Lenovo · 2021 · end of life
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2
Intel
The Tiger Lake T14 with Iris Xe graphics and a 367 nit panel, around 350 dollars refurbished.
from $350 last seen 2026-05-22
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- Best for programming office and web work study
- Linux: out of box
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on keyboard, with no category below average.
- Battery 7/10
- Display 6/10
- Build 7/10
- Keyboard 9/10
- Speed 6/10
- Value 8/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Linux runs out of the box
Watch for
- Discontinued, sold from remaining stock
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 : needs tweak
Ubuntu certified on the Gen 2 platform. 04 GA kernels lag on the GPU.
Ubuntu certified: ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (Intel) →Show full report
ll supported from kernel 5.13 onward, older 20.04 GA kernels lag on the GPU. Webcam is a plain UVC unit. The fingerprint reader pairs with fprintd after a fwupd firmware push. This generation moved to s2idle, so standby drain on the 50 Wh pack is real where the Gen 1 still had S3.
- Fedora Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : needs tweak
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
Fedora picks up the Intel AX210 Wi-Fi 6E without extra drivers. Same s2idle standby caveat.
Notebookcheck: ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 review →Show full report
Iris Xe is the real step up over the Gen 1 UHD 620 for video and light GPU work. 8 GB is soldered with one SO-DIMM slot to 48 GB. The 367 nit measured panel is brighter than the older T490 and T14 Gen 1.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core i5-1135G7 / i7-1165G7 (Tiger Lake) |
|---|---|
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB (one free slot to add more) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 14" 1920x1080 @ 60Hz, 367 nitsfine indoors, dim in direct sun |
| Weight | 1.48 kglight for daily carry |
| Battery | 50 Wh, around 9 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (Intel) work with Linux?
- Yes, on a clean install it works with no tweaking (verified on Ubuntu LTS, Fedora). Ubuntu certified on the Gen 2 platform.
- What does the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (Intel) cost?
- Last seen around 350 USD (2026-05-22). It is discontinued, so prices vary with remaining stock.
- Is the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (Intel) good for programming?
- For programming we score it 8/10 on value and 6/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (Intel)?
- 1.48 kg (3.26 lb). That's manageable for occasional travel.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 50 Wh pack, around 9 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 7/10.
- 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 2 (Intel) is discontinued
The price below is the last we saw, kept for reference. See the current alternatives further down.
from $350 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.
