Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel)
38.2chipPerformancespec-basedchip45.8
59chipGraphicschip55.7
40Displayspec-based26.5
40Batteryspec-based44
81.8Portabilityspec-based83.5
2 spec wins — Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V)3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) scores 48.5 against 48.5 for Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V)
- Stronger graphics score: 59 vs 56
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,769
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel)
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 11% lower weight: 1.07 kg vs 1.2 kg
Display
| Spec | Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 130V | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Battery
| Spec | Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh | 58 Wh+5% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg | 1.07 kg+11% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+9% | 18.6 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum alloy | Carbon fiber hybrid (top), aluminum or magnesium (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps), 3x USB-A, HDMI 2.0 (4K@60Hz), 3.5mm audio jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 15-65W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (5Gbps, always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo audio jack; optional smart card reader and nano-SIM slot (WWAN models) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 2MP Full HD with privacy shutter | 5MP + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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