Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
42.1Performance32.1
26.5Display23.3
49.3Battery29.3
73.9Portability72.8
5 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)1 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 45.5 to 36.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+20) and performance (+10). Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (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 Slim 5 14 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 42 vs 32
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 49 vs 29
- 48% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,300 vs 8,311
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,600+16%Bottom 41% | 2,245Bottom 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300+48%Bottom 31% | 8,311Bottom 4% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh+21% | 47 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg | 1.42 kg+3% |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm+9% | 18.6 mm |
| Material | Aluminum top, composite base | Aluminum top, PC-ABS bottom (aluminum bottom on some models) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 1.4b, microSD, 3.5mm | USB-A 5Gbps, USB-A 10Gbps, USB-C 20Gbps (PD 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4), Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 / 6E (configuration dependent) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 / 5.3 (configuration dependent) |
| Webcam | 1080p with privacy shutter | 720p or 1080p (optional IR) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Optional fingerprint reader in power button; optional IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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