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The Lenovo ThinkVision M14 is an excellent budget portable monitor, thanks to its wide viewing angles, high pixel density, and excellent reflection diffusion. However, the low peak brightness and contrast ratio slightly hold it back.
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Product Snapshot
Overview
The Lenovo ThinkVision M14 is an entry-level portable monitor released in March 2020. Compared to the competing ASUS MB168B 768p portable monitor, it boasts a much higher resolution Full HD (1080p) IPS display that promises to deliver excellent viewing angles and response time. In addition, it features advanced connectivity with its two USB type C ports, as everything can be done using one single adapter with excellent energy efficiency. It comes with an extremely lightweight body and a durable sleeve which is ideal for carrying it around everywhere. Thus, it is positioned well for buyers looking for a secondary display for their main laptop for work, within a strict budget. To discover what experts had to say about it, keep reading our Lenovo ThinkVision M14 review until the end. And don’t forget to take a look at the top-ranked computer monitors available in the market.
Consensus
our Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkVision M14 is a great portable monitor for business and productivity. It has wide viewing angles, high pixel density, and excellent reflection diffusion. Plus, it has two advanced USB C ports that support power pass-through and display input. The only downside is its low peak brightness, contrast, and black levels.
ReasonS to Buy
- Wide viewing angle
- High pixel density
- Good reflection diffusion
- Lightweight body
- Supports Android smartphones for display output
- Up to 90 degrees tilt angle
- Two advanced USB C ports
- Included carrying case and USB C to USB C cable
- Low input lag
Reason to Avoid
- Low peak brightness
- Extremely low native contrast ratio
- Poor black levels
- Lackluster response time
- No support for HDR
- Lacks local dimming
- Disappointing display uniformity
- 8-bit IPS panel
Lenovo Thinkvision M14 Specs
| Display Type | LED | |
| HDMI Inputs | n/a | |
| HDR Format | n/a | |
| Max Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | |
 | Panel Type | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | |
 | Response Time | 6 ms |
| Screen size | 14" | |
 | Sync Technology | n/a |
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Test Results
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| Brightness (nits) | 281.64 |
| Contrast Ratio (as ratio x:1) | 982 |
| Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 xy) | 69.4 |
| Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 uv) | 0 |
| Color Gamut % (sRGB Coverage xy) | 96.76 |
| Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB Coverage xy) | 72.6667 |
| Color Gamut % (Rec. 2020 Coverage xy) | 0 |
| Color Gamut % (Rec. 709 Coverage xy) | 0 |
| Input Lag (ms) | 9.3 |
| Response Time (ms) | 7.1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Left) | 24 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Right) | 26 |
| Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Above) | 29 |
| Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Below) | 28 |
| Reflections % (Total Reflections) | 5.9 |
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101.4Category Trust Rating
62The ThinkVIsion M14t is an excellent colorful and sleek choice for on-the-go multitaskers in need… Read MoreBy:
James Archer
89.25Category Trust Rating
80The Lenovo ThinkVision M14 is a good portable display. Its color range and good contrast… Read MoreBy:
Tony Hoffman
88.4Category Trust Rating
80The Lenovo ThinkVision M14 stands out with a reliable kickstand that easily allows for different… Read MoreBy:
Mark Anthony Ramirez
75.95Category Trust Rating
100The Lenovo ThinkVision M14 is decent for office use. It’s designed to be a secondary… Read MoreBy:
Samuel Breton
64.95Category Trust Rating
80Thanks to its easy portability, high-quality panel, and USB-C connectivity, Lenovo’s ThinkVision M14 is a… Read MoreBy:
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