Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12 (14-inch Snapdragon) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
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29.9chipPerformance32.1
32.8chipGraphicschip47.3
26.5Displayspec-based23.3
33.3Batteryspec-based29.3
79.3Portabilityspec-based72.8
4 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12 (14-inch Snapdragon)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12 (14-inch Snapdragon) scores 37.9 against 38 for Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) edges ahead in graphics and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12 (14-inch Snapdragon)
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 15% lower thickness: 15.8 mm vs 18.6 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
- Stronger graphics score: 47 vs 33
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12 (14-inch Snapdragon) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (non-touch, anti-glare) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12 (14-inch Snapdragon) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 3.0 or 4.0) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12 (14-inch Snapdragon) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,245Bottom 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,311Bottom 4% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12 (14-inch Snapdragon) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh+6% | 47 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12 (14-inch Snapdragon) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.33 kg+6% | 1.42 kg |
| Thickness | 15.8 mm+15% | 18.6 mm |
| Material | Aluminum top and bottom covers (anodized, sandblasted) | Aluminum top, PC-ABS bottom (aluminum bottom on some models) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12 (14-inch Snapdragon) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C (10Gbps, USB PD 45-65W, DisplayPort 1.2), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 1.4, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 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 or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) | Wi-Fi 6 / 6E (configuration dependent) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 / 5.3 (configuration dependent) |
| Webcam | 5MP with privacy shutter (IR camera optional) | 720p or 1080p (optional IR) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader; optional IR camera for Windows Hello face unlock | Optional fingerprint reader in power button; optional IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12 (14-inch Snapdragon) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Arm) | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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