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ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)

2024 · Windows 11 Pro

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CPU55
GPU28
Display32
Memory66
Connect43
Portable60

Configuration

Scores

80+ Excellent60+ Good40+ Fair
Perf
55
Top 63% of ThinkPad
Single
60
Multi
50
GPU
28
Top 39% of ThinkPad
Display
32
Top 92% of ThinkPad
Memory
66
Top 14% of ThinkPad
Connect
43
Top 72% of ThinkPad
Port
60
Top 92% of ThinkPad
Value
100

Swiss Prices

Digitecsale
29.11.2024· Black Friday 2024
CHF 749
Digitecretail
15.11.2024
CHF 849
Digitecretail
26.02.2026· Ultra 5 125U / 16GB / 512GB
CHF 849
Interdiscountretail
11.11.2024
CHF 879
Brackretail
26.02.2026· Ultra 7 155H / 32GB / 1TB
CHF 895
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Specifications

CPUIntel Core Ultra 5 125U (12C/14T, 4.3 GHz, 15W)
Display14" WUXGA IPS · 60Hz · 300 nits
RAM16GB DDR5-5600 (2 slots) · max 64GB
Storage512 GB NVMe (1 slot)
GPUIntel Arc Graphics · integrated
Battery47 Wh
Weight1.59 kg
PortsUSB-C 3.2, USB-C 3.2, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm
WirelessWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Input6-row · Backlit · TrackPoint

Form Factor

14.0"315 mm221 mmSide Profile18 mm
1.59 kg|315 × 221 × 18 mm|1.3 L
1.59 kgWeight
47WhBattery
14"Screen
5portsTotal I/O
I/O Breakdown
USB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2USB-A 3.2HDMI 2.13.5mm
Wi-Fi 6EBluetooth 5.36-row · Backlit · TrackPoint

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RAM

2 slots · DDR5-5600 · Max 64GB

Storage
Memory Score
Current
66

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Use Case Fit

ExcellentOffice / Productivity
GoodSoftware Development
GoodGaming
GoodVideo Editing
GoodData Science / ML
ExcellentVirtualization

Linux Compatibility

Kernel 6.5++
Wi-FiIntel AX211 — iwlwifi
GPUIntel Arc Graphics — i915
FingerprintVariant-dependent, check libfprint support
Audiosof-firmware
Fedora: Fedora 39+ works. Budget entry point for Linux.

Community-supported but generally works well.

Analysis

DeveloperBudgetStudentLight Gaming

The ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) is a 2024 entry-level ThinkPad delivering core business essentials. It pairs a Intel Core Ultra 5 125U with 16 GB upgradeable DDR5 and a WUXGA IPS panel at 14". At 1.59 kg with a 47 Wh battery, it is desk-friendly.

Strengths

  • User-upgradeable RAM (2 SODIMM slots)
  • TrackPoint pointing stick

Limitations

  • No built-in Ethernet
  • No SD card reader
  • Community-only Linux support (no official certification)

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

The E14 Gen 6 brings Core Ultra to the budget ThinkPad line. The 2.2K display option is a welcome upgrade over previous gen base panels. DDR5 SODIMM slots provide upgrade flexibility unusual at this price point.

Known Issues

Plastic chassis feels less premium than T-series. No Ethernet port. The E-series service manual suggests less robust hinge mechanism than T-series.

Swiss Market

Entry-level Core Ultra ThinkPad in Switzerland. Available under CHF 900 for base configurations at Digitec. Strong value for students and SMEs.