Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2i 14" Business Ultrabook
A certified refurbished 14" business ultrabook with 11th Gen Intel Core i5, 16GB of soldered LPDDR4X memory, a 300-nit FHD display and built-in 4G LTE. Covered by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty.
Key benefits
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Built-in 4G LTE — A Quectel EM120R-GL CAT12 modem is fitted, so the machine connects over mobile data without tethering or a hotspot.
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Brighter 300-nit panel — The 14" FHD display runs at 300 nits, noticeably brighter than the 250-nit panels fitted to most business laptops of this era.
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11th Gen Intel Core i5 — Four cores and eight threads with Iris Xe graphics, a significant step up from the UHD graphics of earlier generations.
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16GB memory as standard — Dual-channel LPDDR4X-4266 soldered to the board, giving full bandwidth for multitasking.
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ThinkPad build and keyboard — Magnesium-reinforced chassis, spill-resistant backlit keyboard and the TrackPoint that ThinkPad users buy these for.
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Privacy hardware — FHD IR camera for Windows Hello face sign-in, with a physical ThinkShutter cover and a fingerprint reader.
Performance in use
The T14s Gen 2i is the machine Lenovo built for people who travel with their laptop and still expect a full working experience. At just over a kilogram it is genuinely portable, and the 11th Gen i5-1135G7 with Iris Xe graphics handles the full Office suite, video calls and heavy browser use without complaint.
The stand-out here is the combination of a 300-nit panel and built-in 4G LTE. The brighter screen makes a real difference working near windows or in bright meeting rooms, and the LTE modem means connectivity in cars, cafes and client sites without depending on a phone hotspot.
With 16GB soldered memory it will not run short for typical business workloads, though it cannot be upgraded later — worth knowing if you expect requirements to grow. Storage is a standard M.2 NVMe drive and can be replaced.
Technical specifications
| Processor |
Intel Core i5-1135G7 (11th Gen, 4 cores, 8 threads, up to 4.20GHz) |
| Graphics |
Intel Iris Xe (integrated) |
| Memory |
16GB LPDDR4X-4266 (soldered, not upgradeable) |
| Storage |
256GB PCIe NVMe SSD |
| Display |
14" FHD 1920 x 1080, 300 nits, anti-glare, non-touch |
| Mobile broadband |
Quectel EM120R-GL 4G LTE CAT12 |
| Operating system |
Windows 11 Pro (64-bit) |
| Wireless |
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 with Bluetooth |
| Camera |
FHD IR/RGB hybrid with ThinkShutter privacy cover |
| Security |
Fingerprint reader, TPM 2.0 |
| Warranty |
12-month Reboot IT warranty |
Is it right for you?
✓ Best for
- Frequent travellers and field staff
- Anyone needing mobile data without tethering
- Executives wanting a light 14" machine
- Office, finance and admin work
- Video calls and hybrid working
- ThinkPad keyboard loyalists
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✗ Not for
- Users needing more than 16GB later
- Gaming or 3D rendering
- Touchscreen users
- Colour-critical design work
- Anyone wanting a numeric keypad
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Condition grades
| A – Excellent |
Minimal signs of use. May have very light surface marks not visible in normal use. Battery health 70% or above. |
| B – Good |
Light cosmetic wear such as small scratches or scuffs on the lid or palm rest. Fully functional. Battery health 50–70%. |
All batteries carry a 30-day warranty.
What we check before it is listed
Every machine that comes through our Melbourne workshop is put through the same intake process before it reaches this page. It is not a visual check — each unit is powered up, tested component by component, and the results recorded against its serial number.
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Hardware scan — processor, memory, storage, display panel, graphics and wireless are all identified and verified against the manufacturer's original factory configuration for that specific serial number, so the specification on this page reflects the machine you receive.
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Storage health — SMART data is read from the drive, including power-on hours and reallocated sectors. Drives showing early warning signs are replaced rather than listed.
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Battery condition — measured against design capacity and recorded as a percentage. Grade A units hold 70% or more of original capacity, Grade B between 50% and 70%.
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Secure data erasure — every drive is wiped to recognised data destruction standards before reimaging. Nothing from the previous owner survives the process.
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Functional testing — keyboard, trackpad, ports, camera, microphone, speakers, wireless and display are each checked by hand.
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Cosmetic grading — the chassis, lid, palm rest and screen are inspected under light and graded honestly, with any notable marks recorded.
Anything that fails goes to our repair bench rather than to the shelf. That is why our returns rate sits well below the industry norm for refurbished equipment.
Why buy refurbished from Reboot IT
Reboot IT has been supplying certified refurbished business technology from Melbourne since 2001. Most of what we sell comes out of corporate and government fleets at the end of a lease — machines that were specified for business use, maintained under contract, and retired on a schedule rather than because anything was wrong with them. That is why a refurbished business laptop routinely outlasts a new consumer one at the same price.
Choosing refurbished also keeps working equipment out of landfill. Manufacturing a new laptop accounts for the large majority of its lifetime carbon footprint, so extending the life of an existing machine is one of the more effective decisions an organisation can make on its IT emissions — without asking anyone to accept less capable hardware.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 4G LTE work in Australia?
Yes. The Quectel EM120R-GL is a worldwide CAT12 module that supports Australian LTE bands. You will need to supply your own nano-SIM and data plan.
Can the memory be upgraded?
No. The 16GB LPDDR4X is soldered directly to the mainboard on the T14s Gen 2i, which is the trade-off for its thin chassis. The SSD can be upgraded.
Is the screen touch?
No. This unit has a non-touch 14" FHD anti-glare panel at 300 nits.
What is included in the box?
The laptop and a compatible power adapter. Original packaging, manuals and accessories are not included unless specifically noted.
How is shipping handled?
Free standard shipping across Australia. Orders placed before 2pm on a business day are typically dispatched the same day from our Melbourne warehouse, with tracking supplied by email.
What testing has it been through?
Every unit is inspected, hardware-tested, data-wiped to recognised standards and reimaged before listing. Battery health, display, ports, keyboard, camera and wireless are all checked as part of intake, and the specification is verified against the manufacturer's factory records for that serial number.
How does the warranty work if something fails?
Contact us directly and our Melbourne team will arrange assessment, repair or replacement. There is no offshore call centre and no third-party administrator between you and the resolution.
Has the previous owner's data been removed?
Yes. Every drive is securely erased to recognised data destruction standards and the operating system freshly reimaged before the machine is listed for sale.
Can schools, businesses and government buy on account?
Yes. We supply schools, government departments and businesses across Australia and can accept purchase orders. Get in touch if you need a quote for volume or a formal PO arrangement.
12-month warranty — buy with confidence
This machine is covered by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty, with batteries covered for 30 days. If something goes wrong, our Melbourne-based team handles it directly — no offshore call centres.
Reboot IT has supplied certified refurbished business technology from Melbourne since 2001, to schools, government departments, businesses and home users across Australia. Free standard AU shipping is included on this item.