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<\/a><\/p>\nThis year for the T14 Gen 2 there are some special features including:<\/p>\n
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- Choice between Black and Storm Grey Aluminum<\/li>\n
- New 11th Gen Intel CPUs with Iris Xe Graphics<\/li>\n
- Nvidia MX450 dGPU<\/li>\n
- WWAN options CAT16 or CAT12<\/li>\n
- Dolby Vision UHD panels<\/li>\n
- Smoother touchpad surface<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 14 inch laptops are tested against\u00a012 military-grade requirements and more than 200 quality checks<\/a> to ensure that they run in extreme conditions. From the Arctic wilderness to desert dust storms, from zero-gravity to spills and drops.<\/p>\n
Options are available at order, but the following were included in the ThinkPad that I received for review:<\/p>\n
Color<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
Storm Gray (aluminum top) which is a dark gray graphite color<\/p>\n
Dimensions<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
(W X D X H) 329x227x17.9mm\/12.9×8.9×0.70in<\/p>\n
Operating system<\/u><\/strong>:<\/p>\n
Windows 10 Pro v. 20H2 (build 19042.867)<\/p>\n
Windows Note: <\/u><\/strong>When I do reviews I manually clone the system to my most recent daily driver so I can compare performance. I have been a person who preferred to operate Windows with a local account so I could handle updates, etc. manually. However this time, as I was short on time between meetings and Easter Week, I opted to allow Windows to use the cloud to enable a few features available with a log-in to my Microsoft account. To be honest, I was very impressed. Apps, including my printer, installed smoothly. As soon as I turned the printer on, there it was on the new T14. I was prepared as usual with all my backups and removeable media for installations, but I did not need any of it except for my graphics application and one security app. Even with that, once I installed the initial setups via online or DVD, all my tools, settings and personal resources were there \u2013 as if by magic. I am now convinced that the cloud is the way to go when setting up a new computer.<\/p>\n
Drive:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
1022.87 Gigabytes Usable HD Capacity<\/p>\n
954.50 Gigabyte HD Free Space<\/p>\n
Processor<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
11th Generation Intel Core i7 vPro Processor<\/p>\n
Memory Modules<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
32472 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory<\/p>\n
2 Slots of 16384 MB<\/p>\n
Storage<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
1 TB PCIe SSD<\/p>\n
Display<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
14\u201d FHD IPS PrivacyGuard On-Cell Touch (500nit)<\/p>\n
Quite a bit of my hours are spent creating designs for a watch face business. My graphics application performed well by displaying clear colors. There was no lag as I worked on multi-layered multiple images at the same time.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nKeyboard <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
This T14 includes the Lenovo\u2019s classic spill resistant ThinkPad design with trackpad and red TrackPoint as well as a LED backlit keyboard with UC functions for F9\u2013F11. Key travel is smooth and quiet.<\/p>\n
Camera<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
HD IR hybrid camera with webcam privacy shutter2<\/p>\n
Ports and <\/u><\/strong>Slots<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
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- USB-C Thunderbolt™ 4 (power delivery)<\/li>\n
- USB-C Thunderbolt™ 4<\/li>\n
- Side docking connector<\/li>\n
- USB-A 3.2 Gen 1<\/li>\n
- HDMI 2.0<\/li>\n
- Headphone \/ mic combo<\/li>\n
- MicroSD card reader<\/li>\n
- Optional Smart card reader<\/li>\n
- USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (always on)<\/li>\n
- RJ45<\/li>\n
- Kensington lock slot<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Docking Option<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
Existing mechanical side docking stations are sold separately: Thunderbolt™ dock \/USB 3.0 cable dock\/ USB-C cable dock\/ Side mechanical dock<\/p>\n
After updating firmware on my two-year-old Pro 40 AH Side Dock, it worked beautifully with the T14 Gen 2 .<\/p>\n
Battery<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
Up to 10.7 hours , 50Whr battery (MM18)<\/p>\n
AC Adapter<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
The T14 uses a Type-C 65W that supports RapidCharge.<\/p>\n
When I saw this (refer to photo above) my reaction was how \u201ccute\u201d it is compared with older AC adapters.<\/p>\n
Audio\/Microphone<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
Dolby Audio Speaker System<\/p>\n
\u00a02x User-facing Microphones<\/p>\n
Privacy and Security<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
Match on Chip Touch Fingerprint Reader<\/p>\n
RFID and FIPS Fingerprint Reader2<\/p>\n
dTPM 2.0 chip<\/p>\n
Web camera privacy shutter<\/p>\n
ThinkPad PrivacyGuard with On-Cell Touch2<\/p>\n
Kensington™ lock slot<\/p>\n
Weight:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
When it comes to mobility weight is always a factor. ThinkPad T14 weight starts at 1.47kg\/3.23lbs. I did not weigh the unit that I received.<\/p>\n
Observations and Conclusion:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
So far I am enjoying the T14 Gen 2. When I am not writing reviews and helping on Lenovo Forums I spend my work time doing graphic design for a watch face business. The T14 works well with multiple images open online and offline at the same time. Something that I noted on the newer Lenovo\u00a0 ThinkPads is that there is a red plastic cord holder on the AC adapter cord. I love this because I never remove it by accident, thinking it is my external mouse cord that I\u2019ve used for design work when it is time to do a firmware or BIOS update.<\/p>\n
Speaking of BIOS updates, I was pleased to see that Lenovo Commercial Vantage arrived pre-installed. I have always preferred that version. In fact as soon as soon as I powered on, Vantage alerted me of a BIOS update that I did as soon as I finished setting up Windows.<\/p>\n
Something else that I noticed is that in a cold environment the aluminum cover becomes quite cold, unlike my black ThinkPads with different coverings. This happened when the T14 was sittings on a desk near a window.\u00a0 It might be something to consider if ordering a T14 that will be under an AC vent, next to a window, or will be on a worksite outdoors.<\/p>\n
Bugbatter<\/p>\n
Member, Lenovo Advocates<\/p>\n
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A ThinkPad T14 Gen2 arrived at my home a week ago. As a member of Lenovo Advocates, every so often I receive units to review. ThinkPads are always a favorite with business professionals because of their sleek design, power, mobility, … Continue reading