Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon)
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55.1chipPerformancespec-based50.2
61chipGraphicschip44
29.8Displayspec-based26.5
42.7Batteryspec-based44
53.4Portabilityspec-based80.5
2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel)3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon)
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 6 (Snapdragon). 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 44
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,219 vs $1,699
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon)
- 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 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 140T (integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,462Bottom 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,767Top 40% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh | 58 Wh+2% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.79 kg | 1.24 kg+31% |
| Thickness | 24.8 mm | 16.9 mm+32% |
| Material | Plastic (PC-ABS) | Carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (top), aluminum (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4 40Gbps (USB-C), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| 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 (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (Arm) |
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