Lenovo ThinkPad T460 14" FHD laptop i5-6300U 16GB 240GB SSD

Purpose and audience

The Lenovo ThinkPad T460 is a 14.0 inch FHD laptop driven by a dual-core Intel Core i5-6300U at 2.40 GHz with a turbo of 3.00 GHz. It comes with 16 GB of DDR3 memory and a new 240 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD. The Intel HD Graphics 520 handles the 1920 x 1080 non-touch display. No operating system is installed, so the buyer must provide one. It suits professionals who need a reliable 14 inch business machine for office tasks and light mobility.

Before ordering

Verify that your workflow can run on a dual-core 6th generation processor with integrated Intel HD Graphics 520. The system ships without an operating system, so you must acquire and install Windows or another OS yourself. Memory uses DDR3 SO-DIMM modules; the board has two slots and supports up to 32 GB total. Storage is a single M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD; confirm that any additional drive you plan to add matches this interface and physical format.

Thermals noise and power

The ultra-low-voltage i5-6300U and integrated graphics keep heat and fan noise modest during typical office work, web browsing and video playback. Under sustained multi-core loads the dual-core chip will warm the chassis and the fan will spin up, but it remains within the thermal envelope designed for a 14 inch ultrabook. The 240 GB NVMe SSD has no moving parts, so it adds no acoustic noise and draws minimal power compared to a mechanical drive.