Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon)
VS
42.1Performance50.2
26.5Display26.5
49.3Battery44
73.9Portability80.5
1 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) wins this laptop face-off, 48.4 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+8) 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 battery score: 49 vs 44
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,699
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon)
- Stronger performance score: 50 vs 42
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 74
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 20% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,767 vs 12,300
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,600+6%Bottom 41% | 2,462Bottom 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300Bottom 31% | 14,767+20%Top 36% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh | 58 Wh+2% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg | 1.24 kg+15% |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm | 16.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum top, composite base | Carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (top), aluminum (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4 40Gbps (USB-C), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p with privacy shutter | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro (Arm) |
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