Lenovo · 2022
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3
Intel
A 1.49 kg 14-inch business ThinkPad with a SO-DIMM slot to 48 GB and a 400 nit 1200p panel, around 450 dollars refurbished.
from $450 last seen 2026-05-20
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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 8/10
- Keyboard 9/10
- Speed 6/10
- Value 8/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Linux runs out of the box
- Bright 400-nit screen, readable in sunlight
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 : works
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
04 and newer. Fingerprint pairs with fprintd.
Ubuntu certified: ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (Intel) →Show full report
M kernel and well supported on 22.04 and newer. Fingerprint pairs with fprintd. The optional Quectel EM05-G WWAN modem was unsupported at the certification date, skip the WWAN SKU unless you want to chase drivers. RAM is 8 or 16 GB soldered plus one SO-DIMM slot, ceiling 48 GB. Default sleep is s2idle and standby drain shows on the 52 Wh pack.
- Fedora Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : works
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
Fedora picks up the Intel AX210 Wi-Fi and the UVC webcam without extra packages. Same s2idle standby caveat.
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The Alder Lake P-series CPU spins fans more than the older T490, that is the trade for the new performance cores. SO-DIMM upgrade keeps this machine relevant in 2026.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core i7-1260P |
|---|---|
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB (one free slot to add more) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 14" 1920x1200 @ 60Hz, 400 nitsbright enough for sunlight |
| Weight | 1.49 kglight for daily carry |
| Battery | 52 Wh, around 8 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (Intel) work with Linux?
- Yes, on a clean install it works with no tweaking (verified on Ubuntu LTS, Fedora). Ubuntu-certified for 20.04 LTS on the 5.14 OEM kernel and well supported on 22.04 and newer.
- What does the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (Intel) cost?
- Last seen around 450 USD (2026-05-20). It is discontinued, so prices vary with remaining stock.
- Is the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (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 3 (Intel)?
- 1.49 kg (3.28 lb). That's manageable for occasional travel.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 52 Wh pack, around 8 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.
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from $450 last seen 2026-05-20
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