Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
43.7Performance46.1
39.9Display35.1
46.7Battery52
41.9Portability71.9
5 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)4 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 wins this laptop face-off, 49.3 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+30) and battery (+5). Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (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 Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 35
- 254% higher charging: 230 W vs 65 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 25% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 64 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 42
- 39% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 2.3 kg
- 14% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 350 nits
- 11% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,894 vs 2,600
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 350 nits | 400 nits+14% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (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 Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh+25% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 7 h | — |
| Charging | 230 W+254% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 1.4 kg+39% |
| Thickness | 21.9 mm | 19.7 mm+10% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 140W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 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 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p with E-shutter | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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