Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 Review: Is This Refurbished Business Laptop Worth It?
In-depth review of the refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 - a budget-friendly business laptop with 16GB RAM and touchscreen.
Introduction
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 offers exceptional value at KSh 29,998. But is this refurbished business laptop right for you? Let's find out.
Design & Build Quality
The T14s maintains ThinkPad's legendary durability with:
- Military-grade MIL-STD-810G certification
- Classic black matte finish
- Spill-resistant keyboard
- 14" touchscreen with 180-degree hinge
Performance
Despite being a previous-gen model, performance remains strong:
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| PCMark 10 | 4,850 |
| Cinebench R23 (Multi-core) | 5,200 |
| CrystalDiskMark (SSD) | 2,100 MB/s read |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Excellent keyboard (best in class)
- 16GB RAM is ample for most tasks
- Touchscreen adds versatility
- Great battery life (8-10 hours)
Cons
- 10th Gen processor is dated
- 256GB SSD may be small for some users
- Only 6-month warranty
Who Should Buy This?
This laptop is perfect for:
- Business users needing a reliable workhorse
- Students on a budget
- Linux users (excellent compatibility)
Power users may want newer models with 11th/12th Gen processors.
