Good review. If I can give you one piece of advice then it's to throw in another stick of RAM so that it runs in dual channel mode. It will give you a small speed boost.
I can confirm this review. I'm coding in C# on a T14, mostly hooked up to USB-C docking station with 2 addtional screens (yeah, you don't need a thunderbolt port for that). It's pretty quiet, though it blows pretty hot air out of the side (I prefer that to Dell Precission, which sound like a vacuum cleaner and you can't really feel any airflow anywhere). The keyboard is just amazing, touchpad is meh (if you ever used a MacBook before, the touchpad is a nogo, sadly). I chose this one moslty because of IO - plenty of ports, including Ethernet. Sometimes I go to a client site and when I need access to their network, instead of usual funny business with WiFi certificates, I just plug in a cable and it's ready to go. The processor is plenty fast, last for hours and hours, the only real downside is the touchpad. You can get used to it to the point where it is a no-issue, but then you get on something like Dell XPS or MacBook and you are suddenly aware of the difference.
Same on the Macbook Pro point, I was going to get the Macbook Air M1 maxed out on specs but the price point just wasn't there, not being able to personally upgrade that device myself is really the main reason I didn't get it. Just purchased a Lenovo T14 AMD Ryzen 7 with 16GB soldered RAM, their smallest SSD hard drive, and the low-power 400 nit screen for $1K on Black Friday. Purchased SEPARATELY a 32GB SODIMM 3200Mhz LPDDR4 Crucial Ram Chip (Machine has 48GB DDR4 3200Mhz total now, 16GB Soldered, 32GB SODIMM) and a SEPARATE 1TB SSD Samsung drive totaling $280 from Amazon for Black Friday. So Basically, I fully maxed the Specs on this machine for around $1,300. This machine is a beast and will last me for years, unbelievably great price on it.
@@ebloulou4203 nothing is flimsy on this laptop especially the keyboard, that is as good as it gets in terms of keyboard, glad Lenovo finally fixed the screens previous models had horrible screens dim and low color accuracy
Great review man, I'm pretty much about to do the same thing as you. Older (pre Ryzen boom) thinkpad, to gaming laptop with horrifically loud fans, to T14.
Thanks for the review. Currently, the T14 AMD 4750U is on top of my list for my next laptop. Just haven't pulled the trigger on it. You mentioned that you're running solely on the soldered 16gb memory and will probably upgrade in a year. Why not upgrade now? It looks like you can get a 16gb DDR4 3200Mhz SODIMM for around $60 and then you would be running in dual-channel mode and would probably get a nice boost in performance (Just my 2cents).
Im in the same boat kinda. I bought the g14 from best buy and returned (it wouldn't turn back on after sleep mode and had to hard reset every time). but now looking at lenovo esp this model, except now they have long delivery times for the customized ones lol Thanks for review 👌
As I watched this, T14 is still in my lenovo shopping cart. The model on cyber Monday offer has everything I need except a 256gb hard disk, which is too small IMO. Still contemplating if I should hit the check out button. Only if it comes with 512, hmmm....
Hey, just bought mine today, I think I messed up because in my opinion maybe the T14s maybe is more worth, what’s your opinion? And another question, how much longs the battery? I haven’t finished the vid yet so idk if you say it. Keep it going man!
I went with the T14 because of the upgradeable RAM and the availability of the ryzen processor i wanted. I think the T14S is smaller though. Battery is solid, using it mostly plugged in, but lasts several hours. Still new so I know it wont be as good over time but I've been happy with lenovo batteries in the past.
I also went with the T14 because it has better cooling (2 fan exhausts instead of 1 on the T14s), the user upgradable ram slot (which I already upgraded with a 2nd 16gb ram stick), better audio (top firing speakers instead of bottom firing), and cheaper....... the T14 is plenty compact - waaaay thinner than my work Thinkpad a few years ago.
The T14 is better for a few reasons. Better cooling RAM upgrades Better audio Cheaper AAND an overlooked one. The T14 keyboard is not molded into the frame. So if you spill something on it and ruin the keyboard or it breaks somehow, you simply pick up a 30 or 40 dollar replacement and slot it in. Where as on the T14s you have to remove a ton of stuff to get to the keyboard. IMO the T14s is not worth it compared to the T14, especially for the price
@@PaulMillerd yeah, getting my T14 in december, I think it is a lot better because it’s more upgradable and also have better cooling which is crucial for me, I also prefer bigger laptops than the thin ones. Also I checked out and battery perfom great in both laptops so T14 is a lot better in my opinion and also is more cheaper than the T14s. Excited for my new Thinkpad to come! A great machine with a good price if you know how to buy. 🔥 Also I had a 16inch Macbook like you but I didn’t like it and returned it because the cooling system and the benchmark was not that good for the high price of that laptop.
The 4750U should still a lot faster in multicore compares to M1. M1 do has faster single cores. Depends which kind of workload, both should deliver fantastic jobs.
i bought this in the i7 intel version 16gb + 16gb ram, 1tb ssd, 4k 500 nits display all for 800 AUD, not sure why anyone would spend twice that much on a mac with no ports, no upgradability option and crap keyboard i would argue the 4k display i got would rival that of a macbook only thing lacking is discrete graphics
What type of battery life are you getting on this? I'm planning on getting this for medical school (ppt heavy) and I do some video/photo as an amateur (5% use case). Still curious about the battery life regardless of workload
Thinkpad: Amazing keyboard Amazing port selection MacBook: Nice screen Shit port selection Terrible cooling Choice is a no brainer to me. Thinkpads are better in almost every way
You forgot something about Lenovo/ Windows, terrible displays on AMD machines, atrocious customer service of Lenovo, poor driver support, broken trackpad right of the box. Replaced two Lenovo machines and got my refund all within the remorse period.
I am so eager to buy this laptop and waiting now for its availability in my country; however, I am so sensitive to the issue of overheat. Could you please let me know about your experience with the temperature of this amazing laptop? Thanks in advance
How is the output quality of the IR webcam? I found the image/video quality of the webcam is poor even compared to Inspiron, needless to say EliteBook.
@@PaulMillerd Mine is IR type, hence I mentioned IR. I am not sure whether only the IR type is having such issue. My comparison with non IR webcam on X395 and 840 G6, this T14 webcam output quality looks interior.
Depends on whether you go with the 300 or 400 nit screen variation... The 400 one has 72% ntsc and 100%srgb. I believe the were 2 400 nit options, one with privacy guard and one with low power display. Therefore the 300 nit one has a touchscreen.
Hello! i bought this one for 16 000 SEK (swedish crowns) which is about 2000 dollars, that was the cheapest one i could find, very expensive.. Its the exact same as urs. However, i am planning to own this computer for a very long time, they last pretty long right? heard it from websites etc. Do u think its worth it? Also i dont want any other computer besides thinkpad. How is your device holding up?😊
hasn't gotten too hot for me even encoding video, audio & other random stuff all at the same time. I usually do use a laptop stand however, so that may help
@@chuboasshippo2181 second ram slot you will never be able to find same latency and same memory. If you ask me 16 GB intern memory is more plus then minus. Battery and display are far more important but that is just mine humble opinion ;)
@@popokatapetl6995 I just pulled trigger on a T14s with the Ryzen 7. Now I'm reading everywhere that it has heating issues and that the T14 is a better choice because it has a dual heatpipe as opposed to a single heatpipe. I thought the same as you but now im seriously wondering if I should have gotten the T14 instead...
Watching this in 2x speed makes it sound normal xd
ive been on 0.5x speed my whole life trying to catch up
@@PaulMillerd you did great buddy
We are at the same speed.... So don't worry about it there are many like us 😊
@@vikasgupta7126 better to be able to speed me up than have to slow me down.
He says he does online courses. Talking slowly really helps when covering dense, complicated material. It could be a habit
This actually sounds completely normal at 1.25x!
1.5 is the sweet spot.
Great video boss, you deserve more views
haha thanks man!
Good review. If I can give you one piece of advice then it's to throw in another stick of RAM so that it runs in dual channel mode. It will give you a small speed boost.
thanks! definitely adding it as soon as i get around to ordering it
I can confirm this review. I'm coding in C# on a T14, mostly hooked up to USB-C docking station with 2 addtional screens (yeah, you don't need a thunderbolt port for that). It's pretty quiet, though it blows pretty hot air out of the side (I prefer that to Dell Precission, which sound like a vacuum cleaner and you can't really feel any airflow anywhere). The keyboard is just amazing, touchpad is meh (if you ever used a MacBook before, the touchpad is a nogo, sadly).
I chose this one moslty because of IO - plenty of ports, including Ethernet. Sometimes I go to a client site and when I need access to their network, instead of usual funny business with WiFi certificates, I just plug in a cable and it's ready to go.
The processor is plenty fast, last for hours and hours, the only real downside is the touchpad. You can get used to it to the point where it is a no-issue, but then you get on something like Dell XPS or MacBook and you are suddenly aware of the difference.
Same on the Macbook Pro point, I was going to get the Macbook Air M1 maxed out on specs but the price point just wasn't there, not being able to personally upgrade that device myself is really the main reason I didn't get it.
Just purchased a Lenovo T14 AMD Ryzen 7 with 16GB soldered RAM, their smallest SSD hard drive, and the low-power 400 nit screen for $1K on Black Friday. Purchased SEPARATELY a 32GB SODIMM 3200Mhz LPDDR4 Crucial Ram Chip (Machine has 48GB DDR4 3200Mhz total now, 16GB Soldered, 32GB SODIMM) and a SEPARATE 1TB SSD Samsung drive totaling $280 from Amazon for Black Friday.
So Basically, I fully maxed the Specs on this machine for around $1,300.
This machine is a beast and will last me for years, unbelievably great price on it.
damn GOOD DEAL!
hows the keyboard is it flimsy ?
@@ebloulou4203 nothing is flimsy on this laptop especially the keyboard, that is as good as it gets in terms of keyboard, glad Lenovo finally fixed the screens previous models had horrible screens dim and low color accuracy
Thanks for the review, Paul!
Very unique review! thanks alot for sharing your viewpoint
Great review man, I'm pretty much about to do the same thing as you. Older (pre Ryzen boom) thinkpad, to gaming laptop with horrifically loud fans, to T14.
Yeah it’s still kickin too! I added some ram which was a nice upgrade too
This made me realize how fast i talk
id definitely recommend adding ram regardless since benefits dual channel on ram, computer would operate much better
Thanks for the review. Currently, the T14 AMD 4750U is on top of my list for my next laptop. Just haven't pulled the trigger on it. You mentioned that you're running solely on the soldered 16gb memory and will probably upgrade in a year. Why not upgrade now? It looks like you can get a 16gb DDR4 3200Mhz SODIMM for around $60 and then you would be running in dual-channel mode and would probably get a nice boost in performance (Just my 2cents).
its a good nudge. just have been too lazy to do it!
@EVOL what does that mean!? :-)
@EVOL ooooh sorry didnt read the above context. will upgrade and report back!
Great review
One question,
What display was the G14 you tested a FHD or QHD one, did u like the display, its nits, brightness, response time?
Not a video editor but I had similar reasons to ditch Apple. With recent machines they aren't really "Pro" anymore.
Thanks, Paul.
I'm in the same boat, friend. I cannot find reviews for the E series.
Im in the same boat kinda. I bought the g14 from best buy and returned (it wouldn't turn back on after sleep mode and had to hard reset every time). but now looking at lenovo esp this model, except now they have long delivery times for the customized ones lol Thanks for review 👌
Super nice review
Great first review! Wishing you good luck! Does it weigh 4lbs tho? I thought about 1.46 kilos or 3.2 lbs
1.46 kilos or 3.2 lbs
@@rashedsayem so it isn't 4lbs right?
Very helpful, thank you.
You should work a little on your color correction. You deserve a lot more subs.
Ha yea. I am learning. Oops!
Can I do photoshop and light video editing on this?
How hot does it get?
As I watched this, T14 is still in my lenovo shopping cart. The model on cyber Monday offer has everything I need except a 256gb hard disk, which is too small IMO. Still contemplating if I should hit the check out button. Only if it comes with 512, hmmm....
Dude just buy m.2 memory on amazon to install. It's dead easy and way cheaper
can i use vmware workstation with this amd ryzen 7 processor ? for my it labs to run virtual machines ?
Should definitely work. It has enough power, at least if you add another 16gb 3200, and the cpu has virtualization support.
Hey, just bought mine today, I think I messed up because in my opinion maybe the T14s maybe is more worth, what’s your opinion? And another question, how much longs the battery? I haven’t finished the vid yet so idk if you say it. Keep it going man!
I went with the T14 because of the upgradeable RAM and the availability of the ryzen processor i wanted. I think the T14S is smaller though. Battery is solid, using it mostly plugged in, but lasts several hours. Still new so I know it wont be as good over time but I've been happy with lenovo batteries in the past.
let me know how you like the t14s
I also went with the T14 because it has better cooling (2 fan exhausts instead of 1 on the T14s), the user upgradable ram slot (which I already upgraded with a 2nd 16gb ram stick), better audio (top firing speakers instead of bottom firing), and cheaper....... the T14 is plenty compact - waaaay thinner than my work Thinkpad a few years ago.
The T14 is better for a few reasons.
Better cooling
RAM upgrades
Better audio
Cheaper
AAND an overlooked one. The T14 keyboard is not molded into the frame. So if you spill something on it and ruin the keyboard or it breaks somehow, you simply pick up a 30 or 40 dollar replacement and slot it in. Where as on the T14s you have to remove a ton of stuff to get to the keyboard.
IMO the T14s is not worth it compared to the T14, especially for the price
@@PaulMillerd yeah, getting my T14 in december, I think it is a lot better because it’s more upgradable and also have better cooling which is crucial for me, I also prefer bigger laptops than the thin ones. Also I checked out and battery perfom great in both laptops so T14 is a lot better in my opinion and also is more cheaper than the T14s. Excited for my new Thinkpad to come! A great machine with a good price if you know how to buy. 🔥 Also I had a 16inch Macbook like you but I didn’t like it and returned it because the cooling system and the benchmark was not that good for the high price of that laptop.
how would you compare this to the new MacBook m1 ? and are you still happy with your Lenovo?
The 4750U should still a lot faster in multicore compares to M1. M1 do has faster single cores. Depends which kind of workload, both should deliver fantastic jobs.
The problem with M1s is that if (when) your SSD wears out and eventually dies, you have to change the whole laptop. Same thing with the battery
Are you from Saskatchewan?
i bought this in the i7 intel version 16gb + 16gb ram, 1tb ssd, 4k 500 nits display all for 800 AUD, not sure why anyone would spend twice that much on a mac with no ports, no upgradability option and crap keyboard
i would argue the 4k display i got would rival that of a macbook
only thing lacking is discrete graphics
What type of battery life are you getting on this? I'm planning on getting this for medical school (ppt heavy) and I do some video/photo as an amateur (5% use case). Still curious about the battery life regardless of workload
Ff!
you might look at a 15 inch ideapad there is a model does what you need also ryzen 7 and up to 17 hours battery ( of course up to)
Have you tried Davinci Resolve on your setup?
Thinkpad:
Amazing keyboard
Amazing port selection
MacBook:
Nice screen
Shit port selection
Terrible cooling
Choice is a no brainer to me. Thinkpads are better in almost every way
You forgot something about Lenovo/ Windows, terrible displays on AMD machines, atrocious customer service of Lenovo, poor driver support, broken trackpad right of the box. Replaced two Lenovo machines and got my refund all within the remorse period.
@@DelwinChowhan yeah lenovo trackpads do kind of suck but theyre far better than macbooks. what do you mean poor driver support?
The MacbBook m1 blows this in terms of running temperature
Which screen option did you choose and how did you find it.... esp for color accuracy?
I am so eager to buy this laptop and waiting now for its availability in my country; however, I am so sensitive to the issue of overheat. Could you please let me know about your experience with the temperature of this amazing laptop? Thanks in advance
How is the output quality of the IR webcam? I found the image/video quality of the webcam is poor even compared to Inspiron, needless to say EliteBook.
im not sure how to judge it - it doesnt look great but is IR supposed to look good?
@@PaulMillerd Mine is IR type, hence I mentioned IR. I am not sure whether only the IR type is having such issue. My comparison with non IR webcam on X395 and 840 G6, this T14 webcam output quality looks interior.
Is it a wise opinion to buy now? And could it handle 2.7k / 4k video files editing?
yeah not too sure about the current version!
I'm talking about Gen 1 only😊
If u have a choice between P15, X1 extreme or the P1....which would u choose?
Not sure. Need to look at newer models. Still happy with my t14 though
@@PaulMillerd thank u Paul...😊
doesnt T14 has 45% ntsc (around 65% srgb) screen color coverage ?
Depends on whether you go with the 300 or 400 nit screen variation...
The 400 one has 72% ntsc and 100%srgb.
I believe the were 2 400 nit options, one with privacy guard and one with low power display.
Therefore the 300 nit one has a touchscreen.
Hello! i bought this one for 16 000 SEK (swedish crowns) which is about 2000 dollars, that was the cheapest one i could find, very expensive.. Its the exact same as urs. However, i am planning to own this computer for a very long time, they last pretty long right? heard it from websites etc. Do u think its worth it? Also i dont want any other computer besides thinkpad. How is your device holding up?😊
one year still holding up strong even traveling to many different locations with it
@@PaulMillerd Nice man, glad to hear! So you consider it a worthy deal?😊
@@simonsays9218 not sure havent kept up with latest computers - could be a better option right now. price seems high. i paid $1300USD i think
What about the battery life?
how hot does it get, considering this but I've seen reviews that it can get up to ~130°F which is worrisome.
hasn't gotten too hot for me even encoding video, audio & other random stuff all at the same time. I usually do use a laptop stand however, so that may help
@@PaulMillerd thank you tons!
I only find in i7 10th....
T14 or T480 ?
if u need to a lot of data science and machine learning, you are better of with T14 but linux wise, i am not sure.
Lol
Bigger then T14s and smaller battery no sense at all
T14 has a replaceable keyboard and 1 RAM slot. Probably takes up more internal space
Open ram slot and 1 soldered*
@@chuboasshippo2181 second ram slot you will never be able to find same latency and same memory. If you ask me 16 GB intern memory is more plus then minus. Battery and display are far more important but that is just mine humble opinion ;)
@@popokatapetl6995 I just pulled trigger on a T14s with the Ryzen 7. Now I'm reading everywhere that it has heating issues and that the T14 is a better choice because it has a dual heatpipe as opposed to a single heatpipe. I thought the same as you but now im seriously wondering if I should have gotten the T14 instead...
@@E1ucidate to be honest with you now I am thinking to buy yoga slim 7 4800U with 16 gb, but I am not sure how good quality is it..
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