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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC008PVN
Product A: Lenovo
85 of 179 known
Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 for Business 13.5-inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US
Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 for Business 15-inch
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (AMD, 21T00024RI)
MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ D3MTG-001US
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (AMD, 21ST001JUK)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel)
Dell Pro 7 14 P714260
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel Panther Lake)
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (Intel)
Acer TravelMate P2 14 AI TMP214-57
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 for Business 13.5-inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US
Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 for Business 15-inch
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (AMD, 21T00024RI)
MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ D3MTG-001US
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (AMD, 21ST001JUK)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel)
Dell Pro 7 14 P714260
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel Panther Lake)
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (Intel)
Acer TravelMate P2 14 AI TMP214-57Product B: Lenovo
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC008PVN
123 of 179 known
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel Panther Lake)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel)
Dell Pro 7 14 P714260
MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ D3MTG-001US
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (Intel)
Acer TravelMate P2 14 AI TMP214-57
Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (AMD, 21T00024RI)
HP EliteBook X G2i 14 (Core Ultra X7 358H)
GEEKOM GeekBook M16
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US
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Compare the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel) with
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel Panther Lake)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel)
Dell Pro 7 14 P714260
MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ D3MTG-001US
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (Intel)
Acer TravelMate P2 14 AI TMP214-57
Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (AMD, 21T00024RI)
HP EliteBook X G2i 14 (Core Ultra X7 358H)
GEEKOM GeekBook M16
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US79 of 171 fields differ
- 31 different values
- 48 known for one only
- 44 the same
- 48 missing for both
Weight
0 to 3 kg
Weight (published)
A1.065kg
B1.09kg
All 179 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-Gen-13-Aura-Edition-laptop-review-The-X1-Carbon-is-finally-back.924998.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the Gen 13 Aura Edition the new version of last year's X1 Carbon Gen 12 and refers to the Gen 12 as its predecessor.6Reviewultrabookreview.com/72439-lenovo-thinkpad-x1carbon-reviewRead 23 October 2026Ultrabookreview says the X1 Carbon Gen 13 uses the Gen 12 chassis and calls the Gen 12 the previous X1 Carbon.
Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Segment
Form factor
Chassis
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Dimensions
Width313Depth219.4Thickness (min)10.7Thickness (max)18.56mm(12.3 × 8.6 × 0.4 to 0.7 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_T14s_Gen_7_Intel/ThinkPad_T14s_Gen_7_Intel_Spec.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 5: width 313 mm, depth 219.4 mm. Front thickness 10.7 mm, rear 15.85 mm, maximum 18.56 mm. Stored minimum is the named front figure. Stored maximum is the named overall maximum.
Width312.8Depth214.75Thickness (max)14.96mm(12.3 × 8.5 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026312.80 x 214.75 x 14.96 mm. May vary by configuration.
Weight (published)
Lid material
Bottom material
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Max hinge angle
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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)
Display
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Screen size
Native resolution
Pixel density
242.6ppi
242.6ppi
Panel type
Backlight
Dimming zones
Not available
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Panel part number
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Screen surface
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Touchscreen
Stylus
Refresh rate modes
ALenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Maximum operating refresh (Hz) | VRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2880 | 1800 | 120 | Yes |
BLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC008PVN
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Maximum operating refresh (Hz) | VRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2880 | 1800 | 120 | No |
Max refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Adaptive sync
Not available
Not available
Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)
Not available
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Native panel colour depth
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Brightness (SDR, claimed)
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Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)
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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)
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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
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sRGB coverage (claimed)
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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)
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HDR certification
Factory calibrated
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Second display
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Processor
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Processor
Processor brand
Core configuration
ALenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel)
| Core type | Count | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 4 | 2.3 | 4.7 |
| Low-power efficiency | 4 | 1.7 | 3.5 |
BLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC008PVN
| Core type | Count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 6 | Redwood Cove | 1.4 | 4.8 |
| Efficiency | 8 | Crestmont | 0.9 | 3.8 |
| Low-power efficiency | 2 | Crestmont | 0.7 | 2.5 |
Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12_Spec.pdfRead 10 October 2026Core Ultra 7 155H row: P-core 1.4 GHz base and 4.8 GHz max, E-core 900 MHz and 3.8 GHz, LP E-core 700 MHz and 2.5 GHz. Core names come from the Notebookcheck review.4Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-G12-Laptop-Test-Erstes-grosses-Update-in-drei-Jahren.807241.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Spec table: Redwood Cove P-cores, Crestmont E-cores and Crestmont low-power E-cores.
CPU cores
8
16
Cores labelled performance
4
6
Cores labelled efficiency
4
10
Threads
Max boost clock
4.7GHz
4.8GHz
L3 cache
Process
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Sustained CPU power (configured)
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Peak CPU power (configured)
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Combined CPU and GPU power
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NPU performance
Graphics
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Discrete GPU
GPU
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GPU brand
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VRAM
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Max GPU power (TGP)
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Dynamic Boost
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GPU boost clock
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GPU switching
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Integrated GPU
Memory
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Installed RAM
RAM type
RAM speed
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RAM upgrade
Memory slots
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RAM slots
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Free RAM slots
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Maximum supported RAM
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Storage
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Installed storage
Storage type
Installed drive PCIe generation
Storage slots
ALenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel)
| Form factor | Interface | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 5 | 4 | 1 | Yes |
BLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC008PVN
| Form factor | Interface | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 4 | 4 | 1 | Yes |
M.2 slots
1
1
Free storage slots
0
0
Maximum slot PCIe generation
5
4
Ports
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Ports
ALenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel)
| Type | Version | Count | Maximum data rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 4 / DisplayPort 2.1 | 3 | 40 | Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| USB-A | USB 5Gbps (Always On) | 1 | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagelenovo.com/gb/en/p/laptops/thinkpad/thinkpadt/lenovo-thinkpad-t14s-gen-7-14-inch-intel-/len101t0155Read 7 October 2026Current maker page public HTML ports and slots label list explicitly states 40 Gbps for the single and two-port groups. Three physical connectors remain counted once each. DP 2.1/TB 4 and other existing connector claims retain PSREF mappings. Charging input remains omitted because prior preset 65 to 100 W and PSREF 15 to 65 W descriptions conflict. No peripheral output budget or side assignment is inferred.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_T14s_Gen_7_Intel/ThinkPad_T14s_Gen_7_Intel_Spec.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 6 standard connectors: three TB4 with DisplayPort 2.1, one Always On USB-A 5 Gbps, HDMI 2.1 and audio. Optional smart card and Nano-SIM slots are not inferred. Input maximum omitted because store badge 65-100 W conflicts with platform 15-65 W. Side locations, peripheral budgets and additional protocols are omitted where unverified.
BLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC008PVN
| Type | Version | Count | Side | Maximum data rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps | 2 | Left | 40 | Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| USB-A | USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On) | 1 | Left | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 | Right | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 | Right | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Right | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026Standard ports: 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps, Always On), 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps), 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps) with USB PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 2.1, 1x HDMI 2.1 up to 4K/60Hz, 1x 3.5 mm combo jack. Connector sides come from the Notebookcheck review.4Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-G12-Laptop-Test-Erstes-grosses-Update-in-drei-Jahren.807241.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Left: USB-A, 2x USB-C Thunderbolt 4, Nano-SIM slot on WWAN models. Right: power button, 3.5 mm audio, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, Kensington lock slot.
USB-C ports
3
2
Thunderbolt
Yes
Yes
Highest HDMI version
HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1
Card reader
No
No
Ethernet speed
Not available
Not available
Maximum USB-C charging input
Not available
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Wireless
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Wi-Fi module
Bluetooth
Cellular
Keyboard and touchpad
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Keyboard layouts
Key switches
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Keyboard backlight
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Numpad
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Key travel
Pointing stick
Touchpad size
Touchpad mechanism
Not available
Camera and audio
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Webcam
IR face login
Webcam privacy
Built-in speaker drivers
Total speaker power
Audio features
Microphones
Battery and power
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Battery energy
Claimed battery life
ALenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel)
Not availableBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC008PVN
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| MobileMark 25 | 11.6 |
| Video playback | 15.9 |
| Idle | 15.5 |
Adapter rated output
Laptop charging connector
Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)
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Cooling
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Vapor chamber
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Liquid metal
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Power modes
ALenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel)
| Name |
|---|
| Best Performance |
BLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC008PVN
Not availableSecurity
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Fingerprint
TPM
Remote management
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Not available
Security lock slot
Software
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Operating system
OS family
Security updates until
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Measured display
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Brightness (measured, centre)
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Brightness (measured, average)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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HDR peak brightness (measured)
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sRGB coverage (measured)
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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
Not available
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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PWM flicker found
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PWM frequency (measured)
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PWM at or below brightness
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Response black to white (measured)
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Response grey to grey (measured)
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Measured performance
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Cinebench 2024 single-core
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core
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Geekbench 6 single-core
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Geekbench 6 multi-core
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3DMark Time Spy graphics
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3DMark Steel Nomad
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SSD sequential read (measured)
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Game frame rates
ALenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel)
Not availableBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC008PVN
| Game | Width (px) | Height (px) | Preset | Upscaling | Average FPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | Not available | 24.4 |
| The Witcher 3 | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra (HBAO+) | Not available | 25.5 |
| Far Cry 5 | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | Not available | 36 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1920 | 1080 | High | Off | 22.5 |
Measured noise and temperature
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Fan noise per mode
ALenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel)
Not availableBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC008PVN
| Power mode | Load | Noise (dB(A)) |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Best performance | Idle | 24 |
| Windows Best performance | Medium load | 31.5 |
| Windows Best performance | Gaming | 37.8 |
| Windows Best performance | Max load | 37.8 |
Max fan noise
Not available
37.8dB(A)
Fan noise while gaming
Not available
37.8dB(A)
Top surface under load
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Bottom surface under load
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Palm rest under load
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CPU temperature in stress test
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CPU clock in stress test
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GPU temperature while gaming
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Measured battery and power
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Battery runtime per test
ALenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel)
Not availableBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC008PVN
| Test | Power mode | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Idle | Not stated | 17.82 |
| Wi-Fi browsing | Not available | 7.77 |
| Max load | Not available | 1.17 |
Wi-Fi browsing runtime
Not available
7.77h
Video runtime
Not available
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Full charge time (measured)
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Power draw idle
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Power draw gaming
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Power draw max
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Sustained CPU power (measured)
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GPU power while gaming (measured)
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Weight (measured)
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Certifications
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Intel Evo
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Copilot+ PC
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Colour certifications
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ENERGY STAR
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EPEAT
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Other certifications
Eyesafe Certified 2.0, TCO Certified generation 10, RoHS compliant, ErP Lot 6/26 compliant, FSC-certified packaging2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_T14s_Gen_7_Intel/ThinkPad_T14s_Gen_7_Intel_Spec.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker platform claims from pages 8 to 9, with TCO 10 and FSC packaging separately corroborated by current maker UK Certifications/Registries text. Eyesafe is unconditionally listed for every Intel display option. RoHS and ErP are compliance claims, not independent test measurements. FSC applies to packaging. Optional regional EPEAT and ENERGY STAR are excluded until exact configuration certification is established.
Eyesafe Certified 2.0, TCO Certified, generation 10, ErP Lot 6/26, RoHS compliant1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026Green certifications and other certifications lists. EPEAT Gold is registered where applicable.
In the box
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In the box
65 W USB-C Slim GaN power adapter (3-pin, UK), Quick-Start Guide1Maker product pagelenovo.com/gb/en/p/laptops/thinkpad/thinkpadt/lenovo-thinkpad-t14s-gen-7-14-inch-intel-/len101t0155Read 7 October 2026Current maker public HTML tech specs What’s in the Box explicitly lists Quick-Start Guide without a selected-model qualifier. The already proven selected UK 65 W adapter is retained. Product itself is not repeated as an accessory.
Power adapter included
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Warranty service
Not available
Links
Not compared
Product page
www.lenovo.com/gb/en/p/laptops/thinkpad/thinkpadt/lenovo-thinkpad-t14s-gen-7-14-inch-intel-/len101t01551Maker product pagelenovo.com/gb/en/p/laptops/thinkpad/thinkpadt/lenovo-thinkpad-t14s-gen-7-14-inch-intel-/len101t0155Read 7 October 2026Fully rendered maker current model list. Preset identity and Additional Specs are independently reproducible on the middle card.
Spec sheet
psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_T14s_Gen_7_Intel/ThinkPad_T14s_Gen_7_Intel_Spec.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_T14s_Gen_7_Intel/ThinkPad_T14s_Gen_7_Intel_Spec.pdfRead 7 October 2026Current September 21, 2026 manufacturer platform PDF opened. Only model-invariant hardware claims and the exact installed processor row are used. Optional bottom materials, fingerprint readers, radios, calibration and regional certifications are not inherited.
Manual
support.lenovo.com/us/en/documentation/SG108213Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_T14s_Gen_7_IntelRead 5 October 2026Producer Documentation menu links official User Guide SG10821 for this hardware family. Official page text returns only wrapper and browser HTTP 403. Original public mirror was opened but prints a future December 2026 edition date. No capabilities are copied from that unverified guide. Guide-only details remain omitted.
EPREL registration number
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