Lenovo · 2024
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (AMD)
AMD
The lowest-friction mainstream Linux pick here: the AMD webcam avoids the Intel IPU6 trap, leaving only a Wi-Fi iwd line and an s2idle kernel param on some units.
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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 8/10
- Display 6/10
- Build 8/10
- Keyboard 9/10
- Speed 7/10
- Value 7/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Linux runs out of the box
- Bright 400-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- RAM upgradeable to 96 GB
- Long 10h real-world battery
Linux
Excellent · Best on ubuntu LTS. Confidence: high · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Fedora Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : needs tweak
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : works
- Webcam : works
- Audio : needs tweak
- Suspend : needs tweak
AMD model uses a normal UVC webcam so it dodges the Intel IPU6 mess. Speakers sound flat without an EasyEffects profile, and s2idle drain on some units needs acpi.ec_no_wakeup=1.
ArchWiki: ThinkPad T14 (AMD) Gen 5 → - Ubuntu LTS Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : needs tweak
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : works
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
Qualcomm Wi-Fi 7 needs one iwd config line. s2idle only, no S3.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U |
|---|---|
| GPU | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB, upgradeable to 96 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 14" 1920x1200 @ 60Hz, 400 nitsbright enough for sunlight |
| Weight | 1.36 kglight for daily carry |
| Battery | 75 Wh, around 10 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (AMD) work with Linux?
- Yes, on a clean install it works with no tweaking (verified on Fedora, Ubuntu LTS). AMD model uses a normal UVC webcam so it dodges the Intel IPU6 mess.
- What does the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (AMD) cost?
- RRP is about 1499 USD (1699 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- Is the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (AMD) good for programming?
- For programming we score it 7/10 on value and 7/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (AMD)?
- 1.36 kg (3.00 lb). That's light enough for daily commuting.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 75 Wh pack, around 10 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 8/10.
- 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 T14 Gen 5 (AMD)?
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from € 1.699 $1,499 RRP
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