Review Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 · Ryzen 7 7735HS · Radeon 680M
AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS · AMD Radeon 680M · 32GB DDR5-4800 (2×16GB) · 1TB SSD (Samsung PM9C1a) · 14″ 1920×1200 IPS 60Hz · 1.563 kg
Affordable – great upgradeability (2× SO-DIMM, 2× M.2 SSD),
good keyboard, mostly quiet,
good GPU performance (for an iGPU).
Disappointing CPU performance, throttling SSD under load,
cheap screen with bad colour gamut (57% sRGB), no Thunderbolt/USB4.
Good deal, but compromises must be accepted – great upgradeability.
Display – 14″ IPS · 1920×1200 · 60Hz · 56.7% sRGB
Panel: MNE007QS3-2 – 14″ 1920×1200, IPS LED, matte, 60Hz.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brightness (centre) | ~346 cd/m² |
| Contrast | 1081:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 56.7% |
| AdobeRGB coverage | 39.7% |
| Display P3 coverage | 38.4% |
| Response time (B/W) | 15.4 ms |
| Response time (grey) | 24.1 ms |
| PWM | Not detected |
| Finish | Matte |
- No PWM flickering
- Very poor colour accuracy (ΔE 8.8)
- Limited sRGB coverage (56.7%)
Cheap screen with poor colour gamut – not suitable for photo editing.
Panel FRU: MNE007QS3-2 (14″ 1920×1200 IPS LED, 60Hz, matte)
Processor – AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS · 8c/16t · Rembrandt R (Zen 3+)
- Model: AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS – 8× Zen 3+
- Boost: 4.8 GHz
- TDP: 35 W PL2 / 30 W PL1 (sustained)
- Cinebench R23 Multi: ~10,283 pts
- Disappointing vs E14 G5
Older Zen 3+ architecture – performance lags behind newer Zen 4/5 CPUs.
CPU FRU: AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS (Rembrandt R, Zen 3+, soldered BGA)
Graphics – AMD Radeon 680M · integrated
- Model: AMD Radeon 680M – integrated
- 3DMark Time Spy: ~2,464 pts
- Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Low): ~29.4 fps
- ~86% faster than E14 G5
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy | 2,464 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike | 6,161 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 10,043 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Low) | ~29.4 fps |
GPU FRU: AMD Radeon 680M (integrated, DDR5)
Memory – 32GB DDR5-4800 · 2× SO-DIMM · Upgradeable
- Capacity: 32 GB DDR5-4800 (2× 16 GB modules)
- 2× SO-DIMM slots – fully upgradeable
RAM is fully upgradeable – a key advantage.
RAM FRU: SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 16GB × 2 – replaceable
Storage – 1TB Samsung PM9C1a · PCIe 4.0 · 2× M.2 slots
- Drive: Samsung PM9C1a MZAL81T0HDLB – 1 TB, PCIe 4.0 (M.2 2242)
- Seq. read: ~2,650 MB/s
- Seq. write: ~2,094 MB/s
- 2× M.2 slots – one 2242 (used), one 2280 (empty)
- Throttles under sustained load
SSD FRU: Samsung PM9C1a MZAL81T0HDLB (1 TB, M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0)
Battery – ~9.2 hours · 57 Wh
- Capacity: 57 Wh
- WiFi surfing (150 nits): ~9.2 hours
- Decent battery life
Battery FRU: 57 Wh (internal) – replaceable (not CRU)
AC Adapter FRU: 65W USB-C
Chassis & Connectivity – Plastic + aluminium · Wi-Fi 6E · HDMI · RJ45
- Materials: Plastic + aluminium (fingerprint magnet)
- Weight: 1.563 kg (3.45 lbs)
- Dimensions: 313 × 219.3 × 21.5 mm
- Left: 2× USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (PD, DP), USB-A 3.2 Gen1, HDMI, 3.5mm audio
- Right: USB-A 3.2 Gen1, RJ45 Ethernet, Kensington lock
- No Thunderbolt/USB4
- Wi-Fi 6E (Realtek 8852CE)
- No SD card reader
WLAN FRU: Realtek 8852CE (Wi-Fi 6E) – socketed (replaceable)
Serviceability – 2× SO-DIMM · 2× M.2 · socketed Wi-Fi
| Component | Replaceable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSD | ✅ Yes | 2× M.2 slots – one 2242, one 2280 |
| RAM | ✅ Yes | 2× SO-DIMM – fully upgradeable |
| Wi-Fi | ✅ Yes | Socketed – replaceable |
| Battery | ⚠️ Limited | 57 Wh – not a CRU (replaceable after warranty) |
| Keyboard | ❌ No | Riveted – not replaceable without palmrest |
| CPU/GPU | ❌ No | Soldered BGA |
Great upgradeability – RAM, SSD, and Wi-Fi are replaceable.
Components FRU / Model Numbers
| Component | FRU / Model |
|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS (Rembrandt R, Zen 3+, soldered) |
| GPU | AMD Radeon 680M (integrated, DDR5) |
| RAM | SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 32GB (2× 16GB) – upgradeable |
| SSD | Samsung PM9C1a MZAL81T0HDLB (1 TB, M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0) |
| Display Panel | MNE007QS3-2 (14″ 1920×1200 IPS LED, 60Hz, matte) |
| WLAN | Realtek 8852CE (Wi-Fi 6E) – socketed |
| Battery | 57 Wh (internal) |
| AC Adapter | 65W USB-C |
Procurement & Reseller Recommendations
CPURyzen 7 7735HS – older architecture
RAMUpgradeable – 2× SO-DIMM
GPURadeon 680M – good iGPU
Display57% sRGB – poor colours
FansQuiet – max 34.5 dB(A)
Value~$719 – affordable ThinkPad
Key Selling Points vs. Competitors
Strengths
- Affordable
- Great upgradeability (2× SO-DIMM, 2× M.2 SSD)
- Good keyboard
- Mostly quiet
- Good GPU performance (for an iGPU)
Weaknesses
- Disappointing CPU performance
- Throttling SSD under sustained load
- Cheap screen with bad colour gamut
- Riveted keyboard
- No Thunderbolt/USB4
Pro tip for resellers & repair professionals:
• Highlight upgradeability – 2× SO-DIMM, 2× M.2, socketed Wi-Fi.
• Poor display (57% sRGB) – set expectations clearly.
• Older Zen 3+ CPU – performance is outdated.
• Quiet operation – a strong point for office use.
• Keyboard is riveted – not replaceable separately.
• Highlight upgradeability – 2× SO-DIMM, 2× M.2, socketed Wi-Fi.
• Poor display (57% sRGB) – set expectations clearly.
• Older Zen 3+ CPU – performance is outdated.
• Quiet operation – a strong point for office use.
• Keyboard is riveted – not replaceable separately.