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IdeaPad 5a 2-in-1 · 16 GB / 1 TB vs ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Intel

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IdeaPad 5a 2-in-1 · 16 GB / 1 TB
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ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Intel
ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Intel8.0Very good· Top score
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The short verdict

ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Intel is scored, the other is pending

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IdeaPad 5a 2-in-1 · 16 GB / 1 TB
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ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Intel
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IdeaPad 5a 2-in-1 · 16 GB / 1 TB
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    At a glance

    Key differences

    Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
    Why pick theIdeaPad 5a 2-in-1 · 16 GB / 1 TB0 wins
    No measured advantages in our spec data. Check the full specs below.
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    Why pick theThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Intel1 win
    −190 gLighter in the hand1,230 vs 1,420 g
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    Performance2 differences
    Chipset
    AMD Ryzen™ AI 5 430 Processor (2.00 GHz up to 4.50 GHz)
    Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 255U Processor (E-cores up to 4.20 GHz P-cores up to 5.20 GHz)
    NPU
    50 trillion operations per second (TOPS)
    Up to 11 trillion operations per second (TOPS) AI performance
    Memory1 difference
    Storage
    1 TB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 QLC
    256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC Opal
    Battery1 difference
    Capacity
    60Wh; Rapid Charge: Boost (2 hours in 15 minutes)
    58Whr
    Connectivity4 differences
    Wireless
    WiFi 7* 160MHz 802.11BE (2 x 2)
    Intel® BE201 WiFi 7 802.11BE (2 x 2)
    Ports
    Right Side:
    USB-A (USB 5Gbps)
    Webcam
    FHD IR camera w/ privacy shutter
    5MP RGB with webcam privacy shutter;
    Audio
    2 x 2W Super Linear Speakers · Dolby Audio™ · Dual array mics
    2 x 2W speakers (user facing) · Dolby Atmos® · Dolby Voice®
    Keyboard & Input2 differences
    Keyboard
    Key Travel: 1.3mm · 2-level white backlighting · 120*75 Mylar touchpad
    Copilot key
    Chassis
    A cover: AL 5052RC (Recycled Aluminum)
    95% post-consumer content (PCC) recycled plastic used in cable holders
    Body3 differences
    Dimensions
    as thin as 0.69in x 12.3in x 8.9in
    0.67in- x 12.3in x 8.6in
    Weight
    1420 g
    1230 g
    Colors
    Luna Grey; Cosmic Blue
    Eclipse Black
    Software & Launch4 differences
    Operating system
    Windows 11 Home 64
    Windows 11 Home Lenovo recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.
    Preloaded software
    Adobe Express Premium Trial (30 days)* · Dolby Audio™ · Lenovo Vantage
    Intel Connectivity Performance Suite · Lenovo Commercial Vantage · Lenovo View (for camera)
    Certifications
    EPEAT® Gold with Climate+ · EnergyStar 9.0 · MIL-STD-810H
    ENERGY STAR® 9.0 · Eyesafe®-certified for low blue light · Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC)
    In the box
    IdeaPad 5a 2-in-1 (14in AMD) · USB-C 65W AC Adapter · Lenovo Pen 2
    ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (14in Intel) · 65W AC Adapter · Internal Battery
    General2 differences
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    Productcode
    83UHCTO1WWUS2
    21R1CTO1WWUS2
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