Lenovo · 2020 · end of life
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1
Intel
The Comet Lake successor to the T490, around 280 dollars refurbished with clean Intel Linux support and a selectable S3 sleep in BIOS.
from $280 last seen 2026-05-22
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- Best for office and web work study programming basic everyday use
- Linux: out of box
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on keyboard, weakest on speed.
- Battery 6/10
- Display 5/10
- Build 7/10
- Keyboard 9/10
- Speed 4/10
- Value 8/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Linux runs out of the box
Watch for
- Discontinued, sold from remaining stock
- Dim 250-nit screen, weak in bright light
Linux
Excellent · Best on ubuntu LTS. Confidence: high · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Ubuntu LTS Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : needs tweak
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : works
04. Webcam is a plain UVC unit.
Ubuntu certified: ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (Intel) →Show full report
mature in any current kernel, Ubuntu certified the platform back on 18.04. Webcam is a plain UVC unit. The Synaptics fingerprint reader needs a fwupd firmware push and recent libfprint before it pairs with fprintd. 8 GB is soldered with one SO-DIMM slot for the rest, ceiling 48 GB. Real S3 deep sleep is selectable in BIOS, which is why these stay popular used.
- Fedora Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : needs tweak
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : works
Fedora boots clean and the Intel AX201 Wi-Fi works without extra packages. Same fingerprint fwupd note as Ubuntu.
Notebookcheck: ThinkPad T14 (Intel) review →Show full report
This is the direct successor to the T490 with the same dim 250 nit base panel, pick the 300 or 400 nit FHD option if you can find it on a refurb listing.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core i5-10210U / i7-10510U (Comet Lake) |
|---|---|
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 620 (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB (one free slot to add more) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 14" 1920x1080 @ 60Hz, 250 nitsbest kept indoors |
| Weight | 1.46 kglight for daily carry |
| Battery | 50 Wh, around 7 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (Intel) work with Linux?
- Yes, on a clean install it works with no tweaking (verified on Ubuntu LTS, Fedora). Comet Lake on Intel UHD 620 is mature in any current kernel, Ubuntu certified the platform back on 18.04.
- What does the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (Intel) cost?
- Last seen around 280 USD (2026-05-22). It is discontinued, so prices vary with remaining stock.
- Is the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (Intel) good for office and web work?
- For office and web work we score it 8/10 on value and 4/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (Intel)?
- 1.46 kg (3.22 lb). That's manageable for occasional travel.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 50 Wh pack, around 7 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 6/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is partly soldered with one slot free, so you can add a stick but not replace the base 16 GB. Storage starts at 512 GB on this configuration.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (Intel) is discontinued
The price below is the last we saw, kept for reference. See the current alternatives further down.
from $280 last seen 2026-05-22
Find remaining Lenovo stockAs an Amazon Associate (US, NL, DE, UK programs), qualifying purchases via this link may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Other markets not yet enrolled. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-22.
