Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 Comparison

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14 inches | April 2026

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Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 and ThinkPad E14 Gen 8, two laptops by Lenovo. Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 was introduced to market in April 2026 and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 was launched in February 2026. There is only 2 months difference between IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 and ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 and ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 are members of Lenovo's series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Lenovo Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11	April 2026	14.0"	311.6 x 224.9 x 17.4 mm	1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)
Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 16AGP11, 2026	March 2026	16.0"	344 x 244.5 x 18.95-19.95 mm	1.87 kg (4.12 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 7	March 2026	14.5"	325.2 x 226.3 x 16.22-22.2 mm	1.63 kg (3.59 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5	March 2026	16.0"	357.9 x 247.9 x 18.15 mm	1.79 kg (3.95 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5	March 2026	16.0"	357.9 x 247.9 x 18.2-23.8 mm	1.63 kg (3.59 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8	February 2026	14.0"	313 x 220.3 x 19.7 mm	1.34 kg (2.95 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4	February 2026	16.0"	356 x 249 x 21.15 mm	1.63 kg (3.59 lbs)
Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026	January 2026	15.3"	344 x 245.5 x 18.95-19.95 mm	1.87 kg (4.12 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 Key Specs

Launched in April 2026
14.0" TouchScreen - OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (X2P-42-100)
GPU: Adreno X2-45
16GB Ram
311.6 x 224.9 x 17.4 mm (12.27 x 8.85 x 0.69 inches)
Weight: 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 Key Specs

Launched in February 2026
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 325
GPU: Intel Xe3 Graphics (4-Core)
8GB Ram
313 x 220.3 x 19.7 mm (12.32 x 8.67 x 0.78 inches)
Weight: 1.34 kg (2.95 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 and ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 over Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8

Side Bezel Thickness	5.1 mm vs 5.8 mm	0.7 mm thinner bezels
Contrast Rate	1000000:1 vs 1000:1	more pleasing colors
2-in-1 Design	Yes vs No	Use like a tablet
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No	Easily see the keys under low light
Touchpad Size	12.0 x 7.5 cm vs 11.5 x 6.0 cm	Larger Touchpad Area

Reasons to choose Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 over Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11

Weight	1.34 kg vs 1.40 kg	0.06 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.4% vs ~81.1%	Larger screen area ratio
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
CPU Fabrication Process	2 nm vs 3 nm	Newer Generation CPU
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More RAM Options
Bluetooth	v6.0 vs v5.4	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Key Travel	1.5 mm vs 1.3 mm	Better typing feel

Common Strengths of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11

Launch Dates	April 2026 vs February 2026	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	LPDDR5X vs DDR5	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Dolby Atmos Support	Yes vs Yes	3D Surround Sound Support
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable

Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 and the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)	1.34 kg (2.95 lbs)
Surface Area	701 cm2 (108.6 inches2)	690 cm2 (106.8 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~81.1%	~82.4%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.1 mm	~5.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Black, Gray
Cover Opening Angle	360°	180°

Comparison of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 and the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 External Dimensions

Weight

IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 weighs 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs), whereas the ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 weighs 1.34 kg (2.95 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 is 0.10 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (X2P-42-100)	Intel Core Ultra 5 325 Intel Core Ultra 5 332 Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Intel Core Ultra 7 356H
Base Frequency	3.4 GHz	2.1 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.04 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	6	8 (4P + 4E)
Number of Threads	6	8
Integrated GPU	Adreno X2-45	Intel Xe3 Graphics
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm	2 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Core Ultra 5 325 ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Adreno X2-45	Intel Xe3 Graphics
Base Clock Frequency	500 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	910 MHz	2450 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)		25 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	DDR5
Memory Bus	128 bit
Memory Speed	9.52 Gbps	5.6 Gbps

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 has a FLOPS value of whereas the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 ' has a FLOPS value of 2.5 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 24GB 32GB	8GB 12GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	9523 MHz	5600 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the ThinkPad E14 Gen 8's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

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BATTERY

BATTERY	60 Wh	48 Wh 64 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	65 W

Moreover, the IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 boasts a larger battery capacity of 60 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the ThinkPad E14 Gen 8's48 Wh.

Battery Comparison

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STORAGE
Both laptops, the IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 and the ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 have similar max. storage capacities of 2 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 and ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 screens have the same size of 14.0".The total usable screen area of the IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the ThinkPad E14 Gen 8's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Both IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 and ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 feature the same pixel density with 162 pixels per inch (PPI).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

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Refresh Rate
Both IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 and ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
Both IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 and ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 offer the same maximum brightness of 400 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

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Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 and ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 support the latest Wi-Fi standard v7.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 and ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 and ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 feature 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 and ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 14 14Q8Y11 and ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v7	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.4	v6.0
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No