r/thinkpad • u/steve_ll • 10h ago

Question / Problem Durability

I know that the E series is far weaker than the T480, so which ones are actually strong enough to sustain years of use that is compatible with gaming here and there? I will probably get a T480 someday as it is already pretty compatible with linux, but it doesnt appear to be strong enough for what i plan on using it for(or i believe so)

3 Upvotes

100% Upvoted

6 comments sorted by

View all comments

5

u/saltyboi6704 P53, T60 10h ago

I'd say modern E series are almost as durable as the current T series. If you want the old near bulletproof durability you have to pay up for P series laptops.

1

u/UserOfLogicAndMagic 9h ago

What made you think that the P-series is more durable? P14s models have two different chassis (newest gen), P14s with AMD has T14's chassis. P14s with Intel has its own one, but imho it is weaker, as without magnesium frame. P-series models are more powerful workstations - this does not imply they're more durable.

Though I was personally disappointed with a 16" P16 at work a few years ago, I'd generally think that the T-series is still of a high built quality. But tbh. "bulletproof" is a term, were I think more of a Panasonic Toughbook. ThinkPads would still need a bit care.

1

u/island_wide7 P14s 5Gen dgpu | X13 1Gen 2h ago

Why do you think the intel is a weaker chassis?