Review Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 · Snapdragon
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 · Snapdragon X Elite · Adreno X1-85
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 · Adreno X1-85 · 32GB LPDDR5-8448 · 1TB Samsung PM9C1a · 14″ 1920×1200 IPS 60Hz · 1.21 kg
Extremely long battery life – compact, robust and lightweight,
good keyboard, many business features,
matte & bright low power LCD, Wi-Fi 7.
Compatibility problems, soldered RAM,
limiting M.2 2242 SSD size, chassis temperatures are a bit toasty.
Ideal for users who mainly use browser based apps – an ARM ThinkPad with epic endurance.
Display – 14″ IPS · 1920×1200 · 60Hz · 98% sRGB
Panel: NE140WUM-N6G – 14″ 1920×1200, IPS, matte, 60Hz, non-touch.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brightness (centre) | ~497 cd/m² |
| Contrast | 1841:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 98% |
| AdobeRGB coverage | 70% |
| Display P3 coverage | 67.8% |
| Response time (B/W) | 24 ms |
| Response time (grey) | 48.1 ms |
| PWM | Not detected |
| Finish | Matte |
- Good brightness and contrast
- No PWM flickering
- Matte finish – reduces glare
- Slow response times (24/48.1 ms)
Panel FRU: NE140WUM-N6G (14″ 1920×1200 IPS, 60Hz, matte, non-touch)
Processor – Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 · 12c/12t · Oryon
- Model: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 – 8× + 4× Oryon
- Boost: 3.4 GHz (all cores)
- TDP: ~60 W PL2 / ~25 W PL1 (sustained)
- Cinebench 2024 Multi: ~746 pts
- Fast and efficient for an ARM business laptop
CPU FRU: Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 (soldered)
Graphics – Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS · integrated
- Model: Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
- 3DMark Time Spy: ~1,934 pts
- Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra): ~13.9 fps
- Limited gaming performance and compatibility issues
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy | 1,934 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike | 6,130 |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad | 538 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra) | ~13.9 fps |
GPU FRU: Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS (integrated, uses system memory)
Memory – 32GB LPDDR5-8448 · soldered · not upgradeable
- Capacity: 32 GB LPDDR5-8448 (onboard, dual-channel)
- Soldered – not upgradeable
RAM is soldered – no upgrade options.
RAM FRU: LPDDR5-8448 32GB (onboard) – not replaceable
Storage – 1TB Samsung PM9C1a · PCIe 4.0 · M.2 2242
- Drive: Samsung PM9C1a MZAL81T0HDLB – 1 TB, PCIe 4.0, M.2 2242
- Seq. read: ~4,101 MB/s
- Seq. write: ~1,873 MB/s
- M.2 2242 form factor – limits upgrade options
M.2 2242 SSD size – less common and more expensive than 2280.
SSD FRU: Samsung PM9C1a MZAL81T0HDLB (1 TB, M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0)
Battery – ~22.5 hours · 58 Wh
- Capacity: 58 Wh
- WiFi surfing (150 nits): ~22.5 hours
- Epic battery life – industry-leading
Battery FRU: 58 Wh (internal) – replaceable
AC Adapter FRU: 65W USB-C – GaN charger
Chassis & Connectivity – Magnesium/Aluminium · Thunderbolt 4 · Wi-Fi 7 · HDMI
- Materials: Magnesium & Aluminium base, Carbon fibre lid
- Weight: 1.21 kg (2.67 lbs)
- Dimensions: 313 × 219 × 19 mm
- Left: 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen1, Kensington Lock
- Right: 2× USB-C (Thunderbolt 4), HDMI, 3.5mm audio
- Thunderbolt 4
- Wi-Fi 7 (Qualcomm NCM825A)
- No WWAN option
WLAN FRU: Qualcomm Wi-Fi 7 NCM825A – soldered
Serviceability – RAM soldered · SSD replaceable · Wi-Fi soldered
| Component | Replaceable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSD | ✅ Yes | M.2 2242 – replaceable but limited options |
| RAM | ❌ No | Soldered LPDDR5 – not upgradeable |
| Wi-Fi | ❌ No | Soldered – not replaceable |
| Battery | ✅ Yes | 58 Wh – screwed down, replaceable |
| CPU/GPU | ❌ No | Soldered BGA |
RAM and Wi-Fi are soldered – limited upgradeability.
SSD and battery are replaceable.
Components FRU / Model Numbers
| Component | FRU / Model |
|---|---|
| CPU | Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 (Oryon, soldered) |
| GPU | Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS (integrated) |
| RAM | LPDDR5-8448 32GB (onboard) – not upgradeable |
| SSD | Samsung PM9C1a MZAL81T0HDLB (1 TB, M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0) |
| Display Panel | NE140WUM-N6G (14″ 1920×1200 IPS, 60Hz, matte, non-touch) |
| WLAN | Qualcomm Wi-Fi 7 NCM825A – soldered |
| Battery | 58 Wh (internal) |
| AC Adapter | 65W USB-C GaN |
Procurement & Reseller Recommendations
CPUSnapdragon X Elite – fast & efficient
RAMSoldered – no upgrade
GPUAdreno – limited gaming
DisplayIPS – bright & matte
Battery22.5h – epic endurance
Value~$2,699 – premium business ARM
Key Selling Points vs. Competitors
Strengths
- Extremely long battery life
- Compact, robust and lightweight
- Good keyboard
- Many business features
- Matte & bright low power LCD
- Wi-Fi 7
Weaknesses
- Compatibility problems
- Soldered RAM
- Limiting M.2 2242 SSD size
- Chassis temperatures are a bit toasty
Pro tip for resellers & repair professionals:
• Highlight the 22.5-hour battery life – key differentiator.
• RAM is soldered – set expectations clearly.
• M.2 2242 SSD – inform customers about upgrade limitations.
• Great for business users – browser and office workloads.
• Compatibility issues – recommend checking software/driver support.
• Highlight the 22.5-hour battery life – key differentiator.
• RAM is soldered – set expectations clearly.
• M.2 2242 SSD – inform customers about upgrade limitations.
• Great for business users – browser and office workloads.
• Compatibility issues – recommend checking software/driver support.