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Black ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 laptop closed, matte finish, 14 inch non-touch screen, compact business form factor

Lenovo

Lenovo Thinkpad L14 Gen 2 i7-1165G7 16GB 500GB PCIe SSD 14.0 FHD Dual Boot

SKU CH-QR38-QH65R

Business laptop with 11th Gen Intel Core i7, 16GB DDR4, 500GB PCIe SSD, 14.0" FHD IPS display, dual-boot Windows 10 Pro and Linux Mint, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, Thunderbolt, HDMI, Ethernet.

  • ColorBlack
  • Operating SystemLinux
  • CPU TypeIntel Core i7 11th Gen
  • Processor Name2.80GHz
  • Screen Size14.0"
  • TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen

Options 16GB/500GB

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Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • 11th Gen Core i7-1165G7 up to 4.7 GHz for demanding workloads
  • 16 GB DDR4 and 500 GB PCIe SSD for fast multitasking
  • 0" FHD IPS display with 720p webcam for clear visuals
  • Windows 10 Pro and Linux Mint dual boot for OS flexibility
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, Thunderbolt 4 and Ethernet for versatile connectivity

Dual-boot business laptop

The Lenovo Thinkpad L14 Gen 2 ships with Windows 10 Pro and Linux Mint 20 pre-installed on a 500GB PCIe SSD. Users select the operating system at boot and reboot to switch environments. An 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor with four cores and 16GB of DDR4 memory handles office workloads and development tasks.

Connectivity and display limits

Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 provide wireless links while a Gigabit Ethernet port serves wired networks. Thunderbolt 4 and two USB 3.2 Type-C Gen1 ports share bandwidth for docks or external storage. The 14.0 inch FHD IPS panel is fixed at 1920 x 1080 resolution and does not support touch input.

Upgrade context and trade-offs

This unit replaces an older business laptop that lacks Thunderbolt 4 or Wi-Fi 6. The jump is worthwhile when dual-boot flexibility and modern port selection are required. Buyers who need discrete graphics, a larger screen, or user-upgradeable memory should consider other configurations.

Highlights

  • 11th Gen Core i7-1165G7 up to 4.7 GHz for demanding workloads
  • 16 GB DDR4 and 500 GB PCIe SSD for fast multitasking
  • 0" FHD IPS display with 720p webcam for clear visuals
  • Windows 10 Pro and Linux Mint dual boot for OS flexibility
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, Thunderbolt 4 and Ethernet for versatile connectivity

Specifications

BrandLenovo
SeriesThinkpad L14 Gen 2
ModelThinkpad
Part NumberL14
ColorBlack
Operating SystemLinux
CPU TypeIntel Core i7 11th Gen
Processor Name2.80GHz
Screen Size14.0"
TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
Resolution1920 x 1080
GPU/VPUIntel Iris Xe Graphics
SSD500GB
HDDNo
Storage Spec500GB PCIe SSD
Memory16GB
Memory SpeedDDR4
Optical Drive TypeNo
LAN10/100/1000Mbps
WLANWi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1
Video Port1 x HDMI
Audio Ports1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
AudioIntegrated Sound card
SpeakerIntegrated Stereo Speakers
KeyboardStandard
Backlit KeyboardNon-backlit
Other Input DevicesYes
WebcamYes
Card ReaderMicro SD
TypeWork / Business

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Questions about this item

Should I pick the Windows 10 Pro or Linux Mint 20 Cinnamon partition on the dual-boot drive?

Both operating systems share the 500GB PCIe SSD; choose Windows for broad software compatibility or Linux Mint for a lightweight open-source environment.

What does the 2.80 GHz base clock with 4.7 GHz boost mean for daily workloads?

The 4-core i7-1165G7 runs at 2.80 GHz normally and can reach 4.7 GHz on short bursts, giving snappy response in office apps and light creative tasks.

Which external displays and docks can the Thunderbolt 4 Type-C port drive?

The Thunderbolt 4 Type-C port carries video and data for compatible monitors and docks; the HDMI port adds a second display option.

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