ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 AMD OLED Review (Radeon 780M) | Slap Tech

[@stefanbruckel]

Thank you for the review. I have both the OLED (64 gig RAM) and the IPS versions (32 gig RAM). For the OLED version I get between 6 & 7 hours of real-world use. I get about 10 hours with the IPS screen. My typical use consists of office type work with a dozen or so Edge tabs, several OneNote windows, Outlook, Word, Excel. The OLED screen is much nicer, crisper, with more saturated colors... but it does have low frequency PWM, which does not work for me. I am upgrading from a Carbon X1 Gen 9. The P14S AMD Gen 5 is about a half a pound heavier than the X1, BUT much faster performance, much cooler, with virtually no fan noise (after the initial installations, setup, and full indexing). First AMD systems I have used. By far the best laptop I have used, much better balance between weight, power, speed, fan noise than what Intel currently offers.

[@iko3]

Thanks for the note about the IPS battery lasting significantly longer makes me feel better about getting the IPS. I love OLED displays but needed a longer lasting battery.

[@Fr4nkSanchez]

There are a couple versions of IPS, which one you have? Touch or non touch? 45%NTSC or 100%sRGB? 400 nits or 500 nits?

[@shathaomar1516]

@@stefanbruckel i just bought this laptop LENOVO P14 Amd. It gets hot very quickly. I was shocked actually of the amount of heat and it seems that the fan is small and the material used to make it light does not keep it cool enough

[@jccnguyen]

Great review. Lenovo should put a 75Wh battery in here. I don't mind if it's 100g heavier.

[@iko3]

Just bought a 32GB, IPS screen version of this for $849! Review was excellent and very thorough, thank you!

[@rohitkudre3792]

How's the battery life on the IPS display?

[@iko3]

@@rohitkudre3792 It stays docked mostly so far.

[@nishiljaiswal2216]

Is there ghosting on that display?

[@iko3]

@@nishiljaiswal2216Mostly for office work so haven't checked for ghosting.

[@kristhianznr]

Excellent review, thanks! and congrats for be the first one that made the review of this model.

[@robertfurr4678]

I just bought this a couple days ago for $1200 and it comes in tomorrow. Really excited since this is replacing my 5yo Latitude 5490 with an 8250U and checks all my boxes for a repairable college laptop.

[@kishortiwari1348]

what specs did you buy? AMD Ryzen™ 7 PRO 8840HS Processor, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD is on sale on Canada for CAD $1979 / US $1457.

[@robertfurr4678]

@@kishortiwari1348 I got the one with the same CPU and storage config but with 32gb of RAM for around $1200 USD including taxes.

[@roqu2236]

@@kishortiwari1348 This spec is $1285 in US last month

[@shathaomar1516]

@@robertfurr4678 How did you find it? And how about the heat issue?

[@MinaKurtz-jv2ps]

@@kishortiwari1348 just got the 32GB version for $720

[@charli1984]

Thanks for the review. For laptops, a good aspect to check is the fan noise. That is very important for some people.

[@Slap_Tech]

Thank you. The fan noise shouldn't steer anyone away from this laptop. If you're not doing anything intense like editing or gaming it should be in Battery Saver where the fan will never kick in. When working on a project the fan will spin every once in a while but will never be a bother. While compiling, exporting or gaming the fan noise won't be annoyingly loud and this laptop throttles at exactly 82 degrees, meaning that it won't have to spin all that much to cool the CPU. This data is dependent on using the laptop on a flat surface where there is plenty of airflow to the bottom of the laptop. If playing games in bed while placing this laptop on the bed sheets, your results may vary.

[@johnelroxas2788]

fan noise is not an issue to majority ,not too loud to be annoying .You can just hear it then you will get used to it. It is a performance laptop so it needs good cooling.

[@JackBurkhardt]

Appreciate your reviews and style of delivery! Always engaging and informative

[@GooseWurkz]

Just bought one of these...thanks for posting it helped me pull the trigger.

[@shathaomar1516]

@@GooseWurkz How did you find the laptop in general? How about the heat? I actually bought it 2 days ago and noticed that it gets hot very quickly! The fan can be loud and heard when the laptop is hot.

[@GooseWurkz]

In general it was nice, the keyboard and form factor were awesome, but the heat! Oh man, even just watching youtube the fans would kick up and the bottom would get boiling hot, I've had 3 different thinkpads, they all have this issue. I ended up returning it. Got a Macbook Pro M3 instead, even under heavy load it never gets warm.

[@davidr8424]

Nice review, subscribed based on the humour. Oh and the super review.

[@iSowelu]

Great review. There is conflicting information regarding the case materials used for the AMD version of the P14s (Gen 5). I know the Intel version is made of mostly aluminum, but some reviewers are saying the AMD version is all plastic, while others are saying it's made with Lenovo's typical mixture of materials (mostly plastic with some CF and other materials mixed in). The PSREF for the P14s AMD Gen 5 shows this for case materials: PC / 50% GF with 30% PCC + PC / 20% CF (top), PC / 40% GF with 45% PCC (bottom) PC / 50% GF with 30% PCC + PC / 20% CF (top), PC / 20% CF with 30% PCC (bottom) They did not indicate what the differentiator between the two is, so this just confuses things further!

[@Slap_Tech]

@@iSowelu Whether it's plastic or a plastic / carbon fiber mixture, just know that it's not as confidence-inspiring as the magnesium shell on the 3rd gen. The AMD also creaks quite a bit after the bottom cover is removed for the first time.

[@iSowelu]

@@Slap_Tech Thank you. Gen 4 did the same. Once that bottom cover was removed, it was creak-city. No matter how perfectly or tightly placed. They must've stopped using magnesium after Gen 3.

[@e_brophy6575]

Congrats on being the first to review this! Do you think opting for a non-OLED screen would make a tangible difference in battery life/heat issues?

[@Slap_Tech]

@@e_brophy6575 This OLED screen certainly does detract from the battery life. With a 1200p IPS screen I would add 30 mins to the internet work and streaming video scenarios. The biggest culprit by far is still the fact that the laptop is always eager to feed the CPU all the watts it wants.

[@e_brophy6575]

@@Slap_Tech got it, thank you 🙏

[@fxguidetips]

Excellent review, thanks!

[@Zlapsa]

Oh man, you needed to buy P14s Gen5 Intel which is completely different chasis for this year. It has 14.5 inch display, Ultra 155H, up to 96GB of storage, 75Wh battery! If not adding dGPU, I think it will be great! Ordered custom configuration from factory, waiting next week to deliver!

[@azhyhama9649]

How is it working out for you buddy

[@little_fluffy_clouds]

Many of the Intel configs of the P14s have an NVIDIA GPU with only 4 GB of VRAM. That’s insanely low, nobody should be buying a PC with this little VRAM in 2024 unless all you ever run is desktop/office apps. That amount of VRAM will struggle in professional 3D apps such as Blender or video editing such as DaVinci Resolve. I already have many projects which require at least 10 GB VRAM.

[@MnemonicCarrier]

I have a P14s, can't remember what "gen" it is (it has the Ryzen 7 5850u). I just couldn't stand the trakcpad on that thing - it was so "jerky". I tried replacing it with a glass trackpad, but I think the trackpad I purchased from eBay wasn't really a glass one.

[@MnemonicCarrier]

Why would they make the 120Hz mode a "secret"? I just don't get it.... 😕

[@Verbatino]

Thinkpad P14s Gen 5 on Intel has RTX500 and is powered by 135W USB-C... so there is definitely more powerful option if you want a mobile workstation 😊

[@Slap_Tech]

@@Verbatino The Intel version with the RTX 500 tempts me greatly. Reviewers tend to talk dirty about it being lower than the RTX 4050 but it has virtually double the performance of the Radeon 780M. The 120Hz IPS screen is also great with grey to grey that is competitive with high refresh screens in budget gaming laptops.

[@Verbatino]

@@Slap_Tech IMHO it always depends what are your needs... and how much you want to spend on HW. In future I will probably pick Intel version because that 135W - no matter how efficient AMD's are... physics are unbeaten- RTX + Intel are simply supplied by more energy... If someone wants more power without changing currently used model for tremendous amount of money it can always buy mobile eGPU like OneXGPU or GPD G1 which are basically RX 7600M XT with tons of additional features like additional PCI-e storage, etc... and will likely beat any of these internal GPU's (dedicated RTX A500 and integrated 780M)...

[@jon4715]

Sounds like a furnace…I’ll take the AMD.

[@Mo.Jo.]

you sound like that car reviewer, but i cant recall his name.

[@chiefntop]

Thanks for the review. I also bought a 32gb ips version and now am waiting for it. What are the main differences between T14 Gen5 amd and this model? What I have been getting from reddit or so are the follows. What is your thought? Which one can be counted better if under same specs? 1. P14s gen5 system is a bit more stable than T14 despite the same specs. 2. T14 gen5 has magnesium body whereas P14 gen5 does plastic one. 3. appx. 1mm thicker? 4. P14s gen5 achieved ISV as segmentated as Workstations, which I do not care nor need for my use of this laptop.

[@fruitcake4910]

Great review. There’s a great deal on this but the battery life absolutely kills it. I would rather get a specced up M1 Max.

[@vasudevmenon2496]

Went with ips touch and 16GB Ram which will be upgrading later. Sad that WiFi is soldered. Will have to check if it works with gpd g1

[@earldepassjr.1347]

What a thorough review! I need help choosing between the following ThinkPad L16 Gen 1 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 configurations: ThinkPad L16 Gen 1 AMD (16″) $1,458.60 AMD Ryzen™ 7 PRO 7735U Processor (2.70 GHz up to 4.75 GHz) Windows 11 Pro 64 64 GB DDR5-4800MHz (SODIMM) - (2 x 32 GB) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC Opal 16" WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, 100%sRGB, 400 nits, 60Hz, Low Power, Low Blue Light 5MP RGB+IR with Dual Microphone Smart Card Reader Fingerprint Reader Backlit, Black with Number Pad - English (US) 3 Cell Li-Polymer 57Wh or ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 AMD (14″) Mobile Workstation $1,277.00 AMD Ryzen™ 7 PRO 8840HS Processor (3.30 GHz up to 5.10 GHz) Windows 11 Pro 64 48 GB DDR5-5600MHz (SODIMM) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance TLC Opal 14" WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, 100%sRGB, 400 nits, 60Hz, Low Power, Low Blue Light 5MP RGB+IR with Privacy Shutter and Dual Microphone Human Presence Detection Fingerprint Reader Trackpad Backlit, Black - English (US) Smart Card Reader 4 Cell Li-Polymer 52.5Wh EcouponS applied : SUPERTHINKAUG-$1,193.40 WSDEAL8-$1,277.00 A primary use will be video editing and processing. Do you think the P14s with the better processor, is more important than the larger screen and 96gb memory potential of the L16? Do you think I will get better battery life from the L16? Is the L16 a rebranded E16? Will the P14s 48GB single memory SODIMM be slower than 32GBs using two 16GB SODIMMs? I went with low power IPS over OLED on both these models to maximize battery life. For someone doing mobile video editing, does this make sense? Would love to see you review the L16. Thanks in advance for your advice and opinions.

[@Slap_Tech]

This is an apples to oranges comparison, 14" vs 16". I'd have to take a close look at the L16 to see how much power it delivers to the CPU. If it maxes the CPU out, that's 15 to 20 percent less performance than the P14s. If the L16 doesn't send all 30W to the 7735U, then expect even less performance. As for battery life, they should be about equal. Battery size is similar. L16 = less CPU power draw, larger screen P14s = more CPU power draw, smaller screen The P14s seems like an obvious choice. You can get whatever else you need for it later down the road, be it an external monitor / keyboard / different RAM for dual channel performance. The only reason you should go with the L16 is if you'd prefer a notebook with a large screen and numpad while away from the office, no matter the performance loss.

[@earldepassjr.1347]

@@Slap_Tech Thanks for your quick and thoughtful analysis. I think I will go with the P14s and 48gb single channel. I'll upgrade to 96gb later.

[@moiseshernandez7469]

How do you select the 120hz feature

[@Avets610]

Upgradable memory not so good if, when you upgrade from 1 to 2 banks of ram, you get stuck with minimum frequencyes. Happened to me today: with the original sodimm ram speed was 5600Mts as it should be, adding another 5600Mts rated bank and velocity was downgraded to 3200Mts. Almots half. There is no option in BIOS to set ram frequency and no windows program can set it either (you cant even install ryzen master for example). So you can upgrade but the you loose frequency... almost useless imo

[@hoangne2512]

Is it going to be the best thinkpad in 2024 if they have the latest cpu of amd (ryzen ai hx 370) in the next gen of this?

[@AizenSousuke92]

5 hours battery life? what theeeee

[@kristhianznr]

OLED screen is hungry, with the 1080 low power screen the battery life should be higher.

[@AizenSousuke92]

@@kristhianznr ah my bad.. missed that out when commenting

[@adequatequality]

@@kristhianznr I wouldn't expect anything spectacular even for the non OLED panel. Maybe 1 hour more or less but then again, your mileage may vary depending on what apps you decide to run

[@flyboardfly5727]

"let´s see what these holes on the sides do" lol ))

[@JonS7]

Did you experience any static/crackling noise from speakers when connected to Bluetooth earbuds like airpods? My p14s amd starts making static noises after I pause audio. I sent one back for a replacement and its doing the same thing.

[@Slap_Tech]

Yes, there would be crackling coming out of somewhere on the P14s when connecting my smokin buds. This wasn't an issue with the Asus G14, another AMD laptop. What I did on the P14s was: disabled Bluetooth rebooted enabled Bluetooth then rebooted again That seems to have gotten the crackling to go away so far. I'll post another update here if I run into crackling again.

[@JonS7]

@@Slap_Tech Thanks for the info! Did you disable bluetooth from device manager or just from the control panel on the bottom right corner where the airplane mode/wifi are?

[@Slap_Tech]

@@JonS7 Bottom right corner where the airplane and wifi toggles are.

[@JonS7]

@@Slap_Tech Alright thank you very much and thank you for the nice review!

[@chiefntop]

I have one more question. Do you think this model can accomodate the double sided ssd like a SN850X 4TB? There seems only one ssd model of one sided with 4TB, which is a crucial P3 plus which I prefer not due to its lower performance though.

[@adequatequality]

I'd probably get the same variant but would opt for the low powered 1920x1200 60hz panel cuz of the atrocious battery life. 5hrs is pretty bad in 2024 if you intend on doing any remote work away from your setup.

[@Slap_Tech]

If long battery life is king, I would stay away from the T/P14s in general. The low power 60Hz screen will extend the battery life a little bit, but not enough to match competitors in the 14" market.

[@adequatequality]

@@Slap_Tech Ya I think that’s a reasonable take. I’m just hoping the ThinkPads can catch up soon in the battery life department because it’s truly one of the few things holding them back

[@gelomorn]

@@Slap_Tech What models do you suggest? I'm also eyeing for this but since you mentioned this about battery life, I'm now curious

[@Avgmanuel]

exhaust really had me 😅😅

[@SaintJohn72]

Whrere should I go, when i want to upgrade vram od this device? I have 64 gb model and so on plenty memory to spare...

[@Nac340]

great review thanks

[@aCatSiki]

Isn't it the same as the T14 Gen 5?

[@Slap_Tech]

The body is the same, yes. The P14s has extra security software features and (at the time of this comment) higher end options for the screen, CPU and battery.

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa31379]

Do they share the same keyboard?​@@Slap_Tech

[@Slap_Tech]

@@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa31379 I'm very confident they share the same keyboard.

[@iko3]

Do you have a recommendation for a dock? Do you use one?

[@AbbHobby]

Thanks for your video, please review Thinkpad E14 Gen 6.

[@christosbinos8467]

I wonder if the 75wh battery fits... I kinda wanna try it.

[@Slap_Tech]

Sadly, the 75whr battery from the Intel version won't fit the AMD model.

[@reincarnatedpickle8576]

Love the review, very great mix of informative and humor. Really appreciate the comparisons as well. Just came across this video after I had ordered one 2 days ago on sale for $1229. Really excited, my first ever thinkpad (getting it for uni, CS major)! Questions: 1. Are we able to swap our the battery for a larger capacity one? If so, which one? I can't seem to find a definitive answer. I was thinking of the 75Wh that some of the intel versions use- however im not sure if it would fit. 2. Is the fan noise really loud? (Don't want a jet engine running in class) I've seen a review somwhere that the AMD version sounds more louder and more like a whistle sound compared to the intel version. **would appreciate your opinion on the following: 3. Found a deal on costco for a Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16" Touchscreen Intel Evo Platform Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 185H - 120HZ OLED 2048 x 1280 Display with dGPU Nividia NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Graphics, 6GB. It only costs $200 more. Both are 32gb ram, however the ideapad is soldered. P14s has IPS display. Which would you reccomend buying? I would love to prioritize quiet fan noise and battery life.

[@Slap_Tech]

Glad you like the review! For a battery replacement: Yeah, there's a lack of data out there about a replacement. I'm thinking it won't be possible. I'd be really careful with it too because while the physical size of the batteries should be the same, the connection to the motherboard might be different for the two batteries, rendering an upgrade impossible. Fan noise level: It's not loud at all, but you'll want to be in Battery Saver mode at all times when away from the wall in order to conserve battery life. I don't cover idle time in my reviews because it's the least useful (and in some cases misleading) figure, but it will *idle for 7.5* hours during meetings or classes. Against the IdeaPad Pro 5i: It's an apples to oranges kind of deal, 14" vs. 16". Productivity vs. Gaming. The ThinkPad wins when quiet fan noise and battery life are prioritized, but there are many other 14" laptops that grant lower fan noise and much longer battery life, like the Asus Zenbook 14, which I reviewed here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHe4eYtqbatrp6M

[@reincarnatedpickle8576]

@@Slap_Tech thank you for taking the time to answer my questions! Wish the best for your yt channel, def deserve more subs

So after all how bad is the premium plastic while using the laptop? I mean aluminum body like yoga or slim series are very cool.

[@Slap_Tech]

It's not bad at all. This ThinkPad is still built to military standards. That being said, I can remove finger oil stains from the palm rest and keyboard keys with just a microfiber cloth, but I can't remove all of the oil from the top cover without some serious attention. I'm sure Lenovo sourced the best recycled plastic they could find, but it's still recycled plastic. I've handled laptops with softer, unrecycled plastic before. I certainly prefer the gen 3's magnesium alloy chassis, but overall this does the trick and feels premium enough.

@@Slap_Tech Awesome thanks for the feedback. I bought an e14 gen 6 with Ryzen 7735u just to be sure it is full aluminum body which feels great in hands.

[@RobotIsaac12]

Can you please give your feedback regarding its fan noise? I'm seeing online that it has been a major issue amongst thinkpads.

[@Slap_Tech]

@@RobotIsaac12 This particular ThinkPad only has 1 fan in it and doesn't get very loud at all. When it ramps up during regular use, like web browsing or Office work, putting it in Energy Saver mode will calm it down immediately and there will be plenty of performance to go around for those tasks. Personally, I've been using this laptop for my 4K video editing in Adobe Premiere, and I've never been annoyed by the fan noise. In fact, I'm constantly commenting to myself about how quiet it is.

[@shathaomar1516]

@@Slap_Tech I bought this laptop two days ago and it got very hot during the update and the fan was noisy. Next day I also noticed that it got hot woth normal browsing and installing programs. So, not sure if this is due to a defect in my unit or normal? Do I put it always in energy saver mode? Please advise Btw the laptop is very light and small . I did not expect that

[@petetroglodyte1860]

Is the gen 5 battery really that shit?

[@pkmachinegun]

I have a gen 2 T14S with a ryzen 5 and I love it, but I’m looking for oled and refresh rate. Everything about this new P14S is perfect (including the weight!) except the absolute garbage battery life which is needed for field work. I appreciate your review and I’m hopeful that new AMD or snapdragon processors can give the P14S the battery life it deserves. Great video and keep up the great work!

[@mr.axolotl6827]

How do u get low temp while playing demanding games on amd laptops?? Do you use performance mode while plugged?? Btw nice review!

[@Slap_Tech]

@@mr.axolotl6827 All benchmarks are while plugged in, high performance. It throttles hard at 82 degrees. It does affect performance a little bit, is very noticeable while gaming.

[@stxjudas]

What about USB-C v4? Is it possible to connect external graphics card using it? Can you test if it is possible? I'm having p14s gen 1. Perfect workhorse, but external GPUs are not supported. Missing this feature for gaming. Considering buying p14s gen5 amd if eGPU connection is possible on 40gb/s as specified by protocol

[@Slap_Tech]

Sorry, I don't endorse external GPUs. I think they're dumb. If you're into gaming, get the Intel version with the RTX 500 Ada. It has virtually twice the gaming performance of the Radeon 780M.

[@SamS-ef5ez]

@@Slap_Techwhich model

[@stxjudas]

​@Slap_Tech Sorry, I don't endorse Intel CPUs: I think they're dumb. Too much heat, too little performance. For my use-case, 98% of time I don't need powerful GPU. But when I do, I'd prefer desktop-grade full-size dedicated solution rather then any mobile option: either integrated or dedicated. The reason is pretty simple: you can't dissipate enough heat using laptop cooling system. As for decreased mobility, I don't care: you either play high FPS or do your low-FPS highly-mobile work) Anyway, It'll be nice to see USB-4 throughput test for this laptop, be you kind enough to do so.

[@Slap_Tech]

@@SamS-ef5ez Here's the Intel model I'd recommend: www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/thinkpad/thinkpadp/thinkpad-p14s-gen-5-(14-inch-intel)-mobile-workstation/21g2002bus?orgRef=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.google.com%252F -$1,700 (currently) -RTX 500 -120Hz IPS screen -2x memory slots -larger 75Whr battery

[@francescamoscianese2193]

Between this and T14 Gen 5 AMD?

[@Slap_Tech]

@@francescamoscianese2193 The T14 series uses the U-series AMD CPUs which have the same specs but typically draw less power. There's not enough data for a firm answer, but expecting a little bit longer exporting/compiling times, a little bit fewer FPS in games and longer battery life sounds reasonable. Lenovo's website also lists the OLED screen as a possibility, I just can't find one to buy right now.

[@feliperust4637]

What about thermals and fan noise?

[@Slap_Tech]

@@feliperust4637 The fan stabilizes the CPU at 82 degrees under full load on a flat surface and it does so very quietly. The bottom of the laptop becomes a plastic heat plate and is not recommended to be used on your lap. 10:09

[@feliperust4637]

@@Slap_Tech Thank you for answering me! what about when idle or browsing and watching youtube videos?. Does the fan spin or is it completely silent? Thanks!

[@Slap_Tech]

@@feliperust4637 When not working, this laptop should be in Battery Saver mode to maximize the time between charges. Under Battery Saver, the fan will never spin. I can't guarantee total silence when plugged in due to background updates.

[@gnooy13mdfk]

14 or 14.5 inch?

[@Slap_Tech]

@@gnooy13mdfk According to Lenovo's PSREF site, it's 14". psref.lenovo.com/Product/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_P14s_Gen_5_AMD?tab=spec The Intel P14s gen 5 model is listed as 14.5" and it has a slightly larger body. I know this from personal experience. Subscribe and stay tuned! 😉

[@kompassorpigo7600]

Love the humor man. Whoa it's incredibly overpriced at 1550, and I genuinely doubt anyone's ever bought it at that original retail price...

[@Therealcalmrican]

Can the battery be replaced?

[@Slap_Tech]

Yes 4:45

[@shathaomar1516]

​@@Slap_Techhow or what do you mean? Can we buy 75wt battery and fit it?

[@Slap_Tech]

@@shathaomar1516 I'm investigating that right now for my Intel vs AMD P14s comparison video. Stay tuned!

[@yemail5555]

Thanks for the review, have u noticed any PWM flicking? Do you have any spec the pwm frequency they have used under each brightness settings? Thanks.

[@shathaomar1516]

What do you mean by PWM flicking?

[@yemail5555]

@ it is a way to control panels’ brightness, almost all the oeld panels using this method. Low frequency PWM can cause problems for people has sensitive eyes. Just google it,a lot of reviews show u the info, for example, ratings lists the PWM specs of the monitor it reviews.

[@AndrewLingnau]

Do you think this p14s gen 5 amd with the 8840hs, 32gb ram, and the ips display would be good for a student going into college for cybersecurity? Im assuming that I would be dual booting and running/accessing vm's.

[@MnemonicCarrier]

Tiny battery 😢 Not good.