At first glance, Lenovo’s new L440 from the ThinkPad line looks well-built and seems rigid as expected. Find out in our test report whether the laptop can live up to this first impression, and whether it can compete on the market in terms of performance.
Case
Lenovo ThinkPad L440 – gap between the lid and base unit
The casing of Lenovo’s ThinkPad L440 is made completely of matte-black plastic with a very finely roughened surface. This unfortunately also makes it look like “just” a solid work device, and does not convey the slightest hint of elegant design. The only eye-catcher is the ThinkPad logo on the lid’s back. The i’s dot lights up when the laptop is on and blinks in energy-saving mode. Basically, the laptop’s entire appearance is simply typical ThinkPad.
Connectivity
The ThinkPad L440 has a VGA-out, which will certainly be useful for some projectors, and a mini-DisplayPort. An HDMI port is not installed. There is also only one powered USB 3.0 port, and 3 USB 2.0 ports. The other way around would likely be more appreciated nowadays. An SD card reader is also available for fans of digital photography. It is well-hidden on the front, lower right side. A combined 3.5 mm headphone-out and microphone-in jack is installed for audio peripherals. In addition to the integrated Wi-Fi module, a 1000 megabit/s (Gigabit Ethernet) BASE-T network socket (RJ45) is available. Besides that, there is also an ExpressCard and/or SmartCard slot on the laptop.
Compliant StandardsDolby Advanced Audio v2, High Definition Audio
MANUFACTURER WARRANTY
Type3 years warranty
MAINBOARD
Chipset TypeIntel QM87
ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS
ENERGY STAR CertifiedYes
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Weight4.96 lbs
OPERATING SYSTEM / SOFTWARE
OS Provided: TypeMicrosoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition
Preinstalled OSWindows 7
VIDEO OUTPUT
Graphics ProcessorIntel HD Graphics 4600
Graphics Processor SeriesIntel HD Graphics
OS PROVIDED
Preinstalled OSMicrosoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition
SERVICE & SUPPORT
Type3 years warranty
SERVICE & SUPPORT DETAILS
Typelimited warranty
Locationpick-up and return
Full Contract Period3 years
GENERAL
ManufacturerLenovo
Architecture
AudioHigh Definition (HD) AudioRealtek® ALC3232 codecDolby® Advanced Audio ™ v4/stereo speakers2W x 2 / dual array microphoneCombo audio/microphone jack Keyboard6-rowSpill-resistantMultimedia Fn keysMemory4GB / 8GB / 16GBPC3-12800 1600MHz DDR3, Non-Parity (NP) Double Data Rate Three (DDR3) TechnologyDual-channel capableTwo 204-pin SO-DIMM socketsMouseAll systems come with the TrackPoint pointing device and Mylar surface touchpad with integrated five buttons and multi-touchProcessorMainstream value performance and ultraportability; two spindlesAvailable processors are:Intel® Celeron 2950M processor (2.0GHz, 2MB Cache)Intel® Core™ i3-4000M processor (dual-core, 2.4GHz, 3MB Cache)Intel® Core™ i5-4200M processor (dual-core, 2.5GHz, 3MB Cache)Intel® Core™ i5-4300M processor (dual-core, 2.6GHz, 3MB Cache)Intel® Core™ i5-4330M processor (dual-core, 2.8GHz, 3MB Cache)Intel® Core™ i7-4600M processor (dual-core, 2.9GHz, 4MB Cache)Intel® Core™ i7-4702MQ processor (quad-core, 2.2GHz, 6MB Cache)
Communications
NetworkThinkPad 11b/g/n, 2×2, Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo adapter, M.2 CardIntel Wireless-N 7260, 2×2, Wi-Fi + BT combo adapter, M.2 CardIntel Dual Band Wireless-N 7260, 2×2, Wi-Fi + BT combo adapter, M.2 CardIntel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260, 2×2, Wi-Fi + BT combo adapter, M.2 CardWireless WAN upgradableWireless WAN, Sierra Wireless EM7355, Qualcomm Gobi 4G LTE/HSPA+/EVDO/GSM/GPRS/EDGE, GPS, M.2 CardBluetooth 4.0 wireless, integrated in Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo adapter
Expansion
Bays4-in-1 reader (MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC)External portsOne USB 3.0 (one Always On)Three USB 2.0VGAMini DisplayPortEthernet (RJ-45)Dock connector
Operating environment
Physical specificationsSystem:Width: 344 mm (13.5 inches)Depth: 239 mm (9.4 inches)Height: 37.15 mm (1.47 inches)Configured system weight: Starting at 2.25 kg (4.96 lb) depending on battery
