Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 Comparison

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Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 and IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10, two laptops by Lenovo. Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 was introduced to market in September 2025 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 was launched in February 2025. There is only 7 months difference between ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 and IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 and IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 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 ThinkPad T1g Gen 8	September 2025	16.0"	354.3 x 241 x 9.9-15.8 mm	1.84 kg (4.06 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8	September 2025	16.0"	354.3 x 241 x 9.87-15.8 mm	1.84 kg (4.06 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 Intel	September 2025	14.0"	325.5 x 227.6 x 11.2-15.1 mm	1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 Intel	September 2025	16.0"	361.5 x 248.6 x 12.6-18.17 mm	1.82 kg (4.01 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3	September 2025	16.0"	361.5 x 248.6 x 12.8-19.55 mm	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6	May 2025	13.3"	299.3 x 207 x 9.85-17.75 mm	0.92 kg (2.03 lbs)
Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 2025	May 2025	18.0"	403 x 296.5 x 23.9-27.95 mm	3.5 kg (7.72 lbs)
Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 6	April 2025	14.0"	315.9 x 223.7 x 10.9-16.3 mm	1.39 kg (3.06 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 Key Specs

Launched in September 2025
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 255H,Intel Core Ultra 7 265H,Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
GPU: GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB,GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB
16GB,32GB,64GB Ram
354.3 x 241 x 9.9-15.8 mm (13.95 x 9.49 x 0.39-0.62 inches)
Weight: 1.84 kg (4.06 lbs)

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 Key Specs

Launched in February 2025
14.0" Touchscreen - IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen AI 5 340,AMD Ryzen AI 7 350
GPU: Radeon 840M
16GB,24GB Ram
313 x 227 x 17.5 mm (12.32 x 8.94 x 0.69 inches)
Weight: 1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 and IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 over Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~86.9% vs ~80%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	4.8 mm vs 5.8 mm	1 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Contrast Rate	1200:1 vs 800:1	more pleasing colors
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 4 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU FLOPS	13.4 TFLOPS vs 3 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Flexible cable positions
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	Easy login with fingerprint
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	2560 x 1440 vs 1920 x 1080	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	3x USB 4.0 vs 2x USB 4.0	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v5 vs No	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 1.4	Larger Touchpad Area
Touchpad Size	13.5 x 8.5 cm vs 12.0 x 7.5 cm

Reasons to choose Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 over Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8

Weight	1.50 kg vs 1.84 kg	0.34 kg lighter
Screen PPI	162 ppi vs 142 ppi	More pixels per inch
2-in-1 Design	Yes vs No	Use like a tablet
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time

Common Strengths of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 and Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8

Launch Dates	September 2025 vs February 2025	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	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
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 and Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8

HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support
Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.84 kg (4.06 lbs)	1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)
Surface Area	854 cm2 (132.4 inches2)	711 cm2 (110.1 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~86.9%	~80%
Side Bezel Thickness	~4.8 mm	~5.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.11 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.242 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Gray, Blue
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	360Â°

Comparison of the Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 External Dimensions

Weight

ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 weighs 1.84 kg (4.06 lbs), whereas the IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 weighs 1.5 kg (3.31 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 T1g Gen 8

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Thickness Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

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 T1g Gen 8 is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 is 0.11 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
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Intel Core Ultra 7 265H Intel Core Ultra 9 285H	AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 AMD Ryzen AI 7 350
Base Frequency	2.0 GHz	2.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.1 GHz	4.8 GHz
Number of Cores	16 (6P + 10E)	6 (3P + 3E)
Number of Threads	16	12
L3 Cache	24 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics 140T	Radeon 840M
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm	4 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 T1g Gen 8 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( AMD Ryzen AI 5 340,AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB	Radeon 840M
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	75 W	15-54 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	13.4 TFLOPS	3 TFLOPS
Memory Size	8 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR7	LPDDR5X
Memory Bus	128 bit
Memory Speed	~24 Gbps	7.5 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	3328	256
TMUs	104	16
ROPs	48	8

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 T1g Gen 8 has a FLOPS value of 13.4 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 ' has a FLOPS value of 3 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB	16GB 24GB
Memory Bus	1x16 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	7467 MHz	7500 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 and the IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

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 T1g Gen 8	Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 (14AKP10)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	⚠ Can run using CPU + RAM fallback. Expect slower performance.	⚠ Can run slowly on CPU with enough RAM and good iGPU.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	⚠ Possible with CPU + RAM fallback using quantized models.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

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

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	90 Wh	57 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
Charging Port Position	Left, Right	Left
Charge Power	140 W	65 W

Moreover, the ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 boasts a larger battery capacity of 90 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10's57 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 4 TB, the ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

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 T1g Gen 8 vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 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 T1g Gen 8 has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 has a smaller 14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 features a higher pixel density with 162 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Refresh Rate
Both ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 and IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 and IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 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 ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 and IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 have USB-A ports. ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 and IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 have USB Type-C ports. ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 has 3x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 has 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 T1g Gen 8 is equipped with Thunderbolt 5 port. IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 and IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 feature an HDMI port. ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 offers 1x HDMI 1.4.

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
Both ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 and IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 and IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Gen 10 14 14AKP10 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: v5.4)	v5.4	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	3x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 5	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 1.4
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No