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The new Lenovo ThinkPad T14s lineup features its first-ever convertible laptop option. And as far as 2-in-1 business laptops go, the ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 (Intel) has plenty going for it. It's powerful, efficient, and features the classic ThinkPad durability and industry-leading keyboard. Much like the standard ThinkPad T14s Gen 6, the convertible version is an AI-powered, repairable, business laptop built with Intel's enterprise-grade vPro SoCs that offer better hardware-based security solutions. But unlike the clamshell model, the convertible version features Intel's Core Ultra 200U series processors with Arrow Lake architecture rather than the 200V series, which features the Lunar Lake architecture. So it's even more affordable than its clamshell counterpart. The real question is, should the ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 (Intel) replace your daily driver laptop at the office? Possibly, but there are some clear drawbacks. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 (Intel): Pricing and availability The ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 starts at just $1,399. This model gets you an Intel Core Ultra 5 225U vPro processor, 16GB of system memory, a 256GB SSD, a 14-inch, 1920 x 1200, 60Hz IPS display, Windows 11 Home, and an included Lenovo Yoga Pen stylus. This model is currently on sale through Lenovo for just $1,217. Our review model features a few upgrades over this base model, swapping the storage to a 512GB SSD and licensing Windows 11 Pro instead of the Home edition of the OS. This model costs $1,609 by MSRP but is currently on sale through Lenovo for $1,359. Upgrading our review model with a 1TB SSD brings the MSRP to $1,929 with a sale price of $1,629. The top-end model of the ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 (Intel) retails for $1,989 at full price and features an Intel Core Ultra 7 265U vPro processor, 32GB of system memory, and a 512GB SSD. Of course, because these models are all part of Lenovo's ThinkPad lineup, the pricing is more of a suggestion for enterprise business customers and so the sales are often pretty persistent on these lines. Which means no company buying a fleet of these 2-in-1s is paying full price, but a small business or individual customer will be paying the price as stated. It's pretty pricey by laptop standards, but $1,217 is pretty affordable as far as ThinkPads go, especially in this T14s generation. The only problem is how expensive the upgrades get if you want to customize the base spec. A sleek, modern 2-in-1 design It's got that retro-ThinkPad feel with a modern twist Much like the clamshell version, the ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 features an updated ThinkPad design that bridges the gap between the classic ThinkPad aesthetic and the modern workplace. It's got a slick camera hub on the top edge of the cover lid to house the webcam, camera shutter, mics, and light sensors but you still get the classic ThinkPad Eclipse black chassis, TrackPoint pointing stick, and discrete buttons at the top edge of the touchpad. The 2-in-1 meets the ThinkPad's usual MIL-STD-810H durability standards, and that includes the sturdy convertible hinge. So your files will be safe even after exposure to high altitude, extreme high or low temperatures, high humidity, and dust. It's also got plenty of ports, and ships with the slim Lenovo Yoga Pen stylus for use with the IPS touchscreen display whenever the laptop is in tent or tablet mode. The only real downside of the ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1's design is the display. While it's got a nice, matte, 400-nit anti-glare display, the colors are about as muted on the 2-in-1 as they are on the other T14s laptops. Lenovo rates the display at 100% coverage of the sRGB color gamut, which is fine for your standard business user, but it does mean the 2-in-1 is a bit lackluster as a 2-in-1. Most convertible laptops make streaming video an absolute dream, but the ThinkPad is a bit too business-minded for that. While you can use it to binge-watch your latest shows, the display is clearly more designed for presenting your latest slide deck rather than entertainment. A repairable convertible You don't find many 2-in-1s with this level of user repairability Like all ThinkPad T-series laptops, the T14s 2-in-1 is designed to be self-repairable and upgradable for increased longevity in an IT fleet of devices. So it's got a user-replaceable battery, and easy access to the SSD and WWAN slots once you get the back panel removed. This is a bit less repairable and replaceable than other T-series laptops which feature user-replaceable keyboards, but it's still more customizable than you typically get with a convertible laptop. The real trouble is even getting access to the insides of the 2-in-1 in the first place. With the same 5 retaining screws as the clamshell version, prying apart the ThinkPad T14s takes a bit of ingenuity. Because it's got just 5 screws, the bottom panel is primarily held in by plastic catches, which means you need to be careful as you peel open the ThinkPad. Starting by the hinge, you can get those latches pried apart carefully, allowing you to access the internals, including the battery, SSD, and WWAN slots. Putting the T14s 2-in-1 back together requires getting those plastic catches back in place, which takes a little bit of finesse, but is otherwise relatively painless. Arrow Lake performance, with U-series efficiency Not quite Lunar Lake, and that's okay The T14s 2-in-1 (Intel) isn't the most powerful convertible laptop out there, but it does hold its own. While it is a slightly lower-power 8-core CPU, the 2-in-1's Core Ultra 5 225U Arrow Lake SoC kept up with the clamshell's Core Ultra 7 268V Lunar Lake processor on most of our synthetic benchmarks. And the 2-in-1 was just a bit behind the Lunar Lake model in terms of power efficiency, so it's not a bad bargain compared to the more expensive clamshell. The only major downfall of the T14s 2-in-1's Intel Core Ultra 5 225U processor is its weaker iGPU. While it's still got enough graphics power for some light photo editing, the T14s 2-in-1 does struggle to render 3D graphics compared to its Lunar Lake counterpart, and that also means it will struggle harder on GPU-focused AI workloads. The 2-in-1 falls just a bit behind on multithreaded workloads compared to the Snapdragon X Elite model's 12-core CPU or the AMD model's 8-core Ryzen AI 7 PRO APU. And that's about what we'd expect from an Intel U-series processor, but it's not that far behind the AMD or Qualcomm silicon when you account for the Snapdragon X Elite's extra CPU cores. As for battery life, the 2-in-1 is a bit less efficient than its more expensive clamshell counterpart, clocking in closer to 9-10 hours of work on a single charge rather than 11 hours or more. However, battery life varies greatly by usage, and these estimates are based off my own workflow, which is very heavy on word processing and conducting online research, with a bit of photo editing on the side. So if you tend to handle more demanding tasks, you'll want to be sure you pack your charger when you take your laptop to the office each morning. Should you buy the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 (Intel)? You should buy the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 if: You want a convertible enterprise laptop with enhanced hardware security You want an Intel-powered ThinkPad at a more affordable price You need to add a convertible option to your company's laptop fleet You should NOT buy the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 if: You need to stay on a tight budget as a single-user or small business owner You need a laptop with battery life that lasts longer than a standard workday The ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 is a solid laptop option if you need a convertible to fill out your office laptop fleet, or if you need to host presentations using your personal laptop for your small business. It's also a great option for a tech enthusiast who wants a repairable, upgradable laptop with additional hardware-based security thanks to the T14s 2-in-1's Intel vPro processor. But if you want a ThinkPad T-series laptop with the best battery life, the Snapdragon version has the best battery life of the bunch, with the Intel clamshell Lunar Lake model coming in second. The processor inside the T14s 2-in-1 isn't an inefficient CPU, but it'll last as long as a standard workday, so it's not great if you tend to forget your charger at home or at the office. While I would love to see a more vibrant display on a 2-in-1, Lenovo did a great job sourcing a bright, matte display panel for the ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 that meets the needs of your average business users. It is a bit pricey for individual users, but for enterprise-level companies or folks who really need the extra security, it's a pretty solid choice.
