Lenovo · 2023
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (Intel)
Intel
A 1.43 kg Raptor Lake refresh that swaps the Gen 3 P-series for a calmer 1335U U-series, with a 5 MP UVC webcam that needs no IPU driver.
from $700 last seen 2026-05-20
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- Best for programming office and web work study
- Linux: out of box
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on keyboard, with no category below average.
- Battery 7/10
- Display 6/10
- Build 8/10
- Keyboard 9/10
- Speed 6/10
- Value 7/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Linux runs out of the box
- Bright 400-nit screen, readable in sunlight
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 : works
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
1 OEM kernel. The new 5 MP webcam is a UVC unit so it works without IPU drivers.
Ubuntu certified: ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (Intel) →Show full report
VC unit so it works without IPU drivers. Raptor Lake U-series is calmer than the Gen 3 P-series, fans stay quieter. SO-DIMM slot plus 8 GB soldered gives a 48 GB ceiling. Default sleep is s2idle, set the BIOS sleep state if you want lower standby drain.
- Fedora Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : works
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
Fedora installs cleanly, Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and the new webcam are detected on first boot. Same s2idle note.
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The 1335U is a 2P+8E part, which is fine for office and dev work but lags the Gen 3 1260P in multicore. Pay for the 32 GB RAM at order time if you can, the soldered base is 8 GB.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core i5-1335U |
|---|---|
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB (one free slot to add more) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 14" 1920x1200 @ 60Hz, 400 nitsbright enough for sunlight |
| Weight | 1.43 kglight for daily carry |
| Battery | 52 Wh, around 8 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (Intel) work with Linux?
- Yes, on a clean install it works with no tweaking (verified on Ubuntu LTS, Fedora). Ubuntu-certified for 22.04 LTS on the 6.1 OEM kernel.
- What does the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (Intel) cost?
- Last seen around 700 USD (2026-05-20). It is discontinued, so prices vary with remaining stock.
- Is the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (Intel) good for programming?
- For programming we score it 7/10 on value and 6/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (Intel)?
- 1.43 kg (3.15 lb). That's manageable for occasional travel.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 52 Wh pack, around 8 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 7/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is partly soldered with one slot free, so you can add a stick but not replace the base 16 GB. Storage starts at 512 GB on this configuration.
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from $700 last seen 2026-05-20
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