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Black 14 inch laptop with matte finish and minor cosmetic damage

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 14" FHD AMD Ryzen 5 5500U 16 GB DDR4 256 GB SSD Windows 11 Pro laptop

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A 14 inch FHD laptop with a 6-core Ryzen 5 5500U, 16 GB DDR4, 256 GB NVMe SSD and Windows 11 Pro

  • Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5
  • Graphics processorAMD Radeon Graphics
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • 6-core Ryzen 5 5500U handles multitasking with 2.1 GHz base and 4.0 GHz boost
  • 16 GB DDR4-3200 memory keeps demanding apps responsive
  • 256 GB NVMe SSD loads files and boots Windows 11 Pro quickly
  • 14" FHD anti-glare screen reduces eye strain at 250 nits brightness
  • Wi-Fi 6 2x2 connection delivers fast wireless throughput

ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 for everyday work

The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 is a 14.0 inch laptop built around an AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processor with six cores and twelve threads. It ships with 16 GB of soldered DDR4-3200 memory and a 256 GB NVMe solid-state drive. Windows 11 Pro comes pre-installed, making it ready for office tasks, web browsing and video calls right out of the box.

Upgrading from older dual-core ultraportables

Users moving from a dual-core machine will notice the jump to six cores and a 4.0 GHz boost clock when compiling code or running several browser tabs at once. The integrated AMD Radeon graphics share system memory and handle light photo editing or casual gaming, but they cannot replace a discrete GPU for 3D rendering or modern titles at high settings.

Limits of the TN panel and soldered RAM

The 1920 x 1080 TN display covers 45 percent NTSC at 250 nits, so colour-critical work and outdoor use remain difficult. Memory is soldered to the board, preventing any future capacity increase beyond the 16 GB supplied. Storage uses an M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 slot, which caps sequential speed lower than longer 2280 drives can achieve.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Standard Laptops & Notebooks, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $305.99
Cheaper than about 81% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 14.0 in (35.6 cm)
Lower than about 60% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Memory size 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 30,127 items is 16 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLenovo
Model nameThinkPad E14 Gen 3
Part number20Y70037US-RB-
Product colorBlack
Product typeMainstream
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5
CPU cores6-core Processor
Processor codenameAMD Ryzen 5 5500U
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM type and speedDDR4 3200
Memory configuration16
Storage
SSD storage256 GB
Hard driveNo
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNo
Graphics
Graphics processorAMD Radeon Graphics
Video RAMShared system memory
Graphics typeIntegrated Graphics
Audio & video
SpeakersStereo speakers
Web camera720p
Connectivity
LAN connection10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi802.11ax Wireless LAN
Bluetooth support5.1
Wired network10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Ports & slots
USB ports1 x USB 2.0
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
1 x LAN
Video outputs1 x HDMI
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Power
Battery pack65 W USB-C (2-pin)
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceMulti Touch
KeyboardNon-backlit, English

Questions about this item

Does the 14" FHD 1920 x 1080 display panel use a standard 30-pin eDP connector?

The 14.0" 1920 x 1080 TN panel connects via the internal eDP interface; match the 30-pin pinout and 250nits brightness spec when sourcing a replacement.

Which screw must be removed first to access the M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe slot without stripping the hidden retention post?

Remove the single M2 x 3 mm screw securing the 256 GB SSD; the retention post sits under the wireless card bracket, so lift the bracket gently before sliding the drive out at 30°.

When the soldered 16 GB DDR4-3200 memory reaches end of life, what is the only upgrade path for capacity?

The 16 GB DDR4-3200 is soldered to the board, so capacity cannot be increased; only the M.2 2242 NVMe SSD can be swapped for a larger 256 GB or higher drive.

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