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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) vs Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD)

WINNER
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
47.1Inno Score
VS
43.2chipPerformancechip50.9
55.3chipGraphicschip53.4
26.5Displayspec-based26.5
49.3Batteryspec-based42.7
73.9Portabilityspec-based67.9
1 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD)

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) scores 47.1 against 47 for Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)

  • 26% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 22.9 mm

Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD)

  • Stronger performance score: 51 vs 43
  • 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB

Display

Display comparison: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) versus Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD)
SpecLenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD)
Screen size14 ″14 ″
Panel typeOLEDIPS (anti-glare)
Resolution1920x12001920x1200
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness400 nits400 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) versus Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD)
SpecLenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD)
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7 8845HSAMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450
GraphicsAMD Radeon 780M (integrated)AMD Radeon 860M (integrated)
RAM16 GB32 GB+100%
RAM typeLPDDR5X-6400 (soldered)DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)
Storage512 GB512 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDNVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4)

Battery

Battery comparison: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) versus Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD)
SpecLenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD)
Capacity57 Wh57 Wh
Web browsing endurance10 h—
Charging65 W65 W

Design

Design comparison: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) versus Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD)
SpecLenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD)
Weight1.46 kg1.39 kg+5%
Thickness16.9 mm+26%22.9 mm
MaterialAluminum top, composite basePlastic (PC-ABS top and bottom)

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) versus Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD)
SpecLenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD)
Ports1x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 1.4b, microSD, 3.5mm2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps, USB PD 15-65W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (5Gbps, always-on), 1x USB-A (5Gbps), 1x USB-A (USB 2.0), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
Webcam1080p with privacy shutter5MP IR camera with privacy shutter
BiometricsFingerprint readerFingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition

Software

Software comparison: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) versus Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD)
SpecLenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD)
Operating systemWindows 11Windows 11 Pro

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