The Lenovo ThinkVision M14t Gen 2 is a portable monitor designed for productivity with a focus on functionality. While it boasts a built-in stand, touchscreen, and included stylus, its high price and mediocre color performance warrant careful consideration. This review dives into the M14t’s features, design, performance, and overall value.
Lenovo ThinkVision M14t Gen 2: Specs and Features
The ThinkVision M14t offers a 14-inch 16:10 widescreen display, providing more vertical real estate than standard 16:9 monitors. Its 2240×1400 resolution delivers sharp visuals, surpassing the 1080p resolution commonly found in budget-friendly portable monitors. Key features include:
- Display: 14-inch, 16:10, 2240×1400, IPS, 10-point capacitive touchscreen
- Refresh Rate: 60Hz
- Adaptive Sync: None
- HDR: None
- Ports: 2x USB-C (DisplayPort, 65W Power Delivery)
- VESA Mount: 100x100mm
- Speakers: None
- Price: Approximately $400
Design and Build
Staying true to Lenovo’s ThinkPad lineage, the M14t features an all-black design with a soft-touch coating on the back. While this coating attracts fingerprints, it enhances grip and prevents slippage. The integrated stand offers a wide range of adjustment, from flat to fully upright (90 degrees), exceeding the flexibility of many competitors. A soft fabric sleeve is included for protection during transport.
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The included passive stylus works well for quick notes and touch interactions on Windows and Android/Chrome devices. For greater precision, the M14t supports Lenovo’s active pens (sold separately). The stand remains stable even with touch input at angles up to approximately 60 degrees.
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Connectivity and On-Screen Menu
The M14t features two USB-C ports, both supporting DisplayPort and 65W Power Delivery. This allows for simultaneous video input and charging. A USB power brick is not included. The innovative touchscreen menu system simplifies navigation and provides access to settings like wake-on-touch and auto-rotation. While portrait mode is supported, the stand’s limitations and port placement make it somewhat awkward. A 90-degree USB-C adapter is included to mitigate cable obstruction in portrait orientation.
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Image Quality
The M14t prioritizes sharpness and accuracy over vibrant colors. With a measured maximum SDR brightness of 250 nits and a glossy touchscreen, glare can be an issue in bright environments. The contrast ratio of 1880:1 at 50% brightness is respectable for an IPS touchscreen, but falls short of OLED alternatives.
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Color gamut coverage is limited to 100% sRGB, with lower coverage for DCI-P3 (79%) and AdobeRGB (77%). However, color accuracy is excellent, with a near-perfect average color error. The gamma curve of 2.2 and color temperature of 6300K contribute to realistic color reproduction.
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The M14t’s exceptional sharpness, thanks to its high pixel density of 189 PPI, makes text incredibly legible and video content crisp.
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Motion Performance
As a 60Hz IPS panel without adaptive sync, the M14t’s motion clarity is unremarkable. Fast-paced content can exhibit blurring, particularly in gaming scenarios. The “Extreme” response time mode offers a slight improvement but doesn’t significantly enhance motion clarity.
Final Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkVision M14t Gen 2 is a capable portable touchscreen monitor ideal for productivity tasks. Its strengths lie in its versatile stand, sharp display, and accurate colors. However, its limited color gamut, mediocre brightness, and high price point might make other options more appealing for users prioritizing image quality or value. If touchscreen functionality and a robust stand are paramount, the M14t is worth considering.
