Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
55.1chipPerformancespec-basedchip38.3
61chipGraphicschip46.8
29.8Displayspec-based26.5
42.7Batteryspec-based61.1
53.4Portabilityspec-based80.5
2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel)3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) scores 47.7 against 47.8 for Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel)
- Stronger graphics score: 61 vs 47
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,219 vs $1,549
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
- 32% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 24.8 mm
- 31% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.79 kg
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (WUXGA low-power) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 140T (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh | 58 Wh+2% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.79 kg | 1.24 kg+31% |
| Thickness | 24.8 mm | 16.9 mm+32% |
| Material | Plastic (PC-ABS) | Recycled aluminum and magnesium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 3x USB-A (one USB 2.0, two 5Gbps with one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5.0MP + IR camera with privacy shutter | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition, fingerprint reader in power button | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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