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ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 (Intel)
125UCPU
Intel® GraphicsGPU
N/AVALUE SCORE
16 GBRAM
256 GBSTORAGE
14" DISPLAY
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Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G5 Intel Core Ultra 5 125U 16GB RAM 256GB SSD 14" Windows 11 Pro Buisness AI Laptop
£839.99
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Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 Intel Core Ultra 5 125U 16GB RAM 256GB SSD 14" Windows 11 Pro Business AI Laptop
£839.99
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Deterministic performance ratings and market evaluation based on verified benchmarks.
Hardware Capability:2.1/10
Fair Market Price
Editorial Executive Summary
How we evaluateThinkPad L14 Gen 5 (Intel) is a budget-focused portable designed for essential everyday browsing, streaming, and student coursework, powered by the 125U paired with 16GB RAM for seamless multitasking. Priced at £839.99, it is currently tracking near its typical UK market baseline. The modest 256GB SSD means storage-heavy users may eventually need cloud backup or an external drive.
Gaming Performance
—Work & Productivity
—Creation & Media
—Portability & Commute
8.5/10Key Strengths
- Generous 16GB memory enables fluid multi-application workflows without slowdowns
Trade-offs to Consider
- Modest 256GB SSD storage provides limited capacity for large files and games
- Compact chassis offers limited internal clearance for future hardware expansion
* Consistent with typical UK pricing (30-day median: £839.99).
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Technical Specifications
Design
- Product typeLaptop
- Product colourBlack
- Form factorClamshell
- Housing materialAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Polycarbonate (PC)
Display
- Display diagonal35.6 cm (14")
- Display resolution1920 x 1200 pixels
- TouchscreenNo
- HD typeWUXGA
- Panel typeIPS
- LED backlightYes
- Native aspect ratio16:10
- Anti-glare screenYes
- Display brightness400 cd/m²
- RGB colour spaceNTSC
- Colour gamut45%
Processor
- Processor manufacturerIntel
- Processor familyIntel Core Ultra 5
- Processor generationIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 1)
- Processor model125U
- Processor cores12
- Processor threads14
- Processor boost frequency4.3 GHz
- Performance cores2
- Efficient cores8
- Low Power Efficient-cores2
- Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency4.3 GHz
- Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency3.6 GHz
- Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency2.1 GHz
- Performance-core base frequency1.3 GHz
- Efficient-core base frequency0.8 GHz
- Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency700 MHz
- Processor cache12 MB
- Processor cache typeSmart Cache
- Processor base power15 W
- Maximum turbo power57 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)
- Neural processor unit (NPU)Intel AI Boost
- Maximum frequency NPU1.4 GHz
- Sparsity supportYes
- Windows Studio effects supportYes
- AI datatype support on NPUFP16, FP32, Int8
- AI software frameworks supported by NPUDirectML, ONNX RT, OpenVINO, Windows ML
Memory
- Internal memory16 GB
- Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAM
- Memory clock speed5600 MHz
- Memory form factorSO-DIMM
- Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 8 GB
- Memory slots2x SO-DIMM
- Maximum internal memory64 GB
Storage
- Total storage capacity256 GB
- Storage mediaSSD
- Total SSDs capacity256 GB
- Number of SSDs installed1
- SSD capacity256 GB
- SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0
- NVMeYes
- SSD form factorM.2
- Optical drive typeNo
Graphics
- Discrete graphics card modelNot available
- On-board graphics cardYes
- On-board GPU manufacturerIntel
- Discrete graphics cardNo
- On-board graphics card familyIntel® Graphics
- On-board graphics card modelIntel® Graphics
Audio
- Audio chipSenary SN6147
- Number of built-in speakers2
- Speaker power2 W
- Built-in microphoneYes
- Number of microphones2
Camera
- Front cameraYes
- Front camera resolution (numeric)5 MP
- Infrared (IR) cameraYes
- Privacy cameraYes
- Privacy typePrivacy shutter
Network
- Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
- Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
- Mobile network connectionNo
- Antenna type2x2
- WLAN controller modelIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
- WLAN controller manufacturerIntel
- Ethernet LANYes
- Ethernet LAN data rates100,1000 Mbit/s
- BluetoothYes
- Bluetooth version5.3
- Near Field Communication (NFC)No
- WWANNot installed
Ports & interfaces
- USB 2.0 ports quantity1
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
- USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity1
- Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
- HDMI ports quantity1
- HDMI version2.1
- Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity1
- Intel® Thunderbolt 4Yes
- Combo headphone/mic portYes
- USB Sleep-and-ChargeYes
Performance
- Motherboard chipsetIntel SoC
Keyboard
- Pointing deviceThinkPad UltraNav
- Numeric keypadNo
- Keyboard backlitYes
- Keyboard languageEnglish
Software
- Operating system languageEnglish
- Operating system installedWindows 11 Pro
Battery
- Battery capacity46.5 Wh
Power
- AC adapter power65 W
- USB Type-C charging portYes
- USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Yes
Security
- Cable lock slotYes
- Cable lock slot typeKensington
- Smart card readerNo
- Windows HelloYes
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Yes
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version2.0
Certificates
- CertificationENERGY STAR,TCO,EPEAT Gold,RoHS
Weight & dimensions
- Width313.7 mm
- Depth226 mm
- Height18.9 mm
- Weight1.4 kg
Packaging content
- AC adapter includedYes
- Stylus penNo
Product Identifiers
- Manufacturer Part No (MPN)21L1007AUK
- Barcode (EAN)199274397654