Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3vsLenovo ThinkBook 15p

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Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3
ThinkPad L14 Gen 3

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 delivers mixed results in terms of performance.
The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 boasts a sturdy build with excellent protection against daily wear and tear.
The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3's display is suitable for everyday use, but lacks color accuracy and creativity.
The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 boasts a keyboard with long key travel and clicky feedback prominently.
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Lenovo ThinkBook 15p
ThinkBook 15p

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkBook 15p delivers impressive performance, handling multiple applications and tasks with ease seamlessly.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 15p's excellent build quality is a notable strength, offering solidity and premium feel at an affordable price.
The standout feature of Lenovo ThinkBook 15p is its impressive display with vibrant and crisp visuals overall.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 15p features dedicated NVIDIA graphics, M.2 SSD slots, and copper heat shielding for performance.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3
Winner
#464
Lenovo ThinkBook 15p
#465
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3
#96
Winner
Lenovo ThinkBook 15p
#781
Display
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3
#517
Winner
Lenovo ThinkBook 15p
#521
Performance
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3
#570
Lenovo ThinkBook 15p
#439
Winner
Build
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3
#320
Winner
Lenovo ThinkBook 15p
#716
Features
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3
#536
Lenovo ThinkBook 15p
#109
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkBook 15p
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 1024GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core i5-1235U
Intel Core i5-10300H
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q (50W)
N/A
2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3

Strengths

The company makes good devices at all price points
Most of their offerings have been great
The laptop excels at its job as a mid-range office device
The keyboard has Long Key travel, clicky feedback, backlight, and spill resistance
The touch pad is smooth and accurate
The device is an input/output champ with multiple ports
The battery life lasts for 11 hours and 15 minutes of web browsing or 10 hours and 18 minutes of video playback

Weaknesses

There have been some stumbles, looking at you IdeaPad gaming 3i
The display isn't suitable for professional work with colors
It has a relatively low brightness of 262 nits
The laptop performs significantly less compared to other laptops with the Core i5 1235u
The cooling is very simple and might not be sufficient in demanding situations
The laptop gets outperformed when put against its competitors
The display has a relatively low sRGB coverage of 53%

Lenovo ThinkBook 15p

Strengths

Excellent build quality
The display option, particularly this 4k display is very nice
Dedicated graphics that's enough for light gaming or more than light gaming
Adequate cooling design with two heat pipes and tripod heatsinks
Loud and full speakers with Dolby audio software
Reasonable price considering the features
Good looks
Excellent performance with six core i7 processor

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3

The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 is a mid-range office device that excels at its job. With multiple configurations available, users can choose from aluminum or plastic lids and plastic or carbon fiber bases. The laptop's design is unremarkable but durable, weighing 1.39kg with a profile of 19.8mm. It features a keyboard, touchpad, and trackpoint, as well as an impressive array of ports, including USB Type-A, Thunderbolt 4, and HDMI 2.1.

Lenovo ThinkBook 15p

The Lenovo ThinkBook 15p is a surprisingly capable laptop that delivers excellent build quality and display options, including a stunning 4K touchscreen. Its dedicated graphics card allows for light gaming and creative pursuits, making it a solid choice for content creators and enthusiasts. While battery life may be compromised due to the relatively small battery, this laptop's strengths in design, performance, and features make it a compelling option for those seeking a versatile mobile companion.

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