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Chuwi MiniBook X U300 vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7

Chuwi MiniBook X U300
42.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
49.3Inno Score
44Performance46.1
25.7Display35.1
20Battery52
89.7Portability71.9
2 spec wins — Chuwi MiniBook X U3005 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7

InnoReviews verdict

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 wins this laptop face-off, 49.3 to 42.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+32) and display (+9). Chuwi MiniBook X U300 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Chuwi MiniBook X U300

  • Stronger portability score: 90 vs 72
  • 34% lower weight: 0.92 kg vs 1.4 kg
  • 13% lower thickness: 17.2 mm vs 19.7 mm

Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7

  • Stronger display score: 35 vs 26
  • Stronger battery score: 52 vs 20
  • 122% higher capacity: 64 Wh vs 29 Wh
  • 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
  • 81% higher charging: 65 W vs 36 W

Display

Display comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecChuwi MiniBook X U300Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Screen size10.5 ″14 ″+33%
Panel typeIPS LCD (touchscreen)IPS (anti-glare, non-touch)
Resolution1920x12002880x1800
Refresh rate—120 Hz
Peak brightness300 nits400 nits+33%

Performance

Performance comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecChuwi MiniBook X U300Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
ProcessorIntel Processor U300Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics (48EU)Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated)
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XDDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)
Storage512 GB1,024 GB+100%
Storage typePCIe SSDPCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots)

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecChuwi MiniBook X U300Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,894Top 34%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—11,979Bottom 26%

Battery

Battery comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecChuwi MiniBook X U300Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Capacity29 Wh64 Wh+122%
Charging36 W65 W+81%

Design

Design comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecChuwi MiniBook X U300Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Weight0.92 kg+34%1.4 kg
Thickness17.2 mm+13%19.7 mm
MaterialAerospace-grade aluminum alloyAluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional)

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecChuwi MiniBook X U300Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Ports2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data, PD charging, DisplayPort out), 3.5mm audio jack1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations)
Bluetooth5.25.3
Webcam2MP1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations)
Biometrics—Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional)

Software

Software comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecChuwi MiniBook X U300Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Operating systemWindows 11 ProWindows 11 (Home or Pro)

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