Background

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 is a 14-inch mobile workstation laptop produced by Lenovo and released in 2023 as part of the ThinkPad P-series family. It is designed for professional and academic use, targeting software developers, IT professionals, engineers, and students who need a lightweight system with business-class features. The device typically ships with 13th-generation processors from Intel, integrated graphics, DDR5 memory, and PCIe Gen 4 solid-state storage, along with enterprise features such as a fingerprint reader, optional IR camera, and modern connectivity (USB-C/Thunderbolt, HDMI, and Wi-Fi 6E). The P14s line represents the most portable workstation option in Lenovo’s workstation family, focusing on mobility rather than high-end graphics performance.

The ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 is sold globally and is not limited to any specific region. Lenovo does not publish sales numbers for individual models, and no official discontinuation date has been announced. The Gen 4 P14s introduced newer 13th-generation processors and DDR5 memory, improving performance and efficiency. Overall, the model is generally praised for its thin but strong build quality, keyboard, portability, and practicality for development and professional productivity tasks.

Identification

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 is a slim 14-inch black business laptop with a matte finish and the distinctive ThinkPad logo on the top-right corner of the lid, including a small red LED dot over the “i.” It can be visually identified by its compact lightweight chassis, wide rear ventilation grille and dual exhaust vents on the underside, as well as the classic ThinkPad keyboard layout with a red TrackPoint centered between the G, H, and B keys. The exact model number (such as 21HF, 21HG, 21K5, or 21K6) is printed on a sticker located on the bottom cover of the device, which should be checked to distinguish this model from other similar 14-inch ThinkPad. The ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 is typically sold in a black chassis and does not feature multiple external colour options.

Technical Specifications

Display

  • 14″ WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS, 300 nits, antiglare, 45% NTSC
  • 14″ WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS, touch, PrivacyGuard, 500 nits, 100% sRGB

Processor

  • 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-1365U Processor with vPro® (E-Core Max 3.90 GHz, P-Core Max 5.20 GHz with Turbo Boost, 10 Cores, 12 Threads, 12 MB Cache)

Memory

  • Up to 32 GB LPDDR5x (4800MHz) soldered

Storage

  • 512GB PCIe SSD gen 4

Weight

  • 1.34kg/2.95lbs

Operating System

  • Windows 11

Graphics

  • Intel Integrated Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics

Battery

  • 57Whr (Battery size/capacity)

Audio

  • Dolby Audio™ with Dolby Voice®

Camera

  • FHD 1080p RGB with webcam privacy shutter
  • 5MP & IR camera with webcam privacy shutter

Ports / Slots

  • 2 x USB-C Thunderbolt™ 4
  • 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1
  • HDMI 2.1 supporting resolution up to 4K@60Hz
  • Headphone / Mic combo

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