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For one thing, it houses a good selection of ports, including an HDMI 2.1 input and two Thunderbolt 4 ports, supporting power delivery and DisplayPort. Those last two inputs allow you to send a video signal to an external monitor and charge the device at the same time.
However, I found the display a little disappointing. It outputs at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 pixels with the glass covered in an anti-glare coating, ensuring visibility under bright conditions. It is also Eyesafe certified, meaning the display emits low blue light to protect your eyes from strain. While this is all great, given its price point, I would’ve liked a 2K display instead.
I also want to shout out the 5MP webcam. It supports video calls up to 1440p, enabling sharp, bright images. This laptop ensures you’ll always look your best during those important calls. Your voice will be heard loud and clear thanks to a combination of Dolby Voice and the dual-array mics. To be better hear your audience, the speaker system supports Dolby Atmos for crisp sound.
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As great as the external hardware may be, the real star of the show here is what’s inside the ThinkPad T14s. My review unit came with the Ryzen AI 7 Pro 360 processor, an AMD Radeon 880M graphics card, and 32GB of RAM. That new Ryzen chipset has made this model one of the best-performing Lenovo laptops I’ve tested.
The one area where the benchmarking faltered is digital content creation, receiving its lowest scores in video editing, which isn’t surprising. Due to the integrated GPU and subpar display, this computer isn’t really meant for content creators. But for businesspeople, it’s the perfect companion. Battery life was solid, although nothing mindblowing. On average, the computer ran for about 12 hours straight under the Best Power Efficiency mode. Under Best Performance, the number dropped down to 7.5 hours.
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These are still solid run times. Users can enjoy multiday longevity, but the device isn’t as energy efficient as other laptops housing a Qualcomm Snapdragon X chipset. The AMD processor may be too power-hungry to offer the same experience. Fortunately, the battery recharges quickly. A one-hour charge restored the battery to about 70%.
You can also configure this machine with higher-end components, including a 1TB SSD, but that will bring the price up to around $1,600. If you prefer something cheaper with a solid chipset, Lenovo is selling the ThinkPad T14s with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chipset, starting at $1,181
Source : ZDNet