Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4: A Detailed Review
Lenovo’s ThinkPad T14 is really a business laptop. The classic black slim laptop has been a model for years. The T series is Lenovo's top choice for business, and 14 inches is the most popular screen size. The ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 is the latest version of a slightly thinner version that began, but now the T14 and T14s are almost the same in size and features.
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4: Overview and Specifications
The ThinkPad T14s is a bit thinner than the T14, both are lightweight. They come with Intel or AMD processors. In the UAE, the AMD version is available with in price range of AED 5,990 to AED 6,560 with a Ryzen 5 Pro CPU, 16GB RAM, a 256GB SSD, and Windows 11 Home.
The Intel T14s Gen 4 is selling within price bracket of AED 6,099 to AED 6,750 with a Core i5 processor. Our test unit steps up to a Core i7-1365U with 16GB RAM, a 512GB SSD, Win 11 Pro, and a touch screen.
You can expand memory up to 32GB and storage up to 2TB. Display options include touch, non-touch, privacy-filter, and sharper screens. Our T14s was Deep Black, but you can get Storm Gray.
Lenovo’s ThinkPad T14 has thin bezels around the display. It lacks a face-recognition webcam but has a fingerprint reader for Windows Hello. It's durable and passed military-grade tests for travel hazards.
Ports include Thunderbolt 4/USB-C, USB 3.2 Type-A, audio jack, and more. It also has Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth for wireless connections.
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4: Features and Performance
The webcam on the ThinkPad T14s has a cover you can slide to protect your privacy. It takes clear and colorful pictures with little noise. Microsoft's Windows Camera app has useful features like auto framing, eye contact, and background blur. Lenovo's View app offers more advanced adjustments for lighting and color. It also alerts you if someone is behind you and reminds you to take breaks.
The keyboard on this Lenovo laptop is excellent, with backlit keys and a comfortable typing experience. Some users may not like the placement of the Fn and Ctrl keys, but you can switch them using Lenovo's software. The touchpad and TrackPoint joystick are both responsive.
The speakers produce clear sound, although they're not very loud. The Dolby Access software offers different sound presets and an equalizer. The screen is bright and colorful, with sharp details and wide viewing angles. However, the colors are not as vibrant as OLED displays. It's great for everyday use but not ideal for professional photo or video editing.
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4: 14-Inch Business Laptop Comparison
There are plenty of 14-inch business laptops to choose from. The HP EliteBook 840 G9 is a direct competitor to the T14s. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is more geared towards content creators with a powerful Nvidia GeForce GPU.
We use several tests to evaluate productivity and performance. PCMark 10 simulates real-world tasks, while Cinebench R23 and Geekbench 5.5 Pro test the CPU. HandBrake 1.4 is used to convert videos. PugetBench for Photoshop rates performance in Adobe Photoshop tasks.
The Stealth and EliteBook perform well in CPU tests due to their powerful processors. The ThinkPad T14s handles office tasks and light editing without issues.
For graphics testing, we use 3DMark for gaming simulations and GFXBench 5 for GPU benchmarks. The MSI's discrete GPU outperforms laptops with integrated graphics. While the T14s isn't for gaming, it handles basic games and streaming.
Battery life is tested by playing a video, with the T14s lasting over 17 hours. Screen color and brightness are also measured, with the T14s performing well in brightness but lacking in color reproduction compared to other laptops.
Final Thoughts
In our opinion, the top business laptops are the HP Dragonfly G4 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, with the ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 close behind. You might consider upgrading its screen to OLED for better quality, but even at its discounted price, the T14s is a good choice that will serve you well for years.