Lenovo Unveils the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD at IFA 2024: A Business Laptop Featuring Next-gen AMD Ryzen AI
At IFA 2024 in Berlin, Lenovo introduced the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD, marking a new benchmark for corporate laptops. Designed with a focus on performance, security, and sustainability, this new device integrates cutting-edge technology to meet the evolving demands of business users.
High Performance with AMD Ryzen AI
At the heart of the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD is AMD’s next-generation Zen 5-based Ryzen PRO processor, paired with Radeon integrated graphics. This powerhouse combination ensures superior responsiveness, swift multitasking, and comfortable experience for content creation, making it ideal for high-performance business tasks. One of the standout features is the AMD Ryzen AI, which offers a 3X performance boost compared to its predecessor. This AI enhancement delivers exclusive experiences, from smarter system optimizations to enhanced collaboration tools. According to Lenovo, the AMD PRO technology also improves security and enables faster deployment, catering to enterprise needs.
Enhanced User Experience and Display
Lenovo has redesigned the thermal architecture. The laptop’s rear exhaust optimizes cooling for peak performance, even during resource-heavy tasks. The ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD also features 3M DBEF5 technology, which boosts the brightness of the WUXGA panels to 400 nits while minimizing power consumption.
User interface improvements include Lenovo’s industry-standard Ctrl-Fn key positioning, ensuring familiarity for long-time ThinkPad users. Additionally, the innovative Communications Bar, equipped with a 5MP camera, enhances video conferencing and remote work experiences with crystal-clear video quality.
Future-Ready Connectivity and AI Transformation
With support for Wi-Fi 7, 5G sub-6GHz, and legacy ports such as 2x USB-A, 2x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, and a 3.5mm audio jack, the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD offers future-ready connectivity. The device is also powered by AMD Ryzen AI PRO processors, featuring an AI Engine (NPU) that will enable Copilot+ PC experiences when available.
Performance and Battery Life
The ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD is built for all-day use, with over 17 hours of battery life on MM25 benchmarks. It supports up to 64GB of LPDDR5x dual-channel memory, offering high performance for multitasking and compute-intensive workloads.
Design and Sustainaibility
The sleek chassis features a 16:10 display-optimized form factor, 88% screen-to-body ratio, and a weight of just 2.86 lbs (1.3 kg). Measuring 16.9 mm in thickness, the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD offers portability without sacrificing power.
Sustainability plays a crucial role in the device’s construction. Post Consumer Content (PCC) plastics are used in select components, 30% recycled carbon fiber in the top cover, and 90% recycled magnesium in the keyboard frame. Additionally, 55% of the bottom cover is made from recycled aluminum. The packaging is plastic-free, using FSC-certified paper, and the laptop holds certifications such as EPEAT Gold, TCO, and ENERGY STAR 9.0.
Specs
| ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Processor | Next-Generation AMD Ryzen AI PRO processors |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro |
| Memory | Up to 64GB LPDDR5x 7500 MHz, dual channel |
| Storage | Up to 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon Integrated graphics |
| Display | 14″ 16:10 WUXGA IPS Low Power Anti-Glare display, 100% sRGB, 400nits 14” 16:10 WUXGA IPS Touch Anti-Glare display, 45% NTSC, 400nits, 3M DBEF5, Eyesafe; 88% STB ratio |
| Audio | Dolby Atmos; Dolby Voice, 2x speakers; 2x microphones |
| Camera | 5MP + IR camera with webcam privacy shutter |
| Battery | 58Whr |
| Security | Lenovo ThinkShield, Microsoft Pluton or Firmware TPM 2.0, Ultrasonic HPD, Fingerprint Reader on power button, IR Camera with privacy shutter, Nano Kensington™ lock slot, AMD PRO technologies |
| Keyboard | Accessibility features (ribbed keys); Backlit TrackPoint keyboard with glass 3-button TrackPad |
| Ports | 2 x USB-A 2 x USB-C (TBT4 cert) Audio Jack HDMI 2.1 SIM card reader |
| Connectivity | (mm): 313.6 x 219.4 x 16.9mm (inches): 12.3” x 8.6” x 0.66“ |
| Dimensions | (mm): 313 x 227 x as thin as 17.5 (inches): 12.3 x 8.94 x as thin as 0.69 |
| Weight | Starting at 1.3kg (2.86lbs) |
| Color | Eclipse Black |
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