Our opinion on the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 (21ME000RFR)
Guaranteed for 3 years, the multimedia portable PC Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 (21ME000RFR) easy to transport and powerful thanks to its 32 GB of RAM and its AMD Octo Core Ryzen 7 8840HS Hawk Point processor with Radeon 780M graphics which accelerate processing. This is also the case for its fast SSD storage with a high capacity of 1 TB reinforcing responsiveness. Suitable for modest games, this thin and light compact laptop supplied without Windows also benefits from a 14-inch IPS Full HD 16/10th anti-glare screen with sRGB colors more faithful than average, a TrackPoint in addition to a retro keyboard illuminated, a 2-factor biometric authentication solution (Infrared webcam + fingerprint reader) as well as connectivity including Wi-Fi 6E, 2 USB-C Thunderbolt 4 and Ethernet.
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 (21ME000RFR) Features
| Screen(s) | 14″ Full HD LED IPS 16/10th 400cd/m² 100% sRGB low consumption (1920×1200, anti-glare) |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS Hawk Point (8 cœurs, 3.3 GHz, 35-54W) |
| Installed RAM (max) | 32 Go (2 x 16 Go) DDR5 5600 MHz, 2 slots (occupés) |
| Graphics card | AMD Radeon 780M integrated into the processor |
| Storage | SSD M.2 de 1 To (NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4, 2280) |
| Connections | 2 USB 3.2 (Gen1, 1 Always On) + 2 USB 4 Type-C (Gen3) Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1 (4K@60Hz) |
| Network | Wi-Fi 6E ax (2×2, Qualcomm NFA725A), Bluetooth 5.3 + Ethernet Gigabit |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes + TrackPoint |
| Numeric keypad | – |
| Windows Hello | Yes, 2 factors: fingerprint reader + 5.0 megapixel infrared webcam |
| Audio system | 2 speakers (2 x 2W) Dolby Audio |
| Operating system | – |
| Announced autonomy / Battery | 6 hours / Li-Ion 4 cells 52.5Whr (65W adapter) |
| Poids / Dimensions (mm) | 1.31 Kg / 315.9 x 223.7 x 17.7 |
The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 (21ME000RFR) faces the competition
The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 (21ME000RFR) is currently showing in promotion chez Lenovo France and offers an attractive configuration/price ratio for its category where it is one of the least expensive to offer such a recent and efficient processor and graphics solution with such a high amount of RAM, such a large capacity SSD, a screen with colors as faithful as well as a 2-factor biometric authentication system but also Thunderbolt 4 and Ethernet connectivity, while offering the choice of operating system as well as a 3-year warranty.
If this Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 (21ME000RFR) does not meet all your criteria, you will find other configurations for playing with a similar budget in our gaming laptop guide. For the same budget, choose the model with the most powerful graphics card, it will have the greatest impact on performance.
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Chassis, connections, screen of the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 (21ME000RFR)
This versatile multimedia laptop PC has a discreet professional look with its robust black design due to its compliance with the MIL-STD-810H military resistance standard.
To take full advantage of the capabilities of this laptop it is necessary to install a complete operating system such as a Linux or Windows distribution.
The connectivity integrated into this laptop is good, consisting of 2 USB-C Thunderbolt 4, Ethernet ports (rare under 14 inch PC) and audio, Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6E ax wireless modules to communicate and connect remotely, a useful HDMI video output to easily connect it to a TV or monitor for example or even 2 USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible) guaranteeing transfers up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 if USB 3.0 devices are connected.
We find integrated a 2-factor biometric authentication solution: a fingerprint reader as well as an Infrared webcam allowing facial recognition.
The chiclet keyboard is equipped with a backlighting system: you can activate it whenever you need to better distinguish your keys.
The screen offers sRGB colorimetry that is more faithful than average as well as significant viewing angles, both horizontally and vertically, thanks to its IPS technology.
The Full HD screen also stands out with its 16/10th format which displays more elements in height than the classic 16/9th while its anti-reflective treatment makes it more readable than a shiny panel in a bright environment (e.g. outdoors). ).
Performance, battery life of the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 (21ME000RFR)
The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 (21ME000RFR) is a powerful multimedia-oriented compact laptop that comes without Windows.
It benefits from a large quantity of RAM of 32 GB, twice as high as the average, to clearly see what is coming in this area. It easily accompanies the processor, an AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS Octo Core Hawk Point. Users demanding overall power will therefore be satisfied.
And more particularly creative people since this duo provides much faster processing than 16/24 GB DDR4/5 as well as a Quad/Hexa Core processor.
We strongly feel the difference in areas that are intensive in RAM and CPU resources using multi-core, such as video editing or photo editing.
If no dedicated graphics card is on board, you can still watch HD photos and videos. But also play modest games thanks to the Radeon 780M graphics module inserted in the Ryzen 7 Hawk Point.
Point of graphics acceleration of processing therefore which is still boosted by SSD storage providing great responsiveness and fluidity on a daily basis.
Thanks to the SSD, processing is fast, as are software launches and starts/stops, and you can quickly access online game cards.
An SSD indeed offers high speed, in addition to silent operation, a robust design and even low energy consumption.
Lenovo is integrating a 1000 GB SSD here, a significant capacity for installing and storing quantities of applications and files, including personal production if desired.
As for autonomy, expect around 6 hours of battery operation in light use while waiting for more complete tests of this mobile computer which is as easy to transport as an Ultrabook since it is compact, thin and light.
Some people looking for a powerful student laptop PC geared towards multimedia and biometrics with provided connectivity may be interested.
Finally, expect this laptop to heat up and make itself heard when pushed hard (e.g. processing).
If necessary, it can be combined with a ventilated support to limit its temperatures (remember to check the dimensions carefully!).
