Overview
Two mid-range business laptops targeting the same buyer: the professional who wants a reliable, portable workhorse without paying flagship prices. The HP EliteBook 845 G11 ($1,399) runs AMD Ryzen 7 PRO with 32 GB RAM. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 ($1,249) uses Intel Core Ultra 7 with 16 GB RAM. Both are sub-3.1 lb, MIL-STD rated, and Windows 11 Pro.
Keyboard
The ThinkPad T14s has the best keyboard in any laptop. Full stop. Deep travel, crisp feedback, perfect spacing, plus the red TrackPoint for cursor control without leaving the home row. The EliteBook 845’s keyboard is very good, comfortable for all-day typing, but it doesn’t match the ThinkPad’s feel.
Winner: Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6. ThinkPad keyboard is legendary for a reason.
Performance
The EliteBook’s Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is slightly faster in multi-threaded workloads, and the AMD Radeon 780M integrated graphics outperform Intel Arc for light gaming and GPU-accelerated tasks. For typical business use (Office, browser, Teams), both are equally smooth.
The EliteBook’s 32 GB RAM is a significant advantage over the T14s’s 16 GB. Heavy multitaskers will feel the difference.
Winner: HP EliteBook 845 G11. More RAM, slightly faster in multi-threaded tasks.
Battery Life
The ThinkPad T14s delivers 10-12 hours of real productivity. The EliteBook 845 manages 7-8 hours. That’s a 3-4 hour gap, the difference between lasting a full workday unplugged and needing to find a charger after lunch.
Winner: Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6. Dominant battery life advantage.
Portability
The T14s is lighter at 2.83 lbs vs the EliteBook’s 3.09 lbs. It’s a small difference, but noticeable after a day in a bag. Both are thin and easily portable.
Winner: Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6. Marginally lighter.
Display
Both have 14” 1920x1200 IPS panels at 400 nits. Quality is comparable. Both are sharp, bright, and suitable for business use. Neither offers an OLED option at the base config. Essentially a tie.
Winner: Tie
Connectivity
The T14s has Thunderbolt 4 ports (Intel platform). The EliteBook 845 has USB-C with DisplayPort but no Thunderbolt (AMD limitation). If you use a Thunderbolt dock, this is a deciding factor.
Winner: Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6. Thunderbolt 4 support.
Enterprise Features
Both offer comparable enterprise management: vPro (Intel) vs AMD PRO, both have TPM 2.0, both run Windows 11 Pro, both offer optional WWAN. HP’s Wolf Security Suite is slightly more comprehensive than Lenovo’s offering, but in practice IT departments can manage both equally well.
Winner: Tie. Both are enterprise-ready.
Price
The T14s at $1,249 is $150 cheaper. However, it ships with 16 GB RAM vs the EliteBook’s 32 GB. If RAM matters, the EliteBook’s $150 premium is worth it. If battery life and keyboard matter more, the T14s is the better deal.
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 wins for professionals who prioritize the typing experience, battery life, and Thunderbolt connectivity. The HP EliteBook 845 G11 is the better choice if you need 32 GB RAM or prefer AMD’s faster integrated graphics. Both are excellent. The T14s gets the edge because the keyboard and battery advantages matter every single day.