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Lenovo’s Lecoo Pro 14 adds OCuLink and upgradeability
Lenovo’s Lecoo Pro 14 starts at $856 in China, pairing OCuLink eGPU support with two M.2 slots, 24 GB of RAM and Intel or AMD chips.
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Lenovo has introduced the Lecoo Pro 14 in China, a 14-inch laptop built around expandability, external graphics and an unusually generous selection of ports. It will be available with either an Intel or AMD processor, starting at 5,799 yuan, or approximately $856.
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OCuLink is the standout feature for external GPU setups. Unlike USB4, it provides a direct PCIe connection, which can help users avoid giving up as much latency and bandwidth when connecting an eGPU.
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Lenovo Lecoo Pro 14 specifications
- Processor: Intel Core Ultra 5 135H or AMD Ryzen 7 H 255
- Memory and storage: 24 GB of LPDDR5 and a 512 GB PCIe SSD in the base configuration
- Expansion: Two M.2 2280 slots for additional storage
- Display: 14-inch 2.8K panel with a resolution of 2880 × 1800 pixels and a 120 Hz refresh rate
- Panel features: Up to 400 nits, 100% sRGB coverage, matte finish and DC dimming
- Build: Aluminum-alloy chassis, 1.48 kg weight and a hinge opening of up to 180 degrees
- Battery and charging: 80 Wh battery and a bundled 100 W GaN adapter
- Other features: Windows 11 Home, Wi-Fi 6, a fingerprint scanner and a 1080p webcam with a privacy shutter
The two versions differ in several details. The AMD model’s memory runs at 6,400 MT/s, compared with 5,600 MT/s for the Intel version. Cooling also varies: the Intel configuration uses three heat pipes, while the AMD model has two. Both are rated for 65 W in their maximum performance mode.
Ports include OCuLink, two USB-C connectors—one supporting 40 Gbps USB4—three USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, HDMI 2.1, gigabit Ethernet, a microSD slot and a 3.5 mm audio jack.
Price and availability
Lenovo has priced the Lecoo Pro 14 at 5,799 yuan in China. That is not the lowest entry price for a thin 14-inch laptop, but the base model includes OCuLink, two M.2 slots and 24 GB of memory. Compared with mainstream laptops of a similar size, the expansion options are notably stronger.
Marta Barinova is an editor on the news desk specializing in software analysis, streaming services and policy changes affecting global technology platforms. She covers Windows updates, feature changes in Spotify and Google, and antitrust regulation involving app stores. She has authored more than 140 articles.
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