Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)
VS
49.2Performance33
26.5Display26.5
70.7Battery36.7
70.8Portability75.2
3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)1 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) wins this laptop face-off, 52.1 to 39.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+34) and performance (+16). Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 33
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 37
- 95% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 512 GB
- 14% higher capacity: 60 Wh vs 53 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 71
- 10% lower weight: 1.38 kg vs 1.54 kg
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (OLED optional) | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U (Meteor Lake) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (Xe3) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (dual-channel, 2x SODIMM) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,000 GB+95% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,306Bottom 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,460Bottom 5% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh+14% | 53 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.3 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.54 kg | 1.38 kg+10% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+2% | 17.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom) | Carbon-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate (aluminum lid on grey models) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-A (always-on), 1x USB-A, 2x USB-C (PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, microSD reader, 3.5mm audio | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack; optional Nano-SIM and smart card reader |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 5MP with privacy shutter (5MP + IR optional) |
| Biometrics | IR camera (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (standard on grey, optional on black), optional IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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