Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 (Intel) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
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47.7Performancespec-basedchip63
61.9chipGraphicschip53.8
29.8Displayspec-based41.6
83.6Batteryspec-based54.7
69.7Portabilityspec-based65.9
1 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 (Intel)6 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 (Intel) scores 56 against 56 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 (Intel) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 (Intel)
- Stronger graphics score: 62 vs 54
- 17% lower weight: 1.38 kg vs 1.66 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,359 vs $1,700
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- 16% higher capacity: 66 Wh vs 57 Wh
- 16% lower thickness: 18.3 mm vs 21.8 mm
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 (Intel) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15 ″+7% |
| Panel type | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare, low power) | PixelSense Flow HDR LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 3270x2180 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 (Intel) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-78-100 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno X2-85 |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package, soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 5.0 x4) | SSD (removable, Gen 4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 (Intel) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,781Bottom 47% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,174Bottom 24% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 (Intel) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh | 66 Wh+16% |
| Web browsing endurance | 19.4 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 (Intel) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.38 kg+17% | 1.66 kg |
| Thickness | 21.8 mm | 18.3 mm+16% |
| Material | Carbon-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate (PC + 20% CF); aluminum lid on grey models | Anodized aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 (Intel) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 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), RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack; optional Nano-SIM slot and smart card reader | 2x USB-C/USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect, MicroSDXC Express card reader |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP + IR with privacy shutter | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello | Face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 (Intel) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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