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Black ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 laptop closed, matte finish, 14 inch non-touch screen, compact business form factor

Lenovo

Lenovo Thinkpad L14 Gen 2 i7-1165G7 16GB 500GB PCIe SSD 14.0 FHD Dual Boot

SKU CH-QR38-QH65R

Business laptop with 11th Gen Intel Core i7, 16GB DDR4, 500GB PCIe SSD, 14.0" FHD IPS display, dual-boot Windows 10 Pro and Linux Mint, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, Thunderbolt, HDMI, Ethernet.

  • Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 11th Gen
  • Graphics processorIntel Iris Xe Graphics
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage500 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080

Model 16GB/500GB

  • 11th Gen Core i7-1165G7 up to 4.7 GHz for demanding workloads
  • 16 GB DDR4 and 500 GB PCIe SSD for fast multitasking
  • 0" FHD IPS display with 720p webcam for clear visuals
  • Windows 10 Pro and Linux Mint dual boot for OS flexibility
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, Thunderbolt 4 and Ethernet for versatile connectivity

Dual-boot business laptop

The Lenovo Thinkpad L14 Gen 2 ships with Windows 10 Pro and Linux Mint 20 pre-installed on a 500GB PCIe SSD. Users select the operating system at boot and reboot to switch environments. An 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor with four cores and 16GB of DDR4 memory handles office workloads and development tasks.

Connectivity and display limits

Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 provide wireless links while a Gigabit Ethernet port serves wired networks. Thunderbolt 4 and two USB 3.2 Type-C Gen1 ports share bandwidth for docks or external storage. The 14.0 inch FHD IPS panel is fixed at 1920 x 1080 resolution and does not support touch input.

Upgrade context and trade-offs

This unit replaces an older business laptop that lacks Thunderbolt 4 or Wi-Fi 6. The jump is worthwhile when dual-boot flexibility and modern port selection are required. Buyers who need discrete graphics, a larger screen, or user-upgradeable memory should consider other configurations.

How it compares

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

Price $1,104.99
Pricier than about 77% 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
Product lineThinkpad L14 Gen 2
Model nameThinkpad
Part numberL14
Product colorBlack
Product typeWork / Business
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7 11th Gen
Processor model2.8 GHz
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM type and speedDDR4
Storage
SSD storage500 GB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration500 GB PCIe SSD
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Graphics
Graphics processorIntel Iris Xe Graphics
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersIntegrated Stereo Speakers
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
LAN connection10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth support5.1
Ports & slots
Video outputs1 x HDMI
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Memory card readerMicro SD
Software
Operating systemLinux
More details
KeyboardStandard
Keyboard backlightNon-backlit
Extra input devicesYes

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Questions about this item

Should I pick the Windows 10 Pro or Linux Mint 20 Cinnamon partition on the dual-boot drive?

Both operating systems share the 500GB PCIe SSD; choose Windows for broad software compatibility or Linux Mint for a lightweight open-source environment.

What does the 2.80 GHz base clock with 4.7 GHz boost mean for daily workloads?

The 4-core i7-1165G7 runs at 2.80 GHz normally and can reach 4.7 GHz on short bursts, giving snappy response in office apps and light creative tasks.

Which external displays and docks can the Thunderbolt 4 Type-C port drive?

The Thunderbolt 4 Type-C port carries video and data for compatible monitors and docks; the HDMI port adds a second display option.

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