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General

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Series

ThinkPad E141Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

Surface Laptop6Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2024/03/21/introducing-surface-pro-10-for-business-and-surface-laptop-6-for-businessRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

21Y6003GUS1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026Exact US TopSeller 21Y6003GUS: Core Ultra 5 325, one 16 GB module, 512 GB, touch WUXGA IPS 60 Hz, 48 Wh, aluminium top/bottom, Black and Windows 11 Pro. Wildcat Lake, AMD, plastic-bottom, 64 Wh and other camera/CPU configurations are excluded.6Retailer pagedirectdial.com/us/item/lenovo-thinkpad-e14-gen-8-21y6003gus-14-touchscreen-copilot-pc-notebook/21y6003gusRead 5 October 2026Exact 21Y6003GUS offered as 325/16 GB/512 GB/touch 1920 x 1200 IPS/WinPro/Black. Current distributor status is Backordered. No immediate stock or delivery claim is stored.7Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/21Y6003GUS/Lenovo-1223/Lenovo-Thinkpad-E14-Gen-8-21y6003gus-14inch-Touchscreen-Copilot-Pc-Notebook--Wuxga--Intel-Core-UltraRead 5 October 2026Exact factory-new 21Y6003GUS offered for Manufacturer Drop Ship, normal manufacturer fulfillment 7-21 business days. Orderable maker-defined reference configuration, not an assertion of immediate stock. Generic May 5 listing insertion does not prove first retail.

ZJQ-000264Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1834361-REG/microsoft_zjq_00026_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact US ZJQ-00026, Platinum, Core Ultra 135H, 16 GB/256 GB. No current availability claim.

GTIN / EAN

1992754122711Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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21 March 20246Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2024/03/21/introducing-surface-pro-10-for-business-and-surface-laptop-6-for-businessRead 5 October 2026

Status

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 20266Retailer pagedirectdial.com/us/item/lenovo-thinkpad-e14-gen-8-21y6003gus-14-touchscreen-copilot-pc-notebook/21y6003gusRead 5 October 2026US storefront, US-dollar offer and exact US factorypart number, consistent with maker exact USA row. Page language alone is not used.

US4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1834361-REG/microsoft_zjq_00026_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026Exact selected technical Case Color Black. Current store Eclipse Black title belongs to the different ready 21Y6001HUS SKU, so its color name is not substituted.

Platinum4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1834361-REG/microsoft_zjq_00026_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Segment

Business5Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/thinkpad/thinkpade/lenovo-thinkpad-e14-gen-8-14-inch-intel-laptop/len101t0167Read 5 October 2026Manufacturer title explicitly identifies a portable business PC.

Business1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly positions original Surface Laptop 6 as for business.

Form factor

Clamshell3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/7/e/6/f742e216c412e9982107f5802c7ed4d6d49c.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Clamshell12Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%206%20for%20Business%20English%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original sixth-edition service diagrams show a standard hinged notebook display and keyboard assembly. No convertible Surface Studio or detachable Surface Pro model inherited.

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width313Depth220.3Thickness (min)10.1Thickness (max)19.7mm(12.3 × 8.7 × 0.4 to 0.8 in)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026Exact selected all-aluminium case: width 313 mm, depth 220.3 mm, named front 10.1 mm and rear 15.25 mm, overall maximum 19.7 mm. Minimum denotes named front-body measurement. Plastic-bottom overall maximum 20.5 mm is another configuration and is excluded.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_Intel/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_Intel_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Width308Depth223Thickness (max)16.7mm(12.1 × 8.8 × 0.7 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026Published maker length across the screen stored as width, front-to-back width as depth.

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

1.34kg(3 lb)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026Exact maker SKU publishes starting 1.34 kg. Current platform ties this to Panther Lake, unlike 1.40 kg Wildcat Lake. Approximate laboratory starting claim subject to component and manufacturing variation, not a weighed selected retail unit.

1.38kg(3 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026Published laptop mass for matching size. Rounded retailer conversions excluded.

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026Anodized aluminium casing. Maker footnote 19 separately names aluminium A Cover.

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026Anodized aluminium casing, including D Bucket.

Max hinge angle

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

Yes3Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-6-for-business/8PZ3FVS57QCVRead 8 October 2026Exact Surface Laptop 6 for Business technical Hardware environmental testing section explicitly meets MIL-STD 810H, including temperature, pressure, dust, humidity and vibration. Maker controlled-testing claim, not proof of every procedure or future field durability.

Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

14in(35.6 cm)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

13.5in(34.3 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Native resolution

1920 × 1200px1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

2256 × 1504px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

161.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

200.8ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

IPS1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026Exact maker labels the selected panel IPS. Current platform notes IPS terminology may encompass listed equivalent LCD technologies. No actual panel supplier subtype is inferred.

IPS9Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-releases-Surface-Laptop-6-with-Intel-Meteor-Lake-H-processors-64-GB-of-RAM-and-two-Thunderbolt-4-ports.816018.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 13.5-inch size column names IPS touchscreen. Its 1502-pixel vertical-resolution typo is rejected against the 1504 maker table. No panel supplier inferred.

Backlight

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Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Matte1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026Exact anti-glare IPS touch display, retained as matte. Unqualified 400-nit and 45% NTSC claims do not map to typical SDR/HDR or another color space, so those fields remain omitted.

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Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Stylus

None1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

Supported1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pen and Accessories Compatibility table explicitly supports Microsoft Pen Protocol. Original box contains no pen. Does not infer bundled pen or supported pressure levels.

Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

ALenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel Panther Lake)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
1920	1200	60

Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026Selected touch WUXGA 1920 x 1200 maximum 60 Hz. Optional non-touch 1800p 120 Hz VRR is excluded. VRR is not inferred from a 60 Hz timing.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 6 for Business 13.5-inch

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2256	1504	60

Source9Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-releases-Surface-Laptop-6-with-Intel-Meteor-Lake-H-processors-64-GB-of-RAM-and-two-Thunderbolt-4-ports.816018.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 13.5-inch built-in display column states 60 Hz. Native resolution uses maker 2256 x 1504, independently corroborated with 60 Hz in SurfaceTip. No VRR or alternate-resolution maxima inferred.10Spec databasesurfacetip.com/surface-laptop-6Read 8 October 2026Exact 13.5-inch display rows give resolution 2256 x 1504 and refresh 60 Hz. No secondary display or VRR inferred. RAM-speed prose 7476 disagrees with 7467 in its table, so transfer speed is not copied.

Max refresh rate

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

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400nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact 13.5-inch display table says SDR 400 nits maximum (typical). A maker SDR claim, not HDR peak or a reviewer measurement.

Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

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sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Intel Core Ultra 5 3251Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

Intel Core Ultra 5 135H1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Processor brand

Intel1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

ALenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel Panther Lake)

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	4	2.1	4.5
Low-power efficiency	4	1.6	3.4

Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_Intel/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_Intel_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 20264Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245720/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-325-12m-cache-up-to-4-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Intel 325 table four P and four low-power E cores, with published base/max clocks. No ordinary E cluster. Generic 25/55 W chip power is not laptop configured power. Intel 18A is not converted to numerical process node.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 6 for Business 13.5-inch

Core type	Count	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	4	4.6
Efficiency	8	3.6
Low-power efficiency	2	2.5

Source5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236850/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-135H-18m-cache-up-to-4-60-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Chip-maker core classifications and maximum turbo clocks. Chip power and memory limits are not laptop limits.

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

81Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 20264Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245720/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-325-12m-cache-up-to-4-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

185Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236850/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-135H-18m-cache-up-to-4-60-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Max boost clock

4.5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

4.6GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

12MB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026Exact 12 MB Intel Smart Cache. Separate caches are not added.4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245720/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-325-12m-cache-up-to-4-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

18MB5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236850/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-135H-18m-cache-up-to-4-60-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Fitted Core Ultra 5 135H chip-maker Cache table states 18 MB Intel Smart Cache. Exact SKU retailer separately identifies this as L3. Chip-base and maximum-turbo power are not laptop configured limits.8Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1834361-REG/microsoft_zjq_00026_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Core Ultra 5 135H Performance table names L3 Cache 18 MB, consistent with chip-maker Smart Cache row.

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

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7nm5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236850/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-135H-18m-cache-up-to-4-60-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026CPU Lithography: Intel 4. Intel 4 is the 7 nm class process, as Notebookcheck lists it, so it is stored as 7 by the field rule.

Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

47TOPS1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026Exact 325 NPU peak 47 TOPS at INT8 confirmed by direct Intel ARK. Family up-to 50 and processor graphics 40 TOPS are distinct.4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245720/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-325-12m-cache-up-to-4-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact NPU Peak TOPS (INT8) 47. No GPU or sustained throughput substituted.

11TOPS5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236850/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-135H-18m-cache-up-to-4-60-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026NPU-only peak INT8 11 TOPS. Combined platform throughput excluded.

Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

No1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

No4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1834361-REG/microsoft_zjq_00026_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact inventory explicitly integrated Intel Arc Graphics.

GPU

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GPU brand

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VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

Intel Graphics1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 20264Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245720/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-325-12m-cache-up-to-4-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Intel Arc Graphics1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker assigns Intel Arc Graphics to 16/32/64 GB. 8 GB Intel Graphics row excluded.

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

16GB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

16GB4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1834361-REG/microsoft_zjq_00026_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

RAM type

DDR51Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

LPDDR5X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

5,600MT/s1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026Exact installed 16 GB DDR5-5600. CPU up-to 6400 controller capability is not substituted for installed memory.

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Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

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RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Slots1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

Soldered11Spec databasewindowstip.com/laptop/surface-laptop-6-13Read 7 October 2026Exact 13.5-inch model text explicitly states memory is soldered to the motherboard and there is no additional RAM slot. Maker service guide replaces the motherboard module including main memory. No 165H benchmark or CPU change borrowed.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

ALenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel Panther Lake)

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	1	Yes	16
SO-DIMM	1	No	Not available

Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026Exact one 16 GB SO-DIMM and Panther Lake two physical sockets, one occupied and one free. Dual-channel-capable wording and DDR5 subchannels do not establish active two-channel operation.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 6 for Business 13.5-inch

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

64GB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026Current exact Panther Lake maximum 64 GB DDR5-5600, based on tested Lenovo offerings. Historical launch factory 32 GB limit and generic CPU 128 GB limit are not substituted. Current platform memory footnote explicitly qualifies the 64 GB option as exclusively available for special bid only. This is the supported purchase-time maximum, not an ordinary stocked retail configuration.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_Intel/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_Intel_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current Panther Lake maximum 64 GB, distinct from Wildcat 32 GB. Current platform memory footnote explicitly qualifies the 64 GB option as exclusively available for special bid only. This is the supported purchase-time maximum, not an ordinary stocked retail configuration.

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Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

512GB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

256GB4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1834361-REG/microsoft_zjq_00026_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Storage type

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

41Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly Gen 4 SSD.

Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

ALenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel Panther Lake)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2242	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	No

Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026Exact Panther Lake branch: occupied 2242 PCIe 4 x 4 and empty 2280 PCIe 4 x 4. Older generic guide calls dual 2242 devices but does not define the second socket length. Current exact PSREF controls. Wildcat Lake one-socket branch is excluded.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 6 for Business 13.5-inch

Form factor	Interface	Count	Occupied
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	1	Yes

Source8Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1834361-REG/microsoft_zjq_00026_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact ZJQ-00026 storage-expansion table states one M.2 Slot 2230 occupied. No lane count, slot generation or interface inferred from generic fitted SSD. The retailer port count conflicts with maker and is not copied.15Retailer pageifixit.com/products/microsoft-surface-ssd-upgrade-kitRead 8 October 2026iFixit official Micron partner describes a Micron 2500 M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 NVMe replacement and explicitly lists Surface Laptop 6 for Business (13.5-inch) compatibility. Matching maker complete parts diagram establishes one occupied removable SSD connector. This proves the socket supports NVMe, not that the original selected 256 GB SSD uses a particular controller. Maximum slot generation and lane count remain unstated, so omitted.

M.2 slots

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

ALenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel Panther Lake)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / DisplayPort 2.1	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	65
USB-A	USB 10Gbps, Always On	1	Left	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 5Gbps	1	Right	5	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Right	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026Exact Panther Lake two TB4 with DP 2.1 and accepted USB PD 15-65 W. One USB-A 10Gbps Always On, one USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, audio and Gigabit RJ45. Older guide 100 W adapter for select Intel models is not bound to this SKU and is not stored as its input limit. Generic peripheral-output row does not explicitly establish these exact connectors maximum, so output watts are omitted.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_Intel/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_Intel_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/7/e/6/f742e216c412e9982107f5802c7ed4d6d49c.pdfRead 5 October 2026Rendered printed page 5 E14 Intel exterior and primary maker photo identify physical left HDMI/two TB4/USB-A 10Gbps Always On/audio and physical right USB-A 5Gbps/RJ45/security slot. Opposing page elevations are not assumed to be left-to-right physical sides.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 6 for Business 13.5-inch

Type	Version	Count	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4 / Thunderbolt 4 / DisplayPort 2.1	1	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
USB-A	USB 3.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
Other	Surface Connect	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original size-specific maker sheet establishes 1 USB-C USB4/Thunderbolt 4 connectors, USB-A 3.1, headset and Surface Connect. Maker sheet does not publish numeric USB data rates. 40 Gbps is separately sourced from size-specific SurfaceTip, and current maker technical page explicitly names DisplayPort 2.1. No USB-A Gen 2 rate assumed. Selected Platinum reference excludes the optional smart-card reader available only with Black in specified markets.3Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-6-for-business/8PZ3FVS57QCVRead 8 October 2026Exact size-specific Ports and charging table explicitly DisplayPort 2.1 on USB4/Thunderbolt 4 connectors, charging and data transfer. One USB-C at 13.5 inches, two at 15 inches. USB-A only named USB 3.1, no unsupported maximum rate assumed. Minimum 45 W fast-charge supply is separate from accepted input ceiling.10Spec databasesurfacetip.com/surface-laptop-6Read 8 October 2026Size-specific Ports table explicitly Thunderbolt 4/USB4 with up to 40 Gbps data transfer. Exact connector count and DisplayPort 2.1 independently match maker technical table. USB-A Gen 2/10 Gbps secondary claim not copied because maker only names USB 3.1. No minimum charger requirement relabelled as maximum laptop input.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

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Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

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2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz16Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/204837/intel-wifi-6e-ax211-gig/specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact installed AX211 is established by Microsoft sixth-edition device update history. Intel Networking Specifications Bands explicitly 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz. Local regulatory, router and Windows restrictions apply. Current generic module Bluetooth 5.4 not substituted for configured Surface Bluetooth 5.3.

Wi-Fi module

Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE2131Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 160MHz14Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/updates/surface-laptop-6-for-business-update-historyRead 7 October 2026Exact Surface Laptop 6 for Business update history identifies Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 160MHz in Device manager. Table warns specific installed components depend on configuration. Original 2024 update tables repeat AX211 for this model. Not an assumed chipset based only on generic Intel processor capability.

BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

5.41Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

5.31Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Cellular

No1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

No8Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1834361-REG/microsoft_zjq_00026_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Communications table says Cellular Support No. No fitted cellular modem. GPS is separate.

Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

English1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

QWERTY1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker original layout explicitly QWERTY. No ANSI/ISO geometry inferred.

Key switches

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

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Backlit, type not stated3Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-6-for-business/8PZ3FVS57QCVRead 8 October 2026Surface Laptop 6 for Business Keyboard layout section explicitly Keyboard backlight, and product body backlit keys. Applies to both documented sizes. No illumination colour/type assumed.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

No3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/7/e/6/f742e216c412e9982107f5802c7ed4d6d49c.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete E14 front diagram and keyboard inventory show no separate numeric keypad. The E16 sibling has a keypad and is excluded.

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Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

1.5mm1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026Normal keys 1.5 mm. Fn row and G/H/B keys 1.35 mm, separately published. Normal-key figure is not uniform over every key.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_Intel/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_Intel_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

1.3mm10Spec databasesurfacetip.com/surface-laptop-6Read 8 October 2026Exact 13.5-inch Keyboard and Trackpad column states full 1.3 mm key travel. Claimed hardware travel, no test method or measured force inferred.

Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026Original platform UltraNav explicitly TrackPoint. Complete E14 front illustration corroborates it, without copying sibling E16 numpad.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_Intel/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_Intel_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/7/e/6/f742e216c412e9982107f5802c7ed4d6d49c.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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Touchpad size

Width115Height60mm(4.5 × 2.4 in)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026Current platform Mylar 3-button Trackpad 60 x 115 mm, physical width 115 and height 60. A mechanical or haptic click type is not inferred.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_Intel/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_Intel_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Width115Height76.66mm(4.5 × 3 in)10Spec databasesurfacetip.com/surface-laptop-6Read 8 October 2026Exact 13.5-inch trackpad column states 115 mm x 76.66 mm. Stored width and height in those stated axes. No haptic mechanism or pressure click assumed.

Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

1080p Full HD1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026Exact FHD 1080p plus hybrid IR and Privacy Shutter. Optional 5MP and 720p cameras are excluded.

1080p Full HD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/7/e/6/f742e216c412e9982107f5802c7ed4d6d49c.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-6-for-business-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker separately identifies Windows Hello camera and front-facing camera. Original PDF confirms facial recognition.

Webcam privacy

Physical shutter1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/7/e/6/f742e216c412e9982107f5802c7ed4d6d49c.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original guide describes a physical camera cover. Selected exact camera explicitly has Privacy Shutter, not an electronic kill switch.

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

21Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026Two explicitly rated 2 W stereo speakers, two physical drivers.

212Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%206%20for%20Business%20English%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original Microsoft M1309602 service guide printed pages 44-48 has separate left and right speaker removal/installation for both sizes. 13.5-inch speaker assembly is D0Y-00001. Complete parts diagram confirms two physical speakers, not inferred from stereo audio channels.

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

4W1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026Two 2 W ratings sum to 4 W. RMS or peak classification is unstated.

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Audio features

Dolby Atmos, Audio by HARMAN1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

Dolby Atmos, Voice Focus, Bluetooth LE Audio1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026Dolby Atmos requires encoded audio. Voice Focus requires activation and compatible Windows 11 audio processing.

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

21Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026Dual physical Studio Mics.

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

48Wh1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026Exact 48 Wh installed battery. All current published runtimes test 64 Wh and other CPU/RAM/panel configurations, so no runtime is inherited. Rapid Charge Pro claim 50% in 30 minutes requires off/standby/hibernation. Starting SOC is not explicit enough for the schema 0-to-50 time field.

47Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker nominal 47 Wh. Minimum 46 Wh excluded.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

ALenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel Panther Lake)

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BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 6 for Business 13.5-inch

Use case	Hours (h)
Mixed use	18.5

Source3Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-6-for-business/8PZ3FVS57QCVRead 8 October 2026Maker advertised maximum for Surface Laptop 6 for Business 13.5-inch, up to 18.5 hours typical device usage. Model-level claim, not a reviewer measurement or guaranteed selected-unit runtime. February 2024 preproduction test used Core Ultra 7 165H, 16 GB/256 GB. Selected reference is Core Ultra 5 135H, 16 GB/256 GB. Full discharge combined active use and Modern Standby. Active portions: eight websites across browser tabs, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, Outlook and idle applications. Windows/apps Light mode, 150 nits, automatic brightness and adaptive colour off, Wi-Fi connected, other settings default. Windows 11 build 22631.3085. Actual runtime depends on settings, use and configuration.

Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

65W1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

39W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original included adapter rating. Not accepted USB-C input.3Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-6-for-business/8PZ3FVS57QCVRead 8 October 2026Original 13.5-inch model includes 39 W Surface Connect adapter. Maker footnote 8 says fast charge from 5% to 80% requires at least 45 W Surface power supply or USB-C PD charger, sold separately. Tested February 2024 with device on at desktop, default display brightness and 23 C. Minimum fast-charge adapter power is not a laptop charging input ceiling. No 0-to-50 time is inferred.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

USB-C1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

Proprietary4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1834361-REG/microsoft_zjq_00026_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact General table 39 W supply with Barrel/Proprietary. Maker ports support Surface Connect charging.

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

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Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

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112Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%206%20for%20Business%20English%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original service guide M1309602 revision A, 9 April 2024. Page 31 complete 13-inch open-chassis figure shows one physical blower. Page 32 removes the single fan connector. No 15-inch figure transferred. The fan is part of thermal-module service assembly.

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

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Security

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Fingerprint

Power button1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/7/e/6/f742e216c412e9982107f5802c7ed4d6d49c.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original guide optional fingerprint reader is integrated in power button. Exact SKU explicitly selects it.

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TPM

2.01Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

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Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Pro1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

Windows 11 Pro1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026

OS family

Windows1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

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Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

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Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

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Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026

EPEAT

Gold1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

Gold13Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.microsoft.com/download/4/8/D/48D50344-33CD-4D9A-BA11-0C7DCA1A3948/Ecoprofile_Laptop6forBusiness-13in.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original April 2024 13.5-inch ecoprofile, Labels and certifications. Gold in many countries, country-specific registration varies and may later be archived. Original fact sheet independently says registered EPEAT Gold. No universal registration claim.

Other certifications

ErP Lot 6/26, RoHS compliant, TCO Certified, generation 10, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026

TCO Certified, ISO 9241-307 display certification3Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-6-for-business/8PZ3FVS57QCVRead 8 October 2026Exact size-specific Display section states anti-reflective, ISO 9241-307 certified. Footnote 22 names TUV SUD testing and certification, valid until March 26, 2029. Display qualification, not warranty or security update support. Existing TCO certification remains separately attributed. Anti-reflective alone is not relabelled as matte.13Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.microsoft.com/download/4/8/D/48D50344-33CD-4D9A-BA11-0C7DCA1A3948/Ecoprofile_Laptop6forBusiness-13in.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original April 2024 13.5-inch ecoprofile explicitly says TCO Certified. No generation number or validity period inferred.

In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

65 W USB-C power adapter (2-pin)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026Only exact main adapter. Bundled Accessories and Included Upgrade rows are None. Paid care plans and optional docks/accessories are excluded.

Surface Laptop 6 13.5-inch, 39W Power Supply, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026Exact SKU configured Power Adapter 65 W USB-C 2-pin, distinct from a merely supported alternative adapter.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026Exact US one-year courier or carry-in, no included upgrade. Store-ready 21Y6001HUS one-year onsite is another SKU and is not inherited.

1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original one-year limited hardware warranty. Paid plans excluded.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

Collect and return, Carry-in1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_IntelRead 5 October 2026Exact US courier or carry-in. Courier maps to collect and return.

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Links

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Product page

www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/thinkpad/thinkpade/lenovo-thinkpad-e14-gen-8-14-inch-intel-laptop/len101t01675Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/thinkpad/thinkpade/lenovo-thinkpad-e14-gen-8-14-inch-intel-laptop/len101t0167Read 5 October 2026Observed original US E14 Gen 8 Intel family page. Current ready 21Y6001HUS has 355/onsite warranty and no exact PSREF entry. Those optional values are not transferred to this documented 325 fixed SKU.

www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-6-for-business/8PZ3FVS57QCV3Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-6-for-business/8PZ3FVS57QCVRead 8 October 2026Generation-specific store. Current successor comparisons excluded.

Spec sheet

psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_Intel/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_Intel_Spec.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_Intel/ThinkPad_E14_Gen_8_Intel_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current September 20, 2026 manufacturer platform PDF fully read. Exact 325 row and selected touch WUXGA 60 row used. Explicit Panther Lake vs Wildcat Lake memory, storage, power and certification differences controlled.

www.microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker business specification. Matching size and 16 GB graphics row retained.

Manual

support.lenovo.com/us/en/documentation/SG107763Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/7/e/6/f742e216c412e9982107f5802c7ed4d6d49c.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete original manufacturer E14 Gen 8/E16 Gen 4 user guide, first edition February 2026, public producer PDF mirror read. Official PSREF Documentation links SG10776. E14 Intel diagrams are separated from AMD/E16 siblings. Current PSREF controls newer processor-option branches and conflicting generic legacy descriptions.

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-6-for-business-features2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-6-for-business-featuresRead 5 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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