Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5vsLenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
ThinkPad T14 Gen 5

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 delivers adequate performance for daily usage and moderate tasks.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 boasts an exceptionally sturdy build with a professional design quality.
The display is solid, yet unremarkable, with adequate resolution for general use but not high pixel density desired.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 offers Ethernet, Thunderbolt 4 ports, and USB Type-C charging features.
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3
ThinkPad T14s Gen 3

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 delivers exceptional performance with AMD Ryzen 7 Pro processor.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3's ultra-lightweight, robust build is its most impressive feature overall.
The standout feature of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 is its excellent, high-resolution display.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 boasts a powerful AMD Ryzen processor and bright, crisp display prominently.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
Winner
#219
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3
#221
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
#537
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3
#230
Winner
Display
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
#252
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3
#112
Winner
Performance
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
#347
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3
#534
Build
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
#292
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3
#305
Features
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
#500
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3
#516

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3
up to 64GB
up to 32GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core Ultra 7 165U
Intel Core i7-1280P
Intel UHD Graphics Xe 750 (16EU)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5

Strengths

wonderful keyboard
wonderful trackpad
decent screen
decent speakers
Ethernet connectivity and optional one which is not so uh should be taken for granted
being charged by USB type-c which is wonderful by itself

Weaknesses

CPU benchmarks were kind of disappointing
multicore score was too low even against the X1 Carbon
single core score increased significantly with charger but multicore score still lower than expected
GPU benchmark scores (Open CL and Vulcan) were relatively high
SSD speeds are average, r-speeds are more than okay
device might not be suitable for heavy usage or demanding applications

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3

Strengths

The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850u processor is a beast when it comes to multitasking with several apps browser tabs open
The integrated GPU is one of the best on the market and all this with frugal power consumption
USB 4: great to finally see a USB 4 (40 Gb/s) Port available on an AMD laptop
Excellent keyboard, despite reduced key travel to 1.5 mm for some users
Long battery life of over 8-9 hours for typical office tasks
Rapid charging with a full charge taking over 1.5 hours and top up to 50% in 30 minutes

Weaknesses

Reduced key travel to 1.5 mm may be disappointing for some users
Some keys on the right have shrunk to accommodate the 16:10 chassis
No Ethernet port, relying on Wi-Fi or adapter
No fingerprint reader (optional 13 GBP/16 USD upgrade)
Soldered-on memory, preventing upgrades after ordering
No USB 4 ports on T14 Gen 3 Intel models, only available on AMD variants
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 is a laptop that promises to deliver everything you might need from a device in its class. With a decent screen, speakers, and a wonderful keyboard and trackpad, this laptop is designed for day-to-day usage. The Intel Ultra 7 155 U CPU provides a reliable performance, although the multicore score leaves something to be desired. Let's dive into the review to see if this ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 can live up to its expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 is a powerhouse business laptop that seamlessly blends performance, portability, and features. Powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850u processor, this device delivers ample power for multitasking and graphics-intensive tasks. A vibrant 16x10 display, plenty of ports (including USB 4), and great battery life make it an ideal choice for professionals on-the-go. While some compromises have been made to accommodate the new design, the T14s Gen 3 remains a solid contender in the business laptop market.

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