Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 wins 6 of the 12 categories we compared, against 1 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 (5 tied) — including performance score (6.4/10 vs 6/10).
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: which one should you buy?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 if you care most about performance score (6.4/10 vs 6/10), cinebench (multi-core) (878 vs 670) and geekbench (multi-core) (13498 vs 10824).
Choose the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 if you care most about portability score (9.6/10 vs 8.9/10), display score (4.1/10 vs 3.8/10) and pixel density (178 ppi vs 162 ppi).
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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 Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 5.6/10 | 5.6/10 |
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: Build & Design
| Spec |
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 8.9/10 | 9.6/10 |
| Weight | 1.24 kg | 1.22 kg |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm | 15.6 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | Yes |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Windows Precision touchpad | Yes | Yes |
| Facial recognition | Yes | No |
| Build material | Carbon fiber | Aluminum |
| Available colors | Black | Silver, Gray, Purple |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island | Backlit, Island |
| Key travel | 1.5 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Cooling system | Active | Active |
| Dimensions | 313.6 x 219.4 x 16.9 mm | 285.65 x 214.14 x 15.6 mm |
| Footprint | 688 cm2 (106.7 inches2) | 612 cm2 (94.8 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | 11.5 x 7.4 cm | — |
| Touchpad surface | Plastic | Glass |
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 6.4/10 | 6/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 878 | 670 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 102 | 101 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 13498 | 10824 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 2279 | 2281 |
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: CPU
| Spec |
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 12 | 8 |
| CPU | Snapdragon X Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus |
| CPU cores | 12 | 8 |
| CPU base frequency | 3.4 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | — | 3.4 GHz |
| CPU L3 cache | — | 6 MB |
| CPU manufacturing process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU configurations available | X1E-78-100 | X1P-42-100 |
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: GPU
| Spec |
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 3.8 TFLOPS | 1.7 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Adreno X1-85 | Adreno X1-45 |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| GPU base clock | 300 MHz | 280 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 1250 MHz | 1107 MHz |
| GPU power (TGP) | 80 W | — |
| GPU configurations available | Adreno X1-85 | Adreno X1-45 |
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: Memory
| Spec |
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | No |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 8448 MHz | 8448 MHz |
| RAM slots | 1 | 1 |
| RAM channels | 2x8 GB | 2x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 16GB|32GB|64GB | 16GB|32GB|64GB |
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: Storage
| Spec |
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage upgradable | Yes | Yes |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) |
| Storage configurations available | 256GB, 512GB, 1 TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1 TB |
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: Display
| Spec |
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
|
|---|---|---|
| Display score | 3.8/10 | 4.1/10 |
| Display size | 14 in | 13 in |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| Pixel density | 162 ppi | 178 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Display type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1280 |
| Screen coating | Matte | Glossy |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 3:2 |
| Contrast ratio | 1000:1 | 1000:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 97.6% |
| Response time | — | 37 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.6% | ~82.3% |
| Side bezels | 6.1 mm | 5.5 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | — | 135° |
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: Battery
| Spec |
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 7.8/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Battery capacity | 58 Wh | 50 Wh |
| Charging speed | 65 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | No | No |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Full charge time | — | 2:10 hr |
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 7 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| HDMI port | Yes | No |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| USB-A ports | 2x USB 3.2 | 1x USB 3.2 |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 4.0 |
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: Audio
| Spec |
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
|
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker configuration | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Audio chip | Qualcomm WCD9385 | — |
| Speaker loudness | — | ~83.5 dB |
| Speaker power | 2x2W | — |
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: OS & Software
| Spec |
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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|---|---|---|
| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1080p FHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
- Performance score: 6.4/10 (vs 6/10)
- Battery score: 7.8/10 (vs 7.7/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 878 (vs 670)
- Cinebench (single-core): 102 (vs 101)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 13498 (vs 10824)
- CPU threads: 12 (vs 8)
- GPU compute: 3.8 TFLOPS (vs 1.7 TFLOPS)
- Display size: 14 in (vs 13 in)
- Battery capacity: 58 Wh (vs 50 Wh)
- Charging speed: 65 W (vs 45 W)
- Facial recognition
- HDMI port
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
- Portability score: 9.6/10 (vs 8.9/10)
- Display score: 4.1/10 (vs 3.8/10)
- Connectivity score: 7.2/10 (vs 7/10)
- Geekbench (single-core): 2281 (vs 2279)
- Pixel density: 178 ppi (vs 162 ppi)
- Touchscreen
- Weight: 1.22 kg (vs 1.24 kg)
- Thickness: 15.6 mm (vs 16.9 mm)
- Bluetooth version: 5.4 (vs 5.3)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 or the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13?
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 wins 6 of the 12 categories we compared, against 1 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 (5 tied) — including performance score (6.4/10 vs 6/10).
Which is cheaper, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 or the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 costs around $1299, $367 less than the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 at around $1666.
What are the main differences between the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13?
The biggest gaps are in performance score (6.4/10 on the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 vs 6/10); portability score (9.6/10 on the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 vs 8.9/10); display score (4.1/10 on the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 vs 3.8/10).