Among all the ThinkPad series, the E series is the most affordable one. Laptops in this series carry all the good features, such as the ThinkPad keyboard and the red TrackPoint. But what makes these laptops more suitable for an extensive range of customers is their reasonable prices. One of its latest models that carries the mantle is Lenovo ThinkPad E14.
The ThinkPad E14 features the traditional ThinkPad design that we have seen on predecessor models. It comes in silver grey colour and is powered by the Comet Lake CPU with a 14-inch display. The E14 has all the software goodies that Lenovo provides including an integrated fingerprint reader with the power button and a webcam privacy shutter.
We are going to share with you the strengths and weaknesses of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 - 20RA0016UK here. We have evaluated the design, display, specs and functionality of this model in detail.
Specs Sheet
Processor: Intel Quad-Core i5-10210U (10th Gen.) / 1.6GHz Max. Turbo Speed 4.2GHz
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 256GB SSD
Display: 14-inch FHD IPS (1920 x 1080) Resolution
Graphics: Intel UHD Integrated
Weight: around 3.72 lbs (1.69 Kg) Battery: 45Wh
Operating System: Windows 10 Pro (64-bit)
Design
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 comes in a number of configurations and material quality. You can get it in all-plastic, all-aluminium or with a plastic base with a metal lid. All these options vary in weight and profile, so you must choose the one that fits your needs.
The one with the plastic chassis weighs around 3.9 lbs (1.77 Kg) with a profile of 20.5mm. Whereas, the one with the all-aluminium body has a profile of 17.9mm and weighs around 3.81 lbs (1.73 Kg). The one we got our hands on had a metal lid with a plastic base and weighs around 3.72 lbs (1.69 Kg) with an 18.9mm profile.
Keyboard
The keyboard on the ThinkPad E14 has long-travel keys and offer great feedback. Ours had no backlight, but Lenovo also offers one with the backlight feature. Like all the ThinkPads, it also comes with the inversed control and function buttons. However, we didn’t like the idea of placing the ‘Page Down’ and ‘Page Up’ buttons around the right and left Arrow keys.
We found the touchpad a bit more agile with matte finish. Although the finish offers more gliding, we didn’t find it useful. Nevertheless, it is a good touchpad that is responsive and attracts fewer fingerprints. In the middle of the keyboard, there is the traditional Red Nipple that works as a neat tracking device.
Display
As we mentioned earlier, Lenovo has equipped the ThinkPad E14 with a 14-inch wide FHD display. It is armed with the IPS technology and comes with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080p. The screen offers 157 PPI pixel density along with 0.161 х 0.161 mm pixel pitch and a screen ratio of 16:9.
At a distance of 22-inches, the screen of ThinkPad E14 turns Retina. With a maximum 5% deviation, it offers an average screen brightness of 295 nits. The screen delivers a superb visual experience with bright colours, thanks to the Intel integrated UHD graphics.
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 houses enough ports on both sides. On the right side, there is a Type-A USB 2.0, a Kensington lock and an RJ45 Ethernet port. On the other side, it houses two Type-A USB 3.0 ports, a Type-C USB 3.1 Gen. 1 port a 3.5 mm combo audio jack and an HDMI port.
Performance
The model we evaluated for this review was ThinkPad E14 - 20RA0016UK. It came with a 10th generation core i5 CPU with the Windows 10 Pro pre-installed. This is a quad-core processor that offers a base speed of 1.6GHz with a maximum turbo speed of 4.2GHz. Lenovo has equipped this model with 256GB SSD storage and an 8GB memory.
This is a powerful combo that ensures your laptop runs smoothly and offers high-speed performance. Its processor can consume 25W for up to 30 seconds, but it only consumes 15W afterward. We tested its performance by running office programs and light media editing tools along with 10 Chrome tabs. The ThinkPad E14 showed good performance without any lags as we jump between different apps.
Battery Life
Lenovo has equipped the E14 with a 45Wh battery that it claims can last for almost 12 hours. However, in our performance test, the battery failed to meet this claim. We were able to extract around 10 hours of battery life during web surfing and 9 hours on video playback.
Verdict
Lenovo has done well, and this is a good ThinkPad laptop. With the ThinkPad E14, the company has successfully evolved the E series. A good display, Core i5 CPU of 10th generation, USB-C charging and a long-lasting battery are some of its advantages. On the contrary, it lacks a Thunderbolt 3 port and only covers 52% of sRGB. However, its overall performance makes up for these features, making it a reasonably good ThinkPad.
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