Intel chips make the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 even better, but there's a downside

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Intel) Review

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 with Intel chips offers a strong blend of performance and power efficiency, making it a compelling choice for business users. This model features Intel's efficient Lunar Lake chipset, which distinguishes it from the AMD and Qualcomm Snapdragon versions.

Design and Build

The T14s Gen 6 is a thin and lightweight business laptop with a durable chassis. It maintains a high-quality, user-replaceable keyboard, a familiar TrackPoint pointing stick, and a large touchpad, consistent with previous versions.

Performance and Efficiency

Platform Suitability

Thanks to its lightweight design, efficient chip, and user-replaceable parts, the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Intel version is well-suited for IT departments managing fleets of devices. However, its higher price might be less appealing for individual buyers.

The Lunar Lake model offers slightly better power efficiency than the AMD variant while still supporting the full x86 Windows experience, unlike the more limited Windows on Arm version in the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite model.

Summary

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Intel model balances efficiency, repairability, and business-ready features, but its cost may deter solo users.

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XDA XDA — 2025-11-05