Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
14" - IPS
Resolution
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
CPU
Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
GPU
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
RAM
8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Core Qty
10-core
Storage
256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
Battery Capacity
57 Wh

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Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3) Review

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robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good security features

reasonable price

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

mediocre battery life

Total Rating

85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22.07 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.64 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core
Cache 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1
Empty Slots 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Harman/kardon stereo speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V
Features Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
Technology Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 20.6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site

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