Promo €699 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 (21ME0029FR), 14″ thin, light laptop PC guaranteed for 3 years AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS performance 2 biometrics TB4 without Windows

Our opinion on the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 (21ME0029FR)

Supplied without Windows, the versatile laptop Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 (21ME0029FR) guaranteed for 3 years, easy to transport, and efficient thanks to its AMD Hawk Point Ryzen 5 8640HS processor with Radeon 760M graphics module and its 16 GB of RAM which accelerates processing, as does the fast 512 GB SSD storage for increased responsiveness. This discreet black compact thin and light laptop computer suitable for modest games is also equipped with a 14-inch IPS Full HD 16/10th anti-glare screen, a backlit keyboard accompanied by a TrackPoint, a biometric authentication system 2-factor (Infrared webcam + fingerprint reader) or even Wi-Fi 6E, Ethernet and 2 USB-C Thunderbolt 4 connectivity.

Features of the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 (21ME0029FR)

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 (21ME0029FR) faces the competition

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 (21ME0029FR) is currently showing in promotion at Lenovo France and offers a configuration/price ratio interesting for its category where it is one of the least expensive to be guaranteed for 3 years with such a recent and efficient processor and graphics solution, a 2-factor biometric authentication solution as well as Thunderbolt 4 and Ethernet connectivity, while offering the choice of operating system.

If this Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 (21ME0029FR) does not meet all your criteria, you will find in our guide Gaming laptop other configurations to play with a similar budget. 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 (21ME0029FR)

Certified to the MIL-STD-810H military ruggedness standard, this thin and light compact laptop has a sleek, professional appearance.

It is advisable to install a complete operating system (e.g. Linux or Windows distribution) when you want to exploit its full potential.

This laptop PC offers connectivity provided for a 14 inch with its Ethernet ports (rare) and audio, its 2 USB-C Thunderbolt 4, its Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6E ax wireless modules to communicate and connect remotely, a practical HDMI video output to easily connect it to a TV or monitor for example as well as its 2 USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible) ensuring transfers up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 if USB 3.0 devices are connected to it.

A fingerprint reader is integrated. But also a webcam whose infrared functionality allows facial recognition.
Consequently Lenovo offers here a 2-factor biometric authentication system.

As soon as the keys are barely discernible, you can activate the backlighting of the chiclet keyboard.
It comes with a TrackPoint (small red joystick in the center), a more precise pointing solution than the traditional touchpad

The Full HD screen displays more information than average thanks to its 16/10th format, higher than the classic 16/9th.
Its anti-reflective coating ensures better visibility in bright environments (e.g. outdoors) than a shiny panel while its IPS technology provides significant viewing angles, both horizontally and vertically.
On the other hand, the colorimetry here is average, lower than that provided by high-end IPS.

Performance, battery life of the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 (21ME0029FR)

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 (21ME0029FR) is a high-performance compact laptop with a 3-year warranty on the connectivity provided but delivered without Windows.

As many users as possible will be delighted by the solid general performance delivered by this versatile laptop PC.
Because it is driven by a processor, an AMD Hexa Core Hawk Point Ryzen 5 8640HS housing the Radeon 760M graphics module, supported by 16 GB of RAM.

RAM which we appreciate in passing is scalable since a DDR5 slot is free to insert a second RAM strip if necessary.

In any case, the Ryzen 5 and the 16 GB DDR5 are valuable for carrying out multimedia processing which is faster than if we were dealing with a Quad Core.
The difference is clearly noticeable in work requiring CPU and RAM resources that takes advantage of multi-core, such as photo editing or video editing.

No graphics acceleration of processing here, however, since no dedicated graphics card is on board.
We still appreciate being able to play modest games thanks to the Radeon 760M which obviously also allows you to watch HD photos and videos.

Unsurprisingly given the positioning of this computer, Lenovo offers a classic storage solution: a 512 GB SSD.
However, if you need additional space, you can use an external storage unit. To obtain fast transfers, we will favor a USB 3.0/Thunderbolt/USB-C device.

Still, the SSD reinforces the responsiveness and fluidity of this laptop PC on a daily basis. Because in addition to being robust, silent and energy efficient, it offers great speed.

Starts/stops are thus quick, as are software and processing launches, and you can quickly access the online game cards.

As for autonomy while waiting for more concrete tests of this thin and light compact mobile computer as easy to transport as an Ultrabook, count on around 6 hours of battery operation in light use.
Some wishing to have a Student laptop performance guaranteed for 3 years with the connectivity provided and 2-factor biometrics may be interested.

Finally, expect heat and noise in the event of heavy loads (e.g. processing) from this laptop which can be coupled to a ventilated support to limit its temperatures (remember to check the dimensions carefully!).