With the T14s G3 Intel, Lenovo has created one of the best, if not the very best, ThinkPads when it comes to combining a compact design with very low emissions and high performance – features that business users look for in a laptop. The device has a sturdy chassis with a 16:10 display and received a powerful CPU upgrade (roughly 50% more performance than its predecessor) without sacrificing battery life.

It is the first T-series ThinkPad with an OLED option, which we didn't get to test out in this review. Unfortunately, the low-power display on the review unit suffers from severe ghosting and clouding as well as a lack of brightness. The panel has excellent contrast and colour accuracy, but users who want a better screen should probably opt for the OLED option.

The ThinkPad T14s G3 Intel is a solid choice for those who are looking for a quiet and yet fast business laptop without any major drawbacks and also don't want to do without excellent input devices, a rich feature set and a compact form factor.

In terms of RAM options, you should consider whether 16 GB is enough or whether you want to get 32 GB right away. This is because, unlike the HP EliteBook 845 G9, Schenker Vision 14 and ThinkPad T14, the T14s doesn't have upgradable RAM.

The T14s has become even more similar to the ThinkPad X1 Carbon, except for its weight. But the T14s has better sustained performance. If you need an even more compact laptop, the ThinkPad X13 (which has the same motherboard) may be worth a look. Schenker's Vision 14 is likewise smaller than the T14s and offers greater efficiency and an RTX 3050 Ti. The ThinkPad T14 AMD demonstrates the potential and efficiency of AMD CPUs. This is something that the ThinkPad T14s G3 AMD still has to prove in our upcoming review.