Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
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50.2Performance35.5
26.5Display27.3
44Battery69.5
80.5Portability82.8
7 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon)3 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) scores 48.4 against 49.5 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) edges ahead in battery and portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon)
- Stronger performance score: 50 vs 36
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 44% higher charging: 65 W vs 45 W
- 33% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,767 vs 11,125
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 44
- Lower launch price: $900 vs $1,699
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+8% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WUXGA low-power) | PixelSense IPS LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 425 nits+6% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100) |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) | UFS 4.0 (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,462+8%Bottom 32% | 2,287Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,767+33%Top 36% | 11,125Bottom 18% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 58 Wh+16% | 50 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 65 W+44% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg | 1.22 kg+2% |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm | 15.6 mm+8% |
| Material | Carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (top), aluminum (bottom) | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 40Gbps (USB-C), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4a), USB-A, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint (Windows Hello, in power button) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Arm) | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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