Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
47.5Performance46.1
41.6Display35.1
78.7Battery52
75.1Portability71.9
6 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) wins this laptop face-off, 57.9 to 49.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+27) and display (+7). 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 Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 52
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 72
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,894 vs 2,540
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (glossy, non-touch) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+50% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 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 (1x M.2 2242 slot) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,540Bottom 36% | 2,894+14%Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,578+5%Bottom 36% | 11,979Bottom 26% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 84 Wh+31% | 64 Wh |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg | 1.4 kg+4% |
| Thickness | 16 mm+19% | 19.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 40Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack | 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 6 on some configurations) | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR, privacy shutter and ToF sensor | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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