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Black ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 laptop, 14 inch non-touch FHD screen, matte finish, 32GB DDR4, 500GB PCIe SSD

Lenovo

Lenovo Thinkpad L14 Gen 2 i7-1165G7 32GB 500GB SSD 14.0" FHD Dual Boot

SKU CH-216J-QJZAD

A 14.0" business laptop with an 11th Gen Intel Core i7, 32GB DDR4, 500GB PCIe SSD and dual-boot Windows 10 Pro plus Ubuntu Linux

  • Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 11th Gen
  • Graphics processorIntel Iris Xe Graphics
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage500 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080

Model 32GB/500GB

  • 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1165G7 reaches 4.7 GHz for demanding workloads
  • 32GB DDR4 memory handles multitasking and heavy applications smoothly
  • 500GB PCIe SSD provides fast boot and quick file access
  • Dual boot Windows 10 Pro and Ubuntu Linux lets you choose the OS at startup
  • 0 inch FHD IPS display delivers clear 1920 x 1080 visuals

ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 dual-boot laptop

The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 ships new with Windows 10 Pro and Ubuntu Linux installed side by side. A boot menu lets you choose either operating system at startup, though only one runs at a time. It is built for professionals who need both environments on a single 14.0 inch device without maintaining separate machines. The 32 GB DDR4 memory and 500 GB PCIe SSD support demanding workloads in either OS.

Sustained load on i7-1165G7 with Iris Xe

The 11th Gen Core i7-1165G7 runs at 2.80 GHz base and can reach 4.7 GHz on short bursts, but integrated Iris Xe graphics share system memory and thermal headroom. During extended compiles, video exports or heavy multitasking the 45 Whr battery and 65 W adapter limit peak performance duration. Fan noise increases under continuous load and surface temperatures rise noticeably. Buyers who need discrete GPU acceleration or all-day battery away from power should look elsewhere.

Upgrade from 8 GB or 16 GB single-OS laptops

Moving from an 8 GB or 16 GB single-boot notebook gives you double or quadruple the memory and a ready-made Linux environment without partitioning hassles. The jump is worth it if you regularly switch between Windows tools and Linux development stacks. Users already running 32 GB dual-boot systems or those who require Thunderbolt 3 docks with dual 4K displays will not gain new capability from this model.

How it compares

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

Price $1,320.99
Pricier than about 82% 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 32 GB
Higher than about 80% of the 30,127 comparable items (median 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 size32 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

How loud or hot does the Thinkpad L14 Gen 2 get when the Core i7-1165G7 runs at 4.7 GHz all day?

The 45 WHr battery and 65 W power supply indicate modest thermal design power; the aluminium chassis and internal fan keep surface temperatures comfortable during sustained 4-core workloads.

What cable or dock must I already own to use the Thunderbolt 4 port on this laptop?

Any Thunderbolt 4 or USB-C cable works; the port supplies power, video and data through the single Type-C connector on the left edge.

Will my older USB-A mouse and HDMI monitor plug straight into this Thinkpad without adapters?

Yes, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports and a full-size HDMI port are built in, so legacy peripherals connect directly.

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