Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel)
VS
49.2Performance43.7
35.1Display29.8
69Battery84
74.7Portability75.5
5 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon)6 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon) scores 54.6 against 54.8 for Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel) edges ahead in battery and portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 30
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 29% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,299 vs 2,562
- 23% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,390 vs 10,036
- Lower launch price: $850 vs $1,674
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel)
- Stronger battery score: 84 vs 69
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 42% higher Web browsing endurance: 21.8 h vs 15.4 h
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+9% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (touchscreen) | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare, low power) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100 | Intel Core Ultra 5 228V |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno X2-45 (integrated) | Intel Arc Graphics 130V (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9523 | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package, soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe Gen 4) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 5.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,299+29%Top 9% | 2,562Bottom 26% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,390+23%Bottom 36% | 10,036Bottom 11% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh | 58 Wh+6% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.4 h | 21.8 h+42% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.49 kg | 1.28 kg+14% |
| Thickness | 15.6 mm+21% | 19.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Carbon-fiber hybrid (top), aluminum (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C (10Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 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 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p IR camera with privacy shutter | 5MP + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Arm) | Windows 11 Pro |
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