{"id":433956,"date":"2022-04-19T13:00:57","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T10:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/lenovo-thinkpad-e14-gen-2-review-gets-the-job-done\/"},"modified":"2022-04-19T13:00:57","modified_gmt":"2022-04-19T10:00:57","slug":"lenovo-thinkpad-e14-gen-2-review-gets-the-job-done","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lenovo-thinkpad-e14-gen-2-review-gets-the-job-done\/","title":{"rendered":"#Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 Review: Gets the Job Done"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a33bdc3e9053\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lenovo-thinkpad-e14-gen-2-review-gets-the-job-done\/#%E2%80%9CLenovo_ThinkPad_E14_Gen_2_Review_Gets_the_Job_Done%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 Review: Gets the Job Done&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lenovo-thinkpad-e14-gen-2-review-gets-the-job-done\/#Heres_What_We_Like\" >Here&#8217;s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lenovo-thinkpad-e14-gen-2-review-gets-the-job-done\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lenovo-thinkpad-e14-gen-2-review-gets-the-job-done\/#Performance_Excellent_With_Room_for_Top-Tier_Improvements\" >Performance: Excellent, With Room for Top-Tier Improvements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lenovo-thinkpad-e14-gen-2-review-gets-the-job-done\/#Design_and_Display_Ups_and_Downs\" >Design and Display: Ups and Downs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lenovo-thinkpad-e14-gen-2-review-gets-the-job-done\/#Peripherals_Keyboard_Trackpad_and_Trackpoint\" >Peripherals: Keyboard, Trackpad, and Trackpoint<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lenovo-thinkpad-e14-gen-2-review-gets-the-job-done\/#Webcam_Microphone_and_Speakers\" >Webcam, Microphone, and Speakers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lenovo-thinkpad-e14-gen-2-review-gets-the-job-done\/#Battery_Life_Long_Lasting_High-Speed_Charging\" >Battery Life: Long Lasting, High-Speed Charging<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lenovo-thinkpad-e14-gen-2-review-gets-the-job-done\/#Connectivity_and_Compatibility_Everything_You_Need\" >Connectivity and Compatibility: Everything You Need<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lenovo-thinkpad-e14-gen-2-review-gets-the-job-done\/#Maintenance_and_Expansion_RAM_and_Storage_Upgrades\" >Maintenance and Expansion: RAM and Storage Upgrades<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lenovo-thinkpad-e14-gen-2-review-gets-the-job-done\/#Should_You_Purchase_the_ThinkPad_E14_Gen_2\" >Should You Purchase the ThinkPad E14 Gen 2?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lenovo-thinkpad-e14-gen-2-review-gets-the-job-done\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lenovo-thinkpad-e14-gen-2-review-gets-the-job-done\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CLenovo_ThinkPad_E14_Gen_2_Review_Gets_the_Job_Done%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 Review: Gets the Job Done&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\" style=\"\">\n<div class=\"rating\" style=\"\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong>7\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Absolute Hot Garbage<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Sorta Lukewarm Garbage<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Strongly Flawed Design<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Some Pros, Lots Of Cons<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Acceptably Imperfect<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good Enough to Buy On Sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great, But Not Best-In-Class<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, with Some Footnotes<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Shut Up And Take My Money<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Absolute Design Nirvana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong>$915.85<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-798757\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/e14-hero-3.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/e14-hero-3.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/e14-hero-3.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Lenovo ThinkPad laptop on desk\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Marcus Mears III<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The E class of Lenovo\u2019s ThinkPad <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">series<\/a> is designed for enterprise, and that\u2019s exactly what the ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 means: business. Premium hardware, user-friendly features, and a hefty price tag mixed with a few dis<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ointing design choices make for a capable work machine best bought on sale.<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Satisfyingly sturdy keyboard<\/li>\n<li>Crisp camera and microphone<\/li>\n<li>Powerful hardware<\/li>\n<li>Rapid charging<\/li>\n<li>Sleek, resilient exterior<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Dark screen<\/li>\n<li>Meager trackpad<\/li>\n<li>Fingerprint Reader Power button<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re a writer, tech support agent, student, or hold another occupation that depends on an efficient computer for less hardware-intensive online work, keep this laptop in consideration and look for a discount. But if you\u2019re planning on video editing or running machine learning algorithms with any sort of speed, you\u2019re going to need an upgrade.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance_Excellent_With_Room_for_Top-Tier_Improvements\"><\/span>Performance: Excellent, With Room for Top-Tier Improvements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-798474 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/thinkpad-e14-intel-2.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"ThinkPad Intel Core sticker\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"Marcus Mears III\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Marcus Mears III<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li>11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7, 2.40 GHz, 4-Core, 8 Threads<\/li>\n<li>8GB DDR4 RAM, 3200 MHz, Single Channel<\/li>\n<li>Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics<\/li>\n<li>Windows 11 Pro<\/li>\n<li>256GB SSD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>When it comes to business laptops, it\u2019s all eyes on the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/694869\/what-is-a-cpu-and-what-does-it-do\/\">CPU\u00a0(Central Processing Unit) and RAM (Random Access Memory).<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> This review unit contained Intel internals, but you also have the option to select <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Lenovo-ThinkPad-E15-Business-Quad-Core\/dp\/B088RCKXCS\/?tag=howtogeekreviews-20\">ThinkPads with AMD Ryzen integrated graphics<\/a> and CPUs. Similarly, the review unit showcases Windows 11 Pro, but you can choose Windows 10 variants as well.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The CPU and SSD (Solid State Drive) combo handle things with speed and precision. Opening File Explorer to check your Documents or Downloads is swift, and sifting through data with the search function takes next to no time at all\u2014something you definitely won\u2019t see with an HDD (Hard Disk Drive). An admirable point of the ThinkPad series is its hardware customization options; if you want something stronger than an Intel Core i5 and 256GB of storage, get it. But be warned, price follows performance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Upgrade Your Existing Hard Drive in Under an Hour<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While 8GB of RAM is sufficient for light work, I\u2019d opt for 16GB or more for the best performance. The RAM utilization hovered around\u00a066 to 75% with just 4 to 5 Chrome tabs and Task Manager open\u2014not exactly an extensive workload.<\/p>\n<p>And it probably goes without saying, but with integrated graphics, you\u2019re not going to be doing too much high-profile gaming on this machine. 4K <em>Elden Ring<\/em> is out of the picture, but if you want to play something easier to run like\u00a0<em>Rocket League<\/em>\u00a0or <em>FTL: Faster Than Light<\/em>\u00a0at 60+ FPS on the work computer from time to time, the ThinkPad can handle it (albeit on low to medium video settings).<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Design_and_Display_Ups_and_Downs\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Design and Display: Ups and Downs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-798519 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/thinkpad-e14-closed-2.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Lenovo ThinkPad laptop on desk\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"Marcus Mears III\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Marcus Mears III<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li>14-inch FHD Display, 1920\u00d71080<\/li>\n<li>250 Nits Max Brightness<\/li>\n<li>3.5 lbs, 17.99mm Thin<\/li>\n<li>Anodized Aluminum Covers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>When your eyes take in the ThinkPad E14 Gen 2, they think \u201clight,\u201d but when your hands lift it up, they think \u201coh, kind of heavy.\u201d Weighing in at 3.5 pounds, it\u2019s lightweight but not the single most transportable laptop on the market. Compare it to the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apple-MacBook-Air-Retina-Display\/dp\/B08VF621Z4\/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1KQNTURPRUFBI&amp;keywords=macbook+air&amp;qid=1650072594&amp;refinements=p_n_condition-type%3A6461716011&amp;sprefix=macbook+ai%2Caps%2C95&amp;sr=8-2&amp;tag=howtogeekreviews-20\">MacBook Air\u2019s<\/a> 2.8 pounds, and it\u2019s clear which you\u2019d rather carry around in a bag all day.<\/p>\n<p>That said, the anodized aluminum covers that come in Black or Mineral Metallic contribute to a significant portion of that weight, and I wouldn\u2019t trade them for a pound. They give off a sturdy, sleek feel that runs the length of the laptop. They do, however, attract fingerprints and smudges like moths to a flame.<\/p>\n<p>The first thing that struck me about the display when I powered on the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/lenovo.vzew.net\/c\/156932\/232696\/3808?subId1=htg&amp;subId2=796569&amp;sharedid=&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lenovo.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fp%2Flaptops%2Fthinkpad%2Fthinkpade%2Fe14-g2%2F22tpe14e4n2%3ForgRef%3Dhttps3A2F2Fwww.google.com2F\">Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2<\/a> was how dim the screen was. I thought it was set to the lowest brightness out of the box, but to my dismay, it was up over the halfway mark. For this price range, I expect to see a wider range of brightness options. At 250 nits max brightness, this laptop has a display four times darker than that of an <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bestbuy.7tiv.net\/c\/156932\/671509\/10014?subId1=htg&amp;subId2=796569&amp;sharedid=&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fapple-iphone-13-pro-5g-256gb-alpine-green-at-t%2F6487224.p%3FskuId%3D6487224%23anchor%3DproductVariations\">iPhone 13 Pro<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-798465 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/thinkpad-e14-hero-2.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Lenovo ThinkPad laptop on desk\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"Marcus Mears III\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Marcus Mears III<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I used the maximum brightness setting nearly 100% of the time. It\u2019s bright enough to pass at the highest setting, but the battery certainly doesn\u2019t appreciate it. You won\u2019t want to make this your main movie-watching device; it just isn\u2019t sharp or vibrant enough. That\u2019s okay, though; it\u2019s not designed for media enjoyment. It\u2019s designed for business, and it\u2019s bright enough for business. But a 250 nits bump would go a long way.<\/p>\n<p>This ThinkPad model also retains the signature 180-degree screen tilt potential, which is\u2026neat. The reasons for these extreme angles of tilt are far and few between, with the only real benefit being protection from bending your screen back until it breaks.<\/p>\n<p>The bottom of the ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 features cooling grates that allow heat to escape and rubber feet that prevent your laptop from running around the table while you type on it.<\/p>\n<p>Lenovo\u2019s ThinkPads all have extremely similar form factors, and for good reason; it found a recipe that works and keeps baking quality computers with it. There are absolutely a host of features to appreciate, but a few weak points hold me back from going complete Team Lenovo.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peripherals_Keyboard_Trackpad_and_Trackpoint\"><\/span>Peripherals: Keyboard, Trackpad, and Trackpoint<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-798466 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/thinkpad-e14-keyboard.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"ThinkPad keyboard\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"Marcus Mears III\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Marcus Mears III<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The keys have a spring in their step; that is to say, they\u2019ll pop back up as quickly as you push them down. This produces snappy haptic feedback that, when combined with the near non-existent deck flex thanks to anodized aluminum covers, creates a laptop keyboard worth working on.<\/p>\n<p>The laptop features a standard <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/789822\/the-qwerty-keyboard-is-tech%E2%80%99s-biggest-unsolved-mystery\/\">QWERTY keyboard layout, though you\u2019re missing some media keys like Play\/Pause and Skip Forward\/Backward (but you still have volume control, brightness, and call handling keys). I also appreciate the addition of a screenshot key that, while not necessary since screenshots are just a shortcut away, is nice to have on deck now and again.<\/p>\n<p>The backlighting controls are a little odd; at first, I thought there may not actually be any backlighting on this keyboard, because it isn\u2019t controlled with the function keys. After a minute or two, I realized you actually have to use the function key (Fn) and the Space Bar to toggle through the three lighting variations: Low, High, and Off. The Low setting is nice for navigating the keyboard in the dark when you\u2019re trying not to blind your significant other as you work away, and the High setting is just a little bit brighter. Similar to the screen, I\u2019d like to see a brightness bump here.<\/p>\n<p>In short, this ThinkPad\u2019s keyboard is a home run with exceedingly little to gripe about.<\/p>\n<p>Right next to the keyboard is the fingerprint ID power button\u2014I\u2019m not a fan. It feels squishy and downright flimsy compared to the keyboard. And while the fingerprint reader is a neat novelty to have when paired with one-touch power on, I would rather see the money and focus invested in other pain points of this budget model to make it truly excel in its weight class.<\/p>\n<p>Now, onto the trackpad that I think falls a bit short. Coming from a 15-inch <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bestbuy.7tiv.net\/c\/156932\/671509\/10014?subId1=htg&amp;subId2=796569&amp;sharedid=&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fmacbook-pro-16-laptop-apple-m1-pro-chip-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-latest-model-space-gray%2F6450858.p%3FskuId%3D6450858\">MacBook Pro<\/a>\u00a0daily driver, the ThinkPad E14 Gen 2\u2019s small tracking area doesn\u2019t give you much room to work with. You\u2019re also barred from highlighting text and scrolling at the same time by design\u2014something easily fixed with a cheap wireless mouse, but I don\u2019t typically have space for a mouse in areas where I work on my laptop (like on a couch).<\/p>\n<p>There definitely seems to be enough space to extend the trackpad horizontally, and even an inch or so vertically\u2014something I think the user experience of this laptop would benefit greatly from.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-798467 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/thinkpad-e14-trackpad.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"ThinkPad trackpad\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"Marcus Mears III\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Marcus Mears III<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One notable plus is the range of clicking options you have. I\u2019m a fan of tapping the trackpad, but you can also use the buttons above or below it at any time. The tapping method is responsive, and each set of buttons has a uniquely comfortable feel to them with the loud and proud top set producing a satisfyingly audible \u201cclick\u201d and the concealed bottom set offering a low profile experience on the decibel scale.<\/p>\n<p>The trackpoint is there, too. I couldn\u2019t find a particular use for it as you\u2019ll still have to click the trackpad or buttons anyways to select something, but it\u2019s responsive enough and certainly isn\u2019t a mark against the laptop since it has no impact on the keyboard layout or feel.<\/p>\n<p>In short, the peripherals are excellent with the exception of the lacking trackpad. Not too shabby for a work computer.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Webcam_Microphone_and_Speakers\"><\/span>Webcam, Microphone, and Speakers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li>720p HD Webcam, 30 FPS<\/li>\n<li>Dual 2W Stereo Speakers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>With the professional environment rapidly trending towards remote work, the camera and microphone on this business laptop better be good. And the verdict: they are!<\/p>\n<div class=\"moka_gallery_wrap_outer\" data-galleryno=\"1\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Toggle Full-Size View\" class=\"moka_gallery_fullsize\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/796569\/lenovo-thinkpad-e14-gen-2-review-gets-the-job-done\/javascript:void(0);\" onclick=\"moka_gallery_fullsize_toggle(1);\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" width=\"24px\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewbox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 1000 1000\" xml:space=\"preserve\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g><g transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 -1 0 480)\"><path 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With better background noise blocking than your average <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apple-EarPods-3-5mm-Headphone-Plug\/dp\/B06X16Z7DZ\/?tag=howtogeekreviews-20\">Apple headphones<\/a>, you may actually want to use the internal microphone over other available options. Lenovo needed to ace this portion for the laptop to contend with other business notebooks, and it absolutely did.<\/p>\n<p>The speakers actually get pretty loud, but they have a somewhat muted quality to them. Rich crescendos and heavy bass drops won\u2019t billow out from the ThinkPad the way they would from a<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/JBL-CHARGE-Portable-Bluetooth-Waterproof\/dp\/B08X4YMTPM?ots=1&amp;slotNum=0&amp;imprToken=66c01ef1-bed9-7526-970&amp;tag=howtogeekreviews-20\"> JBL Charge 5<\/a>, but the speakers are satisfactory for the work environment.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08X4YMTPM?tag=howtogeekreviews-20&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41xW51t012L._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-add\">\n<div class=\"product-add-button\">\n<div class=\"product-share-links\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for JBL Charge 5\" aria-label=\"JBL Charge 5 - Amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08X4YMTPM?tag=howtogeekreviews-20&amp;psc=1\" style=\"text-decoration:none\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\">Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-price\">$149.95 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"12\" width=\"42\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,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\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\"\/><br \/><small><del>$179.95<\/del> Save 17%<\/small>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Battery_Life_Long_Lasting_High-Speed_Charging\"><\/span>Battery Life: Long Lasting, High-Speed Charging<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li>45Wh Battery<\/li>\n<li>65W AC Rapid Charging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>The ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 has a battery life that, while more than sufficient for light work on the go, may need a charger nearby if burning the midnight oil is on your agenda. Light work and some Chrome browsing saw about eight and a half hours of battery life, whereas more intense work and light gaming fetched closer to seven.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, the 65W AC Thunderbolt 4 charging is fast\u2014get up to grab a cup of coffee and the battery life has jumped 20% fast. It took one hour and 41 minutes to charge from zero to 100 percent using the included charger (with very light usage during the charge time).<\/p>\n<p>This is a huge plus when traveling since you\u2019ll often have 15 minutes waiting here and another 30 minutes there before getting where you need to go. These little chunks of time mean you can work away and be certain that you\u2019ll still have a charged battery if you can find an outlet (better yet, carry your own <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/660684\/how-to-charge-your-laptop-anywhere-with-a-portable-charger\/\">portable charger with you).<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connectivity_and_Compatibility_Everything_You_Need\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">Connectivity and Compatibility: Everything You Need<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li>Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201<\/li>\n<li>Bluetooth 5.2<\/li>\n<li>2 USB Ports, 1 HDMI 1.4 Port, 1 Thunderbolt 4 Port<\/li>\n<li>RJ45 Ethernet Port<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>When it comes to Wi-Fi and ethernet connectivity, you\u2019re covered. Crucial ports? You\u2019re covered. What about Bluetooth for taking important hands-free calls? You guessed it: covered.<\/p>\n<p>The ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 scored highly in Wi-Fi speed tests, and more importantly, it did so consistently. While my iPhone XR routinely racked up about 250 Mbps in download speed, the ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 scored higher than 450 Mbps every time.<\/p>\n<p>Lenovo checks all the boxes in the compatibility department, except for a DisplayPort (DP). If it\u2019s critical you connect a DP cable to your laptop, you can pick up an <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/DisplayPort-Uni-Directional-High-Speed-Converter-Compatible\/dp\/B081GMCNNF\/?tag=howtogeekreviews-20\"><span class=\"htgeditornotesel\">HDMI to DP adapter<\/span><\/a> (and while you\u2019re at it, you may want to look into an <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/AmazonBasics-1080P-HDMI-1x2-Splitter\/dp\/B079LC25MK\/?tag=howtogeekreviews-20\"><span class=\"htgeditornotesel\">HDMI splitter<\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>The Bluetooth connection worked like a charm, promptly pairing with my <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/JBL-Pulse-Wireless-Bluetooth-Waterproof\/dp\/B074Q4S2NJ\/?tag=howtogeekreviews-20\">JBL Pulse speaker<\/a> and filling my apartment with the groovy sounds of the Bee Gees\u2019 \u201cNight Fever.\u201d No connection drops or trouble with setup, just a simple \u201cconnect and play\u201d experience.<\/p>\n<p>Lining the left side of this Lenovo laptop, you\u2019ll find a 3.5mm audio jack for a headphone and microphone combo (or just headphones), a single HDMI 1.4 port, USB Type-A 3.2 port, a Novo button (for easy BIOS and recovery access), and the ultra-fast Thunderbolt 4 charging port.<\/p>\n<p>Flipping to the right side, there\u2019s a USB Type-A 2.0 port, an RJ45 ethernet port for high-speed work from home connections, and a Kensington lock slot for an extra layer of security.<\/p>\n<div class=\"moka_gallery_wrap_outer\" data-galleryno=\"0\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" width=\"24px\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewbox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 1000 1000\" xml:space=\"preserve\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g><g transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 -1 0 480)\"><path 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connection needs ought to be taken care of with this selection, but if you notice something is missing, you can most likely find an adapter for it nowadays.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maintenance_and_Expansion_RAM_and_Storage_Upgrades\"><\/span>Maintenance and Expansion: RAM and Storage Upgrades<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With the removal of seven Philips head screws and a pop of the bottom cover, you\u2019re under the hood of the ThinkPad E14 Gen 2. Here, you\u2019ll find a single SODIMM RAM slot rated for up to 32GB of memory and two <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/775303\/best-internal-ssd\/\">M.2 SSD slots for storage expansion. If you haven\u2019t experienced the near-instantaneous Windows startup times with an M.2 SSD, you\u2019re seriously missing out.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have the most luxurious upgrade opportunities, but with a business laptop like this, you probably shouldn\u2019t expect to\u2014with RAM and storage covered, you have just about everything you need.<\/p>\n<p>The ThinkPad\u2019s strong exterior, proficient cooling, and premium parts mean you won\u2019t have to worry much about maintenance; give the internals a good dusting every once in a while to make sure dust and debris don\u2019t gum up the works and you should be good to go.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Purchase_the_ThinkPad_E14_Gen_2\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_7\">Should You Purchase the ThinkPad E14 Gen 2?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 from Lenovo is a budget business laptop best suited for people who want a no-frills machine that does what they need it to with efficiency. If you\u2019re aiming for a laptop with a top-of-the-line display, you\u2019d do best to find another model.<\/p>\n<p>But if you want high-end hardware for work, consider the ThinkPad at full price and watch closely for any deals that may come your way.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\">\nRating: <strong>7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Price: <strong>$915.85<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Satisfyingly sturdy keyboard<\/li>\n<li>Crisp camera and microphone<\/li>\n<li>Powerful hardware<\/li>\n<li>Rapid charging<\/li>\n<li>Sleek, resilient exterior<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Dark screen<\/li>\n<li>Meager trackpad<\/li>\n<li>Fingerprint Reader Power button<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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