Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
40.9Performance46.1
23.3Display35.1
52Battery52
67.4Portability71.9
3 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 74404 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 wins this laptop face-off, 49.3 to 43.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+12) and performance (+5). Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 67
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WVA, anti-glare) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2240x1400 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (integrated) | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,337Bottom 14% | 2,894+24%Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,230+2%Bottom 29% | 11,979Bottom 26% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 64 Wh |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.58 kg | 1.4 kg+11% |
| Thickness | 19 mm+4% | 19.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 1.4, microSD, 3.5mm | 1x 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-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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