HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
51.8Performance46.1
100Display35.1
66.3Battery52
92.2Portability71.9
7 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)1 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.3 to 49.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+65) and portability (+20). Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 52 vs 46
- Stronger display score: 100 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 52
- Stronger portability score: 92 vs 72
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 400 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Dual-layer foldable OLED (LTPO, UTG glass, touchscreen) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 3296x2472 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+300% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin X90 Plus (28W TDP) | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | — | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 24 GB+50% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,894Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,979Bottom 26% |
Battery
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+17% | 64 Wh |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.16 kg+17% | 1.4 kg |
| Thickness | 7.3 mm+63% | 19.7 mm |
| Material | Vegan leather rear panel; zirconium-based liquid metal hinge | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C | 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 6 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 8MP front-facing | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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