powerful desktop on the side. You can also pick last gen laptops if you want. And a side question: are OLED panels really worth it on laptops like these? I run a 4K OLED 32 alienware but I think Id take IPS on this, I also still dont understand the difference between T14 and P14s. Thanks for the video!
Please can you also compare the fan noise (in all your tests)? Thanks a lot!
The best business laptop out there, period.
How was the last year model for battery life on RUclips as this year is 6 hours 20mins
Pretty sure I put last years model battery life in text next to this one. Off the top of my head I am sure it was 8 hours something. Sorry for vague response but I am out and about today
Does the T14 Gen 4 have a bigger battery than the 52Wh of the Gen 5? You got me with this Book as long as you mentioned the bad battery performance... Maybe you can keep an eye on the reason for it because a business laptop needs to last for a whole traveling business day of at least 8 hours so that I don't need to carry my own USB-C charger with me...
Battery wise, which one of these two is the winner? That T14 Gen 5 or the T14S Gen 4?
Lenovo keeps dropping Bangers
Do you see this model can accomodate the double sided ssd like a SN850X 4TB? There seems only one ssd model of one sided with 4TB, which is a crucial P3 plus which I prefer not due to its lower performance though.
So you were getting 9 hrs of battery life in the Gen 4? Which processor? Intel or AMD in the Gen 4?
amd 7840u, basically the same chip as the 8000 is a rebrand
I'd like to get information about the performances with Linux. Furthermore the battery has been tested with the Oled screen, maybe with a different setup it will change a bit.
Sorry, I havent tested linux and with regards to the OLED the battery will be even worse as the OLED consumes more than the low power IPS I was using
@@MashITTech I imagine, so basically is good that we can upgrade the components as RAM especially but the battery life suffers. Maybe the intel version gets better battery life.
One more question.
Do you think it can adapt the heatsink version of SSD? I am currently using it for my dell inspiron 14 plus and will use it for t14 gen5 amd if it fits. Thanks.
I am sending this message using a translation tool, so I apologize if any parts are unclear. I also recently purchased a ThinkPad T14 Gen5 AMD. However, the CPU temperature is around 50 degrees Celsius when idle, and the temperature near the keyboard and hinge area reaches 40-50 degrees Celsius. Is this a defect, or is it normal? I would like to know about the temperatures you experienced while using it.
between T X P series which one good for long term to use?
I will take T or P, X is good but usually not upgradeable
@@drzalnthe AMD version of the P14s has significant better thermal control.
It’s sad to hear about the battery life. Will you review the T14S gen 6 amd? Maybe they fixed the battery issue with that?
fingers crossed it arrives tomorrow so I will be testing it over the next few days :)
@ sweet! can’t wait for the review
what is website's domain at 2:00?
sorry mate, that is just the lenovo website, I have now put a link on the description
Beautiful device, wish i could buy one.
Does it have Windows Hello Face ID?
yes it does
This laptop with Zen 5 and a 890m paired with a 1200p 90hz low power display would be perfect.
keeps fingers crossed that they do this!
Now it's released
@@范锐-c9v Which one
What are the main differences between this model and P14s gen5 amd if under the same specs?
The build and design is pretty much the same except you get the HS series of the AMD processors on the P14s, some ISV certifications, an a RJ45 ethernet port. If you don't care about any of that, I would say the T14 Gen 5 is the better option due to the U series AMD processors which won't have the loud fan noise and excess heat issues as on the P14s
I still have the T14 Gen2 Intel model. What annoys me is the fact that Lenovo blacklists the WAN cards, so even if it's compatible, it may not work.
yes that also really annoys me
@@MashITTech Did you manage to use your previous LTE card from the Gen 4 laptop?
hello sir, should i be worried about burn problems on this oled screen ?
In all honesty I can’t answer that as they have not been out long enough for anyone to report burn in. I don’t buy OLEDS personally as the low PWM they use gives me migraines. Wish they would move to DC dimming like asus
I just ordered one myself
Which one is a better laptop for 3d game? T14 gen 5 or P14 gen 5?
Hello bro, I am in UK .
I would like to buy a laptop which should i buy Legion i7 with Intel i7 4070. OR
Alienware m18 R2 with Intel i7 4060.
And both price are almost similar £1900.
hello mate, to be fair I would probably take the legion for the better screen and gfx card. Plus the legion is much more portable
Can you comment on the T14 AMD Gen 5 fan noise with normal use?
Not talking about gaming.
I didn’t notice any with light use. Only when gaming, installing large programs or heavy cpu use did I even hear the fans spin up
@@MashITTech Appreciate your quick answer.
The reason why I asked was that I read complaints about annoying fan noise with the T14 Gen 5 equipped with the 8840HS processor. I knew the 8840U would do better but I needed confirmation.
Good video
I love the upgradeable RAM, but the efficiency hit is too much for me. 6hrs of youtube means usually less for actual work. Why did Lenovo not chuck a larger battery in to compensate?
M gonna order t14s gen 5 with ryzen 7 pro but saw some people complaining about the sleep/hibernation issue. Did u notice any such issue?
What issue? I have had no issue with sleep but I don’t use hibernation. The only issue I have had is the poor battery life compared to the gen 4
@@MashITTech oh. should I rather prefer a gen 4? I am looking for all the advice i can get before deciding. thank you in advance
Only if you prioritise battery life. Everything else was better on gen 5 except battery. It has better speakers, performance, upgradable ram better vent placement etc
@@MashITTech how much of a compromise is the battery? sorry if this sounds dumb. significant number oh hours? I also imagine tht ryzen 7 pro has better battery management hence asking
I am getting 3 hours more light use on the generator 4 so it is significant
can't wait to get this 5 years later 😂
Did the key travel get worse from the last model gen 4?
no, it felt the same
Thanks for the comparison! Ryzen AI 300 is on the rise too.
Should I get the T14 Gen5 now, or maybe wait 3-4 month for the new processor generation?
wait for ryzen ai for sure, you can play good games like doom eternal with only 17 watts high settings!!
Would you pick a Surface Laptop 7 over a T14 Gen 4 for office productivity work @Mash IT? I DO value battery life, a great RJ-45 port, a SIM plus SDcard slot, and a quiet machine but hey, those don't sell anymore unfortunately... Tnx!
Yikes.
Is this a good laptop for engineering students?
Can you give me the cons of this laptop?
Hey man, great video. I am about to get a laptop with good cpu, integrated graphics and not oled screen, but good ips. I am really confused what to get, I want it to be built properly like thinkpad or similar but not braking the bank. I am looking at thinkpad e14 gen6 with ryzen 5 or 7 hs 32gb ram and 512 ssd, the price is great but I dont really know where is the minus there sounds perfect but probably the screen is rubish. Please recommend something having all details I would be very greatful.
I don't really like camera bump.. But, if it's only way to make webcam better quality, i think it's compromise I can live with.
Hows the thermals on heavy load? Does it throttle?
thermals have been great on heavy load. As an example when running a game of dota which pegs the CPU and GPU, this laptop can hold a solid 24w on balanced and 28w on load. My Gen 4 with 7780u starts at 24/28 but slowly drops to 15w/20w over time which is really annoying
Can you compare AMD version with Intel version?
Hey does it have a glowing keyboard for night using ?
Yes the keyboard has a white backlight
@@MashITTech thx !!
are amd version is running well on lts ubuntu/fedora?
Very good and more battery last.
why tf would they build it with smaller battery... 3 less hours than previous gen. .. its so dumb
This explains why the Gen 4 went from £1500 for the spec I want to £920. After owning 2 Ryzen Laptops, I will not go anywhere near Intel (although the same applies for Desktop right now)
Still torn on discounted Gen 4 vs Gen 5
I would get the gen 4 for a discount personally. As much as I love the gen 5 I kept my Gen 4 for the much better battery life
@@MashITTech thanks for the feedback. If the CPU was actually different and not a refresh with higher power draw, maybe that'd change things. The Gen 5 looks nicer, but it's not worth all the extra cash and worse battery life.
@@MashITTechDid you update the BIOS of your Gen 5 when you got it? Maybe this battery drain issue has been fixed in newer BIOS versions? Or do you think it’s unlikely?
@@MashITTechAnother subtle clue pointing to Gen 5 really having battery drain issues is the lack of 39Wh battery option. The Gen 4 had one am sure as I ordered a 39Wh variant for a friend…
Hey Dave, how about you send me one of your unused laptops? I am really in need of a working laptop.
sorry mate, I have to sell the older laptops to pay for the new review units. RUclips pays very little sadly and it is a juggle to keep the channel running