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Lenovo ships a $680 laptop with 32GB RAM

Lenovo’s new 14-inch Lecoo Pro14 pairs 32GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD and Oculink with a $680 price tag.

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Lenovo has launched the Lecoo Pro14, a 14-inch laptop that stands out on price alone: for $680, it includes 32GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and an Oculink port that is still rare in this class. The machine also packs USB4, an 80Wh battery, and a 120Hz display.

The laptop uses a Ryzen 7 H 255, which the source describes as effectively a renamed Ryzen 7 8745H. That puts it closer to a serious productivity and multitasking system than a basic budget notebook, especially at a time when 32GB configurations in the mainstream market often carry a noticeable premium.

Lenovo built the Lecoo Pro14 into a relatively slim chassis at about 1.5kg and 17.9mm thick, without trimming the port selection. Specs listed by the source include:

  • 14-inch display
  • 1800p resolution
  • 120Hz refresh rate
  • 400 nits brightness
  • Ryzen 7 H 255 processor
  • 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD
  • USB 3.2 x3, HDMI, USB4, USB-C 3, RJ45, and Oculink
  • 80Wh battery, fingerprint scanner, and fast charging

Oculink is the headline feature here. It is more commonly seen in mini PCs and niche builds that use external GPUs with lower overhead than typical consumer connections. In a laptop at this price, it is unusual. Combined with USB4, it gives the Lecoo Pro14 a more flexible setup for both desk use and travel.

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The display also avoids the usual low-cost compromises, with 1800p, 120Hz, and 400 nits surpassing many typical office-focused models. Lenovo also kept RJ45 in a thin 14-inch body, another increasingly uncommon choice.

Tomas Berg

Computing Editor

Tomas lives in the terminal. He covers chips, laptops, and operating systems with a focus on performance and efficiency. He reads kernel changelogs the way other people read fiction, and he's always on the hunt for the perfect mechanical keyboard switch. If it processes data, Tomas has an opinion on it.

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