u/KnowledgeEfficient33

Hi everyone,

I’m considering buying this refurbished laptop and wanted to get your opinion before pulling the trigger. From my research, it seems like a solid deal, but I’m unsure about the Intel T14 Gen 2 pricing in 2026.

Specs:

• ThinkPad T14 Gen 2
• Intel Core i5-1145G7 (2.6 GHz)
• Intel Iris Xe Graphics
• 32 GB RAM (2400 MHz)
• 2 TB NVMe SSD
• 14" IPS display, 1920×1080
• No touchscreen
• Condition: “Very Good” (refurbished via Back Market)
• Price: €686

What I plan to use it for:

• School work
• Programming (Python / Arduino / general development)
• Light gaming (e.g. Arma 3, no heavy AAA gaming)

Budget:
My budget is around €600–650, but I’m willing to stretch a bit higher if the laptop is really worth it.

Questions:

• Is this a fair price for this configuration in 2026?
• Any known issues with the T14 Gen 2 (Intel version)?
• Would you still recommend it today, or are there better alternatives in this price range?

Thanks in advance for any feedback!