Lenovo · 2020 · end of life
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1
Intel
The budget L-series ThinkPad with fully upgradeable dual SO-DIMM RAM, around 220 dollars refurbished.
from $220 last seen 2026-05-22
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- Best for office and web work study basic everyday use programming
- Linux: out of box
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on keyboard, weakest on speed.
- Battery 5/10
- Display 5/10
- Build 6/10
- Keyboard 9/10
- Speed 4/10
- Value 8/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Linux runs out of the box
- RAM is user-upgradeable
Watch for
- Discontinued, sold from remaining stock
- Small 45 Wh battery
Linux
Excellent · Best on ubuntu LTS. Confidence: high · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Ubuntu LTS Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : needs tweak
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : works
Ubuntu certified on the L14 platform. Comet Lake on UHD 620 needs nothing from a modern kernel.
Ubuntu certified: ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 →Show full report
The L is the budget T, plastic where the T-series is metal, but it adds two SO-DIMM slots so RAM is fully upgradeable, the one area it beats the T14s. The Synaptics fingerprint reader needs a fwupd push for fprintd. S3 deep sleep is selectable in BIOS.
- Fedora Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : needs tweak
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : works
Fedora boots clean. The 45 Wh battery is smaller than the T14s 57 Wh pack, so it runs shorter, and the panel measured around 300 nits.
LaptopMedia: ThinkPad L14 review →Show full report
Two SO-DIMM slots are the saving grace, you can push RAM cheaply after purchase. Big refurb volume from cost-conscious fleets.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core i5-10210U / i7-10510U (Comet Lake) |
|---|---|
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 620 (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB (upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 14" 1920x1080 @ 60Hz, 300 nitsfine indoors, dim in direct sun |
| Weight | 1.61 kglight for daily carry |
| Battery | 45 Wh, around 7 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (Intel) work with Linux?
- Yes, on a clean install it works with no tweaking (verified on Ubuntu LTS, Fedora). Ubuntu certified on the L14 platform.
- What does the Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (Intel) cost?
- Last seen around 220 USD (2026-05-22). It is discontinued, so prices vary with remaining stock.
- Is the Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (Intel) good for office and web work?
- For office and web work we score it 8/10 on value and 4/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (Intel)?
- 1.61 kg (3.55 lb). That's manageable for occasional travel.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 45 Wh pack, around 7 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 5/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 512 GB on this configuration.
The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (Intel) is discontinued
The price below is the last we saw, kept for reference. See the current alternatives further down.
from $220 last seen 2026-05-22
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