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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2i (Refurb): 14" UHD IPS, Intel i7-1185G7, 32GB LPDDR4, 512GB SSD, Win 11 Pro $412.99

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"1-year warranty: This item has a 1-year warranty serviced by Allstate."

SPECS:
  • 14" UHD (3840x2160) 16:9, IPS 500nits Anti-glare, 100% Adobe RGB, DisplayHDR 400, Dolby Vision
  • Intel Core i7-1185G7 (4C / 8T, 3.0 / 4.8GHz, 12MB)
  • 32GB Soldered LPDDR4x-4266
  • 512GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe x4 NVMe Opal 2.0
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210, 11ax 2x2 + BT5.1
  • FHD 1080p + IR Hybrid with Privacy Shutter
  • Backlit, English Keyboard
  • Aluminium (Top), Aluminium (Keyboard Cover), Aluminium (Bottom)
  • 57Whr Battery
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4a)
    • 1x HDMI 2.0
    • 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
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Sold by Retail Outlet Direct via eBay.

"1-year warranty: This item has a 1-year warranty serviced by Allstate."

SPECS:
  • 14" UHD (3840x2160) 16:9, IPS 500nits Anti-glare, 100% Adobe RGB, DisplayHDR 400, Dolby Vision
  • Intel Core i7-1185G7 (4C / 8T, 3.0 / 4.8GHz, 12MB)
  • 32GB Soldered LPDDR4x-4266
  • 512GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe x4 NVMe Opal 2.0
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210, 11ax 2x2 + BT5.1
  • FHD 1080p + IR Hybrid with Privacy Shutter
  • Backlit, English Keyboard
  • Aluminium (Top), Aluminium (Keyboard Cover), Aluminium (Bottom)
  • 57Whr Battery
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4a)
    • 1x HDMI 2.0
    • 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
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This refurbished ThinkPad T14s Gen 2i looks strongest as a portable office machine with a sharp 14 inch UHD IPS screen, 32GB of memory, and Thunderbolt 4 ports for hubs, extra monitors, or even an eGPU. The 11th gen i7 is described as fine for browsing, office work, media, spreadsheets, and light photo editing, though the older chip is also called hot, power hungry, and slower than newer i3s for basic tasks. The 4K panel may cut battery life, and there is no ethernet port. Reliability concerns also come up around USB ports, microphones, and the silver model hinge, making it a capable but not carefree refurb.

  • The 11th-gen i7 can handle office work, browsing, and media consumption without noticeable issues for everyday use.

    thomasdemasiLuigis3rdcousin

  • Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 support can enable hubs, extra monitors, and even eGPU-style setups.

    ghostfreckle

  • The laptop can run a second monitor over Miracast while staying usable for typical productivity tasks.

    thomasdemasi

  • Perceived performance for basic tasks may be limited more by SSD and integrated graphics than by the older i7 CPU.

    Luigis3rdcousin

  • The older i7 can run hot and power-hungry, which may affect performance and thermals under load.

    ghostfreckle

  • CPU performance can feel noticeably slow even for basic tasks, making the configuration less appealing for everyday responsiveness.

    MadPup

  • Reliability concerns include USB ports failing to charge or recognize peripherals and microphone detection issues that can recur after firmware updates.

    Zavelin

  • The silver T14s Gen 2i hinge can be prone to display separation, and warranty coverage may be denied when hinge-area dents appear.

    BrettH7798

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This is almost a perfect laptop in my eyes...
  • 🤔 The cpu is the only hitch, that I see. Its a 6 year old power hungry and hot (up to 50w-60w) quadcore cpu.
  • 👍 Thunderbolt ports allow for using and eGPU for gaming, as well as hubs and extra monitors.
I watched a review that mentioned:
  • 4K Screen effects battery life
  • Right hand exhaust vent
  • No ethernet port
I wonder how much performance would be lost by disabling turbo-boost... 🤔😉
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Mar 21, 2026 1:32 PM
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Tri1914Mar 21, 2026 1:32 PM
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Why are so many of these refurbs?
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Quote from Tri1914 View quoted comment :
Why are so many of these refurbs?
Because it's a 5 years old laptop. And a new ThinkPad with these specs won't ever be this price.
Mar 21, 2026 2:07 PM
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MadPupMar 21, 2026 2:07 PM
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The biggest problem with this laptop (apart from the price) is the CPU. Current i3's trounce this old i7 and its slowness is very noticeable even for basic tasks. The 32GB of memory is wasted in this. A better deal would be this laptop with 16GB for $250... that would be fair.

https://www.cpubenchmark.net/comp...-i3-14100T
Last edited by MadPup March 21, 2026 at 07:11 AM.
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Mar 21, 2026 5:08 PM
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thomasdemasiMar 21, 2026 5:08 PM
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Quote from MadPup View quoted comment :
The biggest problem with this laptop (apart from the price) is the CPU. Current i3's trounce this old i7 and its slowness is very noticeable even for basic tasks. The 32GB of memory is wasted in this. A better deal would be this laptop with 16GB for $250... that would be fair.

https://www.cpubenchmark.net/comp...-i3-14100T
Please. I have this cpu in my x1 nano. It's more than adequate for everyday tasks, even with 16gb and an aging battery, all crammed into a smaller footprint.Typical browsing, office, media consumption, running a second monitor over Miracast... no issues.
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Luigis3rdcousinMar 21, 2026 6:53 PM
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Quote from MadPup View quoted comment :
The biggest problem with this laptop (apart from the price) is the CPU. Current i3's trounce this old i7 and its slowness is very noticeable even for basic tasks. The 32GB of memory is wasted in this. A better deal would be this laptop with 16GB for $250... that would be fair.https://www.cpubenchmark.net/comp...-i3-14100T
So ummm how do I put this... a passmark score of about 9000 isn't gonna be noticed in basic tasks. Not even slightly. There won't be much a difference between this and that newer i3 in performance. What would hold it back more noticeable would be if the ssd is dramless and the integrated graphics wasn't powerful enough, those are bigger determinations. Nobody buying this laptop is going to subject this to software that requires real GPU or intensive processing tasks. This will crush spreadsheets all day and I can guarantee in blind test between this and a newer i3 there would be no difference.
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Luigis3rdcousinMar 21, 2026 6:57 PM
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Quote from ghostfreckle View quoted comment :
This is almost a perfect laptop in my eyes...
  • 🤔 The cpu is the only hitch, that I see. Its a 6 year old power hungry and hot (up to 50w-60w) quadcore cpu.
  • 👍 Thunderbolt ports allow for using and eGPU for gaming, as well as hubs and extra monitors.
I watched a review that mentioned:
  • 4K Screen effects battery life
  • Right hand exhaust vent
  • No ethernet port
I wonder how much performance would be lost by disabling turbo-boost... 🤔😉
I think this laptop has a great screen. For office related tasks and for anyone a fan of the thinkpads. 11th gen i7 isn't really a deterrent. Nobody is playing games on this or running blendr or unreal engine or adobe premier or davinci resolve. But for office related tasks this is great. And almost any photo editor would probably run fine on this with a screen as nice as that. And many tools now a days are browser based so the device is becoming less and less relevant

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Mar 21, 2026 8:31 PM
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ZavelinMar 21, 2026 8:31 PM
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s model laptops are currently under investigation since 2025 for a potential class action in regards to multiple unresolvable defects, including:
-- USB-A and USB-C ports not charging devices or recognizing peripherals
-- Internal microphone missing or not detected, even after BIOS/driver updates
-- Temporary improvement after firmware or BIOS updates, with problems recurring later
-- Inconsistent results from warranty repairs, including system board replacements
Affected customers have tried multiple troubleshooting steps with little or no success:
-- Reinstalling Windows or updating firmware often provides only short-term relief
-- BIOS/Embedded Controller (EC) updates yield mixed results
-- Lenovo support recommendations like toggling microphone privacy settings or resetting Windows rarely solve the issue long-term
Some users have received depot repairs or motherboard replacements, yet the problem often returns, raising serious concerns about product reliability.

For more information: https://classlawdc.com/2025/08/26...stigation/

SUMMARY: Fantastic deal on paper, especially with RAM prices. But be warned.
Last edited by Zavelin March 21, 2026 at 01:35 PM.
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MadPupMar 21, 2026 8:59 PM
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Quote from thomasdemasi View quoted comment :
Please. I have this cpu in my x1 nano. It's more than adequate for everyday tasks, even with 16gb and an aging battery, all crammed into a smaller footprint.Typical browsing, office, media consumption, running a second monitor over Miracast... no issues.
I can only assume that you don't know what you're missing and are blessed with a saintly amount of patience. Do you use anything more powerful for comparison? This cpu is a dog. Woof! Grrrrrr!
Last edited by MadPup March 21, 2026 at 02:03 PM.
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defTwitchMar 21, 2026 9:56 PM
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Quote from MadPup View quoted comment :
I can only assume that you don't know what you're missing and are blessed with a saintly amount of patience. Do you use anything more powerful for comparison? This cpu is a dog. Woof! Grrrrrr!
hehhe lmao
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Quote from MadPup View quoted comment :
The biggest problem with this laptop (apart from the price) is the CPU. Current i3's trounce this old i7 and its slowness is very noticeable even for basic tasks. The 32GB of memory is wasted in this. A better deal would be this laptop with 16GB for $250... that would be fair.

https://www.cpubenchmark.net/comp...-i3-14100T
Why did you compare a laptop cpu to a desktop cpu? 🤔
Yes, I agree new cpus are usually better than old cpus...
Mar 21, 2026 11:14 PM
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BrettH7798Mar 21, 2026 11:14 PM
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Quote from Tri1914 View quoted comment :
Why are so many of these refurbs?
We have(had) a ton of the silver version of these laptops. The hinge is the absolute weakest piece of trash I've ever seen. Inevitably the display will separate from the bottom case. I would say the failure rate was 75%+ (note, its the silver version) --If you have any dents in the hinge area lenovo denies the warranty unless you fight them tooth and nail

For what it's worth the thunderbolt ports on these guys seem to favor the Lenovo style dock connection cable vs a Dell wd19/22tb
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derce927Mar 21, 2026 11:29 PM
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Quote from ghostfreckle View quoted comment :
Why did you compare a laptop cpu to a desktop cpu? 🤔
Yes, I agree new cpus are usually better than old cpus...
Laptop is from 2021. Old cpu and uses more power. Looks like no touchscreen. I have owned a couple thinkpads, built like a tank
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MichaelM3467Mar 22, 2026 1:20 AM
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Quote from MadPup View quoted comment :
I can only assume that you don't know what you're missing and are blessed with a saintly amount of patience. Do you use anything more powerful for comparison? This cpu is a dog. Woof! Grrrrrr!
Its fast enough to play broodwar, surf the web, Transcode videos for jellyfin,

My problem with the deal is I see used ones like this for less locally,

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Mar 22, 2026 9:48 AM
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SnuupyMar 22, 2026 9:48 AM
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Quote from Zavelin View quoted comment :
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s model laptops are currently under investigation since 2025 for a potential class action in regards to multiple unresolvable defects, including:
-- USB-A and USB-C ports not charging devices or recognizing peripherals
-- Internal microphone missing or not detected, even after BIOS/driver updates
-- Temporary improvement after firmware or BIOS updates, with problems recurring later
-- Inconsistent results from warranty repairs, including system board replacements
Affected customers have tried multiple troubleshooting steps with little or no success:
-- Reinstalling Windows or updating firmware often provides only short-term relief
-- BIOS/Embedded Controller (EC) updates yield mixed results
-- Lenovo support recommendations like toggling microphone privacy settings or resetting Windows rarely solve the issue long-term
Some users have received depot repairs or motherboard replacements, yet the problem often returns, raising serious concerns about product reliability.

For more information: https://classlawdc.com/2025/08/26...stigation/

SUMMARY: Fantastic deal on paper, especially with RAM prices. But be warned.
they've been defective since T14 gen1 (incl AMD)
I ended up getting a full refund on mine

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