Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Comparison

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14 inches | May 2024

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13 inches | October 2020

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon and ThinkPad X1 Nano, two laptops by Lenovo. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon was introduced to market in May 2024 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano was launched in October 2020. As you can see, ThinkPad X1 Nano is 4 years older than ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon Key Specs

Launched in May 2024
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
GPU: Qualcomm Adreno
16GB Ram
313.6 x 219.4 x 16.9 mm (12.35 x 8.64 x 0.67 inches)
Weight: 1.24 kg (2.73 lbs)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Key Specs

Launched in October 2020
13.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1130G7
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
292.8 x 207.7 x 13.8-17.2 mm (11.53 x 8.18 x 0.54-0.68 inches)
Weight: 0.9 kg (1.98 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon and ThinkPad X1 Nano compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon over Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.6% vs ~80.6%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	6.1 mm vs 6.4 mm	0.3 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	14 inches vs 13 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 99.9%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	3.80 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	LPDDR5X vs LPDDR4X	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.1	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.1 vs No	Larger Touchpad Area
Touchpad Size	11.5 x 7.4 cm vs 10.0 x 5.6 cm

Reasons to choose Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano over Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon

Weight	0.90 kg vs 1.24 kg	0.34 kg lighter
Contrast Rate	1700:1 vs 1000:1	more pleasing colors
Screen PPI	196 ppi vs 162 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2160 x 1350 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	450 nits vs 400 nits	Brighter Screen
Number of Microphones	4 vs 2	Better Sound capture

Common Strengths of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon

Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	LPDDR5X vs LPDDR4X	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs Yes	Easy Login with Fingerprint Sensor
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.24 kg (2.73 lbs)	0.9 kg (1.98 lbs)
Surface Area	688 cm2 (106.7 inches2)	608 cm2 (94.3 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~82.6%	~80.6%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.1 mm	~6.4 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.09 kg/inch	0.07 kg/inch
	0.198 lbs/inch	0.154 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Black

Comparison of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano External Dimensions

Weight

ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon weighs 1.24 kg (2.73 lbs), whereas the ThinkPad X1 Nano weighs 0.9 kg (1.98 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Thickness Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

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 ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon is 0.09 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano is 0.07 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 ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)	Intel Core i5 1130G7 Intel Core i5 1140G7 Intel Core i7 1160G7 Intel Core i7 1180G7
Base Frequency	3.4 GHz	0.8-1.8 GHz
Number of Cores	12	4
Number of Threads	12	8
Integrated GPU	Adreno	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm	10 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 ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1130G7

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Adreno	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU
Base Clock Frequency	900 MHz	300 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)		15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	3.80 TFLOPS	1.41 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR4X

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 ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon has a FLOPS value of 3.80 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano ' has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	8448 MHz	4266 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR4X
Upgradable	No	No

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the ThinkPad X1 Nano's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon)	Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) (NPU - data limited)	Intel Core i5 1130G7
GPU	Adreno	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU
Memory	16 GB	8 GB
Available for LLM total	~10.5 GB (10.5 GB RAM)	~3.5 GB (3.5 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	✔ Runs Well fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 3.5 GB RAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Large Models
13-15B Models (e.g., Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B) Requires ~9 GB memory	⚠ Borderline / Slow fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
16-24B Models (e.g., Dense 20B Q4 ~15.5GB) Requires ~14 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
24-30B Models (e.g., Dense 30B Q4) Requires ~18 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
MoE Models (Mixture-of-Experts) (e.g., Mixtral 8x7B - total ~47B, active ~12-13B) Requires ~24 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Extra-Large Models (65B+): Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B Requires ~42 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM

For more detailed LLM evaluation (subcategories, performance ranges, memory breakdown)

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon)|Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 Model Types: Dense 30B Q4 models typically require around 19–22 GB of total VRAM, so they run best on systems with ≥24 GB VRAM. MoE models like Mixtral 8x7B (≈47B total parameters, usually ≈23–26 GB in 4-bit) also need high memory because all experts must be loaded, even though only a few are active per token. They reduce compute cost per token (similar to a ~12–13B dense model), but not memory usage, so they are not practical on 14–16 GB systems.

🚀 Modern NPU (Neural Processing Unit): Modern processors like AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra feature NPU and unified memory architecture. NPUs provide modest performance gains (0-30% faster) with better power efficiency compared to iGPU-only execution. Real-world tests show ~3-10 tok/s range on 13B models with 32GB RAM (varies by runtime, quantization, and context), comparable to iGPU but more power-efficient. Note: These figures are examples from various NPU systems; actual performance depends on your specific hardware configuration.

Understanding Performance Categories

The performance descriptions use general categories because actual speed varies greatly based on your specific hardware, model optimization, context length, and runtime software.

Performance Level	Typical Range	User Experience
Runs Smoothly (High-end dGPU)	50+ tok/s	Real-time response. Feels instant, like ChatGPT.
Runs Well (Mid-range dGPU)	20-50 tok/s	Good interactive performance. Slight delay, but usable.
Modest Speed (iGPU/NPU/CPU)	5-20 tok/s	Usable for tasks that don't need instant responses. Noticeable typing delay.
Borderline / Slow (Limited hardware)	2-5 tok/s	Slow-Very slow. Patience required. Better for batch processing.
Not Practical	<2 tok/s	Too slow for regular use. May cause system hangs or instability.

💡 Tip: Your actual results may be higher or lower than these ranges. Test with your specific hardware to know for sure!

⚠️ Note: Performance categorization is based on VRAM capacity and RAM fallback status. GPU type (memory bandwidth, compute power) can also affect actual performance. Currently, we prioritize whether the model fits in VRAM or requires RAM fallback for classification. We may refine this categorization in future updates based on more detailed benchmarks.

BATTERY

BATTERY	58 Wh	48 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	65 W

Moreover, the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon boasts a larger battery capacity of 58 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the ThinkPad X1 Nano's48 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

STORAGE
Both laptops, the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon and the ThinkPad X1 Nano have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (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 ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano 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. ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon has a display size of 14.0".On the other hand, ThinkPad X1 Nano has a smaller 13.0" display.The total usable screen area of the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the ThinkPad X1 Nano's total usable screen area is 490cm² / 76inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the ThinkPad X1 Nano features a higher pixel density with 196 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Refresh Rate
Both ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon and ThinkPad X1 Nano offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The ThinkPad X1 Nano offers a higher maximum brightness of 450 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to ThinkPad X1 Nano (v6).

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
ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon is equipped with 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. ThinkPad X1 Nano does not have USB-A ports.
Both ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon and ThinkPad X1 Nano 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
Both ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon and ThinkPad X1 Nano are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors. ThinkPad X1 Nano does not have an HDMI port.

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
Neither ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon nor ThinkPad X1 Nano has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon and ThinkPad X1 Nano 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	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.3	v5.1
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	No
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	No
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No