Lenovo · 2024
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)
The Intel Gen 5 keeps SO-DIMM slots, so RAM goes to 64 GB, and ArchWiki rates it out-of-box on kernel 6.12. Best ThinkPad keyboard, plain 1200p panel. The one open question is the webcam, which varies by SKU; check the part number first.
Compiled from public sources and community data, not hands-on tested. What that means.
Best on arch. Confidence: high
Scores
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
|---|---|
| GPU | Intel Arc Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB (slotted) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 14" 1920x1200 @ 60Hz |
| Weight | 1.46 kg |
| Battery (real) | ~11 h |
Linux compatibility
- arch Out of the box
- Wi-Fi
- works
- Bluetooth
- works
- Fingerprint
- works
- Webcam
- unknown
- Audio
- works
- Suspend
- needs tweak
- ubuntu-lts Out of the box
- Wi-Fi
- works
- Bluetooth
- works
- Fingerprint
- works
- Webcam
- unknown
- Audio
- works
- Suspend
- needs tweak
arch: ArchWiki marks the Intel Gen 5 as working out of the box on kernel 6.12 or newer. Webcam status is SKU-dependent: the IR-only and the higher MIPI camera options behave differently, so verify the exact part before buying. s0ix only, no S3. SO-DIMM slots take RAM to 64 GB. ArchWiki: ThinkPad T14 (Intel) Gen 5 →
ubuntu-lts: Use a 6.12-or-newer kernel; Ubuntu 24.04 stock 6.8 is below the recommended floor, so take the HWE kernel. Fingerprint works with fprintd. Webcam depends on the chosen camera SKU, so we mark it unknown rather than guess.