While we expected the Qualcomm Snapdragon Announced is tBoth the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Gen 14 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 are powered by Qualcomm’s latest 12-core Snapdragon X Elite processor, ushering in a new era for Microsoft’s Windows on Arm platform. Lenovo aims to target content creators and professionals with these new models.
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon TOP performance only from the Hexagon NPU. Powered by Oryon processor cores, the Snapdragon The processor also includes the latest Hexagon NPU, delivering 45 TOPS of performance for INT8 tasks, making it well suited to handling complex AI tasks on devices such as generative AI.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Gen 14 Laptop for Windows on Arm
Starting with the thinner of the two models, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x is primarily designed for creators. It’s designed to be thin, light and portable and has a 70Wh battery, making it ideal for creators on the go. The device is powered by the latest Snapdragon X Elite processor, featuring Qualcomm’s integrated Hegaxon NPU designed to power GenAI-based text-to-image conversion capabilities, sophisticated photo and video editing tools, and intelligent feedback on text creation and editing.
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Gen 14 is just 12.9mm thickk.
For connectivity, it uses only Type-C, with three USB 4 Type-C ports for the fastest 40Gbps compatible devices. It also has a single audio jack with an HDMI 2.1 video output. Built into the top bezel is a 1080 webcam with four microphones, and it also supports MIPI IP with a built-in privacy shutter. Additional features include Dolby Atmos audio, while it also comes with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity built into the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor. It weighs just 1.28kg and features a slim 12.9mm profile, making the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x perfectly lightweight for users on the go.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 laptop
On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s is optimized primarily for business users. It is designed to deliver optimal performance and efficiency with the 12-core Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor. As with the Yoga Slim 7x, the ThinkPad T14 uses the integrated Qualcomm Adreno GPU for graphics capabilities and powers the 14″ display, which can be had in 1920 x 1200 IPS or 2.8K with an OLED panel. The integrated Hexagon NPU On-device primarily handles on-chip AI inference tasks and ensures seamless integration with Microsoft 365 apps. This model is designed to provide robust device management, enhanced on-the-go collaborations, and built-in chip security. -cloud for professional environments.
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 and Yoga Slim 7x 14 Gen 9 specifications (Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite models) |
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| AnandTech | ThinkPad T14s generation 6 | Yoga Slim 7x 14 Gen 9 | |||||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon Arm windows 12C/12T Up to 3.8 GHz all-core Boost 4.2GHz 2T Undisclosed dynamic TDP |
Qualcomm Snapdragon Arm windows 12C/12T Up to 3.4 GHz all-core Boost 4.0GHz 2T Undisclosed dynamic TDP |
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| Memory | Up to 64 GB LPRRD5X-8533 2 x 32 GB |
Up to 32 GB LPRRD5X-8448 2 x 16 GB |
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| GPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite Adreno graphics card | ||||||
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (45 HIGH) | ||||||
| Display | 14″ IPS, 1920 x 1200, sRGB, 400 nits 14″ IPS, 1920 x 1200, NTSC, 400 nits 14″ OLED, 2.8k, HDR5x, 400 nits |
14.5″ OLED, 2944 x 1840, 90 Hz, touch | |||||
| Storage | Up to 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 | Up to 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 | |||||
| Networking | Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth5.3 |
Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth5.3 |
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| audio | Dual speakers, Dolby Audio | Dolby Atmos | |||||
| Battery | 58 Wh (No battery life claimed) | 70 Wh (No battery life claimed) | |||||
| Connectivity | 2 USB 3.2 G2 Type-A ports 2 x USB 4 Type-C Audio jack HDMI 2.1 output |
3 x USB 4 Type-C, PD 3.1, DP 1.4 | |||||
| Dimensions | 313.6 x 219.4 x 16.9 mm (12.34 x 8.64 x 0.67 in) | 325 x 225.15 x 12.9 mm (12.8 x 8.86 x 0.51 in) | |||||
| Weight | 1.24 kg / 2.72 pounds | 1.28 kg / 2.82 pounds | |||||
| Camera | 1080p, MIPI IR / with privacy shutter | 1080p, MIPI IR / with privacy shutter | |||||
| Color | Black Eclipse | Cosmic blue | |||||
| Prices | From $1699 | Starting at $1,199 | |||||
Connectivity-wise, it has two USB 3.2 G2 Type-A ports and two USB 4 Type-C ports for the fastest 40Gbps compatible devices. It also has a single audio jack with an HDMI 2.1 video output. Built into the top bezel is a 1080 webcam with dual microphones, and it also supports MIPI IP with a built-in privacy shutter. Additional features include a fingerprint reader in the power button and dTPM. Lenovo uses the Snapdragon X Elite’s built-in Wi-Fi 7 for wireless connectivity, providing support for Bluetooth 5.3.
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 Gen 9 and ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 can support up to 1TB of PCIe 4.0 x4 storage, while memory capacity depends on the model. The Yoga 7x 14 Gen 9, a slimmer model, is limited to 32GB of LPDDR5X-8448 memory in a dual-channel configuration. At the same time, the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 can accommodate up to 64 GB of slightly faster LPDDR5X-8533 memory.
Additionally, Lenovo offers deployment services through its Lenovo TruScale platform to support efficient management of next-generation AI PC devices such as these models. These services include customizable security features, customized deployment processes, enhanced control of the deployment process, and services designed to align with specific business objectives.
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 will be available starting June 2024, with the Yoga Slim 7x starting at $1,199 and the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 starting at $1,699.