Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2vsLenovo Legion 5

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2
ThinkPad T14s Gen 2

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 delivers solid overall performance, ideal for seamless multi-tasking and office tasks efficiently.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2's build prioritizes functionality over form, valuing practicality over aesthetics.
The ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 boasts an impressive 4K display with vivid colors and sharp text.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 offers high performance and smooth multitasking with its Tiger Lake chip and RAM.
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Lenovo Legion 5
Legion 5

Quick Stats

The Lenovo Legion 5's performance is satisfactory but not exceptional overall.
The Lenovo Legion 5 excels in terms of build quality, featuring a sturdy and robust design overall.
The Lenovo Legion 5's display offers crisp visuals and impressive color accuracy at an affordable price point.
The Lenovo Legion 5 features a high-performance RTX 3060 graphics card and AMD's Ryzen 6000 processor.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2
Winner
#557
Lenovo Legion 5
#559
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2
#352
Lenovo Legion 5
#208
Winner
Display
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2
#509
Winner
Lenovo Legion 5
#739
Performance
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2
#620
Lenovo Legion 5
#436
Winner
Build
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2
#308
Winner
Lenovo Legion 5
#707
Features
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2
#520
Winner
Lenovo Legion 5
#543

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2
Lenovo Lenovo Legion 5
up to 32GB
up to 64GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD + up to 2000GB HDD
Intel Core i7-1185G7
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Laptop)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2

Strengths

The laptop has a high level of performance partially thanks to the Tiger Lake 10 nanometer chip.
The ram is delightfully fast, with a noticeable performance difference when compared to single channel on the debugging gen 2.
The ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 has a nice option for 4k display which makes it suitable for people who want to get their office work done.
The laptop is very good at getting work done without any complications and works as expected.

Weaknesses

The laptop doesn't have upgradable parts except for storage, which might be a concern for Thinkpad users.
It's not built with user serviceability in mind, which might be a drawback for some users who prefer to upgrade their laptops' components themselves.
There's no mention of any noticeable differences between this model and the T14 Gen 2, making it feel like just an updated version without much innovation.
The laptop doesn't have a strong multi-tasking focus and rendering capabilities compared to other Thinkpad models.

Lenovo Legion 5

Strengths

The actual performance in games was still good and where we'd expect it to be relative to other 3060 laptops.
There are some improvements with this year's Legion 5, but ultimately for the tasks that you'd actually be using it for like gaming, the differences just aren't all that big compared to last year's version.
Outside of gaming, the 6800H gets about 10% more performance compared to last year's 5800H.
The competition has also gotten tougher at this price point, but this year's version did have some thermal throttling on the GPU only in a heavy CPU and GPU stress test.
The actual performance in gaming was still good where we'd expect it to be relative to other 3060 laptops.

Weaknesses

This year's version had some thermal throttling on the GPU, but I only noticed that in a heavy CPU and GPU stress test. And that kind of just seems to be a result of the increased GPU power limit this year.
The actual performance gain compared to last year's model was not very big for gaming, especially considering the increase in price.
It might be worth waiting for next-gen models in 2023 if you are after a big performance gain.
Not having the 1440p option at the moment is a drawback
The Ryzen 6000 just hasn't given us a whole lot of performance gain compared to last year's 5000, which might be disappointing for some users.
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 offers a refreshingly straightforward laptop experience. Within its slightly revamped chassis, the machine provides a reliable and efficient work companion. Powered by Intel's Tiger Lake chip, paired with speedy RAM, this vanilla version of a laptop prioritizes simplicity over upgradability. While not ideal for enthusiasts, it delivers solid performance for those seeking to get work done on-the-go.

Lenovo Legion 5

The Lenovo Legion 5 is a mid-range gaming laptop that promises to deliver impressive performance without breaking the bank. Powered by AMD's Ryzen 6000 series processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card, it's designed to handle demanding games and tasks with ease. But how does it stack up against its predecessors, and what about the competition? In this review, we'll take a closer look at the Legion 5's strengths and weaknesses, and help you decide if it's worth considering for your next gaming laptop purchase.

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