SeekerLenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2
The price is right, but Lenovo's ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 could stand to lose at least half a pound and gain another USB Type-C port.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Disclosure: Brand New Computer has been resealed to upgrade the Memory or SSD. One-year warranty from the manufacturer. Three-year warranty for upgraded Memory/SSD for Issaquah Highlands Tech customers.
- AMD Ryzen 5 4500U Processors (6 cores 6 threads, base clock speed 2.3GHz, max turbo to 4.0GHz, 8MB L3 Cache); 16GB DDR4 Memory; 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD (2 x 256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD -Dual-SSD Feature, One for Windows OS, One for Data Storage to make a more secure backup method)
- 14" FHD (1920x1080) IPS 250nits Anti-glare Display, Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics - Supports external digital monitor via HDMI or USB Type-C, Max external to 3 digital monitors with docking station; External monitor resolution: 4K(3840x2160)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (Supports DisplayPort and Power Delivery), 1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (always on), 1 x USB-A 2.0, 1 x HDMI 1.4, 1 x RJ45, 1 x Headphone / mic combo; 802.11a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth 5.0
- Windows 10 Professional 64-bit, FREE upgrade to Windows 11 Pro available. Ideal for School Education, Designers, Professionals, Small Business, Programmers.
PROS
+ Comfortable keyboard
+ Perky performance
CONS
- Slightly overweight
- AC adapter uses lone USB-C port
- No SD or microSD card slot
- Lacks 4K screen option
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on May 12, 2021
The price is right, but Lenovo's ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 could stand to lose at least half a pound and gain another USB Type-C port.
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By TechRadar on August 03, 2021
The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2, Lenovo’s affordable entry into the business laptop market is a valiant attempt, and there are a few successes here like the fast performance, comfortable keyboard and robust build. However, there are also a few misses here that are hard to ignore especially considering it’s still pricey.
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By PCWorld on June 03, 2021
Lenovo’s budget ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 has a lovely keyboard and work-friendly frills, but the trackpad feels subpar for the price.
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