•  Date Published: 19 Feb 2025
    • Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100
    • Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite Adreno GPU
    • 14.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
    • 512GB SSD
    • 16GB RAM
    • 1.24 kg (2.7 lbs)
    5.9
    TOTAL SCORE
    8.2 Portability Excellent
    8.0 Display Excellent
    5.5 For Work Average
    3.5 For Gaming Mediocre

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 512GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2242 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 16GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Home
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum, Carbon
    • Dimensions
    • 313.6 x 219.4 x 16.9 mm (12.35" x 8.64" x 0.67")
    • Weight
    • 1.24 kg (2.7 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
    • 2x USB Type-C
    • 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • HDMI
    • 2.1 (4K@60Hz)
    • Card Reader
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11be
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.4
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • FHD IR with privacy shutter, MIPI, fixed focus, Always On Computer Vision
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Dual-microphone array, 360° far-field
    • Speakers
    • 2x 2W Stereo Speakers, Dolby Audio
    • Security Lock slot
    • Kensington Nano Lock

    Portability

    Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Qualcomm)
    12.35" x 8.64" x 0.67" Dimensions
    1.24 kg (2.7 lbs) Weight
    Average 14.0-inch laptop
    1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) +18% Weight

    Review

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    Pros

    • Solid build
    • Nice portability (1.24 kg / 16.9 mm)
    • Good overall performance for the class
    • The fan isn't noisy during max CPU stress in "Best Performance" mode
    • PWM-free panel (LEN403D)
    • Comfortable viewing angles (LEN403D)
    • 400 nits of max brightness (LEN403D)
    • Good audio quality
    • IR Web camera with a privacy shutter
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4s + 2x Type As
    • The CPU can sustain 3.40 GHz in short and medium loads
    • Comfortable keyboard + smooth touchpad
    • Up to 64GB LPDDR5x memory
    • Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
    • Optional eSIM functionality
    • Fingerprint reader

    Cons

    • You can't open the lid with a single hand
    • Soldered RAM + just one M.2 slot
    • Low CPU clocks in long loads (1.67 GHz)
    • Low sRGB coverage (LEN403D)

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Opening the DeviceUndo the five captive Phillips-head screws on the bottom panel. Use a thin plastic tool to pop the top two edges. Pry the sides and the front, then raise the back to remove the panel.More info: Here's how the bottom panel looks on the inside.Battery RemovalUnplug the battery connector from the motherboard. Undo the three Phillips-head screws that secure the battery to the base. Lift the battery to remove it.Note: This model is equipped with a 58Wh battery, providing around 19 hours and 30 minutes of video playback.There [...]

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