What you need to know
- Lenovo announced refreshed ThinkPad L14 and ThinkPad L15 third-gen models.
- They both have a fresh design with thinner bezel, larger touchpad, and better camera.
- They're available with 12th Gen Intel Core vPro or AMD Ryzen PRO 5000 processors.
- AMD models are available May 2022, with Intel models following in April. Prices start at $869.
Lenovo's ThinkPad laptop portfolio has been expanded and refreshed for 2022, with better collaboration tools, new performance hardware, and more. More specifically, the affordable ThinkPad L14 and ThinkPad L15 have been refreshed for a third generation. They're both available with up to Windows 11 Pro, though you can downgrade to Windows 10 Pro if required. The design has changed, allowing for a thinner bezel, 15% larger touchpad with TrackPoint system, and a new Thunder Black color. As usual, these ThinkPads are MIL-STD-810H certified for proven durability.
| Category | ThinkPad L14 (Gen 3) | ThinkPad L15 (Gen 3) |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Up to Windows 11 Pro | Up to Windows 11 Pro |
| Processor | Up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 vPro Up to AMD Ryzen PRO 5000 | Up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 vPro Up to AMD Ryzen PRO 5000 |
| RAM | Up to 64GB | Up to 64GB |
| Graphics | Up to Intel Iris Xe AMD Radeon | Up to Intel Iris Xe AMD Radeon |
| Storage | Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe SSD | Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe SSD |
| Display | 14 inches Up to 1920x1080 (FHD) 400 nits, low power Touch optional | 15.6 inches Up to 1920x1080 (FHD) 300 nits Touch optional |
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4 (Intel) or USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (AMD) USB-C 3.2 (Gen 1) Two USB-A 3.2 (Gen 1) HDMI SIM slot microSD card reader 3.5mm audio Ethernet | Thunderbolt 4 (Intel) or USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (AMD) USB-C 3.2 (Gen 1) Two USB-A 3.2 (Gen 1) HDMI SIM slot microSD card reader 3.5mm audio Ethernet |
| Audio | Dolby Audio Dolby Voice | Dolby Audio Dolby Voice |
| Wireless | Up to Wi-Fi 6E 4G LTE CAT4 or CAT16 Bluetooth 5.2 | Up to Wi-Fi 6E 4G LTE CAT4 or CAT16 Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Camera | Up to FHD IR camera Privacy shutter | Up to FHD IR camera Privacy shutter |
| Security | dTPM 2.0 Secured-core PC Intel Hardware Shield Fingerprint reader Kensington lock slot | dTPM 2.0 Secured-core PC Intel Hardware Shield Fingerprint reader Kensington lock slot |
| Battery | 42Wh, 57Wh, 63Wh | 42Wh, 57Wh, 63Wh |
| Dimensions | 12.81 x 8.54 x 0.74 inches (325.4 x 217 x 18.73mm) | 14.18 x 9.33 x 0.78 inches (360.2mm x 237mm x 19.93mm) |
| Weight | 3.06 pounds (1.39kg) | 3.87 pounds (1.76kg) |
| Color | Thunder Black | Thunder Black |
| Availability | May 2022 (Intel) April 2022 (AMD) | May 2022 (Intel) April 2022 (AMD) |
| Price | From $929 (Intel) From $869 (AMD) | From $929 (Intel) From $869 (AMD) |
Performance hardware includes up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 vPro mobile CPUs or AMD's Ryzen PRO 5000 series CPUs. Both laptops can be equipped with up to 64GB of RAM and a 1TB M.2 PCIe SSD as well. Three battery sizes are available, allowing users to better balance weight, cost, and runtime. If you are going to be on the move a lot, 4G LTE connectivity can be added. Otherwise, you get Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2.
Collaboration capabilities are better than ever thanks to a new FHD camera with IR sensor with Hello, Dolby Voice, and Dolby Audio. You get speakers and microphones optimized for voices, as well as spatial audio capabilities that better separate individual voices. The camera comes with a webcam shutter for added privacy. And since this is a ThinkPad, you can expect plenty of extra security features, including fingerprint reader, dTPM 2.0 chip, and Kensington lock slot.
The ThinkPad L14 (Gen 3) has a 14-inch display with 1920x1080 (FHD) resolution, 400 nits, and low power draw. The Thinkpad L15 (Gen 3) has a larger 15.6-inch display with FHD resolution and 300 nits. Both can be had with touch functionality. Intel models are both expected to launch May 2022 starting at $929. AMD models are both expected to launch April 2022 starting at $869. Check out the best Lenovo laptops to see how they compare.
