HP Laptop 14s (older gen) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14 (Gen 1)
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is the better laptop on paper: it is faster, has more memory and has more storage. Pick the HP Laptop 14s only if it matters to you that it has USB-A.
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Key differences
- Speed Lenovo ThinkPad T14 wins
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is quicker. Its Intel Core i5-10310U copes well with everyday tasks, while the Intel Celeron N4500 in the HP Laptop 14s is built for browsing, email and documents.
- Memory Lenovo ThinkPad T14 wins
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has 16 GB of memory against 4 GB. That's the difference between coping and staying quick with lots of tabs and apps open.
- Storage Lenovo ThinkPad T14 wins
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has four times the storage: 512 GB against 64 GB.
- Storage type Lenovo ThinkPad T14 wins
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 uses a proper SSD, while the HP Laptop 14s has slower eMMC-style flash storage, so apps open and update more slowly.
- Ports Depends on you
Only the HP Laptop 14s has USB-A, while only the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has Thunderbolt or USB4 and Ethernet.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Laptop 14s if…
- You plug things in: it has USB-A (for older USB accessories).
- You want a brand-new laptop with a fresh battery: it is sold new.
- You carry your laptop a lot: it's the lighter of the two at 1.46 kg.
Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 if…
- You want a snappier laptop for everyday work: its Intel Core i5-10310U is the faster processor.
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: 16 GB of memory gives it more room than 4 GB.
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 512 GB of storage.
- You want apps and updates to feel quick: it has a proper SSD.
- You plug things in: it has Thunderbolt or USB4 (for fast docks and drives) and Ethernet (for wired internet).
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Lenovo ThinkPad T14 leads on performance; elsewhere the two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is ahead on performance.
It is faster, has more memory and has more storage, and the HP Laptop 14s doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Laptop 14s (older gen) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 (Gen 1) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | Intel Core i5-10310U |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2666 |
| Maximum memory | 4 GB | 48 GB |
| Memory upgrades | — | Partly upgradeable |
| Storage | 64 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC | SSD |
| Storage interface | eMMC | PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 |
| Storage slots | — | 1 |
Screen
Both screens are closely matched.
Size, sharpness and smoothness are near enough the same, so neither has a real edge to look at.
| Spec | HP Laptop 14s (older gen) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 (Gen 1) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | HD (1366 x 768) | Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | Basic screen: colours fade at an angle | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 250 nits |
| Colour range | 45% NTSC | 45% NTSC |
| HDR | — | None |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
Each laptop has its strengths on battery and weight.
The HP Laptop 14s is a little lighter, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a bigger battery.
| Spec | HP Laptop 14s (older gen) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 (Gen 1) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 12 hours | Up to 16.5 hours |
| Battery capacity | 41 Wh | 50 Wh |
| Charger | 45 W | — |
| Charges via | — | USB-C |
| Fast charging | 50% in 45 min | 80% in 1 hour |
| Weight | 1.46 kg | 1.55 kg |
| Dimensions | 324 x 225 x 17.9 mm | 329 x 227 x 17.9 mm |
| Materials | — | PPS / 50% GF (top), PC + ABS / Talc15 + magnesium alloy (keyboard cover), PA / 50% GF (bottom) |
| Durability | — | MIL-STD-810G |
| Colour | Jet black | Black |
| Colours available | — | Black |
Ports and wireless
On ports and wireless, it comes down to what you need.
The HP Laptop 14s has USB-A, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has Thunderbolt or USB4 and Ethernet.
| Spec | HP Laptop 14s (older gen) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 (Gen 1) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only, not for charging per Icecat), 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo, 1x SD card reader | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data, charging, DisplayPort 1.2), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 / Thunderbolt 3 (data, charging, DisplayPort 1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x Ethernet (RJ-45), 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo, 1x microSD, 1x side docking connector |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | Thunderbolt 3 |
| External displays (max) | — | 2 |
| Card reader | SD | microSD |
| Ethernet | — | 1 GbE RJ-45 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wi-Fi card | Realtek Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 2x2 | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Mobile data | None | — |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | HP Laptop 14s (older gen) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 (Gen 1) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| Webcam privacy | — | ThinkShutter physical camera cover |
| Backlit keyboard | No | — |
| Keyboard | full-size keyboard, no numeric keypad | 6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys with Unified Communications controls |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | HP Imagepad | TrackPoint pointing device plus Mylar-surface multi-touch touchpad |
| Speakers | 2x built-in, HP Dual Speakers | Stereo, 2 W x2, Dolby Audio |
| Microphones | 2x built-in | — |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | TPM (firmware TPM), BIOS and power-on password | TPM 2.0, Kensington Security Slot |
Software and model
On software and updates, it comes down to what you need.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is sold renewed (used and refurbished); the HP Laptop 14s is sold new. The HP Laptop 14s is sold new, and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Laptop 14s (older gen) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 (Gen 1) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home in S mode | Windows 11 Pro |
| Model number | BM2T9EA | ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 |
| Released | — | 2020 |