Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i Ultra Gen 11 (14ILL11) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
40.5chipPerformance46.1
29.8Display35.1
53.3Battery52
88.9Portability71.9
4 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i Ultra Gen 11 (14ILL11)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i Ultra Gen 11 (14ILL11) scores 49.4 against 49.3 for Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i Ultra Gen 11 (14ILL11) edges ahead in portability and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i Ultra Gen 11 (14ILL11)
- Stronger portability score: 89 vs 72
- 35% lower thickness: 12.9 mm vs 19.7 mm
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 19% lower weight: 1.14 kg vs 1.4 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 30
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i Ultra Gen 11 (14ILL11) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i Ultra Gen 11 (14ILL11) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 266V | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i Ultra Gen 11 (14ILL11) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,894Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,979Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i Ultra Gen 11 (14ILL11) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 65 Wh+2% | 64 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i Ultra Gen 11 (14ILL11) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.14 kg+19% | 1.4 kg |
| Thickness | 12.9 mm+35% | 19.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i Ultra Gen 11 (14ILL11) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x USB-C (5Gbps, USB PD 45-65W, DisplayPort 1.2) | 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 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p IR camera with privacy shutter | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i Ultra Gen 11 (14ILL11) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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