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Updated March 21, 2024·

When considering the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, if you're looking for a robust, durable machine primarily for business with a focus on security features, and you don't mind spending more, the T14 is likely the better option. However, if you prefer something lighter and more stylish for general use, and are looking to save some money, the ThinkBook 13s can be an attractive alternative. Keep in mind the T14 typically offers more powerful hardware and better expandability, which could be important for more demanding tasks, while the ThinkBook 13s should suffice for everyday tasks and is easier to carry around. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s
  • Good overall display quality
  • Excellent portability
  • Very good speakers

Key differences

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General Use

8.5
ThinkPad T14
ThinkBook 13s
7.8
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
321.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good.

Engineering and Design

8.0
ThinkPad T14
ThinkBook 13s
7.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good.

Software Development

8.3
ThinkPad T14
ThinkBook 13s
7.7
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good.

Screen Quality

6.9
ThinkPad T14
ThinkBook 13s
7.2
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
321.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.

Portability

Very Good
ThinkPad T14
ThinkBook 13s
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has excellent portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$1,241
ThinkPad T14
ThinkBook 13s
$1,000
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$1,500

$2,000

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a price of $1,241 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s costs $1,000.
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Key similarities

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Gaming and AI

6.7
ThinkPad T14
ThinkBook 13s
6.4
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Content Creation

8.3
ThinkPad T14
ThinkBook 13s
7.8
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad T14 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good.

Battery

9.0 Hours
ThinkPad T14
ThinkBook 13s
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has 8 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

8.0
ThinkPad T14
ThinkBook 13s
7.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad T14 to have very good build quality, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has good build quality.

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How the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14Lenovo ThinkBook 13s
Lenovo ThinkPad T14Lenovo ThinkBook 13s

GENERAL

Price
$1,241
$1,000
Release Date
September 1, 2023May 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
12.5'' x 8.9'' x 0.7''11.7'' x 8.3'' x 0.59''
Weight
2.96 lbs2.9 lbs
Width
12.51"11.7"
Depth
8.93"8.3"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 7840UIntel i7-1260P
RAM
32 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
00
Storage
1024 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9 Hours8 Hours
Battery Capacity
39.3 Wh56 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"13.3"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 12002560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
321 nits336 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
8/107.6/10
Portability Score
8.5/109.1/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
8.4/108.4/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
7.5/108.8/10
Webcam
1440p720p
Fingerprint Reader
YesYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
20
USB-C ports
23
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

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NotebookCheck

Benjamin Herzig | December 2023
"We like a lot about this laptop. It has many ports, with the inclusion of RJ45-Ethernet as a defining feature. WWAN is upgradable for maximum flexibility and the ThinkPad has many security functions. Working with the ThinkPad input devices is a lot of fun, and Lenovo puts in a serviceable Low Power panel. The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U delivers a great performance and does not drain the battery fast. Fan noise and temperatures are nothing special, but also far away from bad. With the user replaceable keyboard, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 has a special feature rarely present on most modern laptops."

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The Verge

Monica Chin | July 2021
"The best thing about the ThinkBook 13S is that it’s a good deal. Business buyers looking for ThinkPad-level performance and software without ThinkPad pricing will probably find the ThinkBook a solid option. While nothing about it is really spectacular, it’s certainly unusual to see the ThinkBook’s screen resolution at a sub-$1,000 price, and its performance will be more than adequate for most office tasks. The generous port selection, 16:10 aspect ratio, physical webcam shutter, and clear audio are certainly icing on the cake."

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About Lenovo

Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.

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