Uplift your computing productivity with the newest iteration of the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4. This device has AMD's formidable 5000 series of Ryzen Processors, ensuring a tailored computing experience. The versatile memory offerings intelligently work with the CPU processing, resulting in a smoother overall professional experience. Specifically optimized for the task handling of employees, students, and business professionals, the ThinkPad E14 stands out as one of the top choices within this budget range.
Design
The appearance exudes rigidity and professionalism, flourished by the construction that combines metal for the top and ABS plastic for the bottom front. The design includes a high-quality display that presents crisp images that are pleasing to the eye. The metal integration ensures a secure package for the device, making it easily portable from one place to another - aligning with one of the primary purposes intended for this laptop.
Ryzen 5 CPU
The Lenovo E14 features AMD Ryzen 5 5625U, part of the U set of processors from the 5000 series, known for its unmatched price-to-performance ratio. It stands out as a superior choice if you seek an efficient and high-performing processor at this price point. Having 6 cores, 12 threads, and a generous L3 cache of 16 MB, the 5625U operates with a minimal TDP of just 15 watts, optimizing battery life. Initially clocked at 2.3 GHz, it can boost up to a maximum of 4.3 GHz when handling high-density tasks.
The system is also enabled to handle graphical operations with the help of Radeon RX Vega 7 integrated graphics which is capable of clocking up to, 1800 MHz. This capability allows the laptop to adeptly handle tasks such as editing, development, 3D modeling, and even gaming.
Storage and Memory
The CPU is complemented by the onboard soldered DDR4 with a capacity of 8 GB, enhancing the system’s multitasking capabilities. Upon purchase, buyers have the opportunity to upgrade the RAM capacity to their desired amount, up to a maximum of 40 GB, utilizing the dual-channel capabilities according to specific requirements. This flexibility allows for future upgrades as well.
Similarly, the storage is facilitated by the Opal PCIe Gen 4.0x4 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive, providing a storage capacity of 512 GB. Both the memory and storage are upgradable to a maximum of 2 TB, giving users the option to tailor their laptop's capabilities to meet their evolving needs.
Display
Painting a pleasing-to-the-sight picture, the 14-inch screen has Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution, delivering excellent clarity. The IPS technology enhances the display's brilliance by up to 300 nits, providing support for use in both well-lit and dim environments. The anti-glare surfaces offer a matte finish to the screen and cover 45% of the NTSC color space, eliminating concerns for applications that demand precise color accuracy.
Keyboard and Trackpad
The ThinkPad series, in general, houses one of the best keyboards in the business to type on, and this one is no exception. It offers tactile feedback, complemented by the included backlight that enhances the typing experience in darker environments. Located below, is the fully clickable trackpad, which comes enabled with the Windows multi-gesture features.
Other Specs
The portable computer features a Full HD camera mounted on top of the screen, recording at 1080p, equipped with a Physical Privacy Shutter, and dual-array microphones, meeting the requirements for digital conferencing. To deliver an exceptional content consumption experience, it includes a pair of stereo speakers, each with a 2-watt output, supported by Dolby Audio and tuned by Harmon Kardon.
The Wi-Fi card provided is Wi-Fi 6, 11ax 2x2 + BT5.1. Input signals from external devices are accommodated through various ports, including 1x HDMI 1.4b port for display out, 1x headphone/microphone combo jack (3.5mm), 1x USB 2.0 port, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port (Always On), and 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 port supporting data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0, and DisplayPort 1.2. Power management is handled by the integrated 57 Wh battery, which charges using the 65-watt USB Type-C AC Adapter.
