Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
42.1Performance38.3
26.5Display26.5
49.3Battery61.1
73.9Portability80.5
2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 wins this laptop face-off, 48 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+12) and portability (+7). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) 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 38
- 43% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,300 vs 8,600
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,600 vs 2,250
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,549
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 49
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 74
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 30% higher Web browsing endurance: 13 h vs 10 h
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS (WUXGA low-power) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,600+16% | 2,250 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300+43% | 8,600 |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh | 58 Wh+2% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | 13 h+30% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg | 1.24 kg+15% |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm | 16.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum top, composite base | Recycled aluminum and magnesium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 1.4b, microSD, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p with privacy shutter | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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