ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel)
49.2Performance43.7
33.1Display29.8
66.7Battery84
82.7Portability75.5
5 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA)3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) scores 55 against 54.8 for Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) edges ahead in portability and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 33 vs 30
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 76
- 34% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 13,491 vs 10,036
- 30% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 19.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,674
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel)
- Stronger battery score: 84 vs 67
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 33% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 24 GB
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (glossy, non-touch, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 600) | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare, low power) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+20% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra 5 228V |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated, 8 CUs) | Intel Arc Graphics 130V (integrated) |
| RAM | 24 GB | 32 GB+33% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package, soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 5.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,886+13%Top 33% | 2,562Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,491+34%Top 48% | 10,036Bottom 11% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+29% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 21.8 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.28 kg+2% |
| Thickness | 13.9 mm+30% | 19.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) | Carbon-fiber hybrid (top), aluminum (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Gen 3 Type-C (40Gbps, display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (5Gbps, display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo jack; optional Nano-SIM slot and smart card reader |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR and privacy shutter | 5MP + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login (no fingerprint reader) | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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