Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
42.1Performance46.1
26.5Display35.1
49.3Battery52
73.9Portability71.9
2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 wins this laptop face-off, 49.3 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+9) and performance (+4). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) 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 Slim 5 14 (2024)
- 14% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 19.7 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 27
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 12% higher capacity: 64 Wh vs 57 Wh
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | 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 | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,600Bottom 41% | 2,894+11%Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300+3%Bottom 31% | 11,979Bottom 26% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh | 64 Wh+12% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg | 1.4 kg+4% |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm+14% | 19.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum top, composite base | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 1.4b, 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 with privacy shutter | 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 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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