Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
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50.2Performance39.9
26.5Display41.6
44Battery59.6
80.5Portability76.7
8 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon)2 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) wins this laptop face-off, 51.3 to 48.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+16) and display (+15). Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon)
- Stronger performance score: 50 vs 40
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 77
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,767 vs 13,000
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 44
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 400 nits
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,699
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+1% | 13.8 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WUXGA low-power) | IPS (PixelSense Flow) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2304x1536 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits+50% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100) |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno |
| 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) | NVMe SSD (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,462+1%Bottom 32% | 2,430Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,767+14%Top 36% | 13,000Bottom 46% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 58 Wh+7% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+7% | 1.34 kg |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm+3% | 17.5 mm |
| Material | Carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (top), aluminum (bottom) | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 40Gbps (USB-C), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack | 2x USB4, USB-A 3.1, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Arm) | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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