ThinkPad L14 Gen 2

Build quality of L14 not at same level as T series, but the L14 G2 is very flexible, with a far more capable 11th Gen Intel chipset. Review of an L14 G2 i5-1135G7, and system specs. Dual open RAM slots, potentially supports two internal drives, and numerous ports. The stock 1080p display, is a basic

T495 has better build quality, and slightly better stock display, but L14 G2, with Ryzen 5 5600U or 5 PRO 5650U, night and day more capable, flexible, and 2yrs newer than T495. L14 G2, AMD chipsets faster more powerful 6C/12T design with stronger graphics. T495 Ryzen 7 3700u is a decent 4C/8T chipse

L14 has a plastic chassis and deck. T14 uses a fiberglass reinforced plastic chassis and deck, on top of a magnesium sub-frame. Side by side you can tell the difference, T14 has more refined look and feel to it. It's simply more substantial all round. In pure performance terms, there should be nothi

For a T14s Gen 2, € 449 is a bit high. As others have said T14s RAM is fixed, so whatever it's sold with, will be its RAM limit. For upgrade-able RAM, T14 G2, and L14 G2, AMD Ryzen 7 or 5. T14 offers 8GB or 16GB fixed + 1 x open RAM slot (48GB max). L14 G2, has two open RAM slot (64GB max). At compa

Essentially, yes. L14 G2 AMD review, here. The trade off with the L14 is, its lower cost build materials create a bigger heavier unit, than its equivalent spec T14. In the size comparison section of that review, remove all but the L14 and T14 to compare their size and weight. Both use 1920x1080 16:9

L14 chassis and deck is made of strong plastic, T14 (non s) chassis and deck is made of fiber glass reinforced plastic, with a metal sub-frame. Both are well ahead of budget laptops, which commonly have poor keyboards, and limited upgrades. T14s is a level above, being an all-metal chassis and deck.