Lenovo · 2024
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 5
AMD
The cheaper, more repairable T14 with two SO-DIMM slots and an all-AMD chip Linux likes.
from € 999 $909 RRP
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- Best for office and web work programming study
- Linux: minor fixes
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on keyboard and build, with no category below average.
- Battery 6/10
- Display 5/10
- Build 7/10
- Keyboard 8/10
- Speed 5/10
- Value 7/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- RAM is user-upgradeable
Linux
Works · Best on ubuntu LTS. Confidence: high · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Ubuntu LTS Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : needs tweak
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : needs tweak
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : works
The 7535U is Rembrandt again, a known-good Linux target. The catch on this one is the Qualcomm Wi-Fi 6E module, which can need a newer kernel and firmware to be stable; swapping in an Intel or MediaTek card is a common fix since the L-series RAM and Wi-Fi are user-serviceable.
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Fingerprint depends on the sensor variant, same ThinkPad caveat as the E14. USB4 here, which the older L-series lacked.
- Fedora Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : needs tweak
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : needs tweak
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : works
Fedora on a recent kernel handles the Qualcomm Wi-Fi better than Ubuntu LTS does out of the box. Otherwise this is a quiet all-AMD machine.
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Two SO-DIMM slots take it to 64 GB.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 7535U |
|---|---|
| GPU | AMD Radeon 660M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB (upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 14" 1920x1200 @ 60Hz, 300 nitsfine indoors, dim in direct sun |
| Weight | 1.42 kglight for daily carry |
| Battery | 57 Wh, around 9 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 (AMD) work with Linux?
- Mostly: it runs after one or two known fixes (checked on Ubuntu LTS, Fedora). The 7535U is Rembrandt again, a known-good Linux target.
- What does the Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 (AMD) cost?
- RRP is about 909 USD (999 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- Is the Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 (AMD) good for office and web work?
- For office and web work we score it 7/10 on value and 5/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 (AMD)?
- 1.42 kg (3.13 lb). That's manageable for occasional travel.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 57 Wh pack, around 9 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 6/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 512 GB on this configuration.
Ready to buy the Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 (AMD)?
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from € 999 $909 RRP
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