Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
14" - IPS
Resolution
1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 6650U / 2.9 GHz
GPU
AMD Radeon 660M
RAM
8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Core Qty
6-core
Storage
256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
Battery Capacity
52.5 Wh

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF) Review

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robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

powerful processor options

good battery life

impressive security features

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

limited color options

expensive base model

Total Rating

82 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.32 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Thunder black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 6650U / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 660M
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111EPV
Compliant Standards DASH
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Technology Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 21.1 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - French
Software Included Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Base warranty - battery - 1 year

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