Important detail: L13 has only soldered RAM and no slot to upgrade, with what you buy it is what it dies with, while L14 has 2 RAM slots and can get up to 64GB.
Being a current L480 user, really like the new Poly-carbonate body upgrade and Aluminium option, ABS plastic on mine has already cracked near the hinge area. Good to see the slimmer bezel and privacy shutter, really miss that on my L480, wish I could retrofit it somehow (till then sticking to my trusty electrical tape). Overall L series is the best balance between price, build and performance.
you could replace the l480 display B-cover with the L490 one for the privacy shutter.. they're the same dimensions. How long after did the ABS plastic crack after you started using it?
@@Jingyuanonchrismas Thanks for the tip, I was not aware the display bezel cover from L490 is a direct fit for the L480. Also, the ABS plastic has cracked on the Keyboard base cover, starts just above the "ESC" key and goes till the hinge cutout on he left side of the laptop, it occurred after years of daily use
@@Jingyuanonchrismas Yes, the hinge becomes tight over a time or usage, if you try to continue force open it all the time, it'll eventually give-in, just keep an eye when it starts to get tighter and you'll have to losen the hinge screws then to avoid the break in frame, which I did not do sadly.
I've been shopping around for a new laptop to replace my long lived Dell laptop. I finally ordered the Lenovo L15 today packed with mad goodness in its specs and I got a huge discount in the ongoing July sales! I'm excited, can't wait to have it!! Thanks for the overview!
@@SriKanth-zp5im you wanna order from Lenovo website. You get discounts and points that you can apply to other purchases. I think all customized orders get delivered from China, mine did. So I beleive it doesnt matter where you are located at.
Great Overview! Can you also maybe do a overview / review of the Thinkpad P14s ? I`m soon a engineering student and like to know if this is a good option for that.
Thanks for your review(s) Dave. I needed to return my previous T590 due to coil whine, but other than that, it was a great laptop. Did you experience any coil whine with the L series? Thanks!
We got a shipment of L14 AMD laptops. Not bad, images well. The only stink about it is the M.2 upgradability . It uses a 2242 sized SSD. Not sure if a different main board is used for the claimed L14 with a 2280 drive or just uses a different heat pipe to accommodate the longer m.2 card. The ones we have will NOT fit a 2280 NVMe
I prefer ABS top cover just like in my old L460. It was nice to touch and looked better when full body is the same material. Polycarbonate is a very average feeling.
Very nice overview of the new models. Thanks a lot! A question on the difference between L and T series: In terms of keyboard and trackpad are there any difference between these and say the T490? And if I was to put a L14 next to an T490 both with FHD displays (standard 250 nits) are the screens equal or does the T series still have the edge?
I found the L14 keyboard and trackpad to be ThinkPad nameworthy. They were very good and key travel was excellent. Keep in mind backlit keyboard is going to be std on more T series configs and optional on fewer of the L configs. If you are only considering FHD screen w/250 nits I'd call it even between the L14 and T490. T series does have a more premium feel to the materials and it offers Thunderbolt vs. USB-C on the L. Memory is all soldered on the L series so you cannot expand later. T490 does have soldered memory but offers 1 DIMM slot for expansion. Right now there is GREAT deal on Lenovo.com for a T490 - i5/8/256/FHD/backlit - $799 !! Part number 20N2S3DQ00
Dave Lewis excellent input. Thanks a lot. It quite hard to find specifics listing the difference between the different series on the lenovo webpage. 😊 I'm in Denmark so the T490 offer isn't available here. But will properly go for an L series with the new Ryzen processors when the official release.
Does the L15 have support for an docking station? Can't find information about it, and I really think that's a sales point not being advertised at all.
Thank you for the ideo Dave. Can you describe how to understand the model / type numbers of Lenovo Laptops, please? I cannot understand the differene between i.e. 20U7001WTX04 vs 20u5001wtx11
Nice presentation 👏 2 questions please : 1) what’s the difference between L14 and E14 models ? 2) I plan to buy the i7, 16Gb L14 or E14 Thinkpad. Do 14 inch laptops overheat with an i7 CPU ?
I don't know how come in your L15 port for RJ45 is given. becaue just i bougt today and found no where RJ45??? I am thinking to return it, but dont know if they accept the reurn or not, because of this missing of RJ45 ??
8:00 Really a brilliant new accessory, wonder why Lenovo is not marketing it more, for everyone who is crying about removal of hot-swappable 6-cell 65whr battery slot from the T490 and T14 (2020) series.
Because having to deal with a power bank and cable that dangles off the laptop is a lot more clunky than just having an extra battery pack that can be swapped in 2 seconds.
Does the L13 constantly pop up lenovo updates? I have a t570 and the lenovo update literally pops up every single day i use the machine which can be really annoying
Hi Dave! Nice video! Do you think you could compare the T14 and the L14 with respect to materials used, touch feeling and display? Would help a lot in deciding whether the T14 is work the extra :-)
The T series definitely has a feel of higher quality than the L series the materials used have a somewhat softer feel to them and the unit itself is also thinner than the L series so those two things combined to give you a definite perception of higher quality with the T series when you just pick it up. With regards to displays the L series will only go up to a 1920 x 1080 (FHD) display the T series will go up to a 3840 x 2160 display. So if you’re wanting a laptop with a resolution higher than FHD you would definitely want to look at the TV series the T series also offers thunderbolt whereas the L series is limited to USBC.
Hmmm, Thunderbolt may be bound to the Intel platform: www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-ThinkPad-T14-T14s-X13-AMD-Ryzen-4000-versions-do-not-feature-Thunderbolt-after-all.460707.0.html
@@quavolaz6826 u should have chosen the fhd screen,mine has an i5 11th gen 16gb ram 1920x1080 touch screen and a non backlit keyboard which kinda sucks
I had a L15, I never care about fingerprints but it was so crazy I ended up taking it back. You basically need to wash your hands before touching it otherwise it ends up looking 5 years old in 24hrs. Overall it felt fairly flimsy and their tdp is very limited and underpowered for such a large and thick laptop case giving good performance but it could have been better Also I don't care for audio on laptops but omg this must be the weakest sounding speaker I've ever heard on a laptop..unless it's whisper quiet in the room you can't hear music playing Mine had a ryzen 5850u pro with 32gb of ram so it was plenty powerful
Of course. In fact lenovo is one of the best brands to buy to install linux on as it has a LOT of driver support available for the components in them. Lenovo use to ship certain laptops with fedora preinstalled on them.
Hi, thank you for video. I need an advice, do you prefer to buy L14 or T14, there is lots of price gap almost %20. Hovever L14 can upgrade 64gb but T14 only have better display. Which one
Important detail: L13 has only soldered RAM and no slot to upgrade, with what you buy it is what it dies with, while L14 has 2 RAM slots and can get up to 64GB.
Very good call out. L13 & L13 Yoga have soldered RAM. L14 and L15 have 2 DIMM slots.
Being a current L480 user, really like the new Poly-carbonate body upgrade and Aluminium option, ABS plastic on mine has already cracked near the hinge area.
Good to see the slimmer bezel and privacy shutter, really miss that on my L480, wish I could retrofit it somehow (till then sticking to my trusty electrical tape).
Overall L series is the best balance between price, build and performance.
you could replace the l480 display B-cover with the L490 one for the privacy shutter.. they're the same dimensions. How long after did the ABS plastic crack after you started using it?
@@Jingyuanonchrismas Thanks for the tip, I was not aware the display bezel cover from L490 is a direct fit for the L480.
Also, the ABS plastic has cracked on the Keyboard base cover, starts just above the "ESC" key and goes till the hinge cutout on he left side of the laptop, it occurred after years of daily use
@@kiranm25x
As a L490 user, should I be worried?
@@Jingyuanonchrismas Yes, the hinge becomes tight over a time or usage, if you try to continue force open it all the time, it'll eventually give-in, just keep an eye when it starts to get tighter and you'll have to losen the hinge screws then to avoid the break in frame, which I did not do sadly.
I've been shopping around for a new laptop to replace my long lived Dell laptop. I finally ordered the Lenovo L15 today packed with mad goodness in its specs and I got a huge discount in the ongoing July sales! I'm excited, can't wait to have it!! Thanks for the overview!
@@rrrk-gm1tr I've always preferred intel powered laptops so that's what I'm going for. Still waiting! Customized orders take a while.
In India where we can get L Series laptop model in online apart from Lenovo Official Website?
@Markoi Green I dunno.. just say I've always used intel powered computers and I'd prefer to stick to what I'm used to
@@SriKanth-zp5im you wanna order from Lenovo website. You get discounts and points that you can apply to other purchases. I think all customized orders get delivered from China, mine did. So I beleive it doesnt matter where you are located at.
@@saintbridges Thank you Michael for info
And so I learned there are even more current models in the L series.
This is a genuine upgrade and not just a new iteration with a higher number :) At least compared to the L560 which i am replacing.
thanks! got an L14 Gen1 Intel since it doesn't have soldered RAM
I owned a L series the plastic build is very strong and stiff no problems in terms of strength.
It’s an Intel or AMD ? Do you face overheating issues ?
@@GeorgeAndrianopoulosgandrian Intel. Which generation of L you talking about?
Great Overview! Can you also maybe do a overview / review of the Thinkpad P14s ? I`m soon a engineering student and like to know if this is a good option for that.
Lose the suntan lotion before you start handling electronic items, especially those with a flat black finish.
Thanks for your review(s) Dave. I needed to return my previous T590 due to coil whine, but other than that, it was a great laptop. Did you experience any coil whine with the L series? Thanks!
We got a shipment of L14 AMD laptops. Not bad, images well. The only stink about it is the M.2 upgradability . It uses a 2242 sized SSD. Not sure if a different main board is used for the claimed L14 with a 2280 drive or just uses a different heat pipe to accommodate the longer m.2 card. The ones we have will NOT fit a 2280 NVMe
how about 16:10 in the future?
I prefer ABS top cover just like in my old L460. It was nice to touch and looked better when full body is the same material. Polycarbonate is a very average feeling.
Very nice overview of the new models. Thanks a lot! A question on the difference between L and T series: In terms of keyboard and trackpad are there any difference between these and say the T490? And if I was to put a L14 next to an T490 both with FHD displays (standard 250 nits) are the screens equal or does the T series still have the edge?
I found the L14 keyboard and trackpad to be ThinkPad nameworthy. They were very good and key travel was excellent. Keep in mind backlit keyboard is going to be std on more T series configs and optional on fewer of the L configs. If you are only considering FHD screen w/250 nits I'd call it even between the L14 and T490. T series does have a more premium feel to the materials and it offers Thunderbolt vs. USB-C on the L. Memory is all soldered on the L series so you cannot expand later. T490 does have soldered memory but offers 1 DIMM slot for expansion. Right now there is GREAT deal on Lenovo.com for a T490 - i5/8/256/FHD/backlit - $799 !! Part number 20N2S3DQ00
Dave Lewis excellent input. Thanks a lot. It quite hard to find specifics listing the difference between the different series on the lenovo webpage. 😊
I'm in Denmark so the T490 offer isn't available here. But will properly go for an L series with the new Ryzen processors when the official release.
@@davelewis7855 The Lenovo ThinkPad L15 has Memory and RAM slots available for upgradability. Are the other lower L14 or L13 different?
should design additional USB port and SSD/HDD slot for L15
nice video. i'm confused by Lenovo's distinction of "anti glare, anti reflective and anti smudge". what would these laptops display be classified as?
Does the L15 have support for an docking station? Can't find information about it, and I really think that's a sales point not being advertised at all.
Thank you for the ideo Dave. Can you describe how to understand the model / type numbers of Lenovo Laptops, please? I cannot understand the differene between i.e. 20U7001WTX04 vs 20u5001wtx11
I think L13 is the best laptop
It's a shame the ram is now soldered in on the 13" L series, it was upgradable on the L380 and L390
Yeah, love my L380.
Nice presentation 👏
2 questions please :
1) what’s the difference between L14 and E14 models ?
2) I plan to buy the i7, 16Gb L14 or E14 Thinkpad. Do 14 inch laptops overheat with an i7 CPU ?
e series is even cheaper, it has worse port options.
I don't know how come in your L15 port for RJ45 is given. becaue just i bougt today and found no where RJ45??? I am thinking to return it, but dont know if they accept the reurn or not, because of this missing of RJ45 ??
need that thnks for the informations from Morocco good luck 🙏🏻
8:00 Really a brilliant new accessory, wonder why Lenovo is not marketing it more, for everyone who is crying about removal of hot-swappable 6-cell 65whr battery slot from the T490 and T14 (2020) series.
Because having to deal with a power bank and cable that dangles off the laptop is a lot more clunky than just having an extra battery pack that can be swapped in 2 seconds.
Nice review!
Is it possible to change the battery? Either by myself of by a repair shop?
Does the L13 constantly pop up lenovo updates? I have a t570 and the lenovo update literally pops up every single day i use the machine which can be really annoying
very helpful video. thanks..
Hi Dave! Nice video! Do you think you could compare the T14 and the L14 with respect to materials used, touch feeling and display? Would help a lot in deciding whether the T14 is work the extra :-)
The T series definitely has a feel of higher quality than the L series the materials used have a somewhat softer feel to them and the unit itself is also thinner than the L series so those two things combined to give you a definite perception of higher quality with the T series when you just pick it up.
With regards to displays the L series will only go up to a 1920 x 1080 (FHD) display the T series will go up to a 3840 x 2160 display. So if you’re wanting a laptop with a resolution higher than FHD you would definitely want to look at the TV series the T series also offers thunderbolt whereas the L series is limited to USBC.
@@davelewis7855 Thanks Dave! The Thunderbolt on the T is a valuable info.
Hmmm, Thunderbolt may be bound to the Intel platform: www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-ThinkPad-T14-T14s-X13-AMD-Ryzen-4000-versions-do-not-feature-Thunderbolt-after-all.460707.0.html
Strange, I don't see any Ryzen options for the 15" anywhere on the Canadian Lenovo website.
Check in 2 weeks. Some configurations are later release.
How can i upload photos on me E15 with a digital cam?
Battery life of L15?
I just ordered a l13 with the i3 11th gen. I really hope I made the right choice
Is it great?
@@hakimieahmad6734 well it’s okay. There’s no backlit keyboard which is annoying and the screen is bad. Oh I almost forgot. It’s super loud
@@quavolaz6826 u should have chosen the fhd screen,mine has an i5 11th gen 16gb ram 1920x1080 touch screen and a non backlit keyboard which kinda sucks
@@TurnupCannon419 I chose everything standard since I rarely use it
Is there a stylus that will work for the 15?
I have thinkpad l13 gen 2
I had a L15, I never care about fingerprints but it was so crazy I ended up taking it back. You basically need to wash your hands before touching it otherwise it ends up looking 5 years old in 24hrs. Overall it felt fairly flimsy and their tdp is very limited and underpowered for such a large and thick laptop case giving good performance but it could have been better
Also I don't care for audio on laptops but omg this must be the weakest sounding speaker I've ever heard on a laptop..unless it's whisper quiet in the room you can't hear music playing
Mine had a ryzen 5850u pro with 32gb of ram so it was plenty powerful
You don't use a laptop as a loudspeaker, just get a Sony speaker and connect it if you want good sound
@@azev1160 inknow that but this is truly unusable.
Does the L15 good for gaming?
the ram part on each? total?
Does L15 have the lights keyboard?
What is the pricing scheme for the. New L series? I checked lenovos website and found them to be expensive than macbook pro. That's unusual.
It’s on sale right now for Labor Day!
Do you buy all these? 😭
What is this side mechanical dock thing? Why were those 2 ports close and special?
I belive its a faster USB-C gen 2. port and a space for a Internett cable adapter
Can you load Linux Mint on these? Thanks! Cheers
Of course. In fact lenovo is one of the best brands to buy to install linux on as it has a LOT of driver support available for the components in them. Lenovo use to ship certain laptops with fedora preinstalled on them.
Hi, thank you for video. I need an advice, do you prefer to buy L14 or T14, there is lots of price gap almost %20. Hovever L14 can upgrade 64gb but T14 only have better display. Which one
We can upgrade everything in l14?
Hoping for AMD Ryzen in L14 omg
Why it’s important the design? Talk about specs bro…
Is L13 good for students?
Yes
is this have backlite?
Is not lite is lit and it has
What is paund? Say universal mesurement!
Aluminum lids?? Please no. Aluminum scuffs and scrapes terribly. The rubber coating is part of what makes thinkpads great. Disappointing change.
It's not a change, the L and E series are made with lower quality materials
Can you send me any one laptop for free. I'm poor student wanting to learn programming 🙂
Me too