Lenovo / ThinkPad / L Series

ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 (Intel)

ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 (Intel) is a 14-inch notebook in the L Series family.

Scope: Product generation / platformPSREF verified
Machine Type: 21L1 / 21L2
Model / MTM: 2684Official Models verifiedDirect specifications: 21L1001YJP

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Buying and service essentials

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Model / MTM: 1 exact specifications recorded2684 Models entries verified
CPU / GPU: Intel U or H Series Core Ultra 5 / 7 Processor (Series 1)7 CPU options / Intel Arc Graphics / Intel Graphics / Platform options / integrated GPU varies by CPU / this PSREF does not list a dGPU option
Display: 14-inch / 1920x12003 platform options / Non-touch / Multi-touch
WWAN: Configuration-dependentRetrofit conditions apply

Upgrades and repair

Memory: DDR5-5600 / SocketedSO-DIMM: 2 / maximum 64 GB
Storage: M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSDPCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 / Maximum simultaneous devices 1 device(s)
Power: USB-C Power Delivery 3.0AC adapter: 45 W / 65 W
Parts / service: Not collectedHMM verified / Key procedures verified

Motherboard and slot topology

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Memory implementation: DDR5-5600 / Socketed / SO-DIMM: 2
Storage form factor: M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSD
Maximum simultaneous devices: 1 device(s)

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Specifications

CPU

CPU options for this platform / IntelIntel U or H Series Core Ultra 5 / 7 Processor (Series 1)

CPU	Integrated GPU	Cores / threads	Base frequency	Max frequency
Intel Core Ultra 5 125HOpen external site in a new tab	Intel Arc Graphics	14 / 18	1.20 GHz	4.50 GHz
Intel Core Ultra 5 125UOpen external site in a new tab	Intel Graphics	12 / 14	1.30 GHz	4.30 GHz
Intel Core Ultra 5 135HOpen external site in a new tab	Intel Arc Graphics	14 / 18	1.70 GHz	4.60 GHz
Intel Core Ultra 5 135UOpen external site in a new tab	Intel Graphics	12 / 14	1.60 GHz	4.40 GHz
Intel Core Ultra 7 155HOpen external site in a new tab	Intel Arc Graphics	16 / 22	1.40 GHz	4.80 GHz
Intel Core Ultra 7 155UOpen external site in a new tab	Intel Graphics	12 / 14	1.70 GHz	4.80 GHz
Intel Core Ultra 7 165UOpen external site in a new tab	Intel Graphics	12 / 14	1.70 GHz	4.90 GHz

NPU

NPU	Applicable CPU	NPU performance	Overall platform performance
IntelIntel AI Boost	Intel Core Ultra 5 125H / Intel Core Ultra 5 135H / Intel Core Ultra 7 155H	Up to 11 TOPS	Up to 33 TOPS
IntelIntel AI Boost	Intel Core Ultra 5 125U	Up to 11 TOPS	Up to 21 TOPS
IntelIntel AI Boost	Intel Core Ultra 5 135U / Intel Core Ultra 7 155U	Up to 11 TOPS	Up to 22 TOPS
IntelIntel AI Boost	Intel Core Ultra 7 165U	Not recorded	Not recorded

These are PSREF platform options, not the NPU installed in an individual Model / MTM. Overall platform performance is distinct from NPU-only performance.

Graphics / GPU

This PSREF does not list a dGPU option.

Notes: Intel Arc Graphics is available on selected H-series Core Ultra configurations with at least 16GB dual-channel memory; otherwise it functions as Intel Graphics.

These are platform configuration options, not the GPU installed in an individual MTM.

Memory

Type: DDR5-5600
Maximum capacity: 64 GB
Physical slots: 2
Implementation: DDR5-5600 / Socketed
Upgrade / replacement: Not recorded
Configuration constraints: Two DDR5 SODIMM slots, dual-channel capable

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Storage

Interface and form factor: PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4
Supported form factors: M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSD
Physical slots: 1
Maximum simultaneous devices: 1 device(s)
Upgrade / replacement: Not recorded
Configuration constraints / exclusions: One M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot

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Check the SSD replacement procedure in the HMMOpen external site in a new tab

Display

Size: 14-inch
Platform configuration options: configuration Resolution Touch Panel / brightness Surface / features
WUXGA IPS 3M DBEF5
14-inch 1920x1200 Non-touch IPS / 400 nits anti-glare / 3M DBEF5
WUXGA IPS touch 3M DBEF5
14-inch 1920x1200 Multi-touch IPS / 400 nits anti-glare / Eyesafe Certified 2.0 / 3M DBEF5
WUXGA IPS low power
14-inch 1920x1200 Non-touch IPS / 400 nits anti-glare / Low power / Eyesafe Certified 2.0 / 100% sRGB

configuration	Resolution	Touch	Panel / brightness	Surface / features
WUXGA IPS 3M DBEF5 14-inch	1920x1200	Non-touch	IPS / 400 nits	anti-glare / 3M DBEF5
WUXGA IPS touch 3M DBEF5 14-inch	1920x1200	Multi-touch	IPS / 400 nits	anti-glare / Eyesafe Certified 2.0 / 3M DBEF5
WUXGA IPS low power 14-inch	1920x1200	Non-touch	IPS / 400 nits	anti-glare / Low power / Eyesafe Certified 2.0 / 100% sRGB

Battery architecture

Architecture: Internal
Explicit count: 1

Placement	Position	Optional	Chemistry	Cell options	Capacity options
Internal	Not recorded	Not recorded	Li-ion	Not recorded	46.5 Wh / 57 Wh

Each row is a platform configuration option. Simultaneous installation is not inferred.

Power and AC adapter

Connector: USB-C Power Delivery 3.0
Wattage: 45 W / 65 W

Wireless and WWAN

WLAN options: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.3, Intel vPro technology support
Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200, 802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.4, Intel vPro technology support
WWAN: Configuration-dependent
Retrofit / conditions: Retrofit conditions apply
WWAN options: Wireless WAN upgradable to 4G (with antenna ready)
Quectel EM061K-GL, 4G LTE CAT6, M.2 card, with embedded eSIM functionality
Quectel EM160R-GL, 4G LTE CAT16, M.2 card, with embedded eSIM functionality
No support
Notes: Only configurations explicitly listed as antenna-ready are documented as WWAN-upgradable.

Ports and docking

Ports: 1x USB-A (Hi-Speed USB / USB 2.0)
2x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1), one Always On
1x USB-C (USB 20Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2x2), with USB PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4
1x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps), with USB PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 2.1
1x HDMI 2.1, up to 4K/60Hz
1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
1x Nano-SIM card slot (WWAN support models)
1x Smart card reader
Docking support: Various docking solutions supported via Thunderbolt or USB-C.

Dimensions and weight

Aluminium (top), PC-CF (bottom) models: 313.7 × 226 × 18.66 mm
Aluminium (top), PC-ABS (bottom) models: 313.7 × 226 × 18.76 mm
PC-ABS (top and bottom) models: 313.7 × 226 × 18.92 mm
Aluminium (top), PC-CF (bottom) models: 1.36 kg / Starting weight
Aluminium (top), PC-ABS (bottom) models: 1.38 kg / Starting weight
PC-ABS (top and bottom) models: 1.4 kg / Starting weight

Official maintenance documentation and key procedures

ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 and ThinkPad L16 Gen 1 Hardware Maintenance ManualOpen external site in a new tabThird Edition (November 2024) · 2024-11Scope: Combined Hardware Maintenance Manual for ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 Machine Types 21L1, 21L2, 21L5, and 21L6 and ThinkPad L16 Gen 1 Machine Types 21L3, 21L4, 21L7, and 21L8; covers Intel and AMD models

Key procedures

Keyboard: p.74–78
Base cover: p.78–80
M.2 SSD: p.82–84
Memory: p.85–86
Built-in battery: p.87–88
Display assembly: p.109–111

Part number information

Part numbers and their relationships to this product or model are shown when verified in official Lenovo sources.

Official Model-listed parts

Not collected

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Model / MTM

2684

Codes listed in Lenovo Models identify a relationship to this product. They do not establish exact CPU, memory, storage or other configuration details.

Model / MTM codes verified in official sources: 2684
Exact configuration data: 1

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Model / MTM with recorded exact specifications

Exact specifications recorded

These are sold configurations listed in Lenovo Models. They are not serial-number or as-built configurations. Each value comes directly from the applicable Model / MTM row.

Model / MTM	Machine Type	Region / Country/Region	Processor	Graphics	Memory	Storage	Display	Touchscreen	WLAN / Bluetooth	WWAN	OS	Official evidence
`21L1001YJP`	`21L1`	JAPAN / Japan	Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, 12C (2P + 8E + 2LPE) / 14T, Max Turbo up to 4.3GHz, 12MB Intel Smart Cache	Integrated Intel Graphics	2x 8GB SODIMM DDR5-5600	256GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe Opal 2.0	14" WUXGA (1920x1200) IPS 400nits Anti-glare, 45% NTSC, DBEF5	None	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, 802.11ax 2x2 + BT5.3, vPro	WWAN Not Supported	Windows 11 Pro, Japanese	Lenovo Models

Evidence

3 sources. Of 13 product claims, 13 are verified with high confidence.This page covers PSREF platform information and identifiers listed in Lenovo Models. Exact MTM specifications and parts relationships have not been collected. Procedure coverage in official maintenance documentation is audited per product for major components.